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How do I handle waste products and chemicals?
Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment and people:
- Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids – someone may drink from them.
- See the local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
- A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products used with the machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.
How do I prevent fires?
Besides routine maintenance, one of the best ways to keep John Deere equipment running efficiently and to reduce fire risk is to regularly remove debris buildup from the machine. Review the recommendations with all operators. See your John Deere dealer with questions. Always follow all safety procedures posted on the machine and in the operator manual. Before carrying out any inspection or cleaning, always shut off engine, set parking brake and remove ignition key. After operating, allow machine to cool in an open area before cleaning or storing. Do not park machine near flammable materials such as wood, cloth or chemicals. Empty any grasscatcher bags or containers completely before storing. Frequency of these inspections and cleaning will vary depending on a number of factors including operating conditions, machine configuration, operating speeds and weather conditions particularly dry, hot and windy conditions. When operating in these conditions, inspect and clean these areas frequently throughout the day. Wind direction, terrain type and moisture content of surrounding vegetation can effect where and how much debris accumulates. Debris can accumulate anywhere on the machine, especially on horizontal surfaces. Keeping engine area clean will provide the greatest impact on fire prevention. Other areas requiring regular inspection and cleaning include behind wheel rims, wire harness, hose/line routings, mowing attachments, etc. Compressed air, leaf blowers or high pressured water can assist keeping these areas clean. Excess lubrication or fuel/oil leaks or spills on the machine can also serve as collection sites for debris. Prompt machine repair and oil/fuel cleanup will minimize the potential for debris collection and reduced cooling throughout machine life. Bearing failures or overheating can result in a fire. To reduce this risk, always follow the instructions in the machine operator’s manual regarding lubrication intervals and locations. Washing the machine while warm may also reduce bearing life and increase potential for premature bearing failure. Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine, if the machine has a fuel shutoff.
What primary areas must be inspected and cleaned on the machine?
- Exhaust manifold, muffler pipe, muffler and muffler shield.
- Engine intake screens, cooling fins, and oil cooler (if equipped).
- Top of mower deck, under shields, including spindle and belt areas.
- On or near transmission and driveline.
- Under left side panel near fuse block, and all wiring, including the battery and related wiring harnesses.
What should I do to assemble, charge, and connect the battery?
- Remove and discard the tie strap from the positive (+) battery terminal.
- Remove and discard the black protective cap from the negative (–) battery terminal.
- Charge the battery.
- Battery is fully charged at 12.6 volts.
- Connect positive (+) battery cable to battery.
- Connect negative (–) battery cable.
- Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion.
- Slide red cover over positive battery cable.
What should I check after assembling, charging, and connecting the battery?
- Check tire pressure.
- Adjust mower deck level.
- Check engine oil level.
- Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all tests.
How do I break in the electric engagement clutch?
- Start engine and move machine to flat level surface.
- Push throttle lever up to full throttle position.
- Engage attachment engagement switch and allow mower to run for 10 seconds.
- Disengage attachment engagement switch and wait 10 seconds.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 for 12-15 cycles.
What is on the daily operating checklist?
- Test safety systems.
- Check tire pressure.
- Check fuel level.
- Check engine oil level.
- Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, and on top of mower deck, before and after operating machine.
- Clean air intake screen.
- Check area below machine for leaks.
How do I avoid damage to plastic and painted surfaces?
- Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first. Using a dry cloth may cause scratches.
- Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine.
- Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage hood surfaces.
How do I adjust the seat?
- Sit in seat.
- Lift up on seat adjustment lever on right side of seat.
- Lean forward and slide seat forward or rearward to desired position. Do not lean back on top of seat to push rearward.
- Release seat adjustment lever to lock in position.
How do I adjust the lumbar seat?
Turn lumbar seat adjustment dials on either side of seat to adjust firmness of seat.
How do I adjust the cutting height?
- Put attachment lift lever into the slot adjacent to desired cutting height.
- Adjust mower deck wheels.
How do I transport or get on and off the machine?
Pull attachment lift lever all the way back to transport position or 100 mm (4 in.) cutting height.
How do I check and adjust the mower deck level using method one?
- Make sure machine is on a flat, level surface.
- Park machine safely.
- Check that tires are inflated to correct tire pressure. Tire pressure is marked on the side of the tire.
- Place three short 51 mm (2 in.) blocks of wood under the edges of the mower deck.
- Lower mower deck to the 65 mm (2.5 in.) cutting height position.
- Check that the mower deck is level and lightly touching each of the three wooden blocks.
- If the rear of the mower deck is not touching the rear blocks, or is sitting heavily on the blocks, adjust the rear lift links by turning the leveling nut on each lift link. The blocks should be able to easily slide in and out beneath the mower deck when the mower deck is correctly adjusted.
- If the front of the mower deck is not lightly touching the front block, adjust the front draft arm by turning the nut.
- Raise the cutting height to the next highest position and remove the three wooden blocks.
- Turn the nut on the front draft arm counterclockwise 1-2 full turns so that the front of the deck is 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) lower than the rear. This adjustment prevents “double cutting,” which wastes horsepower and causes brown grass tips.
How do I check and adjust the mower deck level using method two?
- Make sure machine is on a flat, level surface.
- Park machine safely.
- Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
- Move mower lift handle to preferred cutting height.
- Measure mower deck level (side-to-side).
- Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside blade tip to the level surface.
- Turn left blade as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade as shown. Take measurement for both blades.
- The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in).
- Adjust mower deck level, if necessary, by turning rear nuts clockwise to raise the side of the mower deck, or counterclockwise to lower the mower deck.
- Measure mower level (front-to-rear).
- Turn right blade so blade tip points straight forward.
- Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for both blades.
- The front blade tip must be 3–6 mm (1/8 -1/4 in.) lower than rear blade tip.
- Adjust mower deck level, if necessary, by turning the nut counterclockwise to lower the front of deck or clockwise to raise front of deck.
How do I adjust the mower deck wheels?
- Park machine safely.
- Inflate tires to the correct pressure.
- Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position.
- Check each mower wheel position. Remove nut and bolt, and move mower wheel to proper hole.
- Install bolts and nuts to lock wheels in position. Tighten nuts to 34 N•m (25 lb-ft).
How do I test the park brake switch?
- Park machine safely.
- Sit on seat.
- Unlock the park brake.
- Try to start engine.
How do I test the park brake?
- Park machine safely.
- Lock the park brake.
- Put transmission in park. Engage bypass rod located at rear of machine.
- Try to push machine manually.
How do I test the attachment engagement switch or lever?
- Park machine safely.
- Sit on seat.
- Lock the park brake.
- Engage mower:
- On models with electric attachment engagement switch, pull switch up.
- On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever, push lever forward.
- Try to start engine.
How do I test the seat switch?
- Park machine safely.
- First test:
- Start engine.
- Move throttle lever up to maximum engine speed.
- Unlock park brake.
- Engage mower.
- Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.
- Second test:
- Lock park brake.
- Disengage mower.
- Start engine.
- Unlock park brake.
- Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.
- Third test:
- Disengage mower.
- Start engine.
- Lock park brake.
- Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine.
How do I test the reverse implement option (RIO)?
- Park machine safely.
- Start engine.
- Engage attachment engagement switch or lever to start attachment.
- Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders.
- Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse pedal for hydrostatic transmission or moving automatic shift lever to R (reverse) position for automatic transmission and depressing pedal.
How do I lock the park brake?
- Push and hold brake pedal down.
- Pull park brake lever up to lock park brake.
- Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever should stay locked.
How do I unlock the park brake?
- Push and hold brake pedal down.
- Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake.
- Release brake pedal.
How do I use the key switch and headlights?
Engine Off
- To turn headlights on, turn key switch to headlights on position.
- To turn headlights off, turn key switch to STOP position. Engine On
- To turn headlights on, start engine, then turn key switch from run position to headlights on position.
- To turn headlights off, turn key switch from headlights on position to run position.
How do I start the engine?
- Make sure bypass rod is pushed in.
- Sit in seat.
- Make sure mower is disengaged.
- Lock the park brake.
- For automatic models, put transmission in park.
- Check starting conditions:
- If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever up to the choke position.
- If engine is warm: Move throttle/choke lever to the half-speed position.
- Turn key to start position for no more than five seconds.
- Release key to run position when engine starts, and gradually move choke lever down to the off position.
- If engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.
- Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5 seconds.
- Repeat procedure if necessary.
- Let engine run at high idle for a couple of minutes to warm-up before operating machine.
How do I idle the engine?
- Engine is air cooled and needs a large volume of air to keep cool. Keep air intake screen on top of engine clean.
- Keep hood closed when engine is idling.
How do I stop the engine?
- Let engine run at high throttle without load for a few seconds.
- Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off.
- Remove key.
- Lock the park brake.
How do I travel forward using travel controls on automatic transmission?
- Completely remove foot from travel pedal.
- Push brake pedal all the way down to stop machine.
- Move transmission shift lever to forward.
- Release brake pedal.
- Slowly apply foot to travel pedal.
How do I travel in reverse using travel controls on automatic transmission?
- Completely remove foot from travel pedal.
- It may be required to push brake pedal to stop machine when on a slope.
- Move transmission shift lever to reverse.
- Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders nearby.
- Release brake pedal.
- Slowly apply foot to travel pedal.
How do I perform an emergency stop using travel controls on automatic transmission?
Push brake pedal all the way down to stop machine.
How do I travel forward using travel controls on hydrostatic transmission?
Push down the forward travel pedal.
How do I travel in reverse using travel controls on hydrostatic transmission?
- Disengage attachment:
- On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever, pull lever back to the off position.
- On models with electric attachment engagement switch, push switch in location down to the off position.
- Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders nearby.
- Touch the reverse travel pedal with front of foot and slide foot over pedal from front to rear.
How do I perform an emergency stop using travel controls on hydrostatic transmission?
Push brake pedal all the way down to stop machine.
How do I use the reverse implement option (RIO)?
- Stop forward travel.
- Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders.
- Push and hold in the reverse implement switch while depressing reverse pedal slightly for hydrostatic transmission or moving the automatic shift lever to the R (reverse) position for automatic transmission.
- Release the reverse implement switch and reposition the machine as the machine begins to move rearward.
- Resume forward travel. The mower should continue operating.
- Repeat procedure to position the machine again.
How do I engage cruise control?
- Push forward pedal down until you reach desired travel speed.
- Pull cruise control lever up and release forward pedal to lock the cruise control.
How do I disengage cruise control?
Depress brake pedal, tap on forward pedal or push cruise control lever down to the off position.
How do I engage the mower?
- Start engine and run at half speed for a couple of minutes to warm up.
- Lower mower deck to desired cutting height position.
- Push throttle lever up to the full throttle position.
- Engage mower:
- On models with electric attachment engagement switch: Pull switch up.
- On models with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Push lever forward.
How do I disengage the mower?
- Machines with mechanical attachment engagement lever: Pull lever back.
- Machines with electric attachment engagement switch: Push switch down.
How do I use the wash port to clean the mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Attach quick-coupler to garden hose.
- Attach garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port on the mower deck.
- Turn on water.
- Start engine.
- Run at full throttle.
- Engage mower blades.
- Flush water under deck for approximately one minute.
- Disengage mower blades.
- Stop engine.
- Turn off water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from wash port.
- Remove quick-coupler from garden hose and store for future use.
How do I check for plugging while driving?
- If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
- If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side, check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower assembly.
How do I remove debris from inspection points?
- Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting off to inspect machine.
- Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.
- Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute inlet.
- Check under mower deck for debris.
How do I move the machine by hand?
- Unlock the park brake.
- Put automatic transmission in P (park).
- On automatic and hydrostatic Models: Pull out on bypass rod.
- Push machine to desired location.
- Push bypass rod back in.
- Lock the park brake.
How do I transport the machine on a trailer?
- Park trailer on a level surface.
- Raise mower deck, if installed, before driving machine onto trailer.
- Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Position machine on trailer so hood or engine cover will not raise in wind while being transported.
- Lower mower deck completely.
- Lock park brake.
- Turn off machine and remove key.
- Secure front of machine at both sides of the axle at points to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.
- For hydrostatic transmissions, secure rear of machine at both sides of the axle at points to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.
- For automatic transmission machines, secure rear of machine at both sides of the axle at points to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be directed down and outward from machine.
- Secure hood to prevent from lifting while driving.
How do I use weights?
- Install front weights for added stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger.
- Install rear weights when using the snow blade or snowblower.
- Remove weights when not required.
How do I use tire chains?
Tire chains are recommended for use with most front attachments. Remove tire chains before installing mower deck.
How can the power port be used?
An electric power port can be used for accessories. Consult an authorized dealer for more information.
What is the CargO Mount System™?
The front and rear CargO Mount System™ brackets can be used for easy attachment of selected optional equipment. Use John Deere approved optional equipment only. Consult an Authorized Service Center for approved optional equipment.
What are the three types of mower blades available for D series mowers?
- 3-N-1 blades: General purpose blades best suited for side-discharge, but can be used with a bagger or mulch cover, though not for optimal bagging or mulching.
- Bagger blades: Designed for optimal performance with bagger attachments.
- Mulching blades: Designed for optimal performance with a mulch cover installed.
What are some mowing tips for the best lawn cut quality and appearance?
- Keep mower blades sharp to prevent grass tearing.
- Maintain a finished cut height range of 44 – 70 mm (1.75 – 2.75 in.).
- Only remove 1/3 of the grass at a time.
- Avoid mowing wet grass.
- Mow frequently, allowing short grass clippings to decay quickly.
- Mow with the engine at full throttle.
- Adjust travel speed to match mowing conditions:
- Travel at slow speed when mowing thick, tall grass, making sharp turns, or trimming around objects.
- Travel at moderate speed when mowing thin grass.
- Use a different mowing pattern each time, overlapping mowing paths by 50 – 100 mm (2 – 4 in.).
- Drive straight-on over ridges and through shallow ditches.
- Mow around the outside twice, then mow inside in straight passes for the best cut.
- Overlap pavement by 50 mm (2 in.) when mowing or mulching near pavement.
- Use taller grass heights and mulch leaves several times if needed, as a thick layer of mulched leaves can smother grass.
- Use a thatcher in late spring or summer to pull up dead grass and aerate the ground.
- For mulching mowers, shorter cut heights provide better cut quality but may leave noticeable clippings, while higher cut heights reduce clippings but may decrease cut quality.
What should be done after the first 8 hours of service?
- Change engine oil.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check and adjust mower deck belt tension.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check and adjust mower deck spindle brakes.
- Lubricate mower spindles.
- Lubricate mower pivot points.
- Lubricate front axle pivot.
- Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings.
What should be done every 25 hours of service?
- Lubricate mower spindles.
- Lubricate mower pivot points.
- Lubricate front axle pivot.
- Lubricate front axle wheel spindles and bushings.
What should be done every 50 hours?
- Change engine oil and replace filter. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
- Clean/replace air filter precleaner. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
- Replace air filter element. (Service more frequently under dusty conditions.)
- Clean/replace emission filter (if equipped).
- Clean engine cooling fins.
- Replace fuel filter.
- Replace spark plug(s).
- Clean battery terminals.
- Sharpen/replace mower blades.
- Check/replace mower drive belt.
- Clean mower deck.
- Check/level mower deck.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check/adjust mower deck belt tension.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) deck: Check/adjust mower deck spindle brakes.
What should be done every 200 hours?
Check/adjust valve clearance. It is recommended to see a John Deere dealer for this service.
What greases are preferred for service lubrication?
- John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease
- John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease If not using any of the preferred greases, be sure to use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating. Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special-use grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information.
How do you lubricate the front axle wheel spindles and bushings?
Lubricate front wheel spindle grease fitting (A) and wheel hub grease fitting (B), one on each side, with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease. NOTE: The D170 model does not require lubrication at the hub grease fitting (B).
How do you lubricate the front axle pivot?
Lubricate front axle center pivot grease fitting © with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.
How do you lubricate the pivot points on a 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck?
Lubricate the blade brake pivots (A) and deck idler pivot (B) with a general all-purpose spray lubricant. Lubricate the two spindle grease fittings © with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.
How do you lubricate the pivot points on 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) mower decks?
Lubricate the deck idler pivot (A) with a general all-purpose spray lubricant. Lubricate the three spindle grease fittings (B) with one or two shots of general all-purpose grease.
What John Deere oils are preferred?
- TURF-GARD™
- PLUS-4™
- PLUS-50™ II
What specifications must other oils meet if the John Deere oils are not available?
API Service Classification SJ or higher
How do you check the engine oil level?
- Park machine safely.
- Lift hood.
- Clean area around dipstick to prevent debris from falling into crankcase.
- Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
- Install and tighten dipstick.
- Remove dipstick.
- Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.
- If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Do not overfill.
- Install and tighten dipstick. Lower hood.
How do you change the engine oil and filter?
- Run engine to warm oil.
- Park machine safely.
- Lift hood.
- Put drain pan under drain valve (A).
- Rotate and remove drain cap (B) and drain oil into oil drain pan. Allow oil to drain completely.
- Remove dipstick ©.
- Replace oil filter (D), if equipped:
- Wipe dirt from around oil filter.
- Place a drain pan or funnel under filter tray.
- Remove old filter and filter gasket and dispose of properly. Wipe up any spilled oil.
- Put a light coat of fresh, clean oil on the new filter gasket.
- Install replacement oil filter by turning oil filter to the right (clockwise) until the rubber gasket contacts filter base. Tighten filter an additional one-half turn.
- Install drain cap.
- Add oil no higher than FULL mark on dipstick. Use approximately the amount of oil listed in the Specifications section. Do not overfill.
- Install dipstick.
- Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating.
- Check oil level. Add oil if necessary.
How do you clean the air intake screen and engine fins?
- Park machine safely.
- Lift hood.
- Clean air intake screen (A), cooling fins and external surfaces with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.
- Lower hood.
How do you check and clean the air cleaner elements on a D105 and D110?
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
- Lift latch (A) to unlock cover (B). Lift cover forward and remove.
- Inspect the paper filter element © without removing it. If the paper filter element is damaged or dirty, replace with new filter:
- Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from falling into carburetor.
- Carefully pull the paper element from the air cleaner elbow (D).
- Install new paper filter element back onto air cleaner elbow.
- Install air cleaner cover and push latch down to lock.
- Lower hood.
How do you check and clean the air cleaner elements on a D130 and D140?
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
- Loosen four knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
- Do not drop anything into the carburetor air intake ©. If anything falls into the carburetor air intake it must be removed.
- Lift out filter cartridge (D) and inspect it for damage.
- Inspect the foam precleaner (E) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:
- Remove it from the filter carefully.
- Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent.
- Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
- Clean air cleaner housing carefully. Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor.
- Install foam precleaner mesh side up.
- Install cartridge. Make sure cartridge and seal are properly seated and sealing the carburetor air intake area.
- Install air cleaner cover and tighten knobs. Do not overtighten.
- Lower hood.
How do you check and clean the air cleaner elements on a D120?
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
- Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
- Pull filter assembly from air cleaner base ©. Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:
- Remove it from the paper filter carefully.
- Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Do not use oil.
- Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
- Inspect the paper filter element (E). If the paper filter element is damaged or dirty, replace with new filter.
- Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from falling into carburetor.
- Install foam precleaner on paper filter element.
- Install new filter assembly back onto air cleaner base.
- Install air cleaner cover and tighten two knobs.
- Lower hood.
How do you check and clean the air cleaner elements on a D160 and D170?
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Clean dirt and debris from the air cleaner cover.
- Loosen two knobs (A) and remove cover (B).
- Pull filter assembly from air cleaner base ©. Inspect the foam precleaner (D) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:
- Remove it from the paper filter carefully.
- Wash precleaner in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Do not use oil.
- Rinse precleaner thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until precleaner is completely dry.
- Inspect the paper filter element (E). If the paper filter element is damaged or dirty, replace with new filter.
- Clean air cleaner base very carefully, preventing any dirt from falling into carburetor.
- Install foam precleaner on paper filter element.
- Install new filter assembly back onto air cleaner base.
- Install air cleaner cover and tighten two knobs.
- Lower hood.
How do you check and clean the emission filter?
- Park machine safely.
- Inspect filter (A) for dirt and damage, wash or replace if required.
- Remove cover (B) and remove emission filter (A) from under rear of fender deck.
- Wash foam filter in a solution of warm water and liquid detergent. Do not use oil.
- Rinse filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water in a dry cloth until filter is completely dry.
- If foam filter cannot be cleaned properly or is damaged, replace with a new filter.
- Install foam air filter and secure with cover.
How do you check the spark plug?
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Park machine safely.
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Let engine cool.
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Lift hood.
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Disconnect spark plug wire(s) (A), one on each side on V-twin engines.
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Remove spark plug(s).
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Clean spark plug carefully with a wire brush.
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Inspect spark plug for:
- Cracked porcelain.
- Pitted or damaged electrodes.
- Other wear or damage.
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Replace spark plug as necessary.
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Check plug gap (B) with a wire feeler gauge. To change gap, move the outer electrode.
- Gap must be 0.76 mm (0.030 in.).
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Install and tighten spark plugs to 20 N•m (15 lb-ft).
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Connect spark plug wire(s) and lower hood.
How do you adjust the carburetor?
NOTE: Carburetor is calibrated by the engine manufacturer and is not adjustable.
If engine is operated at altitudes above 1829 m (6,000 ft), some carburetors may require a special high altitude main jet. See your authorized dealer. If engine is hard to start or runs rough, check the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual. After performing the checks in the troubleshooting section and your engine is still not performing correctly, contact your authorized dealer.
How do you replace the fuel filter?
NOTE: Change filter when fuel is low.
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Lift hood.
- Handle fuel safely.
- Put a drain pan under fuel filter.
- Slide hose clamps (A) away from fuel filter (B) using a pliers.
- Disconnect hoses from filter, and raise fuel lines vertically to avoid fuel drainage.
- Connect hoses to new filter making sure the filter arrow is pointed in the direction of the fuel flow.
- Install clamps and check for leaks.
- Lower hood.
How do you remove or install the mower drive belt at the engine drive sheave on a 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Put lift lever in lowest position.
- Put a 15 mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (A) and rotate clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of tractor and hold to release belt tension.
- Remove belt (B) from drive sheave ©, and release tension on sheave nut (A).
- To install the belt on the drive sheave, rotate idler sheave nut clockwise to move idler sheave toward front of tractor, and install belt on drive sheave.
- Release idler sheave nut to tighten belt.
How do you remove the mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
- Put attachment lift lever in lowest position, bringing mower deck down onto blocks.
- On machines with 107 cm (42 in.), disconnect mower engagement drive cable (A) on left side of mower deck:
- Remove spring locking pin (B), pull and hold mower engagement drive cable out, lift up and remove from bracket ©.
- Remove cable spring (D) from idler sheave bracket (E).
- Remove spring locking pins and washers (F) and disconnect rear draft arm (G) and adjustable lift links (H) on each side.
- Remove spring locking pin (I) and washer and front draft rod (J) from mower deck bracket (K).
- Remove mower drive belt from drive sheave (L).
- Remove wood blocks from both sides and slide mower deck out from under the machine.
- When operating the machine without the mower deck:
- Remove front draft rod from machine and attach it to the mower deck.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck only: Push mower engagement drive cable into clip (M) and hook end of cable spring with hardware (N) into peg on left side of machine frame.
How do you install the mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Put attachment lift lever in the transport position.
- Slide mower under machine.
- Put wood blocks under each side of mower deck.
- Put attachment lift lever in lowest position.
- Fasten rear draft arm (A) and adjustable lift link (B), on each side, with washers and spring locking pins ©.
- Install front draft rod (D) into mower deck bracket (E):
- For D105 models use the hole marked AUTO (shown).
- For all other models use the hole marked HYDRO (F).
- Secure front draft rod with washer and spring locking pin (G).
- Put mower drive belt on engine drive sheave (H):
- On 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) mower decks: Put a 15 mm closed wrench or a socket on the idler sheave nut (I) and rotate clockwise, moving idler sheave and tensioning arm toward front of tractor. Hold while installing belt on drive sheave.
- On 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck: Make sure belt is routed through both belt guides (J).
- Remove wood blocks from both sides of mower deck.
- On machines with 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck: Attach mower engagement drive cable:
- Route cable under mower belt and brake rod and attach cable spring (K) to idler sheave bracket (L).
- Pull out on cable (M), align black end of cable with slot in bracket (N) and release cable into slot. Secure with spring locking pin (O).
- Level mower deck.
How do you replace the mower drive belt on a 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Remove mower deck.
- Remove drive belt:
- Remove three capscrews and belt shield (A).
- Remove two capscrews and belt shield (B).
- Loosen sheaves ©.
- Remove mower belt.
- Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
- Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
- Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the groove of each sheave.
- Tighten sheaves to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
- Install belt shields.
- Install mower deck.
- Adjust mower belt tension and spindle brakes, if necessary.
How do you replace the mower drive belt on a 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Remove mower deck.
- Remove five capscrews and left and right belt shields (A).
- Remove drive belt:
- Loosen left side sheaves (B) and ©.
- Remove mower belt.
- Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
- Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
- Install belt on mower deck as shown. Make sure belt is in the groove of each sheave.
- Tighten sheaves to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
- Install belt shields.
- Install mower deck.
How do you adjust the mower belt tension on a 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Move mower engagement (PTO) lever or switch to OFF position.
- Loosen nuts (A) and move cable bracket (B) away from the center of mower deck to tighten belt tension. Move bracket until almost all slack is out of cable but cable is not too tight. Tighten nuts.
How do you adjust the spindle brakes on a 107 cm (42 in.) mower deck?
- Park machine safely.
- Remove mower deck.
- Remove left and right belt shields, and adjust two blade brakes (A).
- Measure distance from spindle brake bracket (B) to nut © on end of brake rod:
- Bracket to nut distance should be: 2 – 3 mm (0.08 – 0.12 in).
- If adjustment is required, turn nut © on end of brake rod in correct direction to set brake at proper distance from pulley.
- Adjust both brakes.
- Install left and right belt shields.
- Install mower deck.
How do you check for bent mower blades?
- Park machine safely.
- Raise mower deck to highest position to access blades.
- Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface.
- Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip and flat ground surface.
- Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
- Repeat for all blades.
How do you service mower blades?
- Park machine safely.
- Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary, remove mower deck.
- Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.
- Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and blade ©.
- Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary.
- Position mower blade © with the cutting edge towards the ground.
- Align the splined center hole in the blade with the splined spindle shaft (D) and put the blade onto the mower spindle shaft.
- Install washer, with cupped side towards blade, and install nut to secure blade onto splined spindle shaft.
- Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten nut:
- Using 15/16 in. socket, tighten 5/8 in. blade nut to 88 N•m (65 lb-ft).
How do you sharpen blades?
- Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.
- Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.
- Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less.
- Balance blades before installing.
How do you balance blades?
- Clean blade.
- Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.
- Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop.
- Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
How do you remove the battery safely?
- Park machine safely and lift hood.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).
- Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery terminal and remove cable © from battery.
- Remove battery.
How do you install the battery safely?
- Place battery into battery tray.
- Connect positive (+) cable to positive (+) battery terminal first, then negative (-) cable to negative (-) battery terminal.
- Apply spray lubricant to terminal to help prevent corrosion.
- Slide red cover over positive battery terminal.
How do you clean the battery and terminals?
- Park machine safely.
- Disconnect and remove battery.
- Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.
- Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
- Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
- Install battery.
- Attach cables to battery terminals, beginning with the positive cable, using washers and nuts.
- Apply spray lubricant to terminal to prevent corrosion.
How do you use a booster battery?
- Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post ©.
- Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).
- Connect negative (–) booster cable to booster battery negative (–) post (E).
- Connect the other end (F) of negative (–) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine engine block away from battery.
- Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.
- Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.
How do you replace the headlight bulb?
- Park machine safely.
- Lift hood.
- Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove.
- Replace defective bulb with a new bulb.
- Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and turn 1/4 turn clockwise to install.
- Lower hood.
How do you replace the fuse?
- Park machine safely.
- Lift hood.
- Pull defective fuse (A) out of socket.
- Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.
- Push new 20 amp fuse into socket.
- Lower hood.
What type of fuel should you use?
Use regular grade unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 87 octane or higher. Fuel blends containing up to 10% ethanol or up to 15% MTBE reformulated fuel are acceptable. Do not use fuel or additives containing methanol as engine damage can occur.
How do you use proper fuel and stabilizer?
Always use fresh, clean fuel that is purchased in a quantity that can be used within approximately 30 days. Fuel stabilizer should always be added to the fuel each time fuel is purchased. Add stabilizer before filling the fuel container to insure proper mixing. Such practice helps prevent engine performance problems and allows fuel storage in the machine all year without draining. Store fuel in plastic containers to reduce condensation. Make sure the cap on the fuel container is tight to reduce fuel contamination and evaporation. For best fuel storage life, use a self-sealing gas can. Fuel is blended to give best seasonal performance. To avoid engine performance problems such as hard starting or vapor lock, use in-season fuel. Use fuel during warm weather that was purchased during that season, and use fuel during cold weather that was purchased during that season. Fuel can become stale in machines with engines that are used seasonally or infrequently during a season. Stale fuel can produce varnish and plug carburetor or EFI components which can affect engine performance. Keep fuel storage container tightly covered and in a cool area out of direct sunlight. Fuel can break down and degrade if not sealed properly or exposed to sun and heat. Condensation may collect in the fuel tank because of a variety of operating or environmental conditions and, over time, may affect your machine’s operation. Fill machine fuel tank at the end of the day.
How do you fill the fuel tank?
- Park machine safely.
- Allow engine to cool.
- Remove any trash from area around fuel tank cap.
- Remove fuel tank cap slowly to allow any pressure built up in tank to escape.
- Fill fuel tank only to bottom of filler neck. Do not overfill.
- Do not continue to “top off” the tank once full.
- Install fuel tank cap, and turn cap until it clicks.
How do you lift the machine?
- Park machine safely.
- Safely lift rear of machine at machine frame point (A). Place jack stands or other stable supports onto transaxle locations (B) where mounting bolts for frame come through.
- If only lifting rear of machine, block front wheels remaining on ground to avoid movement of machine.
- Safely lift front of machine at machine frame point ©. Place jack stands or other stable supports under frame on each side at location (B).
- If only lifting front of machine, block rear wheels remaining on ground to avoid movement of machine.
- To lower machine, lift front and/or rear of machine, and remove jack stands or supports. Lower machine.
How do you check the tire pressure?
- Check tires for damage.
- Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
- Service tires safely.
- Check that tires have equal air pressure. Add or remove air, if necessary.
- Refer to side of tire for correct tire inflation pressure.
How do you remove the hood?
- Park machine safely.
- Let engine cool.
- Open hood.
- Disconnect wiring harness (A).
- Apply pressure to “John” on left side of hood and slowly lower hood. Left side pivot should release after rotating closed approximately 45 degrees. Once left side pivot releases, slide out right side pivot. Lower hood slightly and lift hood from brackets (B).
How do you install the hood?
- Slide right side hood pivot into tractor bracket with hood in open position (left side pivot will slide into place as hood closes) and slowly close hood.
- Connect wiring harness.
- Close hood.
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