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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






