Specifications
Safety Recalls
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.
Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.
Known Issues
30 amp ignition fuse blown, preventing fuel shut-off solenoid from receiving voltage. Engine would not start until fuse was replaced with circuit breaker.
Hydraulic system stops working after approximately 15 minutes of operation. Tractor brought to repair shop four times during summer. Repairs documented but issue appears persistent.
Hydraulic system stops functioning after approximately 15 minutes of operation. Tractor required multiple repair visits to local shop without permanent resolution of the issue.
Engine fails to crank with key in start position. Diagnosis revealed blown 30 amp ignition fuse and dirt/debris buildup in fuse box around fuses and relays, causing intermittent starting issues.
I have a 420 John Deere with a 54 inch deck. I let my grass grow to 5" and mow 3 1/2" high. My mower deck is clean, blades are sharp, and I don't go fast. It will NOT stand up the grass and cut the grass that the front tires mash down. If you mow your grass 2 inches high, about any mower will do a decent job. I have talked to other John Deere owners who prize their lawns and they all have the same
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