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JOHN DEERE
WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
GX23532
J0
John Deere Tractors
100 Series
OMGX23532 J0
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION c WARNING: The Engine Exhaust Introduction from this product contains chemicals known Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product to the State of California to cause cancer, We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe birth defects or other reproductive harm. and satisfied use of your machine. California Proposition 65 Warning Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you se
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE: _________________________________________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Machine Product Identification Number Location MX46487 Picture Note: V-Twin Engines Register Your Product and Warranty Online To register your product through the Inter
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SAFETY LABELS Safety Label Location Safety Labels B C A D H G E F MX46490 E- WARNING GX22622 F- DANGER GX22477 Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration. G- DANGER M89504 A- WARNING GX22477 H- WARNING M159705 B- DANGER/CAUTION M128699 C- WARNING MX4878 D- DANGER M118610 Safety Labels - 3
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SAFETY LABELS Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in Understanding The Machine Safety Labels place. The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to WARNING potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety
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SAFETY Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury. Agency Category Hours No sparks, flames, smoking. CARB Intermediate 250 Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns. CARB Extended 500 Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast. Keep out of reach of children. Certification Do not tip. Your mower has been certified for compliance with American National Standards Institute B-71.1-2003, “Safety Specifications” for Power Lawn Keep vent caps tight
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SAFETY Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or mowing operation. Before mowing, identify potential obstacles such as truck. low-hanging branches, and trim or remove those obstacles. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern. Do not mow where operating machine. traction or stability is doubtful. Data indicates operators 60 years and above are involved in a large Test drive area wit
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SAFETY machine. Keep Riders Off Tragic accidents with children can occur if the operator is not alert to the Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep presence of children, especially when a child approaches a machine from riders off. behind. Before and while backing up, stop mower blades and look down Riders on the machine or attachment may be and behind the machine carefully, especially for children. struck by foreign objects or thrown off the Never carry children on a machin
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SAFETY Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment bolts, to be Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from sure the equipment is in safe working condition. high pressure fluids. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other deb
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ASSEMBLY portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. Assembly Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- Charge and Connect Battery open device. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel tank cap and tighten securely. Replace all fuel container caps securely after use. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:
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ASSEMBLY Check Machine Safety System Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all tests. (See Testing Safety System in the OPERATING section.) Break In Electric Engagement Clutch (If Equipped) 1. Start engine and move machine to flat level surface. A B MX46478 2. Push throttle lever (A) up to full throttle position. 3. Engage attachment engagement switch (B) and allow mower to run for 10 seconds. 4. Disengage attachment
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OPERATING CONTROLS Operator Station Controls (D100) Operating Controls E C A H G B F D J I K MX46481 ABrake/Clutch Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch E Service Reminder/Hour Meter FKey Switch G Attachment Engagement Lever H Deflector Shield I Transmission Shift Lever J Fuel Level Window K Attachment Lift Lever Operating Controls - 11
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OPERATING CONTROLS Operator Station Controls (D110, D120, D130) D C I H G A J K B F E L M MX46484 ABrake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Service Reminder/Hour Meter EKey Switch F Cruise Control Lever (D120 and D130) G Attachment Engagement Lever H Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch I Forward Travel Pedal J Reverse Travel Pedal K Deflector Shield L Fuel Level Window M Attachment Lift Lever Operating Controls - 12
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OPERATING CONTROLS Operator Station Controls (D140, D150, D160, D170) I D C A H J K G B F E L M MX46485 ABrake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Service Reminder/Hour Meter EKey Switch F Cruise Control Lever G Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch H Attachment Engagement Switch I Forward Travel Pedal J Reverse Travel Pedal K Deflector Shield L Fuel Level Window M Attachment Lift Lever Operating Controls - 13
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OPERATING Lumbar Seat Adjustment (D160, D170) Operating Turn lumbar seat adjustment dials (B) on either side of seat to adjust firmness of seat. Daily Operating Checklist Adjusting Cutting Height ❏ Test safety systems. Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25 - 100 mm (1 - 4 in.) ❏ Check tire pressure. in 6.4 mm (1/4 in.) increments. When mower deck is in transport position, cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Using stale, contaminated or De
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OPERATING 7. Raise the cutting height to the next highest position and remove the A three wooden blocks. 8. Turn the nut (C) 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. Method Two NOTE: An optional mower deck leveling gauge (AM130907) is available from your John Deere dealer. It allows for precision mower deck
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OPERATING Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong: Wheels must not ride on ground supporting mower weight. Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. 3. Lower mower deck to the desired mowing position. E NOTE: Bottom of wheels should be approximately 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from the ground
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OPERATING Testing Safety Systems Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The mower blades should stop in approximately five seconds when the mower or PTO is disengaged. If you believe that your blades may not be stopping in that period of time, take your machine to your authorized dealer where they can safely check and service your machine. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY Section.) 2. Sit on seat. 3. Lock the park brake. 4. Engage mow
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OPERATING 3. Engage attachment engagement switch or lever to start attachment. procedures, see the Service section of this manual. Turn the key to STOP position when not using the machine. Hour meter cannot be reset. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating Using Key Switch and Headlights blades. Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine. B 4. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no b
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OPERATING Stopping the Engine A IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not stop the engine by moving choke control to the choke position. Backfire, fire or engine damage can occur. Follow recommended procedure for stopping engine. 1. Let engine run at high throttle without load for a few seconds. 2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off. 3. Remove key. 4. Lock the park brake. Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders ma
