John Deere 12PB, 12PC,14SZ Repair Manual

John Deere Mower Manual Table of Content:

GENERAL INFORMATION

Safety

General Specifications

Repair Specifications

Fuels and Lubricants

Serial Number Locations

ENGINE REPAIR-BRIGGS & STRATTON 2-CYCLE ENGINE (12PB/12PC/12SB)

Remove and Install B&S 2-Cycle Engine (12PB/12PC/12SB)

Engine Repair-B&S 2-Cycle Engine (12PB, 12PC and 12SB)

Recoil Start Repair-B&S 2-Cycle Engine (12PB, 12PC and 12SB)

ENGINE REPAIR-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE (14PZ/14SZ)

Remove and Install B&S 4-Cycle Engine (14PZ/14SZ)

Disassemble Engine-B&S 4-Cycle Engine (14PZ and 14SZ)

Recoil Start

ENGINE REPAIR-KAWASAKI 4-CYC ENG(14PB/14PT/14S B/14SC/14SX/14SE/14ST)

Remove and Install Engine

Engine Repair-Kawasaki FC150V 4-Cycle Engine

Recoil Start and Electric Start Repair

FUEL AND AIR-B&S 2-CYCLE ENGINE (12PB/12PC/12SB)

Air Cleaner Assembly

Carburetor Assembly-B&S 2-Cycle

Fuel Tank Assembly-B&S 2-Cycle

Exhaust System-B&S 2-Cycle

FUEL AND AIR-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE (14PZ/14SZ)

Air Cleaner Assembly-B&S 4-Cycle

Carburetor Assembly-B&S 4-Cycle

Fuel Tank-B&S 4-Cycle

Exhaust System-B&S 4-Cycle

FUEL AND AIR- KAWASAKI 4-CYC ENG (14PB/14PT/14SB/14SC/14SX/14SE/14ST)

Air Cleaner/Breather/Carburetor-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

Fuel Tank Assembly-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

Exhaust System-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM-BRIGGS & STRATTON 2-CYCLE (12PB/12PC/12SB)

Ignition Coil-B&S 2-Cycle

Safety Switch-B&S 2-Cycle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE (14PZ/14SZ)

Ignition Coil-B&S 4-Cycle

Safety Switch-B&S 4-Cycle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM-KAWASAKI 4-CYC (14PB/14PT/14SB/14SC/14SX/14SE/14ST)

Battery-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

Key Switch-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

Ignition/Charging Repair-Kawasaki 4-Cycle

POWER TRAIN-BBC MOWERS (12PB/12SB/14PB/14SB/14SE)

Blade Brake Clutch (BBC)

Drive Belt

Blade Brake Clutch (BBC) Control Cable, Lever and Bail

POWER TRAIN-ZONE START (12 PC/14PT/14PZ/14SC/14SX/14ST/14SZ)

Flywheel Brake Assembly

Drive Belt

Flywheel Brake Control Cable and Bail

POWER TRAIN-KANSAKI 2-SPEED TRANSAXLE (14ST/14SZ)

Remove and Install Transaxle

Disassemble and Assemble Transaxle

Shift Cable and Lever Assembly

Clutch Cable and Bail Assembly

POWER TRAIN-KANSAKI 5-SPEED TRANSAXLE (12SB/14SB/14SC/14SX/14S E)

Remove and Install Transaxle

Disassemble and Assemble Transaxle

Shift Cable and Lever Assembly

Clutch Cable and Bail Assembly

MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR

Wheels

Wheel Height Adjusters

Throttle Cable and Control Lever

Handlebars

Recoil Start Bracket

Mower Deck Wear Plates

Mower Deck Discharge Cover

Mower Deck Discharge Chute

Mower Deck Emblem

TEST AND ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS/OPERATIONAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

Test and Adjustment Specifications

Operational Checkout Procedure

ENGINE OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 2-CYCLE

Component Location

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

ENGINE OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

ENGINE OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS- KAWASAKI

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

FUEL/AIR OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 2-CYCLE

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

FUEL/AIR OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

FUEL/AIR OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS- KAWASAKI

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

ELECTRICAL OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 2-CYCLE

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

Wiring Schematics

ELECTRICAL OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS-BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

Wiring Schematics

ELECTRICAL OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS- KAWASAKI ENGINE

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

Wiring Schematics

POWER TRAIN OPERATION TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS (12PB/12SB/14PB/14SB/14SE)

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

POWER TRAIN TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS (12PC/14PT/14PZ/14SC/14SX/14ST/14SZ)

Component Location

Theory of Operation

Diagnosis, Tests and Adjustments

This TM1471 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.

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.