John Deere Tractors X340

Disconnect negative (–) battery cable

Push red cover away from positive (+) battery terminal and remove cable from battery

Place battery on battery tray so battery terminals are facing toward front of machine

Dipstick removed and wiped with clean cloth

Dipstick installed in tube but not tightened

Cleaned vehicle painted metal surfaces using high-quality automotive wax

Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)

Cleaned area to be repaired thoroughly

Used automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches

Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)

Cleaned area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits

Used paint stick with factory-matched colors to fill scratches

Lubricate front axle pivot and axle spindles

38 and 42 Mowers: Lubricate two mower spindle grease fittings with two pumps of grease

48 and 54 Mowers: Lubricate three mower spindle grease fittings with two pumps of grease

Lubricate grease fitting on each spindle with one or two pumps of general all-purpose grease

Turn wheels to distribute grease on spindles

Lubricate front axle center pivot grease fitting with one or two pumps of general all-purpose grease

Lubricate mower spindles, pivot points, and lift pedal

Mower deck raised to gain access to mower blades

Mower blade blocked with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning

Blades inspected; sharpened, balanced or replaced as necessary

Splined center hole in the blade aligned with the splined spindle shaft

Washer installed, with cupped side towards blade, and nut installed to secure blade onto splined spindle shaft

Mower blade blocked with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and nut tightened to specification

Deflector cup seated properly between mower spindle and blade