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Operating OMM145864 Issue I1 Lawn Tractors LT150, LT160 PIN (125001-) Operating Daily Operating Checklist o Test safety systems. O Check tire pressure. O Check fuel level. O Check engine oil level. O Remove grass and debris from machine. O Clean air intake screen.

O Check area below machine for leaks. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first.

Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine.

Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface.

Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage the hood surface. Operator Station Controls. MX7552 Install both springs into front position (B) for softest ride. Install both springs into rear position (C) for firm ride.

Install springs in all four positions (B and C) for the firmest ride. NOTE: Additional springs are available at your John Deere dealer. Adjusting Cutting Height NOTE: Mower deck should be raised to highest (transport) position before turning cutting height knob.

Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25-100 mm (1-4 in). When mower deck is raised to highest (transport) position, cutting height is approximately 100 mm (4 in).

Check tire pressure and adjust as needed. Push lift pedal (A) to raise mower deck to highest (transport) position. If lever does not lock, lower the mower deck, and adjust lift links (C). Turn nuts (D) on both sides one turn counterclockwise to lower the mower deck. Check that lever locks when mower deck is in the transport position.

Repeat until lever locks in highest (transport) position. Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. Hole 38 and 42C Freedom42 A 64 mm (2.5-in.) and above 76 mm (3-in.) and above B 51 mm (2-in.) 64 mm (2.5-in.) C 38 mm (1.5-in.) 51 mm (2-in.) D 25 mm (1-in.) 38 mm (1.5-in.) 6.

Install bolts and nuts and tighten to specification. Specifications: 38-Inch 39 Nm (29 lb-ft.) 42C 37 Nm ( (27 lb-ft.) Freedom42 37 Nm (27 lb-ft.) Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently.

Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground when leveling the deck. Park machine safely on level surface. Inflate tires to correct pressure. Adjust cutting height to 51 mm (2 in). Lower mower deck.

NOTE: The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in). Adjust lift links (G) on both sides of mower by turning nut (H) clockwise to raise side of mower, counterclockwise to lower side of mower. NOTE: Deck will not lock in transport position if adjusted too high. If lift latch handle does not lock, lower the mower deck, and turn nut (H) on each side of deck one turn counterclockwise to lower the deck.

Check if latch handle is locked and repeat step until latch handle locks in transport (highest) position. Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower: Disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent engine from starting accidently. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. NOTE: Mower wheels should not contact the ground (level surface) during leveling. Park machine safely on level surface.

Inflate tires to correct pressure. Adjust cutting height to 51 mm (2 in). Lower mower deck.

NOTE: You need to measure only one blade. Turn blade so tip points straight forward. C CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area. Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out. Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal operation of machine. If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, Do not operate machine.

See your John Deere dealer for service. Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away. Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2.

Lock the park brake. Result: Park brake must prevent machine from moving. If machine moves, parking brake needs to be adjusted. Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO) 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Start engine.

Engage PTO to start attachment. C CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades.

Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal for automatic transmission or moving gear shift lever to R (reverse) position for gear transmission. Push and hold brake pedal (A) down.

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Pull park brake lever (B) up to lock park brake. Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever should stay locked. Unlocking park brake: 1. Push and hold brake pedal down.

Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake. Release brake pedal. Starting Engine c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area. Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out. NOTE: Engine will not start unless mower is disengaged and transmission is in neutral. Push down brake pedal. Check starting conditions.

M94336a A - STOP Position B - Headlights On Position C - Run Position D - Start Position Turning Headlights On/Off (with Engine Off) On Turn key switch to Headlights On Position (B). However, leaving key in this position will rapidly drain battery. Turn headlights off after 1-2 minutes. Off Turn key switch to STOP Position (A). Turning Headlights On/Off (With Engine On) On Start engine.

Turn key switch from Run Position (C) to Headlights On Position (B). Off Turn key switch from Headlights On Position (B) to Run Position (C). Lights will turn off but engine will continue to run. Turn key switch from Headlights On Position (B) to STOP Position (A). Lights and engine will turn off. Using Travel Controls on Manual Transmission c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward: Carefully check the area around the machine. Disengage the mower before backing up. Push clutch/brake pedal (A) all the way down.

NOTE: The engine and mower will stop as the gear shift lever is moved to R (reverse) if the mower engagement lever is not in the off position. Put mower engagement lever (C) in the off position. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders nearby. Move shift lever (B) to R (reverse) position. Release clutch/brake pedal slowly. To stop travel: Push down clutch/brake pedal. Using Travel Pedals on Automatic Transmission c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward: Carefully check the area around the machine. Disengage the mower before backing up.

To travel forward. Push down the reverse travel pedal (B). To stop travel: Push down brake pedal (C).

Travel pedals will return to the neutral position. Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before backing up, carefully check the area around the machine. NOTE: Backing up while the mower is engaged is strongly discouraged.

The Reverse Implement Option should be used only when operating another implement (attachment) or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged. Stop forward travel. Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders.

For automatic transmission, push and hold in the reverse implement button (A) while depressing reverse foot pedal. For manual transmission, push and hold in the reverse implement button (A) while moving gear shift lever to R (reverse) position. NOTE: If the engine and mower stop while repositioning the machine, return the mower engagement lever to the off position. Start engine and engage mower. Begin again with step 2. As the machine begins to move backward, release the reverse implement button and reposition the machine. Resume forward travel.

The implement (attachment) should continue operating. Repeat procedure to position the machine again. Using Mower Lift Pedal Raising Mower Deck.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower engagement lever is spring-assisted. Damage may occur to the lever components if the lever snaps back when disengaging. Hold firmly onto the lever when disengaging. NOTE: Mower and engine will stop if you press reverse pedal while mower is engaged.

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Pull lever (B) back to stop mower blades. Pushing Machine (Using Free-Wheeling Lever) c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

With the free-wheeling valve open, the machine will have unrestricted motion. The machine may free-wheel out of control if the free-wheeling valve is opened with the machine on an incline.

Park the machine on a level surface before opening the free-wheeling valve. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The transmission might be damaged if the free-wheeling lever is not pushed back to operating position before attempting to start the engine.

Do not start or operate the machine with the free-wheeling lever in the push position. Push in free-wheeling lever. Transporting Machine on Trailer Be sure trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by law. C CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Park trailer on a level surface. Use of a trailer with sides is recommended.

Keep wheels away from drop-offs and edges. Back slowly and in a straight line. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly: Move unit by hand only. Do not use another vehicle to move unit.

Do not tow unit. Park trailer on level surface. Drive machine onto heavy-duty trailer. Lower mower to trailer deck. Lock park brake. Turn off machine and remove key.

Fasten lawn tractor to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from tractor. Strap down hood. Using Wheel Weights Install front wheel weights for added stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger.

Install rear wheel weights when using the front blade. Remove wheel weights when not required. Mowing Tips The following recommendations will produce the best lawn cut quality and appearance: Keep mower blades sharp.

Dull blades will tear grass; tips of grass will then turn brown. Cutting grass too short may kill grass and let weeds grow easily. The suggested finished cut height range is 44 to 70 mm (1.75 to 2.75 in.).

Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of the grass at a time. When using the Freedom42 Mulching Mower: Shorter cut heights will provide better cut quality, but may leave noticeable clippings. Higher cut heights will reduce clippings, but cut quality may decline. Do not mow wet grass. Wet cutting conditions will not adversely affect the cutting performance of the Freedom42 Mulching Mower. Mow grass often.

Short grass clippings will decay quickly. Mow with engine at full throttle. Adjust travel speed to match mowing conditions: Travel at slow speed when you mow thick, tall grass, make sharp turns or trim around objects. Travel at moderate speed when you mow thin grass.

Use a different mowing pattern each time you mow. Overlap mowing paths 50 to 100 mm (2 to 4 in.). Drive over ridges and through shallow ditches straight-on, not at an angle.