John Deere L17.542 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Service Miscellaneous - 51
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
(A) towards rear of tractor and remove from bolt (B), one on
each side.
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4. Open hood.
5. Disconnect wiring harness (C).
6. Lower hood slightly and lift hood from brackets (D).
Installing
1. Align hood brackets with tractor brackets and install
hood.
2. Connect wiring harness.
3. Close hood.
4. Pull spring hooks over bolts and release to secure hood.
Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces
Your John Deere dealer has the professional materials
needed to properly remove surface scratches from any
plastic surfaces, do not attempt to paint over marks or
scratches in plastic parts.
1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to
remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.
2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid
automotive washing soap.
3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use
products that specifically say contains no abrasives.
5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Cleaning:
Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted
metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax
regularly to maintain the factory look of your vehicles
painted surfaces.
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.
2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface
scratches.
3. Apply wax to entire surface.
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer
showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or
mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available
from your John Deere dealer to fill scratches. Follow
directions included on paint stick for use and for drying.
3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing
compound. Do not use power buffer.
4. Apply wax to surface.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of
machine plastic surfaces can damage that surface:
Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry.
Dry wiping will result in minor surface scratches.
Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper,
automotive mitt).
Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing
compounds, on plastic surfaces.
Do not spray insect repellent near machine.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use a power
buffer to remove wax.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing
compound on painted surfaces.