Owner's manual

All information, illustrations and
specifications in this manual are based on
the latest information at the time of
publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice.
COPYRIGHT© 2008
Deere & Co.
John Deere Worldwide Commercial and
Consumer Equipment Division
All rights reserved
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COPYRIGHT© 2007
c WARNING: The Engine Exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Introduction - 1
INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe
and satisfied use of your machine.
Using Your Operator’s Manual
This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with
the machine when you sell it.
Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal
injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will
provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine.
Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to
train others who may operate this machine.
This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in
other languages (see your authorized dealer to order).
Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help
you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can
operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any
specific operating or servicing questions.
The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine,
but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.
RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the
direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a
broken line (------), the item referred to is hidden from view.
Before delivering this machine, your dealer performed a predelivery
inspection to ensure best performance.
Special Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential
safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid
injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may
help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight
potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that may
occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell the operator
of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the
machine.
Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................ 1
Product Identification................................................................................. 2
Safety Labels............................................................................................. 2
Safety ........................................................................................................ 6
Assembly................................................................................................... 9
Operating Controls .................................................................................. 11
Operating................................................................................................. 14
Service Intervals...................................................................................... 23
Service Lubrication.................................................................................. 24
Service Engine ........................................................................................ 25
Service Transmission ............................................................................. 30
Service Mower......................................................................................... 30
Service Electrical..................................................................................... 35
Service Miscellaneous ............................................................................ 37
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 40
Storage.................................................................................................... 42
Specifications .......................................................................................... 43
Warranty .................................................................................................. 46
Index........................................................................................................ 47
Getting Quality Service ........................................................................... 49
Service Record........................................................................................ 51