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JOHN DEERE
WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER
EQUIPMENT DIVISION
GX23171
K8
John Deere Tractors
100 Series
OMGX23171 K8
OMGX23171 K8
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 Engine Serial Number Location Product Identification Record Identification Numbers Lawn Tractors LA105, LA115, LA125, LA135, LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175 PIN (200001-) If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. You will need to locate the product identification number (PIN) for the machine and engine serial number. Record the information in the spaces provided below. DATE O
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SAFETY LABELS F A E G B C D MX41156 WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration. The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with A- WARNING GX22477 the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol. B- DANGER M89504 C- DA
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SAFETY LABELS AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Warning Drive up and down slopes, not across. Avoid sudden turns. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working. Remove objects that could be thrown by blades. Read operator’s manual. MX4878 Remove objects that can be thrown by blades Picture Note: This label appears on Briggs and Stratton engines only. When leaving machine: Read and follow O
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SAFETY LABELS Warning M159705 Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Compliance This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. M159705 Picture Note: This label is required and installed on machines sold in California. This label may also be installed on machines sold in other locations. Operation of This Equipment May Create Sparks that Can Start Fires Around Dry Vegetation. A Spark Arrestor May be Required. The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regu
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SAFETY and the mower assembly are not worn and damaged. Replace worn and damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. Safety Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place Operating Safely before starting the engine. This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is locked before feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s pos
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SAFETY 6. Remove the key. Stay alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Turn the machine off if a child enters the 7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the work area. operator’s seat. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or 8. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. other objects that may block your view of a child. 9. Disconnect the negative battery cable or r
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SAFETY Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the other blades to rotate. approved hitch point. Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away from any moving Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed parts, to prevent them from getting caught. equipment and towing on slopes. Lower any attach
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ASSEMBLY Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine, if the machine to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire has a fuel shutoff. assembly. Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as a Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug water heater or furnace. bolts and nuts. Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Checking Wheel Hardware Replace if necessary
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ASSEMBLY 3. Engage attachment engagement switch (B) and allow mower to run for 10 seconds. 4. Disengage attachment engagement switch and wait 10 seconds. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for 12-15 cycles. B NOTE: Clutch is now properly burnished. A MX7686a 4. Connect positive (+) battery cable (A) to battery. 5. Connect negative (–) battery cable (B). 6. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion. 7. Slide red cover over positive battery cable. Check Tire Press
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OPERATING CONTROLS Operating Controls Operator Station Controls (LA105) E G C A B H F D J I K MX27230 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 (LA115, LA125, LA135) G H C I A J B K F D E L M MX27231 ABrake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch EKey Switch F Cruise Control Lever (LA125 and LA135) G Service Reminder/Hour Meter H Attachment Engagement Lever 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 (LA145, LA155, LA165, LA175) H A I C G J B K F D E L M MX27232 ABrake Pedal B Park Brake Lock Lever C Throttle/Choke Lever D Reverse Implement Option (RIO) Switch EKey Switch F Cruise Control Lever G Attachment Engagement Switch H Service Reminder/Hour Meter 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 Mower Setting Approximate Cutting Height Operating 4 (Transport) 100 mm (4 in.) Daily Operating Checklist 1. Put attachment lift lever into the slot adjacent to desired cutting height. ❏ Test safety systems. 2. Adjust mower deck wheels. ❏ Check tire pressure. Transporting or Getting On and Off Machine ❏ Check fuel level. Pull attachment lift lever all the way back to transport position or 100 mm ❏ Check engine oil level. (4 in.) cutting height. ❏ Remove grass and debris from engine
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OPERATING MX4896 three wooden blocks. b.Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold drive belt and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades. The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.). c.Adjust mower deck level, if necessary. 5. Measure mower level (front-to-rear). E B C MX16561 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 (B) on ea
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OPERATING 5. Measure the front edge of the mower deck directly below the front draft Testing Safety Systems arm hanger at point (A). If necessary, turn the front draft arm nut (C) counterclockwise so the front edge of the mower deck is 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) lower than the rear corners of the mower deck. 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 whee
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OPERATING 3. Engage attachment engagement switch or lever to start attachment. Testing Attachment Engagement Switch or Lever c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The mower blades should stop in Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating approximately five seconds when the mower or PTO is blades. disengaged. Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine. If you believe that your blades may not be stopping in tha
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OPERATING Hour meter cannot be reset. A Using Key Switch and Headlights B C A D MX16555 If engine is cold: Move throttle/choke lever (A) up to the choke position. If engine is warm: Move throttle/choke lever (A) to the half-speed position. M94336a A- STOP Position IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is B- Headlights On Position operated for more than 20 seconds at a time: C- Run Position Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start. D- Start Pos
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OPERATING 2. Turn key to STOP position. Engine will stop and headlights will turn off. Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission 3. Remove key. 4. Lock the park brake. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission rearward: Carefully check the area around the machine. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be Disengage the mower before backing up. inj
