John Deere Z525E, Z535M, Z535R, Z540M and Z540R ZTrak Operator Manual OMUC13765

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
1.4 Parts
1.5 Service Literature
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
3.2 Register Your Product and Warranty Online
4 Safety Labels Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
4.3 WARNING
4.4 DANGER
4.5 CAUTION
4.6 WARNING
4.7 DANGER
4.8 DANGER
4.9 DANGER
5 Safety Labels No-Text
5.1 Safety Label Location
5.2 Understanding the No-Text Machine Safety Labels
5.3 Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
5.4 Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
5.5 Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
5.6 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
5.7 Read Operator’s Manual
5.8 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
5.9 Keep Children Away from Mower
5.10 Avoid Serious Injury or Death From Tipping
6 Safety
6.1 Operating Safely
6.2 Using a Spark Arrestor
6.3 Checking Mowing Area
6.4 Parking Safely
6.5 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
6.6 Protect Children
6.7 Operating on Slopes
6.8 Keep Riders Off
6.9 Towing Loads Safely
6.10 Wear Appropriate Clothing
6.11 Driving Safely on Public Roads
6.12 Practice Safe Maintenance
6.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
6.14 Prevent Fires
6.15 Handling Fuel Safely
6.16 Tire Safety
6.17 Checking Wheel Hardware
6.18 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
7 Machine Cleanout
7.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
7.2 Cleanout Areas
8 Assembly
8.1 Charge and Connect Battery
8.2 Install Seat
8.3 Adjusting Motion Control Levers
8.4 Check Tire Pressure
8.5 Remove Machine from Crate (Z535M With 62 inch Edge™)
8.6 Install Hitch (Z535R and Z540R Only)
8.7 Install and Level Mower Deck
8.8 Adjust Mower Deck Level
8.9 Check Engine Oil Level
8.10 Check Machine Safety System
8.11 Check Transmission Oil Level
9 Operating Controls
9.1 Operator Station Controls
10 Operating
10.1 Daily Operating Checklist
10.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
10.3 Mounting and Dismounting Machine
10.4 Adjusting Seat
10.5 Adjusting Armrests
10.6 Adjusting Motion Control Levers
10.7 Adjusting Cutting Height
10.8 Adjusting Mower Level
10.9 Adjusting Mower Wheels
10.10 Testing Safety Systems
10.11 Testing Park Brake Switch
10.12 Testing Park Brake
10.13 Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
10.14 Testing Seat Switch
10.15 Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
10.16 Checking Fuel Level
10.17 Using Park Brake
10.18 Using Key Switch
10.19 Using Mower Engagement Switch
10.20 Using the Hour Meter
10.21 Using the Motion Control Levers
10.22 Starting the Engine
10.23 Engaging Mower
10.24 Stopping the Engine
10.25 Moving Machine by Hand
10.26 Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
10.27 Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
10.28 Transporting Machine on Trailer
10.29 Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
10.30 Mowing Tips
10.31 Blade Choices
11 Service Intervals
11.1 Servicing Your Machine
11.2 Service Intervals
12 Service Lubrication
12.1 Grease
12.2 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
12.3 Lubricating Front Lift Arm
13 Service Engine
13.1 Emissions Service Information
13.2 Avoid Fumes
13.3 Gasoline Engine Oil
13.4 Checking Engine Oil Level
13.5 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
13.6 Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
13.7 Cleaning Engine Shroud
13.8 Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
13.9 Checking Spark Plug
13.10 Replacing Fuel Filter
13.11 Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
13.12 Cleaning Spark Arrestor
14 Service Transmission
14.1 Transmission Oil
14.2 Checking Transaxle Oil Level
14.3 Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
14.4 Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
14.5 Adjusting Tracking
14.6 Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
14.7 Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
15 Service Mower
15.1 Mower Deck Identification
15.2 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
15.3 Removing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
15.4 Installing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
15.5 Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mowers)
15.6 Checking for Bent Mower Blades
15.7 Servicing Mower Blades
16 Service Electrical
16.1 Electrical
16.2 Service the Battery Safely
16.3 Removing and Installing the Battery
16.4 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
16.5 Using Booster Battery
16.6 Replacing Fuse
17 Service Miscellaneous
17.1 Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
17.2 Filling Fuel Tank
17.3 Lifting Machine
17.4 Checking Tire Pressure
17.5 Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
17.6 Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
17.7 Removing and Installing Style Cover
17.8 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
18.2 Engine
18.3 Electrical
18.4 Machine
18.5 Mower
19 Storage
19.1 Storing Safety
19.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
19.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
19.4 Removing Machine From Storage
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Drivetrain
20.3 Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
20.4 Electrical System
20.5 Fuel System
20.6 Tires
20.7 Capacities
20.8 Dimensions
20.9 Mower Decks
20.10 Recommended Lubricants
21 Warranty
21.1 Product Warranty
21.2 California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
21.3 Tire Warranty
21.4 Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Slope Gauge
24.1 Slope Gauge Template