Table of Content:
1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Special Messages
2 Product Identification
2.1 Record Identification Numbers
2.2 Register Your Product and Warranty Online
3 Safety Labels
3.1 Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
3.2 WARNING
3.3 DANGER
3.4 DANGER
3.5 DANGER – CAUTION
3.6 DANGER
3.7 DANGER
3.8 DANGER
3.9 Emission Control System Certification Label
3.10 Emission Compliance Period
4 Safety
4.1 Operating Safely
4.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
4.3 Checking Mowing Area
4.4 Parking Safely
4.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
4.6 Protect Children
4.7 Avoid Tipping
4.8 Keep Riders Off
4.9 Wear Appropriate Clothing
4.10 Driving Safely on Public Roads
4.11 Practice Safe Maintenance
4.12 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
4.13 Prevent Fires
4.14 Handling Fuel Safely
4.15 Tire Safety
4.16 Checking Wheel Hardware
4.17 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
5 Assembly
5.1 Charge and Connect Battery
5.2 Install Deck Height Pin
5.3 Install Seat
5.4 Check Tire Pressure
5.5 Install and Level Mower Deck (Z465)
5.6 Adjust Mower Deck Level (42, 48 and 54 Mower)
5.7 Check Engine Oil Level
5.8 Check Machine Safety System
6 Operating – Controls
6.1 Operator Station Controls
7 Operating
7.1 Daily Operating Checklist
7.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
7.3 Mounting and Dismounting Machine
7.4 Adjusting Seat
7.5 Adjusting Armrests (If Equipped)
7.6 Adjusting Motion Control Levers
7.7 Adjusting Cutting Height
7.8 Adjusting Mower Level
7.9 Adjusting Mower Wheels
7.10 Testing Safety Systems
7.11 Testing Park Brake Switch
7.12 Testing Park Brake
7.13 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
7.14 Testing Seat Switch
7.15 Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
7.16 Using Park Brake
7.17 Using Key Switch
7.18 Using Mower Engagement Switch
7.19 Using the Hour Meter
7.20 Using the Motion Control Levers
7.21 Starting the Engine
7.22 Engaging Mower
7.23 Stopping the Engine
7.24 Moving Machine by Hand
7.25 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
7.26 Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
7.27 Transporting Machine on Trailer
7.28 Mowing Tips
8 Service Intervals
8.1 Servicing Your Machine
8.2 Service Intervals
9 Service Lubrication
9.1 Grease
9.2 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
9.3 Lubricating Front Lift Arm
9.4 Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
10 Service Engine
10.1 Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
10.2 Avoid Fumes
10.3 Engine Oil
10.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
10.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
10.6 Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
10.7 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
10.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
10.9 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Kawasaki)
10.10 Checking Spark Plug
10.11 Adjusting Carburetor
10.12 Replacing Fuel Filter
10.13 Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
11 Service Transmission
11.1 Checking Transmission (Z225 and Z245)
11.2 Transmission Oil (Z425, Z445 and Z465)
11.3 Checking Transaxle Oil Level
11.4 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter (Z425, Z445 and Z465)
11.5 Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
11.6 Adjusting Tracking
11.7 Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
11.8 Checking and Replacing Transaxle Drive Belt (Z225 and Z245)
11.9 Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425, Z445 and Z465)
12 Service Mower
12.1 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
12.2 Removing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
12.3 Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
12.4 Removing Mower (62 Inch Mower)
12.5 Installing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
12.6 Installing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
12.7 Installing Mower (62 Inch Mower)
12.8 Replacing Mower Drive Belt
12.9 Mower Drive Belt, Replacing (Z245 48 in. Mower)
12.10 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z400 Series 48 and 54 in. Mowers)
12.11 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (62 Inch Mower)
12.12 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
12.13 Servicing Mower Blades
13 Service Electrical
13.1 Service the Battery Safely
13.2 Removing and Installing the Battery
13.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
13.4 Using Booster Battery
13.5 Replacing Headlight Bulb
13.6 Replacing Fuse
14 Service Miscellaneous
14.1 Using Proper Fuel
14.2 Filling Fuel Tank
14.3 Checking Tire Pressure
14.4 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
14.5 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
15 Troubleshooting
15.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
15.2 Engine
15.3 Electrical
15.4 Machine
15.5 Mower
16 Storage
16.1 Storing Safety
16.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
16.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
16.4 Removing Machine From Storage
17 Specifications
17.1 Engine
17.2 Drivetrain
17.3 Fuel System
17.4 Electrical System
17.5 Tires
17.6 Capacities
17.7 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
17.8 Dimensions
17.9 Mower Decks
17.10 Recommended Lubricants
18 Warranty
18.1 Product Warranty
18.2 John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga…
18.3 Tire Warranty
18.4 Limited Battery Warranty
19 Index
20 Getting Quality Service
20.1 Service Literature
20.2 Parts
20.3 Part Numbers
20.4 John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
21 Service Record
21.1 Record Service Dates
22 Table of Contents