John Deere 5203 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Transporting
PY80265,05GO893 –19–10SEP05–1/1
Transport on Carrier
LV610 –UN–22APR94
CAUTION: Chain tractor to carrier securely.
Drive carrier slowly.
The best method of transporting a disabled tractor is to
haul it on a flatbed carrier.
IMPORTANT: Seal exhaust to prevent dirt from
entering and damaging engine.
NR25796,0000354 –19–12JAN07–1/1
Towing Tractor
PY4143 –UN–12JUN06
For 5103E Tractor
PY4142 –UN–12DEC05
For 5103, 5103S, 5203, 5104 and 5204 Tractor
A—Full Level Mark
B—Low Level Mark
C—Hydraulic Oil Filler Port
CAUTION: NEVER tow tractor faster than 16
km/h (10 mph). Have an operator steer and
brake tractor.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging
transmission-hydraulic system, observe
the following precautions:
1. Be sure transmission-hydraulic system oil is to the full
level line on sight gauge (A). If the tractor is to be
towed with the front wheels raised, add 1 liter of oil to
hydraulic fill port (C) for each 90 mm (3-1/2 in.) the
wheels are raised. DO NOT raise front wheels more
than 305 mm (12 in.) above ground.
NOTE: After transporting tractor, drain oil that was added
for towing.
2. Make sure the differential lock is disengaged.
3. Make sure range lever is in neutral and gear lever is in
4th gear.
80-4
022607
PN=91