John Deere Lx277 Owners Manual
Operating OMM146413 Issue G1 Lawn Tractors LX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279 and LX288 PIN (060001 - ) Operating Engine Break-In Poor engine performance can result from improper break-in or incomplete break-in time. Break-in is the period of initial run time that seats the piston rings to the cylinder wall. New engines need to be run hard, under varying loads for at least 5 hours and may not be completely broken-in until after 50 hours. Follow these guidelines: Run engine at full throttle during operation.
Use partial throttle only for 30-60 seconds to warm a cold engine. Run engine under load by mowing, blowing snow, etc. Check oil and coolant (if equipped) levels often. Top off as necessary. Follow the break-in service intervals.
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John Deere Lx277 User Manual
Engine may show these symptoms during break-in: Excess exhaust smoke at startup and during operation. High oil consumption.
Low power/compression. Slight surging at full throttle when not under load. Fuel in the oil. Daily Operating Checklist o Test safety systems. O Check tire pressure.
John Deere Lx277 Repair Manual
O Check fuel level. O Check engine oil level. O Check transmission oil level. O Check coolant level on liquid cooled engine. 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.
Operator Station Controls. M96407 Move coils to front position (A) for softest ride. Move coils to middle position (B) for average ride.
Move coils to rear position (C) for firm ride. NOTE: Additional suspension coils can be installed for extra support.
See your John Deere dealer. Adjusting Cutting Height NOTE: Cutting height can be adjusted from approximately 25-100 mm (1-4 in.). Cut height is approximately 100 mm (4 in.) when lift lever is in transport position. Mower must be raised completely before turning height control knob. Park machine safely.
(See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Raise mower deck completely. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The mower deck can be damaged if mower wheels are adjusted wrong: Mower wheels must not ride on the ground unless power flow is installed.
Use of power flow requires special mower wheel adjustment. Check wheel adjustment each time cutting height is changed.
Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section). Inflate tires to correct pressure.
Put lift lever in transport position. Adjust cutting height.
Lower mower to cutting position. Measure distance between mower wheels and ground surface: Freedom42 Mower - All wheels should be 3-13 mm (1/8-1/2 in.) from ground. 42C Mower - All wheels should be 3-9 mm (1/8-3/8 in.) from ground. 48C and 54C Mower - All wheels should be 6-13 mm (1/4-1/2 in.) from ground. Adjust mower wheels to correct height. MX8332 54C Mower - Pull pin (F) outward and move wheel to proper hole position. Release pin to lock wheel in position.
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 a level surface.
(See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section). Inflate tires to the correct pressure. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in.). Lower mower to cutting position. NOTE: The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.). Turn left blade parallel to axle and complete measurement.
Hold drive belt and turn right blade parallel to machine axle and complete measurements. M96012 Picture Note: Left side shown.
Adjust lift links, turn nut (C): Clockwise to raise left side of mower. Counterclockwise to lower left side of mower. 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 during leveling.
Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Inflate tires to the correct pressure. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in.). Lower mower deck completely. Turn right blade so blade tip points straight forward.
M40137 Picture Note: A convenient leveling gauge (A) is available from your John Deere dealer. Measure distance (B) from blade tip to level surface: Freedom42 Mower - The difference between the front and rear blade tip measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.) 42C Mower - The front blade tip must be 3-9 mm (1/8-3/8 in.) lower than rear blade tip. 48C and 54C Mower - The front blade tip must be 3-6 mm (1/8-1/4 in.) lower than rear blade tip. Adjust front-to-rear mower level if necessary. TS220 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 Park Brake Switch 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Unlock the park brake. Try to start engine.
Result: Engine should continue to run. Testing 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. Park machine safely.
(See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Start the engine.
Engage PTO to start attachment. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders. Begin reverse travel by depressing reverse foot pedal.
MX8387 A - Oil Pressure Indicator - will come on when you turn the key to the run position. Indicator should go out when engine is started. If indicator comes on during operation, engine oil pressure is too low.
Stop engine and perform appropriate service. B - Battery Discharge Indicator - will come on when you turn the key to the run position.
Indicator should remain on during the starting cycle and then go off. The indicator may remain on at low idle or if battery charge is low and the PTO and headlights are turned on. If indicator comes on during normal operation, stop engine and perform appropriate service. C - Coolant Temperature Indicator (Model LX279 Only) - will not come on when you turn the key to the run position. If indicator comes on during operation, coolant temperature is above normal operating temperature.
Stop engine and perform appropriate service. Coolant light will come on momentarily when key is turned to the start position. D - Hour Meter - shows the number of hours the engine has run. The hour meter will run with the engine off when the key is in the run position with the operator's seat occupied or the park brake locked with PTO off. Use the hour meter to determine when your machine has reached the recommended service intervals. Checking Fuel Level. MX8384 Check fuel level in fuel tank (A).
Starting the 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 park brake is applied and PTO is disengaged. Make sure PTO switch is disengaged. Push down brake pedal. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
Starter may be damaged if operated longer than 20 seconds at a time. Wait two minutes between starting intervals if engine does not start immediately. Turn key to start position (D) for no more than 5 seconds. Release key to run position (C) and release choke lever when engine starts. If engine does not start: a. Wait 10 seconds.
Hold choke lever in the choke position. Turn key to start position again for no longer than 5 seconds. Release key and choke lever when engine starts. Repeat procedure if necessary.
Push down slowly on forward pedal (A) until desired travel speed is obtained. Release forward pedal and machine will automatically return to neutral and stop. Reverse Travel NOTE: Any operating attachment will stop as the reverse foot pedal is depressed with attachment engaged. Stop the machine. Push PTO knob down to the off position to disengage attachment. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders nearby. Push down slowly on reverse pedal (B).
Release either travel pedal, machine will automatically return to neutral and stop. Push down brake pedal (C). Using the Reverse Implement Option (RIO) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders can be injured or killed by moving machine and rotating blades.
Before traveling forward or rearward: Carefully check the area around the machine. Disengage mower before backing up. NOTE: Operating the mower while backing up is strongly discouraged.
The Reverse Implement Option should be used only when operating another attachment or when the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged. Stop the machine. Allow attachment to run. Look behind the machine to be sure there are no bystanders. Lift PTO switch (A) past the PTO engagement position while depressing reverse foot pedal slightly.
NOTE: If the attachment stops while positioning the machine, return PTO switch to off position. Repeat this procedure from the beginning. As the machine begins to move backward, release the PTO switch and position the machine. Resume forward travel. The attachment should continue operating. Repeat procedure to position the machine again.
Using Cruise Control c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use cruise control when going down hills. Machine speed will increase.
Operate machine in a large, open area to learn how the cruise control works. Put cruise control lever (A) in OFF position.
Move cruise control lever forward to the slow speed position to begin forward machine travel. Continue to move lever forward to increase speed. Release lever when desired cruise speed is reached. Disengaging Cruise Control Move cruise control lever (A) completely rearward to OFF position, or Push down park brake pedal (B), then move cruise control lever (A) completely rearward to OFF position.
Using PTO (Power Take-Off) NOTE: PTO operation will stop if reverse pedal is depressed. Understand the Reverse Implement Option (RIO) system before operating the PTO.
Start the engine. If necessary, allow engine to warm up before operating PTO. NOTE: Always operate at maximum throttle speed when PTO is engaged. Move throttle lever (A) to fast position. Move PTO switch (B) to desired position: Engage PTO - Lift up on switch lever to 'l' position. Disengage PTO - Push down on switch lever to 'O' position.
Maintain PTO engagement in reverse - Lift and hold switch lever in the highest position. 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. Pull out on free-wheeling lever (A). Push machine to desired location.
NOTE: The free-wheeling lever will return to operating position when brake pedal is pressed. Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous: Park the machine safely and lock the park brake before getting off the seat. Turn the mower off. Stop the engine. Before getting off the seat: 1. Stop machine.
Disengage mower blades. Move throttle lever to slow position. Lower mower to the ground. Lock the park brake. Stop the engine. Remove the key.
Wait for all moving parts to stop. 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. Keep wheels away from drop-offs and edges. Park trailer on a level surface.
Drive forward onto heavy-duty trailer with sides. Lower mower to trailer deck. Lock the park brake.
Fasten machine to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and outward from machine. Strap down hood. Using Weights c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine may become unstable when operating on slopes and/or with some attachments. Use weights to improve stability when operating on slopes or using attachments. NOTE: Install weights using the instructions provided with your weights.
Remove weights when not required. Using Front Weights Install front wheel weights for better stability and steering control when you use equipment such as the rear-mounted grass bagger. Using Rear Weights Install rear weight bracket kit with suitcase weights or rear wheel weights when using front-mounted attachments such as a snowthrower or blade. Installing Tire Chains.
Tie excess rim chain links (G) back to the rim chain. Drive forward on chains 9-12 m (30-40 ft.) and recheck for tightness. Adjust as necessary. 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 44-70 mm (1-3/4 to 2-3/4 in.). Adjust cutting height to remove only 1/3 of the grass at a time. Do not mow wet grass. 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 50-100 mm (2-4 in). Drive over ridges and through shallow ditches straight-on, not at an angle. A thick layer of mulched leave can prevent sunlight from getting to grass and smother it. Taller grass heights allow mulched leaves to dispense easier in lawn. Mulch leaves several times if needed.
Use a thatcher in late spring or summer to pull up dead grass and aerate ground. Copyright © 1996-2009 Deere & Company. All Rights Reserved.