JOHN DEERE F735 Front Mower Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: John Deere

JOHN DEERE F735 Front Mower

Product Information

Specifications:

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: F735
Type: Front Mower
Division: Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division
Manual Number: TM1597 (Dec99)
Publication Date : December 1999
Website: https://manual-hub.com/
Litho: Litho in U.S.A

Introduction:
The F735 Front Mower is a high-quality product designed for efficient mowing. This technical manual provides detailed information and specifications for experienced technicians. It is a part of the total product support program offered by John Deere. The manual is organized into sections, each focusing on a specific system of the mower.

Safety:
The safety of users is of utmost importance. The manual provides important safety information using signal words and symbols. The safety-alert symbol indicates potential hazards and the signal words “DANGER,” “WARNING,” or “CAUTION” are used to identify the level of seriousness. Safety signs are placed near specific hazards and general precautions are listed throughout the manual.

Specifications and Information:
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest available data at the time of publication. However, please note that changes may be made to the product without prior notice. For the most up- to-date information, refer to the manufacturer’s website or contact John Deere Worldwide Commercial and Consumer Equipment Division.

Product Usage Instructions

Handle Fluids Safely:

When working around fuel, do not smoke or be near heaters or other fire hazards.
Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards and avoid incinerating or puncturing pressurized containers.
Ensure the machine is clean of trash, grease, and debris.
Avoid storing oily rags as they can ignite and burn spontaneously.

Be Prepared for Emergencies:

Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Have emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.

Use Care in Handling and Servicing Batteries:

Fill batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when handling batteries.
Avoid breathing fumes when adding electrolyte to batteries.
Avoid spilling or dripping electrolyte.
Follow proper jump start procedure when necessary.

Use Care Around High-Pressure Fluid Lines:
Avoid high-pressure fluids as escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Take necessary precautions when working near high-pressure fluid lines.

Miscellaneous:
This section may contain additional information or instructions that are not specific to any particular system of the mower. Refer to the manual for details.

FAQ

How often should I fill the batteries?
Battery filling frequency depends on usage and battery type. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions for specific guidance.
Can I use any type of fuel in the mower?
No, it is recommended to use the fuel specified in the manual to ensure optimal performance and avoid potential damage to the mower.
What should I do if I encounter a high-pressure fluid leak?
Immediately stop using the mower and seek professional assistance to address the fluid leak. Do not attempt to fix it yourself.

introduction

This technical manual is written for an experienced tech-nician and contains sections that are specifically for this product. It is a part of a total product support program.
The manual is organized so that all the information on a particular system is kept together. The order of grouping is as follows:
- Table of Contents
- General Diagnostic Information
- Specifications
- Electrical Wiring Harness Legend
- Component Location
- System Schematic
- Wiring Harness
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Theory of Operation
- Diagnostics
- Tests and Adjustments
- Repair
  Note: Depending on the particular section or system being covered, not all of the above groups may be used.
Each section will be identified with a symbol rather than a number. The groups and pages within a section will be consecutively numbered.
We appreciate your input on this manual. To help, there are postage paid postcards included at the back. If you find any errors or want to comment on the layout of the manual please fill out one of the cards and mail it back to us.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION

This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this sym-bol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the po-tential for personal injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe servicing practices.

Understand Signal Words
A signal word—DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION—is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs. CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.

REPLACE SAFETY SIGNS

Replace missing or damaged safety signs. See the ma-chine operator’s manual for correct safety sign place-ment.

HANDLE FLUIDS SAFELY—AVOID FIRES

Be Prepared for Emergencies

When you work around fuel, do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards.
Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Do not incinerate or puncture pressurized containers.
Make sure machine is clean of trash, grease, and de-bris.
Do not store oily rags; they can ignite and burn sponta-neously.
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance ser-vice, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.

USE CARE IN HANDLING AND SERVICING BATTERIES

Prevent Battery Explosions

Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode. Warm battery to 16°C (60°F).

Prevent Acid Burns

Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.
Avoid acid burns by:
- Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.
- Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
- Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
- Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
- Using proper jump start procedure.
If you spill acid on yourself:
- Flush your skin with water.
- Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.
- Flush your eyes with water for 10—15 minutes.
- Get medical attention immediately.
If acid is swallowed:
- Drink large amounts of water or milk.
- Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs, or vegetable oil.
- Get medical attention immediately.

USE CARE AROUND HIGHPRESSURE FLUID LINES

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid injury from escaping fluid under pressure by stop-ping the engine and relieving pressure in the system be-fore disconnecting or connecting hydraulic or other lines. 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 flu-id injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors un-familiar with this type of injury should reference a knowl-edgeable medical source. Such information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines
Flammable spray can be generated by heating near pressurized fluid lines, resulting in severe burns to your-self and bystanders. Do not heat by welding, soldering, or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable materials. Pressurized lines can be acciden-tally cut when heat goes beyond the immediate flame area.

USE SAFE SERVICE PROCEDURES

Wear Protective Clothing

Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appro-priate to the job.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impair-ment or loss of hearing. Wear a suitable hearing protec-tive device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.
Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator. Do not wear radio or music headphones while operating machine.

Service Machines Safely

Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, scarf, loose clothing, or necklace when you work near machine tools or moving parts. If these items were to get caught, severe injury could result.
Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts.

Use Proper Tools
Use tools appropriate to the work. Makeshift tools and procedures can create safety hazards. Use power tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. For loosen-ing and tightening hardware, use the correct size tools. DO NOT use U.S. measurement tools on metric fasten-ers. Avoid bodily injury caused by slipping wrenches. Use only service parts meeting John Deere specifica-tions.

Park Machine Safely
Before working on the machine:

Lower all equipment to the ground.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Disconnect the battery ground strap.
Hang a “DO NOT OPERATE” tag in operator station.

Support Machine Properly and Use Proper Lifting Equipment

If you must work on a lifted machine or attachment, se-curely support the machine or attachment.
Do not support the machine on cinder blocks, hollow tiles, or props that may crumble under continuous load. Do not work under a machine that is supported solely by a jack. Follow recommended procedures in this manual.
Lifting heavy components incorrectly can cause severe injury or machine damage. Follow recommended proce-dure for removal and installation of components in the manual.

Work in Clean Area
Before starting a job:

Clean work area and machine.
Make sure you have all necessary tools to do your job.
Have the right parts on hand.
Read all instructions thoroughly; do not attempt shortcuts.

Using High-Pressure Washers
Directing pressurized water at electronic/electrical com-ponents or connectors, bearings, hydraulic seals, fuel injection pumps or other sensitive parts and compo-nents may cause product malfunctions. Reduce pres-sure and spray at a 45 to 90 degree angle.

Illuminate Work Area Safely
Illuminate your work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or under the ma-chine. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an accidentally broken bulb can ig-nite spilled fuel or oil.

Work in Ventilated Area

Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, re-move 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.

WARNING: California Proposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.
Gasoline engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause can-cer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust. Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint is heated by weld-ing, soldering, or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well-ventilated area. Dispose of paint and solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or heating. If you sand or grind paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear an approved respirator. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.

Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust

Avoid breathing dust that may be generated when han-dling components containing asbestos fibers. Inhaled asbestos fibers may cause lung cancer.
Components in products that may contain asbestos fi-bers are brake pads, brake band and lining assemblies, clutch plates, and some gaskets. The asbestos used in these components is usually found in a resin or sealed in some way. Normal handling is not hazardous as long as airborne dust containing asbestos is not generated.
Avoid creating dust. Never use compressed air for cleaning. Avoid brushing or grinding material containing asbestos. When servicing, wear an approved respira-tor. A special vacuum cleaner is recommended to clean asbestos. If not available, apply a mist of oil or water on the material containing asbestos. Keep bystanders away from the area.

SERVICE TIRES SAFELY

Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the prop-er equipment and experience to perform the job. Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an in-crease in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Weld-ing can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
Check wheels for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.

AVOID INJURY FROM ROTATING BLADES, AUGERS AND PTO SHAFTS

Keep hands and feet away while machine is running. Shut off power to service, lubricate or remove mower blades, augers or PTO shafts.

SERVICE COOLING SYSTEM SAFELY

Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns.
Shut off machine. Remove filler cap only when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing complete-ly.

HANDLE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SAFELY

Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause se-rious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals used with John Deere equipment include such items as lubricants, coolants, paints, and adhesives.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health haz-ards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. Check the MSDS before you start any job using a hazardous chemical. That way you will know ex-actly what the risks are and how to do the job safely. Then follow procedures and recommended equipment.

Dispose of Waste Properly
Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the environ-ment and ecology. Potentially harmful waste used with John Deere equipment includes such items as oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, and batteries. Use leakproof containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or bev-erage containers that may mislead someone into drink-ing from them. Do not pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into any water source. Inquire on the proper way to recycle or dispose of waste from your lo-cal environmental or recycling center, or from your John Deere dealer.

LIVE WITH SAFETY

Before returning machine to customer, make sure ma-chine is functioning properly, especially the safety sys-tems. Install all guards and shields.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE
- Engine Yanmar 2V78
- Engine Model Number 2008D001
- Type.Vertical Shaft, 4-Cycle, Diesel
- Number of Cylinders 2 (V Twin)
- Power Output@ 3000 RPM 13.4 kW (18 hp)
- Displacement.749 cc (46 cu in.)
- Cylinder Bore x Stroke 78 mm (3.071 in.) x 78.4 mm (3.087 in.)
- Aspiration Natural
- Cooling System Liquid Cooled
- Lubricating System Forced Lubrication with Trochoid Pump
- Lubricant Capacity (with Filter) 2.27 L (2.4 qt)
- Cooling System Capacity (Total) 3.9 L (4.12 qt)
- Radiator Capacity 2.5 L (2.643 qt)
- Coolant Recovery Tank Capacity 0.3 L (0.317 qt)
- Air Cleaner Dual Element
FUEL SYSTEM
- Fuel Tank Location Left Side, Behind Operator
- Fuel Tank Capacity 26.5 L (7 gal)
- Fuel Filter Replaceable In-Line
ELECTRICAL
- Charging System Flywheel Stator
- Charging Capacity 20 Amp Regulated
POWER TRAIN
- Manufacturer Kanzaki
- Transaxle Hydrostatic
- Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- Forward 0—11.3 km/h (0—7 mph)
- Reverse 0—4.8 km/h (0—3 mph)
- Transmission/Hydraulic Oil Capacity 4.4 L (4.7 qt)
STEERING
- Type Power, Hydraulic, Rear Wheels
BRAKES
- Location Transaxle
- Type Drum and Shoes
HYDRAULICS
- Attachment Lift Hydraulic
- Type Mechanical Spool Valve
PTO DRIVE
- Type Gear Box
- Clutch Type Engine Mounted Electric
MOWER DECK (48-INCH)
- Cutting Width 122 cm (48 in.)
- Cutting Height 25—100 mm (1—4 in.)
- Number of Blades 3
MOWER DECK (54-INCH)
- Cutting Width 137 cm (54 in.)
- Cutting Height 25—100 (1—4 in.)
- Number of Blades 3
MOWER DECK (60-INCH)
- Cutting Width 152 cm (60 in.)
- Cutting Height 25—100 mm (1—4 in.)
- Number of Blades 3
WHEELS AND TIRES
- Drive Tires (Front) 20 x 10.00–8
- Rear Tires 15 x 6.00–6
- Mower Deck Caster Wheels 9 x 3.5–4
WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS
- Weight (Without Mower Deck) 494 kg (1089 lb)
- Wheelbase 1.0 m (39.4 in.)
- Overall Height 1.2 m (47.6 in.)
- Overall Width (Without Mower Deck) 0.97 m (38.8 in.)
- Overall Length (Without Mower Deck) 2.1 m (81.0 in.)
- Sound Rating (With Mower Deck) 90 dBa
- Sound Rating (Without Mower Deck) 85 dBa