265, 275 & 285 Rotary

Disk Mowers Diagnostic

and Repair

TECHNICAL MANUAL
Mowers models 265, 275 & 285
TM1795 01 SEP 00 (ENGLISH)

John Deere Agriculture

Pinted by Belgreen
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Table of contents
FORWARD
Section 10 - GENERAL INFORMATION
Group 05 - Safety
Group 10 - General Specifications
Group 15 - Lubricants
Section 20 - POWER TRAIN
Group 05 - General Information
Group 10 - Diagnosing Malfunctions
Group 15 - Driveline Repair
Group 20 - Drive Belts
Group 25 - Gear Case Repair
Section 30 - CUTTING COMPONENTS
Group 05 - General Information
Group 10 - Diagnosing Malfunctions
Group 15 - Knives
Group 20 - Disks and Converging Disk/Cones
Group 25 - Cutterbar
Group 30 - Swath Wheels
Section 40 - FRAME COMPONENTS
Group 05 - General Information
Group 10 - Parking Latch and Compensating Spring
Group 15 - Break-Away Latch
Section 50 - HYDRAULICS
Group 05 - General Information
Group 10 - Hydraulic Lift Cylinder and Linkage

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Forward

265 Rotary Disk Mower

This manual is written for an experienced technician. Essential tools required in performing certain service work are identified
in this manual and are recommended for use.
Live with safety: Read the safety messages in the introduction of this manual and the cautions presented throughout the text
of the manual.
This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on the machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for
personal injury.
Information is organized in groups for the various components requiring service instruction. At the beginning of each group are
summary listings of all applicable essential tools, service equipment and tools, other materials needed to do the job, service
parts kits, specifications, wear tolerances, and torque values.
Technical Manuals are concise guides for specific machines. They are on-the-job guides containing only the vital information
needed for diagnosis, analysis, testing, and repair.
Fundamental service information is available from other sources covering basic theory of operation, fundamentals of
troubleshooting, general maintenance, and basic type of failures and their causes.

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Section 10 - GENERAL INFORMATION

Table of contents
Group 05 - Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Recognize Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 1
Understand Signal Words ..................................................................................................................... 1
Follow Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 1
Operate Mower Safely .......................................................................................................................... 2
Keep Riders Off Machine ...................................................................................................................... 3
Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires ........................................................................................................... 3
Prepare for Emergencies ...................................................................................................................... 3
Handle Chemical Products Safely ......................................................................................................... 4
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids ................................................................................................................... 4
Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines .......................................................................................................... 5
Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects ........................................................................................................ 5
Use Safety Lights and Devices ............................................................................................................. 6
Tow Loads Safely .................................................................................................................................. 6
Support Machine Properly .................................................................................................................... 7
Wear Protective Clothing ...................................................................................................................... 8
Work in Clean Area ............................................................................................................................... 8
Service Machines Safely ....................................................................................................................... 8
Illuminate Work Area Safely ................................................................................................................. 9
Replace Safety Signs ............................................................................................................................ 9
Use Proper Lifting Equipment ............................................................................................................... 9
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating ........................................................................................... 10
Avoid Heating Near Pressurized Fluid Lines ........................................................................................ 11
Practice Safe Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 12
Use Proper Tools ................................................................................................................................. 12
Dispose of Waste Properly .................................................................................................................. 13
Live With Safety ................................................................................................................................. 13
Group 10 - General Specifications ....................................................................................................... 14
Machine Description ........................................................................................................................... 14
265 and 275 Rotary Disk Mower Specifications (Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.) ........................................................................................................................... 15
Metric Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values .......................................................................................... 16
Unified Inch Bolt and Cap Screw Torque Values ................................................................................. 17
Group 15 - Lubricants ............................................................................................................................ 18
Lubricating and Maintaining Machine Safely ...................................................................................... 18
Grease ................................................................................................................................................ 19
Cutterbar and Gear Case Oil ............................................................................................................... 19
Alternative and Synthetic Lubricants .................................................................................................. 19
Mixing of Lubricants ........................................................................................................................... 20
Lubricant Storage ............................................................................................................................... 20
Perform Lubrication and Maintenance ................................................................................................ 20

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Section 10 - GENERAL INFORMATION Group 05: Safety

Group 05 - Safety
Recognize Safety Information

Safety-alert symbol

This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal
injury.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

Understand Signal Words

Signal Words

A signal word-DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION-is used with the safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious
hazards.
DANGER or WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards. General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.
CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in this manual.

Follow Safety Instructions

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Safety Messages

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition.
Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Be sure new equipment components and repair parts include the current safety
signs. Replacement safety signs are available from your John Deere dealer.
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
Keep your machine in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair the function and/or
safety and affect machine life.
If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your John Deere dealer.

Operate Mower Safely

Safety - Fingers Cut Off

Safety - Toes Cut Off

Before each use, inspect entire machine. Check tightness of all nuts and bolts, particularly those securing the disks and knives.

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Keep all shields and cover in place.

Stop the tractor engine and wait until all moving parts have stopped before leaving operator′s station to adjust, lubricate, clean
or unclog machine.
Never hand feed material into machine.
Do not lean against, sit or stand on cutterbar cover or its supporting framework.
Make certain everyone is clear of machine before starting tractor engine or beginning operation.
Do not operate mower with cutterbar raised to vertical (transport) position.
Always operate machine at rated speed.
Drive slowly over rough ground.

Keep Riders Off Machine

Safety - Keep Riders Off Machine

Keep riders off.

Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off of the machine. Riders also obstruct
the operator′s view resulting in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.

Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires

Handle Fluids Safely-Avoid Fires

When you work around fuel, do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards.
Store flammable fluids away from fire hazards. Do not incinerate or puncture pressurized containers.
Make sure machine is clean of trash, grease, and debris.
Do not store oily rags; they can ignite and burn spontaneously.

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Prepare for Emergencies

Be prepared if a fire starts.

Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, ambulance service, hospital, and fire department near your telephone.

Handle Chemical Products Safely

Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals used with John Deere
equipment include such items as lubricants, coolants, paints, and adhesives.
A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety
procedures, and emergency response techniques.
Check the MSDS before you start any job using a hazardous chemical. That way you will know exactly what the risks are and
how to do the job safely. Then follow procedures and recommended equipment.
(See your John Deere dealer for MSDS′s on chemical products used with John Deere equipment.

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

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Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying
pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours
or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source. Such
information is available from Deere & Company Medical Department in Moline, Illinois, U.S.A.

Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines

Entanglement in rotating driveline can cause serious injury or death.

Keep tractor master shield and driveline shields in place at all times. Make sure rotating shields turn freely.
Wear close fitting clothing. Stop the engine and be sure PTO driveline is stopped before making adjustments, connections, or
cleaning out PTO driven equipment.

Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects

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