John Deere SST15 SST16 SST18 Repair Manual [Spin-Steer Lawn Tractor ]

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Models

John Deere Spin-Steer Lawn Tractor
SST15
SST16
SST18

Contents

Safety
Specifications and Information
Engine – (Briggs and Stratton)
Engine – (Kohler)
Electrical
Power Train
Hydraulics
Steering
Brakes
Attachments
Miscellaneous
INDEX
A
Adjustments, Identify Necessary Steering
Avoid Harmful Asbestos Dust
Avoid Injury
Rotating Blades, Augers And PTO Shafts
Axle, Front
Removal and Installation

B
Battery
Specifications
Be Prepared For Emergencies
Belt, Traction Drive
Belts
Traction Drive Operation
Traction Drive Removal and Installation
Blades
Balancing
42 All Purpose
M42
C48
Sharpening
42 All Purpose
M42
C48
Blades Removal and Installation
42 All Purpose
M42
C48
Bleeding Transaxle
Bleeding, Transaxle
Brake Adjustment
Brake Lever and Linkage
Brake Specifications
Brake System Components
Brakes
Park Brake Lever and Linkage
Pedal Assembly Removal and Installation
Specifications
Theory of Operation
Braking Theory of Operation
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Air Cleaner Removal and Installation
Blower Housing Removal and Installation
Blower Housing Removal/Installation
Breather Valve Service
Carburetor
Adjustment
Assembly
Disassembly
Inspection
Removal and Installation
Choke Cable Adjustment
Compression Test
Connecting Rod
Inspection
Connecting Rod & Camshaft Specifications
Crankshaft
Removal and Installation
Cylinder Air Guides Removal/Installation
Cylinder Bore
Cleaning
Honing
Inspection
Resizing
Cylinder Bore & Piston Specifications
Cylinder Head Inspection and Repair
Cylinder Head Removal and Installation
Flywheel Removal and Installation
Fuel Shutoff Solenoid Test
Governor Adjustment
Intake Manifold Removal/Installation
Magneto Bearing Inspection
Oil Pressure Test
Oil Pump Removal
PTO and Cam Bearing Inspection
Piston
Inspection
Piston, Rings, & Rod Removal and Installation
Removal and Installation
Repair Specifications
Starting Motor
Assembly
Disassembly
Pinion Gear Replacement
Removal and Installation
Tests and Adjustments Specifications
Throttle Cable Adjustment
Torque Specifications
Valve Guide Ream
Valve Inspection and Repair
Valve Removal
Valves
Clearance Adjustment
Installation
Valves Specifications
C
California Proposition Warning
Carburetor
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Adjustment
Assembly
Disassembly
Inspection
Removal and Installation
Component Location
42All Purpose Mower Deck
42M Mower Deck
48C Mower Deck
Brake System
Mower Lift Linkage
Steering System
Transaxle
Creep, Steering Adjustment
Cutting Height, Adjusting

D
Deck Removal and Installation
Diagnostics
Mower Decks
Blades Will Not Rotate
Drive Belt Slips
Drive Belt Will Not Stay On Pulleys
Uneven Cutting Or Striping
Vibration
Steering
Transaxle
Dispose of Waste Properly
Drive Train Specifications

E
Electric PTO Clutch
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Removal
Kohler Engine
Removal
Electrical
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Starting Motor Disassembly
Charging Circuit
Diagnosis
SST
Schematic
Charging Circuit Operation
Cranking Circuit Diagnosis
Cranking Circuit Operation
Diode Test
Ignition Circuit Diagnosis
Ignition Circuit Operation
Power Circuit Electrical Schematic
SST
SST and SST
Power Circuit Operation
SST
SST and SST
Shunt Circuit Operation
Shutoff Circuit Diagnosis
Shutoff Circuit Operation
Specifications
Standard Headlight Circuit Operation
Starting Motor
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Assembly
Pinion Gear Replacement
Removal and Installation
Kohler Engine
Assembly
Removal and Installation
Solenoid Test
W Main Wiring Harness Wire Color Codes
W Main Wiring Harness Wire Color Codes (SST)
Electrical Section
Forward/Reverse Circuit Diagnosis
Engine
Briggs & Stratton
PTO Clutch Removal
Repair
Specifications
Tests and Adjustments
Installation
Kohler
Engine Repair
Fuel and Air Repair
PTO Clutch Removal
Repair Specifications
Specifications
Tests and Adjustments
Torque Specifications
Troubleshooting

F
Fender Deck, Removal and Installation
Fender, Front
Removal and Installation
Filters, Replacing Steering
Free-Wheel System
Front Wheel Bearing Repair
Front Wheel Removal and Installation
Fuel/Oil Tank Removal and Installation

G
Gasoline Specifications
Cycle Engine
Gasoline Storage

H
Handle Chemical Products Safely
Handling And Servicing Batteries
Height, Adjusting Cutting
Hood, Removal and Installation

I
Illuminate Work Area Safely
Inch Fastener Torque Values

K
Kohler Engine
Air Intake System Components
Automatic Compression Release (ACR)
Balancer Shaft
Inspection
Removal/Installation
Repair Specifications
Breather Inspection
Camshaft
End Play Measurement
Inspection
Removal/Installation
Repair Specifications
Carburetor Inspection
Carburetor Removal/Installation
Choke Adjustment
Connecting Rod Measurement
Connecting Rod Repair Specifications
Crankcase Oil Seal Removal/Installation
Crankcase Vacuum Test
Crankshaft
Alignment
Removal/Installation
Repair Specifications
Crankshaft & Main Bearing Inspection
Cylinder Block Inspection
Cylinder Bore Deglazing
Cylinder Bore, Piston & Rings
Repair Specifications
Cylinder Head Assembly
Repair Specifications
Cylinder Head Inspection
Cylinder Head Removal/Installation
Cylinder Leakdown Test
Engine Removal/Installation
Fast Idle Speed Adjustment
Flywheel Removal/Installation
Fuel Flow Test
Fuel Pump Remove & Install
Fuel/Air System Tests & Adjustments
Governor
Inspection
Removal/Installation
Repair Specifications
Governor Adjustment
Hydraulic Valve Lifters Inspection
Hydraulic Valve Lifters Removal/Installation
Oil Pan Removal/Installation
Oil Pump Installation
Oil Pump Relief Valve Inspection
Piston Assembly
Disassemble
Inspection
Measurement
Removal
Piston Installation
Piston Measurement
Piston Ring
End Gap Measurement
Side Clearance Measurement
Rocker Arms Removal/Installation
Rocker Arms Repair Specifications
Rocker Shaft Repair Specifications
Slow Idle Speed Adjustment
Special Tools
Starting Motor
Assembly
Brush Replacement/Armature Test
Removal and Installation
Stator And Ignition Module
Remove/Install
Test & Adjustments Specifications
Throttle Cable Adjustment
Troubleshooting
Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
Engine Erratic/Loss of Power
Engine Will Not Crank
Valve Guides Inspection
Valve Seats Recondition
Valves & Valve Lifter Repair Specifications
Valves And Springs Removal/Installation
Valves Inspection
Valves Lap

L
Level (Front-to-Rear), Adjusting Mower
Level (Side-to-Side), Adjusting Mower
Leveling Wheels ( All Purpose)
Adjusting Mower Deck
Leveling Wheels (M), Adjusting Mower Deck
Leveling Wheels (C), Adjusting Mower Deck
Lift Assist Spring Adjustment
Lift Linkage Removal and Installation
Live With Safety
Lubricants, Recommended
Lubrication
Alternative Lubricants
Engine Break-In Oil
Engine Oil
Engine Oil-North America
Grease
Mixing of Lubricants
Storage
Synthetic Lubricants

M
Machine Identification Number
Metric Fastener Torque Value Grade
Metric Fastener Torque Values
Microswitch Clearance Check
Mower Deck
All Purpose
Balancing Blades
Belt Tensioner Assembly
Removal and Installation
Blades Removal and Installation
Blades Removal/Installation
Mower Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Sharpening Blades
Spindles Removal and Installation
Balancing Blades
Belt Tensioner Assembly Removal and Installation
Blades Removal and Installation
Secondary Drive Belt & Timing Belt Removal
and Installation
Sharpening Blades
Spindles Removal and Installation

C
Balancing Blades
Belt Tensioner Assembly Removal and Instal-
lation
Blades Removal and Installation
Mower Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Sharpening Blades
Spindles Removal and Installation
Idlers
Jack Sheave
Lift Linkage Removal and Installation
Primary Belt Tensioner Assembly
Primary Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Mower Deck Removal and Installation
Mower Deck Wheels ( All Purpose), Adjusting
Mower Deck Wheels (M), Adjusting
Mower Deck Wheels (C), Adjusting
Mower Deck, Removing
Mower Level (Front-to-Rear), Adjusting
Mower Level (Side-to-Side), Adjusting
Mower, Installing

N
Neutral Creep Adjustment
Neutral Creep Adjustment, Steering
Neutral Position Adjustment, Steering Logic Assembly

O
Oil Drain and Fill, Transaxle
Oil Tank Removal and Installation

P
PTO Circuit Operation
Park Machine Safely
Pedals
Brake
Forward and Reverse
Power Train
Specifications
Torque Specifications
Power Train Specifications
Hydro Transaxle
Prevent Acid Burns
Prevent Battery Explosions

R
Reading Electrical Schematics ,
Rear Wheel Removal and Installation
Recognize Safety Information
Removal and Installation
Remove Paint Before Welding Or Heating
Repair
Brakes
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Engine
Kohler Engine
Fuel and Air Repair
Miscellaneous
Mower Decks
Steering
Transaxle
Repair, Miscellaneous Specifications
Replace Safety Signs
Rod, Adjusting Front Steering

S
Sector Gear, Steering Wheel
Serial Number Location
Engine
Transaxle
Service Machines Safely
Service Tires Safely
Shift Pedal Linkage System
Shunt Relay Operation
Specifications
All Purpose Mower Deck
M Mower Deck
C Mower Deck
Attachments
Oil Pan Seal Removal/Installation
Oil Pickup Inspection
Oil Pressure Test
Brakes
General
Torque
Electrical
Engine
Hydro Transaxle
Miscellaneous
Power Train
Steering
General
Torque
Specifications, Brake
Spindles Removal and Installation
Starting Motor
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Assembly
Disassembly
Pinion Gear Replacement
Removal and Installation
Kohler Engine
Assembly
Removal and Installation
Steering
Replacing Steering Filters
Replacing Vacuum Actuators
Sector Assembly Removal and Installation
Shaft Removal and Installation
Specifications
Steering Wheel and Sector Gear
Switch Bracket Removal and Installation
Steering Adjustments
Steering Control, Check and Adjust
Steering Creep
Steering Creep and Tracking Adjustments
Steering Logic
Steering Logic Assembly – Front Steering Rod Adjustment
Early Tractors
Later Tractors
Steering Logic Assembly -Neutral Position Adjustment
Steering Neutral Creep Adjustment
Steering System Components
Steering System Operation
Steering Tracking
Steering Tracking Adjustment
Steering Wheel and Sector Gear
Steering, Front Rod Adjustments
Support Machine Properly
Switch Bracket Removal and Installation

T
Tests & Adjustments
Alternator DC Output Test
Attachments
Battery Charge
Battery Load
Battery Voltage & Specific Gravity
Brakes
Park Brake Test
Test Drive
Diode Test
Ground Circuit
Ignition Switch Test
Miscellaneous
RIS Switch Test
Relay Test
Seat Switch Test ,
Starter Amperage Draw
Loaded
Starter Solenoid Test
Tire Pressure
Tests and Adjustments
Brakes
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Transaxle
Drive Belt De-Clutch Adjustment
Fluid Level Adjustment
Neutral Adjustment
Propel Pedal Adjustment
Traction Drive System
Transport (Free Wheel) Test
Transaxle Bleeding
Tire
Tire Pressure
Tire, Removing and Installing Front Wheel
Tire, Removing and Installing Rear Wheel
Tires – Adjusting for Difference in Circumference
Torque Brake Specifications
Torque Values
Inch Fastener
Metric Fastener
Metric Fastener Grade
Torques, Miscellaneous Specifications
Tracking Adjustment
Tracking Adjustment, Steering
Tracking, Steering Adjustment
Traction Drive Belt
Traction Drive Belt System
Transaxle
Brake Pedal and Linkage
Component Location
De-Clutch Mechanism Removal and Installation
Drive Belt De-Clutch Adjustment
Fluid Level
Forward/Reverse Pedals and Linkage
Linkage System
Neutral Adjustment
Propel Pedal Adjustment
Removal and Installation
Shift Pedal Linkage System
Traction Drive Belt Removal and Installation
Traction Drive Belt System
Transport System
Transaxle Bleeding
Transaxle Disassembly
Transaxle Oil Drain and Fill
Transaxle Operation
Transaxle and Shift Pedal Linkage System
Transport (Free Wheel) System
Troubleshooting
Power Train
Steering

U
Understand Signal Words
Use Proper Lifting Equipment
Use Proper Tools
Using High Pressure Washers

V
Vacuum Actuator Removal and Installation
Valves
Briggs & Stratton Engine
Guide Ream
Inspection and Repair
Removal

W
Wear Protective Clothing
Wheel (Front Bearing Repair)
Wheel, Removing and Installing Front
Wheel, Removing and Installing Rear
Wheels ( All Purpose), Adjusting Mower Deck
Wheels (M), Adjusting Mower Deck
Wheels (C), Adjusting Mower Deck
Work In Clean Area
Work In Ventilated Area