TM1590 – Jd 316, 318, 420 Lawn And Garden Tractors Technical Manual
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CONTENTS: TM1590
SECTION 10- GENERAL INFORMATION
05- Safety
10- General Specifications
15- Repair Specifications
20- Test and Adjustment Specifications
25- Fuels and Lubricants
30- Serial Number Locations
SECTION 20- ENGINE REPAIR
05- Engine
SECTION 40- ELECTRICAL REPAIR
05- Front PTO Clutch
SECTION 50- POWER TRAIN REPAIR
05- Transmission
10- Transmission Control Linkage
15- Differential
20- Rear Axles
25- Drive Shaft
SECTION 60- STEERING AND BRAKE REPAIR
05- Steering – 316
06- Steering – 318 and 420
10- Brakes
SECTION 70- HYDRAULIC REPAIR
05- Hydraulic Control Valve
SECTION 80- MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR
05- Front Axle
10- Mower Spindle and Jack Sheave Repair
15- Mower Gear Case Repair
SECTION 220- ENGINE, FUEL AND AIR SYSTEM CHECKOUT AND DIAGNOSIS
05- Engine, Fuel and Air System Checkout
10- Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments
SECTION 240- ELECTRICAL CHECKOUT, OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS
05- Electrical System Checkout
10- Electrical Schematics
15- Component Location and Operation
20- Electrical System Diagnosis
25- Electrical System Component Tests and Adjustments
SECTION 250- POWER TRAIN CHECKOUT, OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS
05- Power Train Checkout
10- Theory of Operation
15- Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments
SECTION 260- STEERING AND BRAKES CHECKOUT, OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS
05- Steering And Brakes System Checkout
10- Theory of Operation
15- Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments
SECTION 270- HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKOUT, OPERATION AND DIAGNOSIS
05- Hydraulic System Checkout
10- Hydraulic Schematics
15- Theory of Operation
20- Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments
SECTION 299- DEALER FABRICATED TOOLS
00- Dealer Fabricated Tools
Jd 316 318 420 Lawn And Garden Tractors Technical Manual
CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
Security
Controls
Operation of the engine
Starting the engine
Engine warming up
Engine idling
Stopping the engine
Driving the tractor
Using the 2-speed axle shifter – 420 tractors only
Working differential lock – 420 tractors
Using the Rotary Brake Pedals – 318 and 420 Tractors
Using the Reserve Fuel System – 318 and 420 Tractors
Stopping the tractor
Emergency stop
Operating the lights
Oil pressure gauge
Battery discharge indicator
Connecting the front attachment hydraulic hoses
Use of tail weights
Cast iron rear wheel weights
Rear wheel weights – plastic shell
Rear weights for 3-point attachment
Rear weights for tractors without 3-point hitch
Using the front weight
Fluid weight
Maximum weights
Adjusting the rear wheel clearance
Transport
Fuels and lubricants
Troubleshooting
engine
tractor
Electrical system
Brakes
steering
service
Hour counter
Removing and installing engine shields
Maintenance intervals
Running in the engine
Check engine oil level
transmission oil level
air filter elements
Check air inlet screens
Procedure for checking the safety lock system
Change engine oil
Check tire pressure
Checking the oil level in the gearbox of a tractor with a 2000 rpm rear PTO
Lubrication of the front wheel axles
Lubricate brake pedal shaft
the power steering cylinder ball joint
Lubricate drive shaft
Clean engine cooling fins
Change engine oil filter
Clean spark plugs and keep them clear
Change transmission oil and filter
Change air filter element
Checking the battery electrolyte level
Change fuel filter
Adjust seat
Lubricate ball joints on tractors with three-point hitch
Replace headlight bulbs
Replace taillight bulb
indicator light
the lighting circuit fuse
Adjust transmission shift lever
storage
Assembly
Specifications