X940, X948, and X949 John Deere Lawn and Garden
Tractors
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Machine Use
Special Messages
Parts
Service Literature
00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
05 - Safety Labels No-Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding the No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Read Operator’s Manual
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Crushing
Hot Surface
Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
Rotating Shaft (Only When Equipped With PTO)
Drawbar Load
Roll-Over Protective Structure
10 - Safety
Training
Preparation
Use Seat Belt Properly
Use Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Properly
Operation
Maintenance and Storage
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
Checking Wheel Hardware
Towing Loads Safely
Handle Agricultural Chemical Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Checking PTO Driveshaft Length
Prevent Fires
Tire Safety
Handling Fuel Safely
Front End Loader Compatibility
15 - Machine Cleanout
General Cleaning Guidelines
Cleanout Areas
20 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls
Instrument Cluster
25 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Adjusting Tilt Steering Wheel
Install Seat (Standard Models)
Adjusting Seat (Standard)
Using Mower Height Control Knob
Adjust Mower Level Using Deck Leveling Gauge - Method 1
Adjust Mower Level Using Deck Leveling - Method 2
Starting the Engine
Testing Safety Systems
Testing PTO Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Reverse Pedal Interlock
Using Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Using Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Light Switch
Idling the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Emergency Stopping
Using Travel Pedals
Using Cruise Control
Using Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Traction Assist
Using Full Time 4-Wheel Drive (HFWD)
Using 12-Volt Outlet
Installing Attachments
Connecting Attachment Hydraulic Hoses
Using Hydraulic Control Levers
Using the PTO (Power-Take-Off)
Using the Power-Take-Off (PTO) Safely
Moving Machine by Hand
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Ballasting Machine Safely
Ballasting Machine
Using Weights
Installing Rear Wheel Weights
Using Tire Chains
Blade Choices
Operating with Road Homologation Kit (If Equipped)
Using SCV Lockout (If Equipped)
30 - Optional Kits & Attachments
Install Seat (Deluxe) (Optional)
Adjusting Seat (Deluxe) (Optional)
Testing Front PTO Operation (Optional)
Testing Rear PTO Operation (Optional)
Using Front PTO (Optional)
Using Rear PTO (Optional)
31 - Fuel, Lubricants, and Coolant
Diesel Fuel
Diesel Engine Coolant
35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
After First 50 Hours
Every 100 hours or Anually (Whichever Comes First)
Every 200 hours or 12 Months (Whichever Comes First)
Every 200 Hours
Every 400 Hours
Every 1000 Hours or Every 2 Years (Whichever Comes First)
40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot - Optional (4WS Models)
Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joint Grease Fittings (If
Equipped) (2WD Models)
Lubricating Front Axle (2WD Models)
Lubricate Drive Shaft (2WD Models)
Lubricating Machine Grease Fittings (If Equipped) (4WD Models)
Lubricating Seat Suspension
45 - Service Engine
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screens
Checking Air Restriction Indicator
Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
Checking Air Cleaner Intake Hoses and Clamps
Diesel Engine Coolant
Service Cooling System Safely
Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins
Checking Radiator Hoses and Clamps
Servicing Alternator Belt
Checking Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl
Cleaning Fuel Filter Sediment Bowl and Replacing Filter
Adjusting Fuel Injection Pump
50 - Service Transmission
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil
Checking Transaxle Oil Level (All Models)
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Except Full Time 4-Wheel
Drive (HFWD) System)
Changing HFWD System Hydraulic Oil and Filter (Transaxle and
HFWD Front Axle)
55 - Service Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Adjusting Headlights
Replacing Taillight Bulb
Replacing Fuses and Relays
60 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Checking Tire Pressure
Checking Wheel Bolt Tightness
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Raising and Lowering Hood
Removing and Installing Hood
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly (Models with Wheel Bolt)
65 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Machine
PTO/Mower
Steering
70 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
75 - Assembly
Assembly
Pre-Delivery
80 - Specifications
Engine
Drivetrain
Travel Speeds
Electrical System
Fuel System (Diesel Models)
Steering and Brakes
Tire Pressures
Capacities
Dimensions (X940)
Dimensions (X948)
Dimensions (X949)
Weight
Recommended Lubricants
Sound Measurements
Vibration Measurements
Fast Idle Engine Speed
Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
Statutory Plate
85 - Declaration of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity
90 - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template