John Deere

OMTCU13565

Issue L0

Front Mower

1420, 1435, 1445

PIN TC1420G010001, TC1435D010001, TC1445D010001

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating Machine

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Electrical

Battery

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

Removing and Installing the Battery

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Using Booster Battery

Checking and Replacing Fuses

Service Miscellaneous

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Electrical

Battery

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Keep skin protected.

ˇ If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

ˇ If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.

ˇ If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

1. Remove battery manifold caps.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Acid can overflow as the battery is being charged.

DO NOT fill the cells to the bottom of the filler neck.



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2. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte level (B) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (C) and below filler neck (D).

3. Add distilled water if necessary.

4. Install manifold caps.

Removing and Installing the Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A battery explosion can be caused by sparks when removing or installing battery:

ˇ Do not smoke.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

ˇ Disconnect negative cable from battery first when removing battery.

ˇ Connect positive cable to battery first when installing battery.

Removing:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Raise the operator's seat platform.


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3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).

4. Pull up red plastic cover (B) from positive (+) battery clamp and disconnect positive (+) cable clamp from battery post.

5. Remove wing nuts (C) from left and right side of battery hold down bracket (D).

6. Remove battery from machine. Do not use battery terminals to lift battery.

Installing:

1. Install battery with positive post (+) on right side of machine.

2. Install battery J-bolts, hold down bracket, and secure with wing nuts.

3. Install positive cable clamp (red cable) onto positive (+) battery post. Pull red plastic cover over positive cable clamp.

4. Install negative cable clamp (black cable) onto negative (-) battery post.

5. Lower operator's seat platform.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A battery explosion can be caused by sparks when removing or installing battery:

ˇ Do not smoke.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

ˇ Disconnect negative cable from battery first when removing battery.

ˇ Connect positive cable to battery first when installing battery.

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Install battery.

6. Attach cable clamps to battery posts.

7. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.

Using Booster Battery


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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

ˇ Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

ˇ Do not smoke near battery.

ˇ Wear eye protection and gloves.

ˇ Keep sparks and flames away.

ˇ Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.


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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Vehicle Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Checking and Replacing Fuses

Main Fuse Replacement


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1. Raise seat platform.

2. Locate the electrical control box (A) on the right side of the engine compartment.

3. Remove cover (A) from panel.


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4. Fuse (B) is a 15 amp fuse and controls all lights on the machine.

5. Fuse (C) is a 15 amp fuse and controls all other electrical functions

6. Test fuses with voltmeter or test lamp and replace if burned out.

7. Install cover onto panel.

Radiator Fan Fuse Replacement

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Open engine cover.


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3. Locate the radiator fan fuse (D) on the right side of engine compartment.


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4. Pull out lock tab (E) and pull base of fuse holder down from cap.

5. Test fuse using a voltmeter or test lamp. Both sides of fuse should be hot (even with key switch in off position).

6. Replace fuse if burned out. (30 amp)

7. Install fuse holder in cap.