John Deere Lawn Tractor S260

CAUTION! Before performing any maintenance or disconnecting any hydraulic line, fitting or component, switch OFF the master disconnect switch except when checking hydraulic pressures. Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to serious injury

NOTE! Check the fluid level in the oil reservoir tanks. Add oil as required. Clean strainer of any dirt or debris before adding oil

Oil filled to the bottom of the filler neck?

If saw use is heavy, check the level more often than the prescribed 8 hour interval

If the reservoir runs dry, manually apply oil to the stopped chain. Refill the reservoir and “prime” the oiler by cycling the bar up and down at least ten times

NOTE! Use BIO-HY-GARD oil or an equivalent “All Season” high quality bio-degradable oil such as John Deere UP08142 Bar and Chain Oil;

Sign off on the oil level check

CAUTION! Before performing any maintenance or disconnecting any hydraulic line, fitting or component, switch OFF the master disconnect switch except when checking hydraulic pressures. Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to serious injury

Master disconnect switch turned OFF

Fingers kept clear from machine parts

Grease each fitting until fresh grease exudes. Wipe away all excess grease

NOTE! Use lithium based EP2 Grease containing 3% to 5% molybdenum disulfide

CAUTION! Before performing any maintenance or disconnecting any hydraulic line, fitting or component, switch OFF the master disconnect switch except when checking hydraulic pressures. Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to serious injury

Drive sprockets are of the correct size and pitch and properly aligned with the bar

Sprocket has not worn out of pitch

NOTE! It is recommended that the drive sprocket be replaced after every ten chains. DO NOT USE REWELDED SPROCKETS!

Number of chains used since last sprocket replacement

Is it time to replace the sprocket?

Sign off on the saw chain sprocket inspection

CAUTION! Before performing any maintenance or disconnecting any hydraulic line, fitting or component, switch OFF the master disconnect switch except when checking hydraulic pressures. Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to serious injury

CAUTION! Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury

Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Pressure may remain in the hydraulic system after the power source and pumps have been shut down. To bleed pressure, lower implements to the ground and cycle all appropriate controls. Remove breather and filler caps slowly

Tighten all connections before applying pressure

Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids

If an accident occurs,see a doctor immediately

Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed withim a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should referencea knowledgeable medical source

Thoroughly inspect all of the hydraulic hoses and fittings for signs of hydraulic leaks

CAUTION! Before performing any maintenance or disconnecting any hydraulic line, fitting or component, switch OFF the master disconnect switch except when checking hydraulic pressures. Wear work gloves and keep fingers clear. Failure to follow these safety precautions can lead to serious injury

NOTE! The bar’s groove depth must be sufficient for the chain’s straps and cutters to ride on the bar’s rails without drive links touching the bottom of the groove

Remove any imbedded particles or debris from the groove

If wear on the saw bar is beyond limits, chain sprocket pitch and alignment must be corrected

See “Inspect Sprocket Pitch Wear” for more details