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

Check All Hydraulic Hoses and Fittings

Check hydraulic pressure setting

Sign off on the machine maintenance

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

Removed the saw reservoir drain plug and drained the oil into an appropriate container

Removed the reservoir cap and tubular strainer screen located at the filler cap. Washed the screen and inspected it for tears or damage. Replaced screen if necessary

Installed strainer screen, gasket and plug

Sign off on the maintenance procedure

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

Remove all branches, chips, dirt, spillage and debris from the slasher

When high pressure water is available, rinse the unit

When available, clean the unit with water-soluble cleaning agent and water

Sign off on the external surfaces 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

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