User ManualTable of ContentsIntroduction2Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product2Using Your Operator’s Manual2Special Messages2Contents3Product Identification3Record Identification Numbers3Lawn Tractors3Machine Product Identification Number Location3Engine Serial Number Location4Register Your Product and Warranty Online4Safety Labels—Text5Safety Label Location (Text)5Understanding The Machine Safety Labels6Spanish Safety Signs and Operator’s Manual6Warning MX48786DANGER6DANGER - M895046ROTATING BLADE6THROWN OBJECTS6DANGER6DANGER M1286996WARNING7Avoid Injury From Hot Surface7Prevent Equipment Fires7Certification7Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance7Safety Labels—No Text8Safety Label Location (No Text)8Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels9Read Operator’s Manual9Keep Children Away from Mower9Avoid Injury From Tipping9Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects9Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts9Prevent Equipment Fires10Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades10Avoid Injury From Battery Gases and Acid10Avoid Injury From Hot Surfaces10Safety10Operating Safely10Using a Spark Arrestor11Checking Mowing Area11Parking Safely11Rotating Blades are Dangerous11HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:11Protect Children11Operating on Slopes12Identify Slopes for Safe Operation12Measuring Slopes12Operate Safely on Slopes12Operating Near Hazards13Keep Riders Off13Towing Loads Safely13Wear Appropriate Clothing14Driving Safely on Public Roads14Practice Safe Maintenance14Avoid High Pressure Fluids14Prevent Fires15Handling Fuel Safely15Tire Safety15Checking Wheel Hardware16Handling Waste Product and Chemicals16Machine Cleanout16Prevent Fires16Cleanout Areas16Assembly18Charge and Connect Battery18Check Tire Pressure18Adjust Mower Deck Level18Check Engine Oil Level18Check Machine Safety System18Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped)18Operating Controls20Operator Station Controls (D105)20Operator Station Controls (D110, D125, D130)21Operator Station Controls (D140, D160, D170)22Operating22Daily Operating Checklist22Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces22Adjusting Seat22Lumbar Seat Adjustment (D160, D170)23Adjusting Cutting Height23Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine23Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Level23Method One23Method Two24Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels25Testing Safety Systems25Testing Park Brake Switch25Testing Park Brake26Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever26Testing Seat Switch26Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)26Using the Park Brake26Locking park brake:26Unlocking park brake:26Using the Hourmeter and Service Reminder26Using Key Switch and Headlights27Engine Off27Engine On27Starting the Engine27Idling the Engine27Stopping the Engine27Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission28Travel Forward28Travel in Reverse28Emergency Stopping28Using Travel Controls on Hydrostatic Transmission28Travel Forward28Travel in Reverse28Emergency Stopping28Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)28Using Cruise Control (D125, D130, D140, D160, D170)29Engage Cruise Control29Disengage Cruise Control29Engaging and Disengaging Mower29Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck29Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System30Checking For Plugging While Driving30Removing Debris From Inspection Points:30Moving Machine by Hand30Transporting Machine on Trailer30Using Weights31Using Tire Chains31Using Accessories32Using the Power Port (If Equipped)32Using CargO Mount System™32Choosing Mower Blades32Mowing Tips32Service Intervals32Servicing Your Machine32Service Intervals32After First 8 Hours32Every 25 Hours33Every 50 Hours33Every 200 Hours33Service Lubrication33Grease33Lubricating Front Axle33Wheel Spindles and Bushings33Front Axle Pivot33Lubricating Pivot Points33107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck:33122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks:34Service Engine34Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement34Emission Control System Certification Label34Avoid Fumes34Engine Oil34Checking Engine Oil Level34Changing Engine Oil and Filter35Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins36Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D105 and D110)36Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D125, D130 and D140)36Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (D160 and D170)37Checking and Cleaning Emission Filter (If Equipped)38Checking Spark Plug38Adjusting Carburetor38Replacing Fuel Filter38Service Transmission39Checking Transmission39Service Mower39Removing or Installing Mower Drive Belt at Engine Drive Sheave 122 cm (48 in.) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Deck)39Removing Mower Deck39Installing Mower Deck40Replacing Mower Drive Belt (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)41Replacing Mower Drive Belt (122 cm (48 in. ) and 137 cm (54 in.) Mower Decks)42Adjusting Mower Belt Tension (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)42Adjusting Spindle Brakes (107 cm (42 in.) Mower Deck)42Checking for Bent Mower Blades43Servicing Mower Blades43Removing Mower Blades43Installing Mower Blades44Sharpening Blades44Balancing Blades44Service Electrical44Electrical44Service the Battery Safely44Removing and Installing the Battery44Removing44Installing45Cleaning Battery and Terminals45Using Booster Battery45Replacing Headlight Bulb45Replacing Fuse46Service Miscellaneous46Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer46Filling Fuel Tank46Lifting Machine47Checking Tire Pressure47Removing and Installing Hood47Removing47Installing48Cleaning Plastic Surfaces48Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces48Cleaning:48Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):48Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):48Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly48Removing:48Installing49Removing and Installing Rear Wheel Assembly49Removing49Installing50Troubleshooting50Using Troubleshooting Chart50Engine50Electrical50Tractor50Mower51Storage51Storing Safety51Preparing Machine for Storage51Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage51Fuel:51Engine:51Removing Machine From Storage52Specifications52Automatic Model D10552Hydrostatic Model D11052Hydrostatic Model D12552Hydrostatic Models D130 and D14052Hydrostatic Models D160 and D17052Electrical System52Capacities53Fuel System (All Models)53Recommended Lubricants53Dimensions53Tires53Mower Deck - 107 cm (42 in.)53Mower Deck - 122 cm (48 in.)53Mower Deck - 137 cm (54 in.)53Warranty53Warranty53Product Warranty53John Deere Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Non Road Gas Engines)53Your Warranty Rights and Obligations53Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage54Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities54General Emissions Warranty Coverage54Emissions Warranty Interpretation54Emission Warranty Parts List54Limited Liability54Tire Warranty55Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries55FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD55PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)55THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER55LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER’S REMEDIES55NO DEALER WARRANTY55WARRANTY TERMS TABLE55Getting Quality Service55Service Literature55Parts55Order Service Parts Online55John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service55Service Record57Record Service Dates57Slope Gauge58Slope Gauge Template59Index61Size: 6.18 MBPages: 64Language: EnglishOpen manual