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Model List:
- Z515E Residential ZTrak
- Z530M Residential ZTrak
- Z545R Residential ZTrak
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Machine Use
- 1.4. Emissions Performance and Tampering
- 1.5. Special Messages
- 1.6. Service Literature
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 4. Safety Labels without Text
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- 4.3. Avoid Injury from Crushing
- 4.4. Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- 4.5. Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- 4.6. Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- 4.7. Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- 4.8. Read Operators Manual
- 4.9. Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- 4.10. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 4.11. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- 4.12. Use Your Mower Safely
- 4.13. Preventing Injuries
- 4.14. Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- 4.15. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 4.16. Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Use and Maintenance
- 4.17. Prevent Fires
- 4.18. Parking Safely
- 4.19. Additional Safety Information
- 5. Machine Cleanout
- 5.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 5.2. Cleanout Areas
- 6. Assembly
- 6.1. Charge and Connect Battery
- 6.2. Install Seat
- 6.3. Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- 6.4. Check Tire Pressure
- 6.5. Checking and Adjust Mower Level
- 6.6. Check Engine Oil Level
- 6.7. Check Machine Safety System
- 6.8. Check Transmission Oil Level
- 7. Operating Controls
- 7.1. Operators Station Controls
- 8. Operating
- 8.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 8.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 8.3. Using Operators Display Unit (If Equipped)
- 8.4. Using the Hour Meter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- 8.5. Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
- 8.6. Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- 8.7. Adjusting Seat
- 8.8. Adjusting Armrests
- 8.9. Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- 8.10. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 8.11. Adjusting Mower Wheels
- 8.12. Testing Safety Systems
- 8.13. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 8.14. Testing Park Brake
- 8.15. Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- 8.16. Testing Seat Switch (E and MSeries)
- 8.17. Testing Seat Switch (RSeries)
- 8.18. Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- 8.19. Using Seat Belt
- 8.20. Raising and Lowering the ROPS
- 8.21. Checking Fuel Level
- 8.22. Using Park Brake
- 8.23. Using Key Switch
- 8.24. Using Mower Engagement Switch
- 8.25. Using the Motion Control Levers
- 8.26. Starting the Engine
- 8.27. Engaging Mower
- 8.28. Stopping the Engine
- 8.29. Unplugging Mower
- 8.30. Using Headlights (If Equipped)
- 8.31. Moving Machine by Hand
- 8.32. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- 8.33. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- 8.34. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 8.35. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 8.36. Towing Loads
- 8.37. Mowing Tips
- 8.38. Blade Choices
- 9. Service Intervals
- 9.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 9.2. Service Intervals
- 10. Service Lubrication
- 10.1. Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
- 10.2. Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO)
- 11.2. Avoid Fumes
- 11.3. Gasoline Engine Oil
- 11.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 11.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 11.6. Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- 11.7. Cleaning Engine Shroud
- 11.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- 11.9. Checking Spark Plug
- 11.10. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 11.11. Adjusting Carburetor
- 12. Service Transmission
- 12.1. Transaxle Oil
- 12.2. Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- 12.3. Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- 12.4. Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- 12.5. Adjusting Tracking
- 12.6. Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
- 12.7. Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
- 13. Service Mower
- 13.1. Mower Deck Identification
- 13.2. Checking and Adjusting Mower Level
- 13.3. Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- 13.4. Removing Mower Deck
- 13.5. Installing Mower Deck
- 13.6. Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- 13.7. Installing Mulch Blades
- 13.8. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.9. Servicing Mower Blades
- 14. Service Electrical
- 14.1. Service the Battery Safely
- 14.2. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 14.3. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 14.4. Using Booster Battery
- 14.5. Replacing Fuses
- 15. Service Miscellaneous
- 15.1. Gasoline Fuel for 4Cycle Engines
- 15.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 15.3. Lifting Machine
- 15.4. Checking ROPS Hardware
- 15.5. Checking Tire Pressure
- 15.6. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
- 15.7. Removing and Installing Side Style Covers
- 15.8. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 16.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 16.2. Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- 16.3. Electrical
- 16.4. Machine
- 17. Storage
- 17.1. Storing Safety
- 17.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 17.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 17.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 18. Specifications
- 18.1. Drivetrain
- 18.2. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- 18.3. Electrical System
- 18.4. Fuel System
- 18.5. Capacities
- 18.6. Dimensions
- 18.7. Mower Decks
- 18.8. Recommended Lubricants
- 18.9. Fast Idle Engine Speed
- 18.10. Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
- 18.11. Sound Measurements
- 18.12. Vibration Measurements
- 19. John Deere Quality Statement
- 19.1. John Deere Quality
- 20. Service Record
- 20.1. Record Service Dates
- 21. Declaration of Conformity
- 21.1. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 21.2. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 21.3. EC Declaration of Conformity
- 21.4. UK Declaration of Conformity
- 21.5. UK Declaration of Conformity
- 21.6. UK Declaration of Conformity
- 22. Slope Gauge
- 22.1. Slope Gauge Template






