923 - 2653BPrecisionCut2-Operator Manual
923 - 2653BPrecisionCut2-Operator Manual
923 - 2653BPrecisionCut2-Operator Manual
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Seat Adjustment
Optional deluxe seat is available for 2653B PrecisionCut Trim and Surrounds Mower.
Adjust seat fore / aft for operator height.
Lever (H) located under seat on right side.
Adjust internal spring force for operator weight.
Knob (W) located in front of seat.
Rotate knob in clockwise direction for
heavier operator to improve comfort and
prevent seat from bottoming out.
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Verify travel speed for mowing is set to 4-5 mph (6.4-8 kph).
Equivalent speed is 5.9-7.3 feet per second (1.8-2.2 m/s).
Measure travel speed at full engine throttle with
Mow/Transport lever in Mow position and cutting units in
fully raised position.
Adjust mow stop if necessary to set correct travel speed.
Loosen jam nuts (E) and adjust position of bolt (F) on
bracket. Tighten jam nuts afterwards.
Lengthening bolt will decrease travel speed.
Shortening bolt will increase travel speed.
Inspect tires for proper inflation and wear. Use a pressure gauge accurate at lower
pressures. Adjust pressure as necessary. NOTE: Operating tires below recommended
pressure can cause premature tire failure.
Inflate front tires to 22 psi (152 kPa)
Inflate rear tire to 12 psi (83 kPa)
Check engine oil level. Add oil as needed.
Check hydraulic oil level. Dipstick is located
underneath hydraulic tank fill cap (H). Add
hydraulic oil as needed.
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IMPORTANT: After filling a new or flushed radiator, check coolant levels more frequently
until level within radiator stabilizes to full. This will ensure that all air has been purged from
the cooling system.
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If machine operated on a steep slope, rollover can occur before tires lose traction. Wheel
on uphill side of slope will not spin out and limit traction.
When possible, mow up and down a hill rather than across it.
Decrease speed and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on
slopes. Sudden changes in speed or direction could cause machine to roll over.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. Machine could
suddenly roll over if wheel goes over edge or edge caves in. Leave a safety area between
machine and any hazard.
Use caution when operating machine on wet or loose turf. Tires may lose traction.
Use lower speeds when mowing and operating on slopes. Decrease speed as slope angle
increases.
Transport machine on slopes with cutting units lowered to ground to maximize stability.
Raising cutting units while operating on slopes can cause machine to become unstable.
Never mow or operate machine on slope angles greater than 25.
Exceeding the maximum recommended slope angle of 25 increases the risk of rollover
accidents that can result in serious injury or death.
Always consider potential turf conditions and slope angles when determining the risk of
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
On slope angles of 15 or less the risk of rollover is low, but as the slope angle increases to
the John Deere recommended maximum of 25 the risk increases to a moderate level.
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NOTE: Do not attempt to engage or disengage Mow function when hydrostat pedal fully
depressed. Mow linkage provides stop for pedal linkage to set reduced speed during
mowing. Damage to Mow cable or pedal linkage may result.
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NOTE: Reduce reel speed when cutting taller grass to prevent grass from being blown over.
Grass may consequently remain uncut. Also, faster reel speeds when mowing dry grass
may cause grass clippings to be blown over grass catcher baskets.
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Operation Checklist
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