John Deere Z997R ZTrak Max-Frame Diesel Operator Manual OMUC11044

Table of Content:

1 Introduction
1.1 Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
1.2 Using Your Operator’s Manual
1.3 Machine Use
1.4 Special Messages
1.5 Service Literature
1.6 Parts
2 Contents
3 Product Identification
3.1 Record Identification Numbers
4 Safety Labels No-Text
4.1 Safety Label Location
4.2 Safety Label Location (60 and 72 inch Side Discharge)
4.3 Safety Label Location (60 inch Rear Discharge)
4.4 Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
4.5 Avoid Injury From Exposure to Loud Noise
4.6 Avoid Crushing
4.7 Help Avoid Injury
4.8 Avoid Injury From Equipment Fires
4.9 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
4.10 Avoid Injury From Rotating Belts
4.11 Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
4.12 Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown Objects
5 Safety
5.1 Operator Training Required
5.2 Preparation
5.3 Operating Safely
5.4 Checking Mowing Area
5.5 Parking Safely
5.6 Rotating Blades are Dangerous
5.7 Protect Children
5.8 Avoid Tipping
5.9 Use Seat Belt Properly
5.10 Rollover Protection System (ROPS) – Use and Maintenance
5.11 Keep Riders Off
5.12 Stay Clear of Rotating Drivelines
5.13 Avoid High Pressure Fluids
5.14 Checking Wheel Hardware
5.15 Wear Appropriate Clothing
5.16 Maintenance and Storage
5.17 Prevent Fires
5.18 Tire Safety
5.19 Handling Fuel Safely
5.20 Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
6 Machine Clean Out
6.1 General Cleaning Guidelines
6.2 Clean Out Areas
7 Operating Controls
7.1 Operating Controls
8 Operating
8.1 Daily Operating Checklist
8.2 Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
8.3 Using Indicator Lights
8.4 Electronic Control Module
8.5 Diagnostics
8.6 Miscellaneous Controls
8.7 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
8.8 Raising and Lowering Seat
8.9 Adjusting Seat
8.10 Using Seat Belt
8.11 Raising and Lowering ROPS
8.12 Using Controls
8.13 Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height
8.14 Adjusting Mower Deck Anti Scalp Wheels
8.15 Testing Safety Systems
8.16 Testing PTO Switch
8.17 Testing Park Brake Switch
8.18 Testing Neutral Start Switch
8.19 Testing Seat Switch
8.20 Testing the Park Brake
8.21 Using the Park Brake
8.22 Using the PTO Switch
8.23 Using the Throttle Lever
8.24 Using the Hour Meter
8.25 Using the Motion Control Levers
8.26 Leveling Mower Deck
8.27 Starting the Engine
8.28 Stopping the Engine
8.29 Engaging Mower
8.30 Moving Machine by Hand
8.31 Using Fuel Shut Off Valve
8.32 Transporting Machine
8.33 Mowing Tips
8.34 Mowing Travel Speeds
8.35 Dismounting to Inspect Mower
9 Service Intervals
9.1 Servicing Your Machine
9.2 Before Each Use
9.3 After Each Use
9.4 Break In (After First 5 Hours)
9.5 Break In (After First 50 Hours)
9.6 Every 50 Hours or Yearly
9.7 Every 250 Hours or Yearly
9.8 Every 500 Hours or Yearly
9.9 Every 1000 Hours
9.10 Every 1500 Hours
9.11 Every 2000 Hours
9.12 As Needed
9.13 Service Intervals After Converting to BioDiesel Fuel
10 Service Lubrication
10.1 Grease
10.2 Changing Gearbox Oil
10.3 Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
10.4 Lubricating Height-of-Cut Ball Detent
10.5 Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
10.6 Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot
10.7 Lubricating Mower Deck Push Arms
10.8 Lubricating PTO Shaft
11 Service Engine
11.1 Avoid Fumes
11.2 Engine Oil
11.3 Checking Engine Oil Level
11.4 Changing Engine Oil and Filter
11.5 Cleaning Engine Cooling Fins
11.6 Servicing Air Cleaner Elements
11.7 Cleaning Dust Unloading Valve
11.8 Checking Air Filter Restriction Indicator
11.9 Service Cooling System Safely
11.10 Diesel Engine Coolant
11.11 Checking Coolant Level
11.12 Draining Cooling System
11.13 Flushing Cooling System
11.14 Filling Cooling System
11.15 Bleeding Cooling System
11.16 Servicing Belt
11.17 Adjusting Belt
11.18 Replacing Fuel Filter
11.19 Checking Water Separator Bowl
12 Service Transmission
12.1 Transaxle Oil
12.2 Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Cooler
12.3 Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
12.4 Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
12.5 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages
13 Service Steering & Brakes
13.1 Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing
13.2 Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
13.3 Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Levers Gap
13.4 Adjusting Park Brake
14 Service Mower
14.1 Installing Deck
14.2 Clean Grass and Debris From Machine
14.3 Removing and Installing Foot Plate
14.4 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Shields (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
14.5 Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Shields (60 in. Rear Discharge)
14.6 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension (72 in. Side Discharge)
14.7 Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension (60 in. Side Discharge)
14.8 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (72 in. Side Discharge)
14.9 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (60 in. Rear Discharge)
14.10 Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt (60 in. Side Discharge)
14.11 Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
14.12 Sharpening Blades
14.13 Balancing Blades
15 Service Electrical
15.1 Service the Battery Safely
15.2 Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
15.3 Cleaning Battery and Terminals
15.4 Using Booster Battery
15.5 Replacing Fuses and Relays
15.6 Replacing Light Bulb
16 Service Miscellaneous
16.1 Using Proper Fuel (Diesel)
16.2 Filling Fuel Tank
16.3 Removing and Installing Drive Wheels
16.4 Tightening Drive Wheel Hardware
16.5 Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
16.6 Checking Tire Pressure
16.7 Tightening ROPS Hardware
16.8 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
16.9 Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
17 Troubleshooting
17.1 Using Troubleshooting Chart
17.2 Engine
17.3 Electrical System
17.4 Machine
17.5 Brakes
17.6 Steering
17.7 Mower Deck
17.8 Diagnostic Light Check
17.9 Diagnostic Real-Time Codes
17.10 Diagnostic Test Mode Codes (With Machine OFF)
18 Storage
18.1 Storing Safety
18.2 Preparing Machine for Storage
18.3 Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
18.4 Storage for BioDiesel Fuel
18.5 Removing Machine From Storage
19 Assembly
19.1 Install Deflector (60 and 72 in. Side Discharge)
20 Specifications
20.1 Engine
20.2 Drive Train
20.3 Electrical System
20.4 Fuel System
20.5 Steering and Brakes
20.6 Tires
20.7 Battery
20.8 Capacities
20.9 Travel Speeds
20.10 Dimensions
20.11 Recommended Lubricants
20.12 Fast Idle Engine Speed with Mower Running
20.13 Speed of Rotation of the Cutting Device
20.14 Sound Measurements
20.15 Vibration Measurements
21 Declaration of Conformity
21.1 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.2 EC Declaration of Conformity
21.3 EC Declaration of Conformity
22 John Deere Quality Statement
22.1 John Deere Quality
23 Service Record
23.1 Record Service Dates
24 Index