How to Operate a John Deere Riding Lawn Mower
Having a lush, green lawn takes a significant amount of work. Included in that work is fertilizing and watering your grass. However, one of the most important ways to maintain your lawn is simply mowing it. If you own a John Deere riding lawnmower, it's important to know how to operate it correctly. Becoming familiar with your John Deere riding lawnmower is the first step toward a well-manicured lawn.
Sit in the lawnmower seat. Turn the key to the "Start" position for no more than five seconds. Release the key when the engine starts.
- Having a lush, green lawn takes a significant amount of work.
- If you own a John Deere riding lawnmower, it's important to know how to operate it correctly.
Push the clutch/brake pedal and shift into desired gear. Release the clutch/brake pedal and drive to where you will begin cutting grass. Adjust the throttle to control speed as necessary.
Press the clutch/brake to stop the lawnmower and adjust the cutting height to your desired level. The cutting height adjustment lever should be to the left of the seat.
Push the throttle all the way up, and engage the mower blades. This is done by either pulling a switch up or pushing a lever forward, depending on your model of John Deere riding lawnmower.
- Push the clutch/brake pedal and shift into desired gear.
- Press the clutch/brake to stop the lawnmower and adjust the cutting height to your desired level.
Release the clutch/brake and cut your grass. To stop cutting grass, disengage mower blades, raise the mower deck all the way up and drive the lawnmower to its resting spot. Then, turn it off by turning the key to the "Off" position.
Operate A John Deere Lawn Mower
Your home is your castle and your castle grounds should be a reflection of the pride you take in owning your own sanctuary in today's modern world. You need not be an expert gardener with a green thumb and a passion for posies to do this. Make sure you have enough fuel in the gas tank, and check the oil level using the dipstick. It is important to regularly check the fluids in your lawn tractor according to the directions in your owner's manual to be certain it operates properly. When the engine engages, release the key and let the engine idle for a few moments. Keep the clutch/brake depressed and, with the parking brake released, switch the gear shift to the desired gear. When you are finished cutting your lawn, apply the clutch/brake, disengage the blades, raise the cutting deck and drive to where you park your lawn mower.
- Release the clutch/brake and cut your grass.
- When you are finished cutting your lawn, apply the clutch/brake, disengage the blades, raise the cutting deck and drive to where you park your lawn mower.
Warning
Wear appropriate hearing protection when cutting grass. Lawnmowers are extremely loud and can cause hearing damage.
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Warnings
- Wear appropriate hearing protection when cutting grass. Lawnmowers are extremely loud and can cause hearing damage.
