John Deere 425 445 Lawn And Garden Tractors Operators Manual
John Deere 425 445 Lawn And Garden Tractors Operators Manual
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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
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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
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Assembly...........................................................................................................................119
Remove Bracing............................................................................................................119
Fill Fuel Tank Safely....................................................................................................119
Fill Fuel Tank................................................................................................................119
Activate Battery (Early Model Dry Batteries)..............................................................120
Check Battery Voltage (Late Model "Moist" Batteries)...............................................122
Install Battery................................................................................................................123
Install the Steering Wheel.............................................................................................124
Install Seat (425)...........................................................................................................124
Install Seat (445)...........................................................................................................125
Checking Tire Pressure.................................................................................................126
Specifications....................................................................................................................128
Engine...........................................................................................................................128
Engine...........................................................................................................................128
Fuel System...................................................................................................................129
Electrical System..........................................................................................................129
Capacities......................................................................................................................129
Drive Train....................................................................................................................130
Travel Speeds................................................................................................................130
Steering and Brakes......................................................................................................130
Dimensions - 425..........................................................................................................130
Dimensions - 445..........................................................................................................131
Tires - 425.....................................................................................................................132
Tires - 445.....................................................................................................................132
Recommended Lubricants............................................................................................132
Warranty...........................................................................................................................133
Product Warranty..........................................................................................................133
Tire Warranty................................................................................................................133
John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)........................................................................................................133
Limited Battery Warranty.............................................................................................137
John Deere Quality Statement..........................................................................................139
John Deere Quality.......................................................................................................139
Service Record..................................................................................................................141
Record Service Dates....................................................................................................141
John Deere 425 445 Lawn And Garden Tractors Operators Manual
John Deere 425 445 Lawn And Garden Tractors Operators Manual
The Best PDF Manuals Online Includes : Bookmarks + Searchable Text + Index = Fast Navigation And Best Organization !
3
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
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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
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Assembly...........................................................................................................................119
Remove Bracing............................................................................................................119
Fill Fuel Tank Safely....................................................................................................119
Fill Fuel Tank................................................................................................................119
Activate Battery (Early Model Dry Batteries)..............................................................120
Check Battery Voltage (Late Model "Moist" Batteries)...............................................122
Install Battery................................................................................................................123
Install the Steering Wheel.............................................................................................124
Install Seat (425)...........................................................................................................124
Install Seat (445)...........................................................................................................125
Checking Tire Pressure.................................................................................................126
Specifications....................................................................................................................128
Engine...........................................................................................................................128
Engine...........................................................................................................................128
Fuel System...................................................................................................................129
Electrical System..........................................................................................................129
Capacities......................................................................................................................129
Drive Train....................................................................................................................130
Travel Speeds................................................................................................................130
Steering and Brakes......................................................................................................130
Dimensions - 425..........................................................................................................130
Dimensions - 445..........................................................................................................131
Tires - 425.....................................................................................................................132
Tires - 445.....................................................................................................................132
Recommended Lubricants............................................................................................132
Warranty...........................................................................................................................133
Product Warranty..........................................................................................................133
Tire Warranty................................................................................................................133
John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)........................................................................................................133
Limited Battery Warranty.............................................................................................137
John Deere Quality Statement..........................................................................................139
John Deere Quality.......................................................................................................139
Service Record..................................................................................................................141
Record Service Dates....................................................................................................141