John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service—Every 50 Hours
NR25796,000025E –19–29DEC06–1/1
Check Transmission-Hydraulic System Oil
Level
PY4143 –UN–12JUN06
For 5103E Tractor
PY4971 –UN–10DEC05
For 5103, 5103S, 5203, 5104 and 5204 Tractor
A—Hydraulic Oil Full Level Mark
B—Hydraulic Oil Low Level Mark
C—Hydraulic Oil Filler Port
1. Park on level ground. Put range shift lever in neutral
(N), set brakes and turn engine OFF.
2. Wait a minimum of five minutes for oil to settle.
3. Check level at sight glass. Level should be to full oil
level mark (A).
4. Add oil to filler port (C) if level is low. (See Anti-Chatter
Transmission/Hydraulic Oil in Fuels, Lubricants and
Coolant section.)
NR25796,000025F –19–12JAN07–1/1
Clean and Check Battery
PY4018 –UN–10DEC05
For 5103, 5103S, 5203, 5104 and 5204 Tractor
PY4102 –UN–10DEC05
For 5103E Tractor
A—Positive Terminal
B—Negative Terminal
To access battery, see procedure in Service section.
Put range shift lever in neutral (N), set brakes and turn
engine OFF. Wipe battery with a damp cloth. Clean and
tighten connections if needed. Check fluid level in each
cell, fill to bottom of filler neck with clean mineral-free
water. (See Servicing Battery in Service section.)
100-1
022607
PN=105