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Operating Machine - 12

OPERATING MACHINE

Unlock the park brake (A).

Pull out on free-wheeling lever (B).

Push machine to desired location.

NOTE: Push free-wheeling lever (B) IN before operating 
tractor.

Daily Operating Checklist

Test safety systems.

Check tire pressure.

Check fuel level.

Check engine oil level.

Remove grass and debris from machine.

Testing Safety Systems

Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal 
operation of machine.

If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, 
DO NOT operate machine. (See your Authorized Service 
Center for service.)

Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders 
away.

NOTE: Your Lawn Tractor is equipped with a 
ELECTRONIC SAFETY INTERLOCK. Engine will not 
start unless: PTO lever is DISENGAGED. Brake pedal is 
depressed OR parking brake is set.

Test 1

1. Operator on seat.

2. Unlock the park brake.

3. Pull PTO lever (A) back to DISENGAGE.

4. Try to start engine.

5. Engine MUST NOT start. If engine starts, there is a 
problem with your safety interlock circuit. (See your 
Authorized Service Center.)

Test 2

1. Operator on seat.

2. Lock the park brake.

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 CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes 

can cause sickness or death. 

If it is necessary to run an engine in an 
enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes from 
the area with an exhaust pipe extension.

If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, 
open the doors and get outside air into the 
area.

A

B

A

Summary of Contents for 107-17 HS

Page 1: ...OMGX10890 J0 J0 Lawn Tractors SABO 97 14 HS PIN 010001 SABO 107 17 HS PIN 010001 OPERATOR S MANUAL Export Version Litho in U S A...

Page 2: ...igned solely for use in customary lawn mowing operations for park and amenity area maintenance and for winter work or similar operation INTENDED USE Use in any other way is considered as contrary to t...

Page 3: ...u will need to locate the identification number for the machine and for the engine Record the information in the spaces provided below DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________________ DEALER...

Page 4: ...Postfach 31 03 93 D 51618 Gummersbach Telephone 02261 704 0 Fax 02261 704 104 www sabo online com All rights reserved OMGX10890 J0 English Table of Contents Safety 1 Operating Machine 8 Operating Mow...

Page 5: ...afety section The operator s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word CAUTION and the safety alert symbol c Mac...

Page 6: ...when handling battery M96445 Picture Note Located on Right Hand side of deck DO NOT put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running AVOID INJURY FROM GETTING CAUGHT IN BELT DO NOT operate...

Page 7: ...N BELT DO NOT operate machine without shields in place Stay clear of belts Picture Note Located on rear of tractor Read Pushing Machine In the Operating Machine section of your Operator s Manual befor...

Page 8: ...ng daylight or with good artificial light Be careful of traffic when operating near roadways Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating the machine Safe operation requires your full attenti...

Page 9: ...care when you come to blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your vision Do not let children or an untrained person operate the machine Do not carry or let children ride on machine...

Page 10: ...machine while it is moving Keep safety devices in place and in working condition Keep hardware tight Keep hands feet clothing jewelry and long hair away from any moving parts to prevent them from gett...

Page 11: ...e or sparks or when engine is running STOP engine Fill fuel tank outdoors Prevent fires clean oil grease and dirt from machine Clean up spilled fuel immediately Do not store machine with fuel in tank...

Page 12: ...l not to spill fuel on machine Fuel may damage surface Wipe up spilled fuel immediately Operator Station Controls A Throttle Choke Control Single Cylinder B Foot Pedal Brake Return to Neutral C Revers...

Page 13: ...HOKE k position As the engine begins to run smoothly lower the throttle lever in small steps allowing the engine to accept changes in speed and load until the throttle lever is in the FAST r position...

Page 14: ...ssion oil to warm Sluggish transmission response in cold weather indicates that oil has not warmed to allow optimum performance Warming and Idling Engine WARMING ENGINE Run Engine at half speed for 23...

Page 15: ...hen the operator deems it necessary to reposition the machine with the mower engaged 1 Stop the machine FORWARD travel with mower engaged 2 Look behind the vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders 3...

Page 16: ...ar open area Keep bystanders away NOTE Your Lawn Tractor is equipped with a ELECTRONIC SAFETY INTERLOCK Engine will not start unless PTO lever is DISENGAGED Brake pedal is depressed OR parking brake i...

Page 17: ...off of seat DO NOT get off tractor 8 Engine will begin to stop If engine does not begin to stop there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit See your Authorized Service Center Test 4 1 Opera...

Page 18: ...vehicle to be sure there are no bystanders 4 Begin REVERSE travel by moving the drive lever to R REVERSE position Mower and engine should stop operation If mower or engine continues to operate as tra...

Page 19: ...r use with the front blade See your Authorized Service Center for Tire Chains Transporting Do not tow machine Use a heavy duty trailer to transport your machine Raise mower deck to highest position wh...

Page 20: ...when engine is running DISENGAGE PTO lever to stop mower blades when you are not using mower Using Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mower 1 Push down on lift lever A slightly and hold locking lever B dow...

Page 21: ...r local SABO Service Center at a nominal cost 1 Park tractor on a hard level surface 2 Stop engine and remove key 3 CHECK Tire pressures must be correct See Checking Tire Pressure in Service Miscellan...

Page 22: ...des will cut grass twice and grass tips will turn brown 6 Turn nuts B on front draft rods C equally until adjustment is correct Turn nut clockwise to RAISE front of mower deck or counterclockwise to L...

Page 23: ...STOP machine 2 Pull PTO drive lever A back to DISENGAGE mower blades 3 Move throttle lever to SLOW t position 4 Lower mower to the ground 5 LOCK park brake 6 STOP engine 7 Remove key 8 Wait for all mo...

Page 24: ...m 42 Inch Mower Decks NOTE For maximum mulching operation it may be necessary to change the mower blades see Servicing Mower Blades in the SERVICE MOWER section To set up and operate the 107 cm 42 Inc...

Page 25: ...actors Parts for 97 cm 38 Inch Mower Decks Parts for 107 cm 42 Inch Mower Decks Part numbers are subject to change without notice Item Part Number Air Cleaner Elements Foam Paper LG272403S LG496894S F...

Page 26: ...heel bearings Check battery and clean battery terminals Check transaxle cooling Change engine oil when operating under heavy load or in high temperatures Clean Service air cleaner elements Check spind...

Page 27: ...ge during the period between oil changes Oils may be used if they meet one of the following specifications API Service Classification SG API Service Classification SF CCMC Specification G4 Oils meetin...

Page 28: ...e key 3 Lift hood 4 Put drain pan under drain valve 5 Unsnap the dust cap push and twist to open oil drain A and drain oil into oil drain pan Picture Note 14 hp engine shown 6 Close drain cap 7 Remove...

Page 29: ...itional one half turn 10 Remove dipstick B and refill with new oil of recommended grade See Engine Oil in this section 11 Check oil level For correct procedure see Checking Oil Level in this section 1...

Page 30: ...remove element C from air cleaner housing Replace with a NEW element 11 Carefully clean air cleaner housing Prevent any dirt from falling into carburetor 12 Install precleaner onto new filter element...

Page 31: ...om fuel filter B 5 Disconnect hoses from filter and remove filter 6 Connect hoses to new filter 7 Install clamps and check for leaks 8 Lower hood Clean Air Intake Screen and Engine 1 STOP engine LOCK...

Page 32: ...multipurpose grease or an equivalent Turn wheels to distribute grease to spindles 2 Lubricate axle pivot C with multipurpose grease or an equivalent Pivot axle up and down to distribute grease in piv...

Page 33: ...and front edge of brake rod stop tabs Gap should have a minimum distance of 2 mm 0 08 in Check brake rod compression spring E It should not be completely compressed when park brake is locked A slight...

Page 34: ...rn key to the OFF position and remove key 2 Remove mower deck See Removing Mower in Removing Mower section cCAUTION Avoid injury Before you unplug adjust or service mower DISENGAGE PTO switch to stop...

Page 35: ...r moving parts to stop 3 Place mower deck in LOWEST setting 4 Engage PTO drive lever 5 Measure distance from bracket A to washer B on tension rod C Distance D should be 20 25 mm 0 78 0 98 in 6 If adju...

Page 36: ...the two measurements is more than 3 mm 1 8 in install new blade Servicing 97 cm 38 Inch Mower Deck Blades REMOVING MOWER BLADES 1 Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades If necessary remove mo...

Page 37: ...es REMOVING MOWER BLADES 1 Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades If necessary remove mower deck 2 Using a wooden block prevent mower blades from spinning NOTE Before removing hardware note t...

Page 38: ...n bolt to 56 N m 41 lb ft Sharpening Blades 1 Sharpen blades with grinder hand file or electric blade sharpener 2 Keep original bevel A when you grind 3 Blade should have 0 40 mm 1 64 in cutting edge...

Page 39: ...c acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous It is strong enough to burn skin eat holes in clothing and cause blindness if splashed into eyes Wear eye protection and avoid spilling or dripping electroly...

Page 40: ...it cools NOTE Your charger may have an AUTOMATIC STOP to prevent charging the battery When the battery is fully charged OR When the battery is not in condition to take a charge 1 Remove battery from...

Page 41: ...ter cable to a metal part of the machine frame away from battery 5 Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes 6 Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact r...

Page 42: ...trical 38 SERVICE ELECTRICAL Replacing Fuse 1 Open hood 2 Pull defective fuse A out of socket 3 Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken 4 Push new fuse into socket 5 Close h...

Page 43: ...quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your tractor s painted surfaces Repairing Minor Scratches surface scratch 1 Clean area to be repaired thoroughly 2 Use automotive poli...

Page 44: ...Service Miscellaneous 40 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS included on paint stick for use and for drying 3 Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound Do not use power buffer 4 Apply wax to surface...

Page 45: ...ion rod B to blade drive arm C 7 Remove spring locking pins and washers D from front draft rods E and remove draft arms from front axle brackets Store draft arms with mower 8 Remove spring locking pin...

Page 46: ...from the outboard side Secure with spring locking pins Picture Note Front of left hand front wheel shown 8 Insert angled end of front draft rod assemblies G through holes in front axle brackets H NOTE...

Page 47: ...lift lever lock and pulling the mower deck lift lever to its highest point 14 Remove wood blocks from under deck 15 Check for proper routing and position of all belts 16 Level mower See Adjusting Mowe...

Page 48: ...ns PTO drive lever is in ON position Fuse is blown Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected Brake switch not engaged Engine flooded Dirty air filter Dirty fuel filter Water in fuel Bad starter solenoi...

Page 49: ...res When Turning Engine OFF Engine throttle control not set at SLOW position for 30 seconds before stopping engine Engine will not turn over Clutch brake pedal not depressed Attachment clutch is engag...

Page 50: ...e pressure Blades improperly installed Improper blades used Patches Of Grass Uncut Travel speed too fast Engine rpm too low Belt Slipping Debris in sheaves Worn belt Too Much Vibration Worn bent or lo...

Page 51: ...urn Grayish Brown After Mowing Dull mower blades Bent blades Front to rear blade adjustment not set properly Mower Stops When Shift Lever Is Moved Rearward and Mower Is Engaged Normal condition See Us...

Page 52: ...and filter while engine is warm 2 Service air filter if necessary 3 Clean debris from engine air intake screen 4 Remove spark plugs Put 30 mL 1 oz of clean engine oil in cylinders 5 Install spark plu...

Page 53: ...Install battery 5 Check spark plug gap Install and tighten plugs to specified torque 6 Lubricate all grease points 7 Run the engine 5 minutes without the mower or any attachments running to allow oil...

Page 54: ...or 4 Remove the 2 1 4 in serrated screw flat washer and M10 24 nut from the parts bag 5 Drive serrated screw A from the right hand side through the steering wheel and steering shaft with a hammer Secu...

Page 55: ...ts against seat bottom 3 Remove hardware from parts bag 2 Shoulder Bolts 2 Capscrews 2 Cupped Washers 2 Flat Washers 4 Install shoulder bolts B through seat pan C into top two holes in seat Secure tig...

Page 56: ...Inch and 107 cm 42 Inch Mowers Only Remove and discard the tape holding the discharge guard up cCAUTION Avoid injury The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas The battery may explode Keep sp...

Page 57: ...Air Filter Paper with Foam Transmission Hydrostatic Transaxle Manufacturer Tuff Torq K51 Travel Speed Forward 0 8 3 km h 0 5 2 mph Travel Speed Reverse 0 4 7 km h 0 2 9 mph Electrical System All Mode...

Page 58: ...R and SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES sections Specifications and design subject to change without notice Vibration Maximum weighted acceleration m s2 Hand arm measured per ISO5349 SABO 97 14 HS 3 9 SABO...

Page 59: ...ecifications 55 SPECIFICATIONS Engine RPM SABO 97 14 HS 2800 SABO 107 17 HS 2800 Sound Pressure Operator Station LPa SABO 97 14 HS 86 SABO 107 17 HS 87 Sound Power LWA SABO 97 14 HS 98 SABO 107 17 HS...

Page 60: ...tratton Engine Type 287707 Engine Test Speed 2800 r min Cutting Unit Type Rotary Cutting Width 97 cm Measured Sound Power Level 98 0 dB A Tested By T V S ddeutschland Test Number C9708007 3 Date 07 Au...

Page 61: ...iggs Stratton Engine Type 311777 Engine Test Speed 2800 r min Cutting Unit Type Rotary Cutting Width 107 cm Measured Sound Power Level 99 0 dB A Tested By T V America Test Number C9709008 1 Date 22 Ju...

Page 62: ...9714D comply with the applicable requirements of Machine Directive 98 37 EEC 89 392 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Done at John Deere Horicon Works 30 October 2000 Deere Company John Deere Road Moline I...

Page 63: ...X0717D comply with the applicable requirements of Machine Directive 98 37 EEC 89 392 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Done at John Deere Horicon Works 30 October 2000 Deere Company John Deere Road Moline...

Page 64: ...ight Bulb Replacing 37 Height Adjusting Cutting 16 I Implement Option Using Reverse 11 L Labels Safety 1 Leveling Mower Front to Rear 18 Leveling Mower Side to Side 17 Lift Lever to Raise and Lower Mo...

Page 65: ...trol Using 10 Tire Chains Using 15 Tractor from the Skid Removing for Assembly 51 Transporting 15 Troubleshooting Chart Using 44 V Vibration 54 W Weights Using Front 15 Weights Using Rear Wheel 15 Whe...

Page 66: ...Notes NOTES Notes...

Page 67: ...n a large and varied inventory to stay a jump ahead of your needs Precision tools and testing equipment enable our Service Department to locate and correct troubles quickly to save you time and money...

Page 68: ...Service Record 64 SERVICE RECORD Service Record Record Service Dates Oil Change Oil Filter Change Lubricate Machine Air Cleaner Element Check Clean Fuel Filter Change...

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