Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
Looking for the John Deere 14SZ technical manual PDF? This 716-page factory Technical Manual (TM1471) covers twelve walk-behind mower models in one download: the 12PB, 12PC, 12SB, 14PB, 14PT, 14PZ, 14SB, 14SC, 14SX, 14SE, and 14ST alongside the 14SZ. You get full teardown and rebuild procedures for the Briggs & Stratton 2-cycle, B&S 4-cycle, and Kawasaki FC150V engines, plus wiring diagrams, exploded views, and a dedicated troubleshooting section for the blade brake clutch, zone start, and Kansaki 2-speed and 5-speed transaxles. Torque the Kawasaki cylinder head cap screws to 18 N·m initial and 24 N·m final, then set intake valve clearance at 0.127 to 0.179 mm on the 14PZ and 14SZ. Your mower is down and the grass keeps growing. Bookmarked PDF that opens on any device; find the spec, walk to the machine, fix it.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | 11-52 | Safety, General & Repair Specifications, Fuels & Lubricants, Serial Number Locations |
| Engine Repair | 53-210 | B&S 2-Cycle Engine, B&S 4-Cycle Engine, Kawasaki FC150V 4-Cycle Engine, Remove & Install, Recoil/Electric Start Repair |
| Fuel & Air | 211-260 | Air Cleaner, Carburetor, Fuel Tank, Exhaust, B&S 2-Cycle / B&S 4-Cycle / Kawasaki |
| Electrical System | 261-280 | Ignition Coil, Safety Switch, Battery, Key Switch, Ignition/Charging, B&S 2-Cycle / B&S 4-Cycle / Kawasaki |
| Power Train | 281-366 | Blade Brake Clutch (Bbc), Flywheel/Zone-Start Brake, Kanzaki 2-Speed Transaxle, Kanzaki 5-Speed Transaxle, Drive Belt |
| Miscellaneous Repair | 367-418 | Wheels, Wheel Height Adjusters, Throttle Cable, Handlebars, Recoil Start Bracket, Mower Deck Wear Plates & Chute |
| Test & Adjustment Specifications / Operational Checkout | 419-432 | Test & Adjustment Specifications, Operational Checkout Procedure |
| Engine Operation Tests & Adjustments | 433-534 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Diagnosis, Tests & Adjustments, B&S 2-Cycle / B&S 4-Cycle / Kawasaki |
| Fuel/Air Operation Tests & Adjustments | 535-558 | Theory of Operation, Diagnosis, Tests & Adjustments, B&S 2-Cycle / B&S 4-Cycle / Kawasaki |
| Electrical Operation Tests & Adjustments | 559-630 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Diagnosis, Tests & Adjustments, Wiring Schematics |
| Power Train Operation Tests & Adjustments | 631-704 | Component Location, Theory of Operation, Diagnosis, Tests & Adjustments |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Cylinder Head Socket Cap Screws (Briggs & Stratton 2-Cycle) | 12 N·m | p. 9 |
| Cylinder Head Socket Cap Screws (Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle 14PZ/14SZ) | 16 N·m | p. 11 |
| Intake Valve Clearance (Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle 14PZ/14SZ) | 0.127—0.179 mm | p. 26 |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance (Briggs & Stratton 4-Cycle 14PZ/14SZ) | 0.179—0.229 mm | p. 26 |
| Cutting Width | 533 mm | p. 23 |
| Cutting Height Range | 13 to 90 mm | p. 23 |
| Wheel Diameter | 200 mm | p. 23 |
| 12PB, 12PC, 12SB | ||
| Fuel/Oil Tank Capacity (12PB, 12PC, 12SB) | 1.9 L | p. 19 |
| 14PB, 14PT, 14SB | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (14PB, 14PT, 14SB) | 1.3 L | p. 20 |
| 14PZ | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity (14PZ) | 1.4 L | p. 20 |
| 14PB, 14PT, 14PZ, 14SB | ||
| Crankcase Oil Capacity (14PB, 14PT, 14PZ, 14SB) | 0.60 L | p. 20 |
| 12SB, 14SB, 14SC, 14SX, 14SE | ||
| Transaxle Grease Capacity (12SB, 14SB, 14SC, 14SX, 14SE) | 70 g | p. 20 |
