John Deere 425 and 445 Lawn and Garden Tractors Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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John Deere 425 and 445 Lawn and Garden Tractors Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

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OMM144042
Issue D0
Serial No. (070001 -)

John Deere 425 and 445 Lawn and Garden Tractors Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction

Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product.

We appreciate your business and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine.

Using Your Operator’s Manual.

• This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.
• Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine. Knowing how to operate this machine safely and correctly will allow you to train others who may operate this machine.
• Section in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. you can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions. A convenient index located at the end of this book will help you to find needed information quickly.
• The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.
• RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line arrow (——>), the item referred to is hidden from view.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the highlighted information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

John Deere 425 and 445 Lawn and Garden Tractors Operator’s Manual – PDF DOWNLOAD

Introduction 6
Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product 6
Using Your Operator’s Manual 6
Special Messages 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
Protect Children 13
Help Prevent Serious Or Fatal Accidents: 14
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
Free Wheeling Lever 23
Air Restriction Indicator 23
Adjusting Steering Wheel 24
Adjusting Seat (425) 24
Adjust Forward / Rearward 24
Adjust Seat Suspension 25
Adjusting Seat (445) 25
Rear Wheel Spacing (Two Wheel Steer Models With 23 x 1050-12 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
Lock Park Brake: 31
Unlock Park Brake: 31
Indicator Lights and Gauges 31
Starting the Engine 33
Stopping the Engine 35
Using Travel Controls 36
TO TRAVEL FORWARD: 36
TO TRAVEL IN REVERSE: 37
Using Cruise Control 37
Engage Cruise Control 37
Disengage Cruise Control 38
Using The Reverse Implement Option 38
Using Differential Lock 39
Engage Differential Lock 39
Disengage Differential Lock 40
Using Hydraulic Control Levers 40
Using Hydraulic Valve 40
Using Control Levers 40
Using PTO (Power Take-Off) 41
Engage PTO 42
Disengage PTO 42
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
Front Weights 45
Rear Weights 45
Installing Rear Wheel Weights (Two-Wheel Steer Tractors) 45
23×1050-12 Tires With BM17976 Weight 46
23×1050-12 Tires With BM17972 Weight 46
26×1200-12 Tires With BM17976 Weight 46
26×1200-12 Tires With BM17972 Weight 47
26×1200-12 Tires With BM17973 Weight 47
26×1200-12 Tires With BM17973 Weight and BM17972 Weight 48
Installing Rear Wheel Weights (All-Wheel Steer Tractors) 49
23×1050-12 Tires With BM17972 Weight 49
23×850-12 Tires With BM17972 Weight 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
Air Cleaner Element: 57
Fuel Filter: 57
Spark Plug: 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
All Wheel Steer 63
Two Wheel Steer 64
Service Engine 65
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement 65
Adjusting Carburetor 65
Avoid Fumes 65
Engine Oil 65
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
Draining Cooling System 77
Flushing Cooling System 79
Filling Cooling System 80
Replacing Fuel Filter (425) 82
Relieving Fuel System Pressure (445) 82
Replacing Fuel Filter (445) 83
Servicing Fan Belt 84
Replace Belt or Adjust Belt Tension: 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
Cleaning: 110
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch): 110
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing): 111
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
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
Fuel Delivery 129
Electrical System 129
Capacities 129
Transaxle (with filter) 130
Drive Train 130
Travel Speeds 130
Forward 130
Reverse 130
Steering and Brakes 130
Dimensions – 425 130
Overall Height 130
Overall Width 130
Wheelbase 131
Net Weight 131
Sound Rating 131
Dimensions – 445 131
Overall Height 131
Overall Width 131
Wheelbase 131
Sound Rating 132
Tires – 425 132
Tires – 445 132
Recommended Lubricants 132
Grease 132
Warranty 133
Product Warranty 133
Tire Warranty 133
John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty (Small Off-Road Gas Engines) 133
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations 133
John Deere Emission Control System Warranty Coverage 133
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities 133
Length Of Warranty Coverage 134
Warranted Parts 134
Fuel Metering System: 134
Air Induction System: 134
Ignition System: 135
Catalyst System: 135
Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems 135
Warranty Service And Charges 135
Maintenance Warranty Coverage 135
Consequential Warranty Coverage 136
Limitations 136
Limited Liability 136
Limited Battery Warranty 137
TO SECURE WARRANTY SERVICE 137
FREE REPLACEMENT 137
PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT 137
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 137
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASER’S REMEDIES 137
NO DEALER WARRANTY 138
PRO RATA MONTHS OF ADJUSTMENT 138
John Deere Quality Statement 139
John Deere Quality 139
Step 1 139
Step 2 139
Step 3 139
Service Record 141
Record Service Dates 141

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