JOHN DEERE XD LIFT LP45546 (01) PDF Document

Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before using the JOHN DEERE XD LIFT LP45546. The lift must be used on a solid level surface. Only lift the front end of the mower. Do not lift the front end and back end of the mower at the same time. Always stop the engine and remove the key before beginning any work on the mower. Never operate the engine while using the mower lift. Always place the mower in neutral or disengage the hydraulic drive. Do not exceed the lifting capacity of 500 lbs. (226 kg) front end weight. If the lift tower is leaning while lifting or lowering, this indicates an overload condition and you must remove the mower immediately. Always secure front mower tires with the enclosed safety straps. Remove all front mower attachments that interfere with the handle before using the lift.

Step 1. Pull and rotate the tower locking pin 90 degrees to the unlocked position.

Step 2. Raise the tower by pulling up on the grip handle. Once the tower is in the vertical position, lift up on the grip handle and drop the tower into the base.

Step 3. Lock the tower into place by rotating the tower locking pin until the pull ring retracts into the locking slot.

Step 1. Place the front tires of the mower 6 inches in front of the wheel pads.

Step 2. Remove the push pins and align the wheel pads so that the front mower tires will be centered on the wheel pads.

Step 3. Replace the push pins to lock the wheel pads to the lift arm. Note that wheel pads must be equal distance from the lift arm to maintain proper balance.

Step 1. Secure the hook on the safety strap to the wheel pad cross bar. The safety strap hook should always be facing upward.

Step 2. Extend the safety strap over the top of the tire.

Step 3. Insert the support rod into the loop on the safety strap by detaching the support rod, sliding it through the safety strap loop, and reattaching the support rod.

Step 4. Tighten the safety straps over the top of the tires to secure the mower to the wheel pads.

Raise the mower by rotating the crank handle clockwise. The carrier locking handle automatically drops into the tower holes as the carrier passes them when raising. Locking engagement occurs at 20 inches and 25 inches.

Step 1. Remove wheel chocks and release the parking brake. Ensure the mower is in neutral or hydraulic drive is disengaged.

Step 2. Pull and hold the carrier locking handle out and turn the crank handle counter clockwise until the wheel pads are firmly on the ground.

Step 3. The carrier locking handle must be pulled out until it clears the bottom tower hole. It may be necessary to raise the carrier slightly to allow the carrier locking handle to be pulled out.

Step 1. Remove the crank handle by taking off the nylon lock nut and spring using a 17mm wrench. Re-attach the spring and nylon lock nut to the crank handle to prevent loss.

Step 2. Set the drill to the highest torque. Firmly insert a 3/8 inch square driver into the square receiver.

Step 3. Rotate the drill forward (clockwise) to raise the lift arm and rotate the drill in reverse (counter-clockwise) to lower the lift arm.

Step 4. Note that the carrier locking handle must be manually pulled out when lowering until it clears the bottom tower hole.

The support rods on the wheel pads must be adjusted based on the diameter of the mower’s front tires. Refer to the following table for placement:

Note: The JOHN DEERE XD LIFT LP45546 is not for use with tires over 17 inches (44 cm) in size.

Clean and oil the entire screw thread after every fifty uses or at least once a year using light machine oil. Place lithium grease between the crank handle base and the brass bearing after every fifty uses or once a year. Spray grease or lube in the carrier locking handle pivot after every fifty uses or at least once a year. Wipe clean and lightly apply grease to the front and back of the tower assembly after every fifty uses or at least once a year. Additionally, check for any worn, loose, or damaged parts before each use.