John Deere Lx 277 Owners Manual
MIFThis 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.This manual and safety signs on your machine may also be available in other languages (see your John Deere dealer to order).Sections 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.Before delivering this machine, your dealer performed a predelivery inspection to ensure best performance.Special MessagesYour 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 information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.
Service Mower - 42C, 48C, 54COMM146413Issue G1Lawn TractorsLX266, LX277, LX277AWS, LX279 and LX288PIN (060001 - )Service Mower - 42C, 48C, 54CRemoving Mowerc 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.1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)2. Put lift lever in the transport position.3.
Turn mower height control knob to '0' position. 54C Mower Only - Rotate all mower wheels to allow mower deck to be rolled outward away from machine:a. Pull out on pin (A).b. Rotate mower wheel (B) 90° and align hole in wheel shaft with pin.c. Release pin to lock mower wheel in rotated position.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Lift lever is spring-assisted and may have unexpected movement.Lock the lift lever in forward position before removing or installing the mower.5.
Lock the lift lever in forward position.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Belt tension rod is spring-assisted and under tension.
Keep a secure grasp on rod at all times while releasing or applying drive belt tension. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If equipped, remove tire chains before installing mower to machine to prevent mower damage.1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)2. Put lift lever in the transport position.3. Turn mower height control knob to '0' position.4.
Slide mower under machine.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Lift lever is spring-assisted and may have unexpected movement.Lock the lift lever in forward position before removing or installing the mower.5. Lock the lift lever in forward position. Remove drive belt tension rod (H) from bracket (I) and pivot rod as far as possible toward rear wheel to remove all belt tension.12. Hold tension rod in the released position.
Install mower drive belt (J) onto engine drive sheave.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Drive belt tension rod is spring-assisted and under tension.
Keep a secure grasp on rod at all times while releasing or applying drive belt tension.13. Pivot the drive belt tension rod toward front of machine to tighten drive belt.
Hook tension rod into bracket on mower.14. 54C Mower Only - Rotate mower wheels to operating position.15. Adjust the lift assist spring if necessary.16. Adjust mower level front-to-rear and side-to-side.17. Adjust mower wheels for desired cutting height.Adjusting Lift Assist SpringNOTE: The weight of the mower affects ease of lifting.
Adjust the lift assist spring for your particular mower deck model. Make sure yellow indicator (A) is aligned with the proper mark for the mower deck model installed. If not, adjust the lift assist spring so the indicator is aligned with the correct mower deck mark.2.
Turn adjusting bolt (B) at front of machine frame to adjust lift assist spring: Clockwise - Increases spring tension and moves indicator toward front of machine for heavier mowers. Counterclockwise - Decreases spring tension and moves indicator toward rear of machine for lighter mowers.Replacing Mower Drive (Primary) Belt1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).2. Lock mower deck in the forward position.c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Belt tension rod is spring-assisted and under tension.
Keep a secure grasp on rod at all times while releasing or applying drive belt tension. Remove drive belt tension:a. Grasp and hold tension rod (A) securely.b. Disengage rod from retaining bracket (B).c. Move rod as far as possible toward rear wheel to remove all belt tension.4. Hold tension rod in the released position.5. Remove mower drive belt (C) from engine drive sheave and mower drive sheave.6.
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Clean belt with a clean cloth.7. Inspect belt for wear or damage.
Replace as necessary.8. Install belt on mower sheave and engine sheave.9. Pivot the drive belt tension rod toward front of machine to tighten drive belt.
Hook tension rod into bracket on mower.Replacing Mower Deck (Secondary) Belt1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).2. Remove mower deck. Connect idler spring (B). Make sure open end (D) of the spring hook faces outward on the idler arm.10.
Install belt shields.11. Install mower to machine.Checking for Bent Mower Bladesc CAUTION: Avoid injury!Service mower blades safely: Disconnect spark plug wires or negative (-) battery cable to prevent accidental startup. Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.1. Park machine safely.
(See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section).2. Lock lift lever in forward position.
Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface.4. Rotate blade 180° and measure other blade tip.5. Install new blade if the difference between the two blade tip measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).6. Repeat for all blades.Servicing Mower Bladesc CAUTION: Avoid injury!Service mower blades safely: Disconnect spark plug wires or negative (-) battery cable to prevent accidental startup.
Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.Removing Mower Blades1.
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Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)2. Raise or remove mower deck.3.
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Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning. Loosen and remove bolt (A), washer (B), and blade (C).5. Inspect blade condition. Sharpen, balance, or replace blades as necessary.Installing Mower Blades1.
Make sure deflector cup (D) is seated properly between mower spindle and blade.2. Position mower blade (C) with cutting edge towards the ground onto the mower spindle.3. Install blade washer (B) with cup side toward the blade.4. Install and tighten bolt (A) by hand until mower blade is in full contact (fully seated) with spindle.5. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning.6. Tighten blade bolt: 42C Mower - 75 Nm (55 lb-ft). 48C and 54C Mowers - 68 Nm (50 lb-ft).7.
Repeat for all blades.Sharpening Bladesc CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are dangerous: Always wear gloves while working on blades. Always wear safety eye protection when grinding. Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.