Part of the John Deere Operator Manuals.
Somebody at Deere already decided how often the transaxle oil on a 425 or 445 gets changed, and the answer lives in OMM144042, the 141-page John Deere 425, 445 operator manual PDF for these lawn and garden tractors. Its service interval chart runs from the first 5-hour check out to the 500-hour items, and a troubleshooting chart sorts engine, tractor, steering, mower, and electrical complaints into causes you can chase down in your garage. Operating coverage walks through the dash indicators, the PTO, cruise control, differential lock, and all six safety system tests, while the service sections fill a good third of the book. Gap the spark plugs to 0.76 mm, pour 1.4 liters into the crankcase, and pull the wheel bolts to 88 N·m. A misremembered torque is a wheel working loose mid mow. Bookmarks and a live text layer put any section two clicks from the cover, so grab the download before Saturday.
Complete the set for your 425, 445
- Repair Manual: John Deere 425, 445, 455 Technical Manual (TM1517)
What's Inside This Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 6-7 | Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product, Using Your Operator's Manual, California Proposition 65 Warning |
| Product Identification | 8 | Record Identification Numbers |
| Safety | 9-20 | Safety-Alert Symbol, Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or Death, Danger: Rotating Blades Cut Off Arms and Legs, Danger: Explosive Gases, Hot Surface, Caution: Pressurized Line |
| Operating | 21-56 | Daily Operating Checklist, Dash Controls, Foot/Platform Controls, Miscellaneous Controls, Steering Wheel, Seat, Rear Wheel Spacing, Testing Safety Systems |
| Replacement Parts | 57-58 | Service Literature, Parts, Part Numbers |
| Service Interval Chart | 59-60 | After First 5 Hours, Break in, 50 Hours, 100 Hours or Annually, 200 Hours, 200 Hours or Annually, 250 Hours or Annually, 500 Hours |
| Service Lubrication | 61-64 | Grease, Lubricating Rear Steering Pivot, Lubricating Steering Cylinder Ball Joints, Lubricating Front Axle |
| Service Engine | 65-86 | Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement, Carburetor, Avoid Fumes |
| Service Transmission | 87-90 | Anti-Chatter Transmission Oil, Checking Transaxle Oil Level, Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter |
| Service Electrical | 91-103 | Cleaning or Replacing Battery, Checking Battery Electrolyte Level, Charging the Battery, Using Booster Battery, Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plugs, Replacing Fuses |
| Service Miscellaneous | 104-111 | Checking Tire Pressure, Checking Tightness of Wheel Bolts, Raising Hood, Removing Grille, Removing and Cleaning Side Panels, Refueling Machine, Filling Fuel Tank |
| Troubleshooting | 112-115 | Using Troubleshooting Chart (Engine, Tractor, Steering, Mower, Electrical) |
| Storing Machine | 116-118 | Storage Safety, Preparing Engine for Storage, Storing the Tractor, Removing the Vehicle From Storage |
| Assembly | 119-127 | Remove Bracing, Fill Fuel Tank Safely, Fill Fuel Tank, Activate Battery, Check Battery Voltage, Install Battery, Install the Steering Wheel, Install Seat |
| Specifications | 128-132 | Engine, Fuel System, Electrical System, Capacities, Drive Train, Travel Speeds, Steering and Brakes, Dimensions - 425 |
| Warranty | 133-138 | Product Warranty, Tire Warranty, John Deere, Federal and California Emission Control System Warranty, Limited Battery Warranty |
| John Deere Quality Statement | 139-140 | John Deere Quality |
| Service Record | 141 | Record Service Dates |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Spark plug gap | 0.76 mm (0.030 in.) | p. 99 |
| Spark plug torque | 20 N·m (15 lb-ft) | p. 99 |
| Wheel bolt torque | 88 N·m | p. 105 |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.4 L | p. 70 |
| Cooling system capacity | 2.8 L | p. 76 |
| Spark plug installation torque | 20 N·m | p. 99 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 24.6 L | p. 108 |
| Steering wheel nut torque | 34 to 41 N·m | p. 124 |
| 425 and 445 Two Wheel Steer | ||
| Transaxle oil capacity (Two Wheel Steer) | 6.6 L | p. 89 |
| 425 and 445 All Wheel Steer | ||
| Transaxle oil capacity (All Wheel Steer) | 5.7 L | p. 89 |
| 425 | ||
| Engine horsepower | 14.9 kW | p. 128 |
| 445 | ||
| Engine horsepower | 16.4 kW | p. 128 |
