John Deere C Series High Performance Power Flow™ for 48C 54C and 62C Mowers Operator’s Manual Instant Download (PIN010001-) (Publication No.OMM158903)

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JOHN DEERE WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL
CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISION
Power Flow C Series High Performance for 48C,
54C and 62C Mowers OMM158903 J9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Original Instruction All information,
illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the latest information at the time
of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT
2009 Deere Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial
and Consumer Equipment Division All rights
reserved Previous Editions COPYRIGHT Export
Version Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction Using Your Operator's Manual Read
this entire operators manual, especially the
safety information, before operating. This manual
is an important part of your machine. Keep all
manuals in a convenient location so they can be
accessed easily. Use the safety and operating
information in the attachment operators manual,
along with the machine operators manual, to
operate and service the attachment safely and
correctly. If your attachment manual has a
section called Preparing the Machine, it means
that you will have to do something to your
tractor or vehicle before you can install the
attachment. The Assembly and Installation
sections of this manual provide information to
assemble and install the attachment to your
tractor or vehicle. Use the Service section to
make any needed adjustments and routine service
to your attachment. If you have any questions or
concerns with the assembly, installation, or
operation of this attachment, see your local John
Deere dealer or call the John Deere Customer
Contact Center at 1-800-537-8233 for
assistance. Warranty information on this John
Deere attachment can be found in the warranty
that came with your John Deere tractor or vehicle.
A
MX10017
DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME
DEALER PHONE
PRODUCT SERIAL NUMBER (A)
Machine Use This machine is designed solely for
use in customary lawn mowing operations. Use in
any other way is considered as contrary to the
intended use. The manufacturer accepts no
liability for damage or injury resulting from
this misuse, and these risks must be borne solely
by the user. Compliance with and strict adherence
to the conditions of operation, service and
repair as specified by the manufacturer also
constitute essential elements for the intended
use. This machine should be operated, serviced
and repaired only by persons familiar with all
its particular characteristics and acquainted
with the relevant safety rules (accident
prevention). The accident prevention regulations,
all other generally recognized regulations on
safety and occupational medicine and the road
traffic regulations must be observed at all
times. Setting fuel delivery beyond published
factory specifications or otherwise overpowering
will result in loss of warranty protection for
this machine. Any arbitrary modifications carried
out on this machine will relieve the manufacturer
of all liability for any resulting damage or
injury.
Safety Labels
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels The
machine safety labels shown in this section are
placed in important areas on your machine to draw
attention to potential safety hazards. On your
machine safety labels, the words DANGER,
WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this
safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most
serious hazards. The operators 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. There can be additional
safety information contained on parts and
components sourced from suppliers that is not
reproduced in this operators manual.
Warning Rotating Blade - Thrown Objects -
M149489 Product Identification Product
Compatibility This POWER FLOW is compatible with
the 48, 54, and 62 mower decks for Select Series
Tractors.
Record Identification Numbers POWER FLOW C
Series High Performance Serial No. (010001-) If
you need to contact an Authorized Service Center
for information on servicing, always provide the
product model and serial number. You will need to
locate the model and serial number for the POWER
FLOW and record the information in the spaces
provided below.
M149489

• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
  engine is running.
• Keep away from rotating parts. Do not open or
  remove safety shields while engine is running.
  Operate blower with entire grass catcher secured
  in place.
• Thrown Objects - Before mowing, clear area of
  objects that may be thrown by blade. Do not
  operate mower without discharge chute or entire
  grass catcher in place.
• Stay a safe distance from machine.

Introduction - 1
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SAFETY

• Read operators manual.

thrown off. Riders may obstruct the operators
view and cause a collision.

• Before bag removal or installation
• Stop mower.

Warning - M158500

• Disengage mower or PTO.
• Stop engine and remove key.
• Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop
  before leaving the operator seat.
• Before backing up machine
• Stop machine.
• Look behind hopper for children.

• M158500
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
  engine is running.

• Keep bystanders away when unloading material
  collection system.

Operate safely on slopes

• Thrown Objects - Before mowing, clear area of
  objects that may be thrown by blade. Do not
  operate mower without discharge chute or entire
  grass catcher in place.
• Stay a safe distance from machine.

• Empty bags when they are half full.
• Do not operate on steep slopes.

• Before turning, slow down.

• Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Do not park machine with material collection
  system on slopes.

• Read operators manual.

Specification Labels

• Bag and Hose Maintenance
• Bag and hose are subject to wear and
  deterioration.

• Check bag and hose frequently replace when
  necessary.
• Use John Deere bag and hose or equivalent to
  comply with safety specifications.
• Do not leave clippings in bags overnight.
• Parking Safely
• Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
• Disengage mower blades or any other attachments.
• Lower attachments to the ground.

1. Lock the park brake.
2. Stop the engine.

M148044 This label on your machine indicates that
this model has been certified and is in
compliance with European Directive 98/37/EEC
(89/392/EEC) Standards.
6. Remove the key.
7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop
before you leave the operators seat.

Safety Read Safety in Machine Operator's
Manual Read the general safety operating
precautions in your machine operators manual for
additional safety information.

1. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is
   equipped.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove
   the spark plug wire(s) (for gasoline engines)
   before servicing the machine.

• Protect Children
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
  alert to the presence of children. Keep children
  indoors when the machine and attachment are
  operated and under the watchful care of another
  responsible adult.

Operating Safely Read, understand and follow all
instructions in this attachment manual, the
machine operators manual and safety signs on
equipment before starting. Use proper front
ballast. Remove ballast when the material
collection system is removed. Hopper extends
beyond machine. Be aware of surrounding objects
when making short turns. Do not operate material
collection system unless entire grass catcher is
fastened in place with hopper cover securely
latched. Do not let anyone ride on the mower or
material collection system. Riders are subject to
injury such as being struck by foreign objects or
being

• Never assume that children will remain where you
  last saw them. Stay alert to the presence of
  children. Turn the machine off if a child enters
  the work area.

• Do not let children or an untrained person
  operate the machine.

• Do not carry or let children ride on any
  attachment or machine even with the attachment
  off. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer.

Safety
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ASSEMBLY

• Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
• When operating the vehicle with the MCS
  attachment installed make sure all chutes and
  hoses are securely in place. Keep hopper closed
  or MCS in operating position.
• Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
  stop before removing or lifting any attachment
  components.

Assembly Identify Parts (48)
A

• Avoid injury from impeller blades and thrown
  objects. Remove attachment when operating vehicle
  in side discharge mode. Make sure deflector
  shield is in place on mower deck if attachment is
  removed.

• Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades and
  blower assembly when engine is running.

B

• Stop engine and wait for moving parts to stop
  before servicing components.

• Do not operate MCS or blower unless all
  attachment components are in place and latched.

F
G

• Practice Safe Maintenance
• Only qualified, trained adults should service
  this machine.
• Understand service procedure before doing work.
  Keep area clean and dry.

D
C

• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
  where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

E
MX38198

• Never lubricate, service or adjust the machine or
  attachment while it is moving. Keep safety
  devices in place and in working condition. Keep
  hardware tight.

Qty.
Description
1
POWER FLOW (A)

• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry, and long
  hair away from any moving parts, to prevent them
  from getting caught.
• Lower any attachment completely to the ground or
  to an existing attachment mechanical stop before
  servicing the attachment. Disengage all power and
  stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove the
  key. Let machine cool.

1
Front Mounting Bracket (B)
1
Rod, Support Shield (C)
1
Bent Pin (D)
1
Rear Baffle Plate (E)

• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire (for
  gasoline engines) before making any repairs.

1
Deck Belt Shield (F)

• Before servicing machine or attachment, carefully
  release pressure from any components with stored
  energy, such as hydraulic components and springs.

1
Double Sheave (G)
Bag of Parts

• Release hydraulic pressure by lowering attachment
  or cutting units to the ground or to a mechanical
  stop and move hydraulic control levers.

Qty.
Description

• Securely support any machine or attachment
  elements that must be raised for service work.
  Use jack stands or lock service latches to
  support components when needed.

1
Deck Belt Shield Spring
2
Bolt, M8x25

• Never run engine unless park brake is locked.
• Keep all parts in good condition and properly
  installed. Fix damage immediately. Replace worn
  or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged
  safety and instruction decals.
• Check all hardware at frequent intervals to be
  sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

2
Carriage Bolt, M8x16
4
Locknut, M8
2
Bolt, Flange, M6x25
3
Washer, M6

• Do not modify machine or safety devices.
  Unauthorized modifications to the machine or
  attachment may impair its function and safety.

2
Locknut, Flange, M6
1
Pin, Gage Wheel Adjuster
Assembly - 3
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ASSEMBLY
Qty.
Description
Qty.
Description
1
Spring Pin
1
Pin, Gage Wheel Adjuster
1
Spring Pin
Identify Parts (54)
Identify Parts (62)
A
A
B
G
G
F
F
B
E
D
C
C
D
E
MX38200
Qty.
Description
1
POWER FLOW (A)
MX41704
1
Front Mounting Bracket (B)
Qty.
Description
1
Rod, Support Shield (C)
1
POWER FLOW (A)
1
Bent Pin (D)
1
Front Mounting Bracket (B)
1
Rear Baffle Plate (E)
1
Bent Pin (C)
1
Deck Belt Shield (F)
1
Rod, Support Shield (D)
1
Double Sheave (G)
1
Rear Baffle Plate (E)
Bag of Parts
1
Deck Belt Shield (F)
Qty.
Description
1
Double Sheave (G)
1
Deck Belt Shield Spring
Bag of Parts
2
Bolt, M8x25
Qty.
Description
4
Carriage Bolt, M8x16
1
Deck Belt Shield Spring
6
Locknut, M8
2
Bolt, M8x25
1
Bolt, Flange, M6x25
4
Carriage Bolt, M8x16
3
Washer, M6
6
Locknut, M8
2
Locknut, Flange, M6
1
Bolt, Flange, M6x25
Assembly - 4
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ASSEMBLY
Qty.
Description
D E
3
Washer, M6
2
Locknut, Flange, M6
1
Pin, Gage Wheel Adjuster
1 Spring Pin Modify Mower Deck Belt Shield and
Discharge Chute
A B
MX38197
Picture Note View from under 54 shown. 5. Locate
embossed cut line (D) on deck discharge chute.
Cut along line and remove section (E).
Install Double Sheave 1. Disengage PTO.
CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.
MX38201
Picture Note 54 shown. 1. Remove one bolt (A).
A B D
2. Remove right deck belt shield (B) from slots.
C
MX38202
MX36484
Picture Note 54 shown. 3. Locate embossed cutout
line (C) on bottom of deck belt shield.
C
4. Cut out area inside embossed line.

• MX10046
• Remove mower deck belt (A) from right spindle
  sheave (B). Inspect and replace belt if needed.
• Wedge a block of wood (C) between outer edge of
  blade and deck opening to prevent blade from
  turning.

Assembly - 5
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ASSEMBLY
Modify Shields (48)
NOTE Support the blade and spindle shaft
assembly. After the spindle nut is removed, the
entire blade and spindle shaft assembly is free
to fall out.
A
4. With blade held stationary against wood block,
remove and keep spindle nut (D). Remove right
spindle sheave (B).
IMPORTANT Avoid damage! Tightening spindle nut
against blade bolt may damage bolt and spindle
threads. Use a pipe wrench or other suitable
device to hold double sheave stationary while
tightening spindle nut.
A D E
MX10748 1. Locate embossed cut line (A) on deck
belt shield. Cut along line and remove section.
Modify Shields (54 and 62)
D A A C B
MX38203 5. Install double sheave (E) on spindle
shaft with large pulley against deck.

1. With blade held stationary against wood block,
   install spindle nut (D) and tighten to 163 Nm
   (120 lb-ft).
2. Install original mower deck belt (A) in lower
   groove of double sheave.

H F G G
MX10029 1. Remove two bolts (A), nut (B) and
washer (C) attaching belt shield (D) to POWER
FLOW.
E
MX38204 8. Install modified mower deck belt
shield (F) into slots (G). Install original bolt
(H).

1. Safely unblock and lower mower deck to ground.
2. Clean and store right spindle sheave for use if
   POWER FLOW and double sheave are removed.

MX10749 2. Locate embossed cut line (E) on belt
shield. Cut along line and remove section.
3. Install belt shield on POWER FLOW using two
bolts (A), washer (C) and nut (B).
Assembly - 6
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ASSEMBLY
Install Rear Baffle Plate
62 Mower Deck
CAUTION Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp.
Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or
working near blades.

• Turn mower deck over and clean underside.
• Install plate
• 48 Mower Decks

A B B
B
B
B
B
A

• MX38206
• IInstall rear baffle plate (A) with four M8x16
  carriage bolts (B) and M8 locknuts. Tighten to
  10-30 Nm (8-22 lb-ft).

Install Front Mounting Bracket NOTE Remove wheel
for easy installation.
B
B

• MX38205
• Install rear baffle plate (A) to right rear side
  of deck with two M8x16 bolts (B) and M8 locknuts.
  Tighten to 10-30 Nm (8-22 lb-ft).

54 Mower Deck
A
MX38290 Picture Note 54 shown. For 48 Rotatable,
rotate bracket 180. 1. Install front mounting
bracket (A) on mower deck right front gage wheel
bracket with two M8x25 bolts and M8 locknuts (B).
Tighten to 20-40 Nm (15-29 lb-ft).
Assemble and Install Blower Belt Shield 48 in.
Deck
A
B
B
B
B

• MX38206
• Install rear baffle plate (A) to right rear side
  of deck with four M8x16 bolts (B) and M8
  locknuts. Tighten to 10-30 Nm (8-22 lb-ft).

A B C MX38291 1. Assemble blower belt shield
(A), wire form support shield rod (B),
and Assembly - 7
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ASSEMBLY
hinge spring (C). 2. Install blower belt shield
D F C G
D F C E

• MX38295
• Install straight end of hinge spring through
  blower belt shield hole (D). Loop the curved end
  of hinge spring (C) over the wire form shield
  support rod.

• MX38293
• Install straight end of hinge spring through
  blower belt shield hole (D). Loop the curved end
  of hinge spring (C) over the wire form shield
  support rod.
• Place M6 Washer on M6x25 flange bolt (E), and
  install through wire form shield support rod and
  top of mower deck. From under mower deck, install
  M6 washer and M6 flange locknut.
• Install M6x25 flange bolt (F) through opposite
  end of wire form shield support rod into right
  rear gage wheel bracket. Install M6 washer and M6
  flange locknut on bolt from beneath gage wheel
  bracket.

• Install rod end through mower belt shield and
  secure beneath mower deck with M6 Washer and
  flange locknut (G).

• Install an M6 washer on M6x25 flange bolt (F) and
  install through opposite end of wire form shield
  support rod into right rear gage wheel bracket.
  Install M6 washer and M6 flange locknut on bolt
  from beneath gage wheel bracket.

3. Tighten all locknuts to 12-18 Nm (9-14 lb-ft).

1. Tighten all locknuts to 12-18 Nm (9-14 lb-ft).
2. Check for proper operation and alignment of
   blower belt shield and hinge spring.
3. Loosen locknuts and reposition blower belt shield
   and hinge spring for alignment if needed.

4. Check for proper operation and alignment of
blower belt shield and hinge spring.
5. Loosen locknuts and reposition blower belt
shield and hinge spring for alignment if needed.
62 in. Deck
54 in. Deck
A
C
C A B
B
D
MX10053 1. Install deck belt shield (A) on short
bent pin (B), aligning hole in shield (C) with
end of spring. Install end of spring in shield
hole.
MX36492 1. Assemble blower belt shield (A), wire
form support shield rod (B), and hinge spring (C).
2. Install M6 washer on threaded end (D) of short
bent pin.
3. Install blower belt shield
2. Install blower belt shield
Assembly - 8
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