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

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