*DCY* XUV855M S4 GATOR™ Utility Vehicle OPERATOR'S MANUAL XUV 855M S4 GATOR™ Utility Vehicle OMUC15354 ISSUE L7 (ENGLISH) *OMUC15354* John Deere Horicon Works Export Edition Printed in U.S.A. *omuc15354* Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere adequate protection to the occupants in that Product environment unless equipped with a FOPS and/or OPS. We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you The cab available from the manufacturer is not designed many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. to provide adequate protection from hazardous substances. The operator must wear appropriate MX00654,000020B-19-10MAY17 personal protection equipment. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage or Using Your Operator’s Manual injury resulting from this misuse, and these risks must be borne solely by the user. Compliance with, and strict This manual is an important part of your machine and adherence to, the conditions of operation, service, and should remain with the machine when you sell it. repair as specified by the manufacturer also constitute Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others essential elements for the intended use. avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. This machine should be operated, serviced, and Information given in this manual will provide the operator repaired only by persons familiar with all its particular with the safest and most effective use of the machine. characteristics and acquainted with the relevant safety Knowing how to operate this machine safely and rules (accident prevention). The accident prevention correctly will allow you to train others who may operate regulations, all other generally recognized regulations this machine. on safety and occupational medicine, and the road traffic If you have an attachment, use the safety and operating regulations must be observed at all times. information in the attachment operator’s manual, along Setting fuel delivery beyond published factory with the machine operator’s manual, to operate the specifications or otherwise overpowering will result in attachment safely and correctly. loss of warranty protection for this machine. This manual and safety signs on your machine may also Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine be available in other languages (see your authorized will relieve the manufacturer of all liability for any dealer to order). resulting damage or injury. Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a OUMX068,0000B78-19-05JUN17 specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions. A Special Messages convenient index located at the end of this book will help Your manual contains special messages to bring you find needed information quickly. attention to potential safety concerns and machine damage, as well as helpful operating and servicing The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly information. Please read all the information carefully to from your machine, but will be similar enough to help avoid injury and machine damage. you understand our instructions. RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text facing in the direction that the machine will travel when highlight potential hazards or death to the going forward. When you see a broken line (------), the operator or bystanders that may occur if the item referred to is hidden from view. hazards or procedures are ignored. Before delivering this machine, your dealer performed a IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! This text is used to tell predelivery inspection to ensure best performance. the operator of actions or conditions that might MX00654,000020C-19-05JUN17 result in damage to the machine. NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation Machine Use or service of the machine. This machine is designed solely for use in customary utility operations, park and amenity area maintenance, MX00654,000020D-19-05JUN17 for appropriate agricultural operations, and for winter work. Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use. Attachments for Your Machine This machine is not intended for use in forestry There is a John Deere attachment or kit to make your operations, unless equipped with a Falling Objects new machine perform more tasks or be more versatile, Protection Structure (FOPS) and/or Occupant Protective whether your machine is a lawn tractor, compact utility Structure (OPS). The operator station does not provide tractor, or a utility vehicle. 2 Introduction You can check out the entire line of attachments for your machine at JohnDeere.com or ask your John Deere dealer. From aerators to electric lift kits to tillers, there is a John Deere attachment or kit to fill every need. OUMX068,000051C-19-05JUN17 Service Literature If you would like to purchase a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical Manual for this machine, visit The John Deere Technical Information Store at: https://techpubs.deere.com/?cid=VURL_TechInfoStore or call: ● U.S. & Canada: 1-800-522-7448. ● All Other Regions: Your John Deere dealer. TH84124,0000199-19-15AUG17 Parts We recommend John Deere quality parts and lubricants, available at your John Deere dealer. When you order parts, your John Deere dealer needs the serial number or product identification number (PIN) for your machine or attachment. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual. Order Service Parts Online Visit http://JDParts.deere.com for your Internet connection to parts ordering and information. TC00531,00000E9-19-06MAR15 3 Contents Product Identification................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Labels No-Text................................................................................................................ 6 Safety................................................................................................................................. 11 Machine Cleanout...................................................................................................................20 Assembly.............................................................................................................................22 Operating Controls..................................................................................................................25 Operating.............................................................................................................................26 Optional Attachments & Kits.......................................................................................................46 Service Intervals.....................................................................................................................51 Service Lubrication..................................................................................................................52 Service Engine.......................................................................................................................53 Service Transmission...............................................................................................................67 Service Steering & Brakes.........................................................................................................74 Service Electrical....................................................................................................................77 Service Miscellaneous..............................................................................................................82 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................92 Storage...............................................................................................................................95 Specifications........................................................................................................................98 John Deere Quality Statement................................................................................................... 101 Service Record.................................................................................................................... 103 Original Instructions. All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT © 2017 DEERE & COMPANY Moline, Illinois All rights reserved. Previous Editions Copyright © 2017 4 Product Identification Record Identification Numbers _________________________________________ XUV855M S4 DEALER NAME: PIN (010001-) _________________________________________ If contacting an Authorized Service Center for DEALER PHONE: information on servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers. _________________________________________ Locate the identification numbers for the product and PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (A): record the information in the following spaces provided. _________________________________________ ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (B): _________________________________________ OPTIONAL ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING (EPAS) SERIAL NUMBER (C): _________________________________________ OUMX068,0001308-19-29JUN17 MXT020251—UN—29JUN17