John Deere Z235 and Z255 EZtrak Operator Manual OMM172177

Description

• Model List:
  • Z235 EZtrak
  • Z255 EZtrak

• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
• 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
• 1.3. Special Messages
• 2. Contents
• 3. Product Identification
• 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
• 3.1.1. Zero Turn Mowers
• 3.1.2. Product Identification Number (A)
• 3.1.3. Engine Serial Number
• 3.1.4. Transaxle Serial Numbers (B)
• 3.2. Register Your Product and Warranty Online
• 4. Safety LabelsText
• 4.1. Safety Label Location
• 4.2. Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
• 4.2.1. French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operators Manual
• 4.3. DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION
• 4.3.1. WARNING
• 4.3.2. CAUTION
• 4.3.3. ROTATING BLADE
• 4.3.4. THROWN OBJECTS
• 5. Safety LabelsNo Text
• 5.1. Safety Label Location
• 5.2. Understanding The NoText Machine Safety Labels
• 5.3. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
• 5.4. Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
• 5.5. Read Operators Manual and Avoid Injury
• 5.6. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades, Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
• 5.7. Prevent Equipment Fires
• 5.8. Operating Safely
• 5.9. Using a Spark Arrestor
• 5.10. Checking Mowing Area
• 5.11. Parking Safely
• 5.12. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
• 5.12.1. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS
• 5.13. Protect Children
• 5.14. Operating on Slopes
• 5.14.1. Identify Slopes for Safe Operation
• 5.14.2. Measuring Slopes
• 5.14.3. Operate Safely on Slopes
• 5.14.4. Operating Near Hazards
• 5.15. Keep Riders Off
• 5.16. Towing Loads Safely
• 5.17. Wear Appropriate Clothing
• 5.18. Driving Safely on Public Roads
• 5.19. Practice Safe Maintenance
• 5.20. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
• 5.21. Prevent Fires
• 5.22. Handling Fuel Safely
• 5.23. Tire Safety
• 5.24. Checking Wheel Hardware
• 5.25. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• 6. Machine Cleanout
• 6.1. Prevent Fires
• 6.2. Cleanout Areas
• 7. Assembly
• 7.1. Charge and Connect Battery
• 7.2. Check Tire Pressure
• 7.3. Adjust Mower Deck Level
• 7.4. Check Engine Oil Level
• 7.5. Check Machine Safety System
• 8. Operating Controls
• 8.1. Operator Station Controls
• 9. Operating
• 9.1. Daily Operating Checklist
• 9.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
• 9.3. Mounting and Dismounting Machine
• 9.4. Adjusting Seat
• 9.5. Adjusting Motion Control Levers
• 9.6. Adjusting Cutting Height
• 9.7. Adjusting Mower Level
• 9.8. Adjusting Mower Wheels
• 9.8.1. and 48 Inch Mower
• 9.9. Testing Safety Systems
• 9.10. Testing Park Brake Switch
• 9.11. Testing Park Brake
• 9.12. Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
• 9.13. Testing Seat Switch
• 9.14. Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
• 9.15. Using Park Brake
• 9.16. Using Key Switch
• 9.17. Using Low Fuel Indicator Light
• 9.18. Using Mower Engagement Switch
• 9.19. Using the Hourmeter
• 9.20. Using the Motion Control Levers
• 9.20.1. Start/shutdown Position
• 9.20.2. Neutral Position
• 9.20.3. Forward and Reverse Travel
• 9.20.4. Forward Travel
• 9.20.5. Reverse Travel
• 9.20.6. Left Turn
• 9.20.7. Right Turn
• 9.21. Starting the Engine
• 9.22. Engaging Mower
• 9.23. Stopping the Engine
• 9.24. Moving Machine by Hand
• 9.25. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
• 9.25.1. Checking For Plugging While Driving
• 9.25.2. Removing Debris From Inspection Points
• 9.26. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
• 9.27. Transporting Machine on Trailer
• 9.28. Mowing Tips
• 9.29. Blade Choices
• 10. Service Intervals
• 10.1. Servicing Your Machine
• 10.2. Service Intervals
• 10.2.1. BreakIn after 8 Hours
• 10.2.2. Every 50 Hours or Annually
• 10.2.3. Every 100 Hours or Annually
• 10.2.4. Every 200 Hours
• 11. Service Lubrication
• 11.1. Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
• 11.1.1. Mower Deck
• 11.1.2. D Mower Decks
• 11.2. Lubricating Front Lift Arm
• 11.3. Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
• 12. Service Engine
• 12.1. Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
• 12.1.1. Emission Control System Certification Label
• 12.2. Avoid Fumes
• 12.3. Engine Oil
• 12.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
• 12.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
• 12.6. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
• 12.7. Cleaning Engine Shroud
• 12.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
• 12.9. Checking Spark Plug
• 12.10. Adjusting Carburetor
• 12.11. Replacing Fuel Filter
• 12.12. Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
• 13. Service Transmission
• 13.1. Checking Transmission
• 13.2. Checking Transaxle Oil Level
• 13.3. Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
• 13.4. Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
• 13.4.1. Checking Neutral Creep
• 13.4.2. Adjusting Neutral Creep
• 13.5. Adjusting Tracking
• 13.6. Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
• 13.7. Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
• 13.7.1. Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
• 13.7.2. Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
• 14. Service Mower
• 14.1. Mower Deck Identification
• 14.2. Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
• 14.2.1. Removing Foot Plate
• 14.2.2. Installing Foot Plate
• 14.3. Removing Mower Deck (42C)
• 14.4. Removing Mower Deck (48TD)
• 14.5. Installing Mower Deck (42C)
• 14.6. Installing Mower Deck (48TD)
• 14.7. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 Inch Mower)
• 14.8. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z255 48 Inch Mower)
• 14.9. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
• 14.10. Servicing Mower Blades
• 14.10.1. Removing Mower Blades
• 14.10.2. Installing Mower Blades
• 15. Service Electrical
• 15.1. Electrical
• 15.2. Service the Battery Safely
• 15.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
• 15.3.1. Removing
• 15.3.2. Installing
• 15.4. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
• 15.5. Using Booster Battery
• 15.6. Replacing Fuse
• 16. Service Miscellaneous
• 16.1. Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
• 16.2. Filling Fuel Tank
• 16.3. Lifting Machine
• 16.4. Checking Tire Pressure
• 16.5. Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
• 16.5.1. Removing
• 16.5.2. Installing
• 16.6. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
• 16.6.1. Disassembly
• 16.6.2. Assembly
• 16.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
• 16.7.1. Cleaning
• 16.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
• 16.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
• 17. Troubleshooting
• 17.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
• 17.2. Electrical
• 17.3. Machine
• 18. Storage
• 18.1. Storing Safety
• 18.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
• 18.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
• 18.3.1. Engine
• 18.4. Removing Machine From Storage
• 19. Specifications
• 19.1. Specifications
• 19.1.1. Z235 Engine
• 19.1.2. Z255 Engine
• 19.1.3. Drivetrain
• 19.1.4. Fuel System
• 19.1.5. Electrical System
• 19.1.6. Capacities
• 19.1.7. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
• 19.1.8. Dimensions
• 19.1.9. Mower Decks
• 19.2. Recommended Lubricants
• 20. Warranty
• 20.1. Warranty
• 20.1.1. Product Warranty
• 20.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
• 20.2.1. Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
• 20.2.2. Manufacturers Warranty Coverage
• 20.2.3. Owners Warranty Responsibilities
• 20.2.4. General Emissions Warranty Coverage
• 20.2.5. Emissions Warranty Interpretation
• 20.2.6. Emission Warranty Parts List
• 20.2.7. Limited Liability
• 20.3. Tire Warranty
• 20.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
• 20.4.1. FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD
• 20.4.2. PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)
• 20.4.3. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
• 20.4.4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERS REMEDIES
• 20.4.5. NO DEALER WARRANTY
• 20.4.6. WARRANTY TERMS TABLE
• 21. Getting Quality Service
• 21.1. Service Literature
• 21.1.1. Order Service Parts Online
• 21.2. Part Numbers
• 21.3. John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
• 22. Service Record
• 22.1. Record Service Dates
• 23. Slope Gauge
• 23.1. Slope Gauge Template