John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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A
Brake pedal free play
Check and adjust .....................110-5
Brakes
Acid burns, battery .....................140-18
Using ...............................50-6
Adjusting rockshaft speed-of-drop
Brakes troubleshooting...................145-5
Implement lock ........................55-5
Break-in ...............................35-1
Air cleaner
Break-in service .....................35-2, 90-1
Inspecting primary element ..............140-9
Replace elements .....................125-1
Service ........................110-1, 135-1
Service/regular intervals ................140-6
C
Storing primary element ...............140-10
Air intake system
Cast iron weights ........................70-5
Checking............................140-7
Install rear............................70-6
Components .........................140-5
Center link
Air restriction indicator ................45-4, 45-5
Positioning ...........................55-7
Alternator wiring
Charging system indicator .................45-4
Connecting ...................140-21, 140-22
Checking Toe-In.........................75-9
Alternator/fan belt
Clutch pedal free play
Inspect and adjust.....................110-2
Check and adjust .....................110-4
Alternator/fan belt, replacing..............140-10
Coolant
Attaching implements to three point hitch ......55-8
Check level...........................95-1
Attaching PTO-driven implement ............65-2
Diesel engine .........................85-5
Coolant temperature gauge ................45-5
Cooling system
Components ........................140-13
B
Flush every two years..................130-1
Ballast ................................70-1
Limitations............................70-3
Liquid weight..........................70-6
D
Matching to load work...................70-1
Maximum front ........................70-5
Dash panel.............................15-3
Maximum rear.........................70-5
Diesel engine
Selecting.............................70-1
Oil..................................85-4
Ballasting ..............................70-4
Differential lock
Front end for transport ..............70-3, 70-4
Using ...............................50-7
Battery
Draft control, using .......................55-4
Access ............................140-15
Drawbar
Acid burn treatment...................140-18
Load limitations........................65-1
Booster .............................45-11
Driving on public roads................50-1, 80-1
Charging...........................140-20
Checking condition ...................140-17
Clean and check......................100-1
E
Removing ..........................140-16
Replacement specifications.............140-20
Servicing...........................140-18 Electrical service precautions .............140-15
Electrical system troubleshooting ...........145-8Battery explosion ......................140-17
Before starting the engine .................45-1 Engine
Avoid idling ...........................45-8Bolts
Front axle, tighten......................75-3 Break-in oil ..........................140-3
Change oil and filter ...................110-1Rear axle, tighten ..................75-5, 75-6
Booster battery.........................45-11 Changing speeds ......................45-7
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