John Deere F935 Technical Manual
MIF Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary. Clear work area of objects that might be thrown. Keep people and pets out of the work area. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
If you hit an object, stop the machine and inspect it. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order. Keep all shields and guards in place. DO NOT leave machine unattended when it is running.
Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light. Be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine. Safe operation requires your full attention. Park Safely Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. Disengage PTO Lower attachments to the ground. Engage park brake.
Before you leave the operator's seat, wait for engine and all moving parts to STOP. Rotating Blades Are Dangerous - Protect Children And Prevent Accidents PROTECT CHILDREN. MIF Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children.
Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine. Turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area. Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision. DO NOT let children or untrained person operate the machine.
DO NOT carry or let children ride on machine or any attachment. DO NOT tow children in a cart or trailer. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. People ESPECIALLY CHILDREN can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it. Back carefully. Shut off PTO and look behind the machine carefully, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, before you back up.
DO NOT mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. Shut off PTO when you are not mowing. DO NOT operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Use Seat Belt Properly. MIF DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain.
Keep away from drop-offs. Slow down before you make a sharp turn or operate on a slope. When pulling loads or using heavy equipment, use only approved hitches, limit loads to those you can safely control, and use counterweights or wheel weights when required per this manual or your attachment manual.
Drive up and down a hill - not across. Be careful when you change direction on a slope.
DO NOT stop when going up hill or down hill. If machine stops going up hill, STOP PTO and back down slowly. DO NOT mow wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground. Operator Training Required Study operation section of this manual before operating the machine.
Operate machine in an open, unobstructed area under the direction of an experienced operator. Learn the use of all controls. Operator experience is required to learn the moving, stopping, turning and other operating characteristics of the machine.
Keep Riders Off. M38684 PTO indicator (A) will come on when PTO is engaged. Engine Preheat indicator (B) will come on for up to 8 seconds when starting the engine.
If the engine has been run and then cooled, the time maybe less. If engine has been run and is hot the light will not come on. Battery Discharge indicator (C) will come on when output is too low.
If indicator comes on during operation, stop engine and perform appropriate service. Coolant Temperature indicator (D) will come on when engine is overheating. Oil Pressure indicator (E) will come on when engine oil pressure is too low. If indicator comes on during operation, stop engine and perform appropriate service. M96795 Put throttle lever (A) at half throttle and run engine for 5 minutes without putting Front Mower under a full load. Cold Weather Starting c CAUTION: Avoid injury! To prevent personal injury from sheath bursting: Do not plug coolant heater into electrical power unless heating element is immersed in coolant.
Use a heavy-duty grounded cord to connect coolant heater to electrical power For extremely cold weather, an engine block heater and fuel heater are available. (See your John Deere dealer.) Starting The Engine c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Start engine ONLY outdoors or in a well ventilated place. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage!
To avoid starter damage, if engine does not start: Wait 2 minutes before you try again. Do not operate starter more than 20 seconds. If engine does not start after four tries, see electrical problems in Troubleshooting section. NOTE: If engine has been run and then cooled, the time may be less. If engine has been run and is hot, the lights will not come on. As soon as engine preheat light goes out, turn key switch to START position.
As soon as engine starts, release key. The key will return to RUN position. Check indicator lights: Oil pressure indicator should go out within 5 seconds. Battery discharge indicator should go out within 10 seconds. NOTE: If indicator does not go out after 10 seconds, move throttle to 3/4 position.
If indicators stay on longer than the given time intervals, STOP engine, find cause, and correct problem. (See your John Deere dealer.) Idling Engine Allowing engine to idle for long periods of time will: Waste fuel. Cause a build-up of carbon. Turn valve lock knob (A) counterclockwise to unlock adjusting knob (B). Turn adjusting knob (B) clockwise until mower or other attachment lifts off the ground. (This may require an assistant as it is hard to notice from the operator's seat.) 4.
Turn adjusting knob (B) counterclockwise slowly until mower front wheels or other attachment just touches the ground; then turn knob slightly counterclockwise. Turn lock knob (A) clockwise to lock adjusting knob. Operate mower or other attachment over uneven terrain at desired travel speed and observe mower front wheels or front of other attachment. If wheels or attachment do not follow ground contour, operation will be affected. To correct this condition, do Step 7 and 8. Turn valve lock knob (A) counterclockwise to UNLOCK valve. Turn adjusting knob (B) clockwise slightly until mower front wheels or attachment follow ground contour.
Turn valve lock knob clockwise to LOCK position after final adjustment. Using Reserve Fuel System (F935). M38299 If engine starts to stall, move fuel supply lever (C) to other fuel tank position: Move lever to the 'L' position. This will let you use fuel from the left tank.
Move lever to the 'R' position. This will let you use fuel from the right tank. Use most of the fuel from one tank before switching to the other tank. When one tank is near empty, get it filled as soon as possible. To STOP fuel from getting into the engine: Move fuel supply lever between 'R' and 'L' position.
If engine quits running because fuel tanks are empty: Fill fuel tanks. Bleed injection pump and lines.
(See Bleeding Injection Pump And Lines in Service Engine section.) DAILY OPERATING CHECKLIST 4 Test safety systems. 4 Check tire pressure.
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4 Check fuel level. 4 Check engine oil level.
4 Remove grass and debris from machine. TESTING SAFETY SYSTEMS c CAUTION: Avoid injury!
Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes for the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, open the doors and get outside air into the area. Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal operation of tractor.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, DO NOT operate machine. (See your John Deere dealer for service.) Perform these tests in a clear open area.
Keep bystanders away. M38684a LOOK: Indicator light (A) will come on and go out within approximately 8 seconds. If the engine has been run and then cooled, the time may be less.
If the engine has been run and is hot, the light will not come on. LOOK: Indicator lights (B) and (C) must light. If one indicator does not light, see Replacing Indicator Light Bulb in SERVICE-ELECTRICAL section.
If new indicator bulb does not light or no indicators work, see your John Deere dealer. Test 2 c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent bodily injury. If test fails, the engine may start and tractor may move. Test brake switch: 1.
Unlock park brake and release brake pedal. Raise up off of seat and hold there with weight off of seat cushion. Turn key to START position.
Engine must not crank. Test 3 Test seat switch: 1. First part of test: Start engine. Run engine at MAXIMUM engine speed. Unlock park brake and release brake pedal.
Put PTO switch in ON position. M96798 Raise up off seat. DO NOT get off tractor. Engine should STOP. Third part of test: DISENGAGE PTO.
Start engine. LOCK park brake Raise up off seat.
DO NOT get off tractor. Engine should continue to run. Test 4 c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent bodily injury. If test fails, the engine may start and tractor may move. Test PTO switch: NOTE: Operator must be on the seat. Engine is not running and park brake and PTO are disengaged.
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Sit on operator's seat with engine off. Disengage park brake. Turn PTO off. Depress park brake pedal and start engine. Release brake pedal.
Push down on park brake pedal. PTO must stop. Release park brake. PTO must not restart automatically after releasing park brake. PTO may be restarted only by using the PTO switch.
Using Front Wheel Weights (Optional) Install front wheel weights when operating on slopes or slippery surfaces to increase traction, stability, braking and steering control. One 23 kg (50 lb) weight can be attached to each wheel on the F935 Front Mower. Installation instructions are included with weights.
Using Rear Frame Weights (Optional) Rear frame weights are recommended for use with attachments listed below. Installation instructions are included with weights.
Liquid Weight Per Tire (75 Percent Filled) Tire Size Slush Free at -12°F (-24.4°C) Solid at -52°F (-46.7°C) Approx. 3.5 lb CaCl2 Per Gal. Water Slush Free at -53°F (-47.2°C) Solid -62°F (-52.2°C) Approx 5 lb CaCl2 Per Gal. Water 23 x 8.50-12 27 kg (60 lb) 30 kg (67 lb) 23 x 10.50-12 32 kg (71 lb) 36 kg (80 lb) 16 x 6.50-8 11 kg (24 lb) 12 kg (27 lb) Avoid Damage To Plastic And Painted Surfaces Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine. Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface.
Wipe up spilled fuel immediately. Transporting Front Mower On A Trailer. M38659 Push down and hold two buttons (A) to disconnect transmission. Unlock service park-brake.
Push Front Mower to desired location. Two buttons will come back up when you start engine. Using Drawbar Hitch (Optional) c CAUTION: Avoid injury! A safety chain will help control drawn equipment should it accidentally separate from the drawbar while transporting.
Using the appropriate adapter parts, attach the chain to the Front Mower drawbar support or other specified anchor location. Provide only enough slack in the chain to permit turning. See your John Deere dealer for a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than the gross weight of the towed machine. Use the drawbar hitch to pull only light trailers or other attachments. The maximum towed weight that can be used with the drawbar hitch is 409 kg (900 lbs). The maximum tongue weight must not exceed 45 kg (100 lbs).