E100, E110, E120, E130, E140, E150, E160,
E170 and E180 John Deere Tractors
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Parts
Service Literature
00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
05 - Safety Labels Text
Safety Label Location (Text)
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Avoid Injury From Hot Surface
CAUTION
06 - Safety Labels No-Text
Safety Label Location No-Text
Understanding the No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Read Operator’s Manual
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Serious Injury or Death From Tipping
Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces
10 - Safety
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Towing Loads Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Prevent Fires
Handling Fuel Safely
Tire Safety
Checking Wheel Hardware
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
15 - Machine Cleanout
General Cleaning Guidelines
Cleanout Areas
20 - Assembly
Remove Tractor From Crate
Charge and Connect Battery
Check Tire Pressure
Adjust Mower Deck Level
Adjust Mower Deck Gage Wheels
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Machine Safety System
Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)
Start Engine
Test Safety Start System
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
25 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls (E100)
Operator Station Controls (E110, E120, E130)
Operator Station Controls (E140, E150, E160, E170, E180)
30 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Adjusting Seat
Adjusting Cutting Height
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level
Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using the Park Brake
Using the Hourmeter and Service Reminder
Checking Fuel Level
Using Key Switch and Headlights
Starting the Engine
Idling the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission
Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
Using Cruise Control (E120, E130, E150, E160, E170, E180)
Engaging and Disengaging Mower
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Moving Machine by Hand
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
Using Weights
Using Tire Chains
Using Accessories
Choosing Mower Blades
Mowing Tips
Towing Loads
35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Front Axle
Lubricating Pivot Points
45 - Service Engine
Emissions Service Information
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System
(If equipped)
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E100 and E110)
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E120, E130, E140
and E150)
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (E160, E170 and E180)
Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)
Checking Spark Plug
Replacing Fuel Filter
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
50 - Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
55 - Service Mower
Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave
122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Deck)
Removing Mower Deck
Installing Mower Deck
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in. ) and 137 cm (54
in.) Mower Decks)
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
60 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb
Replacing Fuse
65 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Checking Tire Pressure
Removing and Installing Hood
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly
70 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Tractor
Mower
75 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
80 - Specifications
Automatic Model E100
Hydrostatic Model E110
Hydrostatic Model E120
Hydrostatic Models E130
Hydrostatic Models E140
Hydrostatic Models E160
Hydrostatic Models E170 and E180
Electrical System
Fuel System (All Models)
Tires
Capacities
Dimensions
Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)
Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)
Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)
Recommended Lubricants
85 - Warranty
Product Warranty
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
(Off-Road Gas Engines)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
JDQS - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template