John Deere Tractor 100 Series OMG X23532 J0 - Manual (Page 41)

Service Miscellaneous - 40
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Let engine cool.
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3. Open hood.
4. Disconnect wiring harness (A).
5. Apply pressure to “John” on left side of hood and slowly lower hood. Left
side pivot should release after rotating closed approximately 45 degrees.
Once left side pivot releases, slide out right side pivot. Lower hood slightly
and lift hood from brackets (B).
Installing
1. Slide right side hood pivot into tractor bracket with hood in open position
(left side pivot will slide into place as hood closes) and slowly close hood.
2. Connect wiring harness.
3. Close hood.
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust
that may scratch the surface.
2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing
soap.
3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use products that
specifically say “contains no abrasives.”
5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Cleaning:
Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal
surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the
factory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.
2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.
3. Apply wax to entire surface.
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.
2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your
authorized dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions 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.
Removing and Installing Front Wheel Assembly
Removing:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not operate machine with hood
open. Hood must be closed for proper engine cooling and
exhaust.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of machine plastic
surfaces can damage that surface:
• Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry. Dry wiping will
result in minor surface scratches.
• Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper, automotive mitt).
• Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds,
on plastic surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Insect repellent spray may damage
plastic and painted surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near
machine.
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B
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use a power buffer to remove
wax.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on
painted surfaces.