John Deere 425 & 445 Lawn Tractor Operator Manual PDF Download (EN)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL OMM144042 Issue D0 Lawn and Garden Tractors 425 and 445 Serial No. (070001 -)

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Introduction........................................................................................................................... 6 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product............................................................. 6 Using Your Operator's Manual......................................................................................... 6 CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning........................................................................... 7 Product Identification............................................................................................................

8 Record Identification Numbers......................................................................................... 8 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 9 Safety-Alert Symbol ......................................................................................................... 9 WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH .................................................. 9 DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS .............................. 10 DANGER: EXPLOSIVE GASES ..................................................................................

10 HOT SURFACE ............................................................................................................. 11 CAUTION: PRESSURIZED LINE................................................................................ 11 Emission Control System Certification Label ................................................................ 11 Emission Compliance Period.......................................................................................... 12 Certification ....................................................................................................................

12 Operate Safely................................................................................................................. 12 Park Safely...................................................................................................................... 13 Rotating Blades are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents.................... 13 Avoid Tipping................................................................................................................. 14 Keep Riders Off..............................................................................................................

15 Wear Appropriate Clothing............................................................................................. 15 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................................................................................... 16 Check Wheel Bolts ......................................................................................................... 16 Transport Safely.............................................................................................................. 16 Practice Safe Maintenance..............................................................................................

17 Wear Appropriate Clothing............................................................................................. 18 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines................................................................................... 18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals......................................................................... 18 Avoid High Pressure Fluids............................................................................................ 19 Operating.............................................................................................................................

21 Daily Operating Checklist............................................................................................... 21 Dash Controls.................................................................................................................. 21 Foot/Platform Controls ................................................................................................... 22 Miscellaneous Controls................................................................................................... 23 Adjusting Steering Wheel...............................................................................................

24 Adjusting Seat (425) ....................................................................................................... 24 Adjusting Seat (445) ....................................................................................................... 25 Rear Wheel Spacing (Two Wheel Steer Models With 23 x 10.50-12 Tires) ................. 26 Testing Safety Systems................................................................................................... 27 Test 1...............................................................................................................................

27 Test 2............................................................................................................................... 28 Test 3............................................................................................................................... 28 Test 4............................................................................................................................... 29 Test 5............................................................................................................................... 29 Test 6...............................................................................................................................

30 Using the Park Brake ...................................................................................................... 31 Indicator Lights and Gauges........................................................................................... 31 2

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Starting the Engine.......................................................................................................... 33 Stopping the Engine........................................................................................................ 35 Using Travel Controls..................................................................................................... 36 Using Cruise Control ...................................................................................................... 37 Using The Reverse Implement Option ...........................................................................

38 Using Differential Lock.................................................................................................. 39 Using Hydraulic Control Levers..................................................................................... 40 Using PTO (Power Take-Off)......................................................................................... 41 Using Mower Height Control ......................................................................................... 42 Mower Lift Arms............................................................................................................

43 Using Free-Wheeling Lever............................................................................................ 43 Using Engine Air Restriction Indicator (Optional Equipment)...................................... 44 Using Weights And Tire Chains..................................................................................... 45 Rear Weights................................................................................................................... 45 Installing Rear Wheel Weights (Two-Wheel Steer Tractors)......................................... 45 Installing Rear Wheel Weights (All-Wheel Steer Tractors)...........................................

49 Using Tire Chains ........................................................................................................... 50 Installing the Chains ....................................................................................................... 50 Transporting Tractor....................................................................................................... 52 Mowing Tips................................................................................................................... 53 Trimming Tips ................................................................................................................

54 To Avoid Scalping.......................................................................................................... 54 After Mowing.................................................................................................................. 54 Bagging Tips................................................................................................................... 55 Bagging and Composting................................................................................................ 55 Mulching Tips.................................................................................................................

56 Replacement Parts............................................................................................................... 57 Service Literature............................................................................................................ 57 Parts................................................................................................................................. 57 Part Numbers .................................................................................................................. 57 Service Interval Chart .........................................................................................................

59 After First 5 Hours.......................................................................................................... 59 Break In (After First 50 Hours of Operation)................................................................. 59 50 Hours.......................................................................................................................... 59 100 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)............................................................. 59 200 Hours........................................................................................................................

59 200 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)............................................................. 59 250 Hours or Annually (whichever comes first)............................................................. 60 500 Hours........................................................................................................................ 60 500 Hours or Every Two Years (whichever comes first) ............................................... 60 Service Lubrication.............................................................................................................

61 Grease ............................................................................................................................. 61 Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot (All Wheel Steer)........................................................ 61 Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints (All Tractors) ............................................... 62 Lubricating Front Axle ................................................................................................... 63 Service Engine ....................................................................................................................

65 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement ...................................................................... 65 Adjusting Carburetor ...................................................................................................... 65 Avoid Fumes................................................................................................................... 65 Engine Oil....................................................................................................................... 65 3

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Changing Engine Oil and Filter...................................................................................... 68 Cleaning Air Intake Screens ........................................................................................... 70 Checking Air Restriction Indicator (Optional Equipment)............................................. 71 Cleaning Radiator Screen and Fins................................................................................. 71 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements...................................................................................... 72 Recommended Engine Coolant.......................................................................................

75 Engine Coolant Drain Interval........................................................................................ 75 Engine Coolant Drain Interval........................................................................................ 76 Checking Coolant Level ................................................................................................. 76 Servicing Cooling System............................................................................................... 77 Replacing Fuel Filter (425).............................................................................................

82 Relieving Fuel System Pressure (445)............................................................................ 82 Replacing Fuel Filter (445)............................................................................................. 83 Servicing Fan Belt........................................................................................................... 84 Service Transmission.......................................................................................................... 87 Anti-Chatter Transmission Oil........................................................................................

87 Checking Transaxle Oil Level ........................................................................................ 87 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter.................................................................................. 88 Service Electrical ................................................................................................................ 91 Cleaning or Replacing Battery........................................................................................ 91 Checking Battery Electrolyte Level................................................................................

93 Charging the Battery....................................................................................................... 94 Using Booster Battery..................................................................................................... 96 Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plugs ................................................................................ 97 Replacing Fuses .............................................................................................................. 99 Replacing Headlight Bulb.............................................................................................

100 Replacing Taillight Bulb............................................................................................... 100 Replacing Indicator Light Bulb .................................................................................... 101 Service Miscellaneous ...................................................................................................... 104 Checking Tire Pressure................................................................................................. 104 Checking Tightness of Wheel Bolts .............................................................................

105 Raising Hood ................................................................................................................ 105 Removing Grille............................................................................................................ 106 Removing and Cleaning Side Panels............................................................................ 106 Refueling Machine........................................................................................................ 108 Filling Fuel Tank...........................................................................................................

109 Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces...................................................................... 110 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces ....................................................................... 110 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 112 Using Troubleshooting Chart........................................................................................ 112 Engine ...........................................................................................................................

112 Tractor........................................................................................................................... 113 Steering ......................................................................................................................... 114 Mower........................................................................................................................... 114 Electrical ....................................................................................................................... 114 Storing Machine................................................................................................................

116 Storage Safety............................................................................................................... 116 Preparing Engine for Storage........................................................................................ 116 Storing the Tractor........................................................................................................ 116 Removing the Vehicle From Storage............................................................................ 117 4

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