John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Introduction
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Foreword
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate
and service your machine correctly. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
This manual and safety signs on your machine may
also be available in other languages (see your John
Deere dealer to order).
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a
permanent part of your machine and should remain
with the machine.
MEASUREMENTS in this manual are given in both
metric and customary U.S. unit equivalents. Use only
correct replacement parts and fasteners. Metric and
inch fasteners may require a specific metric or inch
wrench.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined
by facing the direction of forward travel.
WRITE TRACTOR SERIAL (CHASSIS) NUMBER in
the Specification or Identification Numbers section.
Accurately record all the numbers to help in tracing the
machine should it be stolen. Your dealer also needs
these numbers when you order parts. File the
identification numbers in a secure place off the
machine.
SETTING FUEL DELIVERY BEYOND PUBLISHED
factory specifications or otherwise overpowering will
result in loss of warranty protection for this machine.
BEFORE DELIVERING THIS MACHINE, your dealer
performed a predelivery inspection. After operating for
the first 100 hours, schedule an after-sale inspection
with your dealer to ensure best performance.
THIS TRACTOR IS DESIGNED SOLELY for use in
customary agricultural or similar operations
("INTENDED USE"). Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or injury
resulting from this misuse, and these risks must be
borne solely by the user. Compliance with and strict
adherence to the conditions of operation, service and
repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute
essential elements for the intended use.
THIS TRACTOR SHOULD BE OPERATED, serviced
and repaired only by persons familiar with all its
particular characteristics and acquainted with the
relevant safety rules (accident prevention). The
accident prevention regulations, all other generally
recognized regulations on safety and occupational
medicine and the road traffic regulations must be
observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications
carried out on this tractor will relieve the manufacturer
of all liability for any resulting damage or injury.
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