John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Contents
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Safety ................................05-1
Restart Stalled Engine ....................45-8
Avoid Idling the Engine....................45-8
Safety Signs ...........................10-1
Observe Engine Work and Idle Speeds .......45-9
Working With Speed/Hour Meter ............45-9
Stopping the Engine .....................45-10
Controls and Instruments
Using Booster Battery....................45-11
Tractor Controls .........................15-1
Instrument Panel ........................15-3
Instrument Panel (5103E Tractor)............15-3
Driving the Tractor
Operator Training Required ................50-1
Lights
Driving on Public Roads ...................50-1
Light Switch Positions.....................20-1
Operating Transmission ...................50-3
Using Headlights ........................20-2
Shifting Transmission .....................50-3
Using High Beam Indicator.................20-2
Operating Transmission ...................50-4
Using Tail Lights.........................20-3
Selecting a Gear ........................50-5
Using Turn Signals.......................20-4
Using Brakes ...........................50-6
Using Hazard Lights......................20-5
Using Differential Lock (Optional For 5103E
Using Flood Lamp .......................20-6
Tractor ) .............................50-7
Seven-Terminal Outlet ....................20-6
Stopping Tractor.........................50-8
Operator’s Platform
Rockshaft and 3-Point Hitch
Selecting Seat Position....................25-1
Match Tractor Power to Implement...........55-1
Adjusting Ride Comfort....................25-1
3-Point Hitch Components .................55-1
Rockshaft Control Levers ..................55-2
Break-In Period
Setting Position Control Lever Stop ..........55-2
Observe Engine Operation Closely...........35-1
Using Rockshaft Position Control ............55-3
Break-In Service.........................35-2
Using Draft Control.......................55-4
Adjusting Rockshaft Rate-of-Drop/
Implement lock ........................55-5
Prestarting Checks
Attaching Tipping Trailer...................55-5
Service Daily Before Start-Up...............40-1
Preparing Implement .....................55-6
Positioning Center Link....................55-7
Operating the Engine
Attaching Implements to 3-Point Hitch ........55-8
Before Starting the Engine .................45-1
Adjusting Hitch Side Sway .................55-9
Starting the Engine.......................45-2
Leveling the Hitch.......................55-10
Check Instruments After Starting ............45-3
Adjusting Lateral Float ...................55-11
Oil Pressure Indicator.....................45-3
Adjusting Rockshaft Control Lever Friction ....55-11
Charging System Indicator .................45-4
Warming Hydraulic System Oil .............55-12
Air Restriction Sensor.....................45-4
Air Restriction Sensor (5103E Tractor) ........45-5
Coolant Temperature Gauge ...............45-5 Drawbar and PTO
Observe Drawbar Load Limitations...........65-1Watch Fuel Level ........................45-6
Watch Fuel Level (5103E Tractor) ...........45-6 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines ............65-1
Changing Engine Speeds..................45-7
Warming Up the Engine ...................45-7
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All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on
the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is
reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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DEERE & COMPANY
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