John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Contents
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Attaching PTO-Driven Implement ............65-2 Lubricant Storage ........................85-4
Diesel Engine Oil ........................85-4Operating Tractor PTO ....................65-3
Adjusting PTO Clutch Operating Rod .........65-5 Diesel Engine Coolant ....................85-5
Use Correct Transmission-Hydraulic Filter
Element .............................85-6
Ballast
Transmission and Hydraulic Oil .............85-6
Planning for Maximum Productivity...........70-1
Grease ................................85-7
Selecting Ballast Carefully .................70-1
Matching Ballast to Load Work..............70-1
Service and Maintenance
Measuring Wheel Slip—Manually ............70-2
Observe Service Intervals..................90-1
Ballast Limitations........................70-3
Break-In Service.........................90-1
Ballasting Front End for Transport ...........70-3
Service Intervals.........................90-2
Ballasting Front End for Transport (5103E
Tractor)..............................70-4
Ballasting Tractor ........................70-4
Service—Every 10 Hours
Determining Maximum Rear Ballast ..........70-5
Check Engine Oil Level ...................95-1
Determining Maximum Front Ballast..........70-5
Check Coolant Level .....................95-1
Using Cast Iron Weights...................70-5
Drain Water and Sediment From Fuel Filter ....95-2
Installing Rear Cast Iron Weights ............70-6
Lubricate as Necessary ...................95-2
Using Liquid Weight ......................70-6
Service—Every 50 Hours
Check Transmission-Hydraulic System
Wheels, Tyres and Treads
Oil Level ............................100-1
Service Tyres Safely .....................75-1
Clean and Check Battery .................100-1
Check Implement-to-Tyre Clearance .........75-1
Lubricate Front Axle Pivot Pin .............100-2
Check Tyre Inflation Pressure ..............75-2
Lubricate Steering Spindles ...............100-2
Tyre Inflation Pressure Chart ...............75-3
Lubricate Clutch Pedal and Brake Pedal .....100-3
Tighten Wheel/Axle Hardware Correctly .......75-3
Inspect Tyres and Loose Hardwares ........100-4
Tighten Bolts— Front Axle .................75-3
Tighten Bolt Adjustable Front Axle––If
Equipped ............................75-4
Service—Every 250 Hours
Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle (M-14 Bolts) ........75-5
Change Engine Oil and Filter ..............110-1
Tighten Bolts—Rear Axle (M-20 Stud) ........75-6
Service Air Cleaner .....................110-1
Observe Rear Wheel Tread Width Limitations . . 75-6
Replace Fuel Filter Inserts ................110-2
Tread Settings—Multi-Position Rear Wheels . . . 75-7
Inspect and Adjust Alternator/Fan Belt .......110-2
Tread Settings—Adjustable Front Axle––If
Lubricate 3-Point Hitch ...................110-3
Equipped ............................75-8
Check Neutral Start System ...............110-3
Checking Toe-In.........................75-9
Check and Adjust Clutch Pedal Free Play ....110-4
Adjusting Toe-In ........................75-10
Check and Adjust Brake Pedal Free Play.....110-5
Adjusting Toe-In - Adjustable Front Axle––
IF Equipped .........................75-11
Service—Every 500 Hours
Replace Transmission-Hydraulic Filter .......112-1
Transporting
Use Safety Lights and Devices..............80-1
Service—Every 600 Hours
Driving Tractor on Roads ..................80-1
Clean Engine Crankcase Vent Tube.........115-1
Transport on Carrier......................80-4
Pack Front Wheel Bearings (Only For
Towing Tractor ..........................80-4
Carraro Front Axle) ....................115-1
Check Hoses and Hose Clamps for
Tightness ...........................115-2Fuels, Lubricants and Coolant
Handle Fuel Safely—Avoid Fires ............85-1 Lubricate Rear Axle Bearings..............115-3
Check Engine Idle Speeds ................115-4Handle Fluids Safely—Avoid Fires ...........85-1
Fuel Storage............................85-2 Check Front Axle Pivot Pin................115-4
Adjust Engine Valve Clearance ............115-5Diesel Fuel .............................85-2
Diesel Fuel Filters........................85-2
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Fill Fuel Tank ...........................85-3
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