Sabre 1842HV User Manual

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John Deere

Worldwide Commercial And

Consumer Equipment Division

OMM138147 J8

English

J8

Sabre Yard Tractors

1842GV and 1842HV

1848GV and 1848HV

Serial No. (020,001-)

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

North American Version

Litho in U.S.A.

Table of Contents

Vehicle Serial Number3
Briggs & Stratton Engine Information3
Table of Contents4
Assembly5
- 1842GV and 1842HV Only - Box of Parts5
- 1848GV and 1848HV Only - Box of Parts6
- Remove Packaging7
- 1848GV and 1848HV Only - Remove Mower Deck from Side of Crate7
- Install Steering Wheel7
- Remove Tractor from Crate7
- Connect and Check Battery8
- 1848GV and 1848HV Only - Assemble and Install Mower Deck9
- Install Rear Gage Wheels9
- Install Mower Deck9
- Install Mower Discharge Chute10
- Break-In Electric PTO Clutch10
- Check Machine Safety System11
- Checking Tire Pressure11
- Safety-Alert Symbol12
- Machine Safety Labels12
Safety Signs12
- Certification Label14
- Console Controls15
- Foot and Panel Controls15
- Operate Safely17
- Park Safely17
Operating the Machine17
- Rotating Blades Are Dangerous - Protect Children and Prevent Accidents18
- Wear Appropriate Clothing20
- Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines20
- Transport Safely20
- Adjusting Seat20
- Using Headlights21
- Unlocking Park Brake21
- Locking Park Brake21
- Using the Park Brake21
- Starting Engine22
- Warming and Idling Engine23
- Stopping Engine23
- Using and Stopping Gear Transmission23
- To Travel Forward23
- To Travel in Reverse24
- Using and Stopping Automatic Transmission24
- For Emergency Stopping24
- Using Reverse Implement Option25
- Pushing Machine26
- Daily Operating Checklist26
- Testing Safety Systems27
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment31
- Using Front Weights31
- Using Rear Wheel Weights31
- Installing the Chains32
- Using Tire Chains32
- Preparing Tractor for Installing Chains on Tires32
- Transporting33
- Operate Mower Safely34
- Check Ground Conditions34
- Avoid Injury from Contacting Blades34
Operating the Mower34
- Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower35
- Adjusting Cutting Height35
- Adjusting Mower Gage Wheels36
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-To-Side)36
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-To-Rear)38
- Engaging Mower39
- Disengaging Mower39
- Dismounting to Inspect or Unplug Mower or Optional Bagger40
- Parts for Tractor and Mower Deck41
Replacement Parts41
Practice Safe Maintenance43
Service Machine Safely43
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals44
- Servicing Your Machine45
Service Interval Chart45
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement47
- Adjusting Carburetor47
Service Engine47
- Avoid Fumes48
- Engine Oil48
- Checking Engine Oil48
- Changing Engine Oil49
- Changing Engine Oil Filter49
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements50
- Checking Spark Plugs51
- Replacing Fuel Filter51
- Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid52
- Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Level52
- Transmission Oil52
Service Transmission52
Grease53
Service Mower53
- Lubricating Mower Spindles54
- 42-Inch Mower Deck54
- 48-Inch Mower Deck54
- Replacing Mower (Secondary) Belt55
- Installing Mower Blades57
- Servicing Mower Blades57
- Removing Mower Blades57
- Sharpening Blades59
- Balancing Blades59
- Checking the Battery60
- Removing and Installing the Battery60
Service Electrical60
- Clean Battery and Terminals61
- Charging the Battery62
- Using Booster Battery63
- Replacing Fuse64
- Replacing Headlight Bulb64
- Replacing Battery Discharge Indicator Light Bulb64
Service Miscellaneous65
- Fuel66
- Using Clean Fuels66
- Oxygenated or Reformulated Fuels67
- Fuel Blends67
- Octane Rating67
- Using Fresh Fuel and Stabilizers68
- Filling Fuel Tank68
- Fuel Tank Capacity68
- Lubricating Front Wheel Spindles, Wheel Bearings and Front Axle Pivot69
- Care for Plastic and Painted Surfaces70
- Plastic Surfaces70
- Correct Cleaning Care70
- Avoid Damage71
- Painted Metal Surfaces72
- Minor Scratches (Surface Scratch)72
Removing Mower73
Installing Mower75
- Using Troubleshooting Chart76
- Storing Safely81
- Preparing Machine for Storage81
Storing Machine81
- Preparing Engine for Storage82
- Running Engine Dry of Fuel82
- Preparing Engine83
- Removing Machine from Storage83
Specifications84
Warranty87
Index93
Service Literature97

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Brand	Sabre
Model	1842HV
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

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