JOHN DEERE 355D (01) PDF Document

To prevent battery explosions on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery, as battery gas can explode.

Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts; use a volt-meter or hydrometer instead.

Do not charge a frozen battery, as it may explode. Warm the battery to 16°C (60°F).

If acid is spilled on yourself:

Flush your skin with water.

Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.

Flush your eyes with water for 10 to 15 minutes.

Get medical attention immediately.

If acid is swallowed:

Drink large amounts of water or milk.

Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs, or vegetable oil.

Get medical attention immediately.

To avoid injury from escaping fluid under pressure:

Stop the engine and relieve pressure in the system before disconnecting or connecting hydraulic or other lines.

Tighten all connections before applying pressure.

Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard, and protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately, as fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result.

Flammable spray can be generated by heating near pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns.

Do not heat by welding, soldering, or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable materials.

Pressurized lines can be accidentally cut when heat goes beyond the immediate flame area.

Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.

Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises from prolonged exposure.

Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine, as operating equipment safely requires full attention.

Tie long hair behind your head.

Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when working near machine tools or moving parts, as severe injury could result if these items get caught.

Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts.

Before starting a job:

Clean work area and machine.

Make sure you have all necessary tools to do your job.

Have the right parts on hand.

Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts.

Before working on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

Lower all equipment to the ground.

Stop the engine and remove the key.

Disconnect the battery ground strap.

Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in the operator station.

If you must work on a lifted machine or attachment, securely support the machine or attachment.

Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load.

Do not work under a machine that is supported solely by a jack.

Follow recommended procedures in this manual for removal and installation of components.

Directing pressurized water at electronic/electrical components or connectors, bearings, hydraulic seals, fuel injection pumps or other sensitive parts and components may cause product malfunctions.

Reduce pressure and spray at a 45 to 90 degree angle.

Illuminate your work area adequately but safely.

Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the machine.

Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage, as the hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death.

If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe extension.

If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the doors and get outside air into the area.

Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust, as hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering, or using a torch.

Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area.

Dispose of paint and solvent properly.

Remove paint before welding or heating.

If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust and wear an approved respirator.

If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before welding.

Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from the area.

Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.

Avoid breathing dust that may be generated when handling components containing asbestos fibers, as inhaled asbestos fibers may cause lung cancer.

Components possibly containing asbestos fibers include brake pads, brake band and lining assemblies, clutch plates, and some gaskets.

Normal handling is not hazardous as long as airborne dust containing asbestos is not generated.

Avoid creating dust. Never use compressed air for cleaning.

Avoid brushing or grinding material containing asbestos.

When servicing, wear an approved respirator.

A special vacuum cleaner is recommended to clean asbestos. If not available, apply a mist of oil or water on the material containing asbestos.

Keep bystanders away from the area.

Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death.

Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.

Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly, as heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion, and welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.

When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.

Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

Keep hands and feet away while the machine is running.

Shut off power to service, lubricate, or remove mower blades, augers, or PTO shafts.

Explosive release of fluids from a pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns.

Shut off the machine.

Only remove the filler cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands.

Slowly loosen the cap to the first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely.

Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals like lubricants, coolants, paints, and adhesives can cause serious injury.

Check the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before starting any job using a hazardous chemical to know the risks and how to proceed safely, then follow recommended procedures and equipment.

Improperly disposing of waste such as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries can threaten the environment and ecology.

Use leakproof containers when draining fluids.

Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them.

Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source.

Inquire about the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste from your local environmental or recycling center, or from your John Deere dealer.

Diesel fuel must have adequate lubricity to ensure proper operation and durability of fuel injection system components.

Fuel lubricity should pass a minimum of 3300 gram load level as measured by the BOCLE scuffing test.

DO NOT USE GALVANIZED CONTAINERS, as diesel fuel stored in galvanized containers reacts with the zinc coating to form zinc flakes. If fuel contains water, a zinc gel will also form, which will quickly plug fuel filters and damage fuel injectors and fuel pumps.

Store diesel fuel ONLY in a clean, approved POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC container WITHOUT any metal screen or filter to help prevent any accidental sparks from occurring.

Store fuel in a well ventilated area, away from possible ignition sources like an open flame or spark, including any appliance with a pilot light.

Keep all dirt, scale, water or other foreign material out of fuel.

Keep fuel in a safe, protected area and in a clean, properly marked (“DIESEL FUEL”) container.

DO NOT use de-icers to attempt to remove water from fuel.

DO NOT depend on fuel filters to remove water from fuel.

It is recommended that a water separator be installed in the storage tank outlet.

BE SURE to properly discard unstable or contaminated diesel fuel and/or their containers when necessary.

If diesel fuels being supplied DO NOT meet ASTM D975 (Grade 1 or Grade 2) or EN590 specifications, use diesel fuels with the following equivalent properties:

Cetane Number 40 (minimum). A cetane number greater than 50 is preferred, especially for air temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or elevations above 1500 m (5000 ft).

Cold Filter Plugging Point (CFPP) is the temperature at which diesel fuel begins to cloud or jell. Use diesel fuels with a CFPP which is at least 5°C (9°F) below the expected low air temperature.

Sulfur Content of 0.05% (maximum). Diesel fuels for highway use in the United States now require sulfur content to be less than 0.05%. If diesel fuel being used has a sulfur content greater than 0.5%, reduce the service interval for engine oil and filter by 50%. Bio-Diesel Fuels with bio-degradable properties that meet specification DIN 51606 or equivalent may be used.

The following table lists the Metric Fastener Torque Values for the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

DO NOT use these hand torque values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only and include a ±10% variance factor.

Check tightness of fasteners periodically. DO NOT use air powered wrenches.

Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.

Fasteners should be replaced with the same class. Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement. This will prevent them from failing when tightening.

When bolt and nut combination fasteners are used, torque values should be applied to the NUT instead of the bolt head.

Tighten toothed or serrated-type lock nuts to the full torque value.

a “Lubricated” means coated with a lubricant such as engine oil, or fasteners with phosphate and oil coatings. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated (yellow dichromate – Specification JDS117) without any lubrication.

The following table lists the Inch Fastener Torque Values for the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

DO NOT use these hand torque values if a different torque value or tightening procedure is given for a specific application. Torque values listed are for general use only and include a ±10% variance factor.

Check tightness of fasteners periodically. DO NOT use air powered wrenches.

Shear bolts are designed to fail under predetermined loads. Always replace shear bolts with identical grade.

Fasteners should be replaced with the same grade. Make sure fastener threads are clean and that you properly start thread engagement. This will prevent them from failing when tightening.

When bolt and nut combination fasteners are used, torque values should be applied to the NUT instead of the bolt head.

Tighten toothed or serrated-type lock nuts to the full torque value.

a “Lubricated” means coated with a lubricant such as engine oil, or fasteners with phosphate and oil coatings. “Dry” means plain or zinc plated (yellow dichromate – Specification JDS117) without any lubrication.

b “Grade 2” applies for hex cap screws (not hex bolts) up to 152 mm (6-in.) long. “Grade 1” applies for hex cap screws over 152 mm (6-in.) long, and for all other types of bolts and screws of any length.

The following table details the torque specifications for Face Seal Fittings with Inch Stud Ends for the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

NOTE: Torque tolerance is + 15 minus 20%.

The following table shows the torque specifications for Face Seal Fittings with Metric Stud Ends on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

NOTE: Torque tolerance is + 15 minus 20%.

The following table provides the Straight Fitting or Locknut Torque values for O-Ring Boss Fittings on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

a. Torque tolerance is ± 10 percent.

b. To be used if a torque wrench cannot be used. After tightening fitting by hand, put a mark on nut or boss; then tighten special nut or straight fitting the number of flats shown.

For O-Ring Face Seal Fittings on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

Inspect the fitting sealing surfaces; they must be free of dirt or defects.

Inspect the O-ring; it must be free of damage or defects.

Lubricate O-rings and install into the groove using petroleum jelly to hold in place.

Push the O-ring into the groove with plenty of petroleum jelly so the O-ring is not displaced during assembly.

Index angle fittings and tighten by hand pressing the joint together to insure the O-ring remains in place.

Tighten the fitting or nut to the torque value shown on the chart per dash size stamped on the fitting. Do not allow hoses to twist when tightening fittings.

For angle fittings, loosen the special nut and push the special washer against the threads so the O-ring can be installed into the groove of the fitting.

Turn the fitting into the boss by hand until the special washer or washer face (straight fitting) contacts the boss face and the O-ring is squeezed into its seat.

To position angle fittings, turn the fitting counter-clockwise a maximum of one turn.

Tighten straight fittings to the torque value shown on the chart. For angle fittings, tighten the special nut to the value shown in the chart while holding the body of the fitting with a wrench.

For O-Ring Boss Fittings on the JOHN DEERE 355D Lawn and Garden Tractor:

Inspect the boss O-ring boss seat; it must be free of dirt and defects. If repeated leaks occur, inspect for defects with a magnifying glass. Some raised defects can be removed with a slip stone.

Put hydraulic oil or petroleum jelly on the O-ring.

Place electrical tape over the threads to protect the O-ring from nicks. Slide the O-ring over the tape and into the groove of the fitting. Remove tape.