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Model List:
- Z525E ZTrak
- Z535M ZTrak
- Z535R ZTrak
- Z540M ZTrak
- Z540R ZTrak
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- 1.2. Using Your Operators Manual
- 1.3. Special Messages
- 1.4. Service Literature
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.2. Register Your Product and Warranty Online
- 4. Safety Labels with Text
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
- 4.3. WARNING
- 4.4. CAUTION
- 4.5. WARNING
- 5. Safety Labels without Text
- 5.1. Safety Label Location
- 5.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- 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 Operators Manual
- 5.8. Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- 5.9. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 5.10. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- 5.11. Operating Safely
- 5.12. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 5.13. Checking Mowing Area
- 5.14. Parking Safely
- 5.15. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 5.16. Protect Children
- 5.17. Operating on Slopes
- 5.18. Keep Riders Off
- 5.19. Towing Loads Safely
- 5.20. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 5.21. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 5.22. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 5.23. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 5.24. Prevent Fires
- 5.25. Handling Fuel Safely
- 5.26. Tire Safety
- 5.27. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 5.28. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 6. Machine Cleanout
- 6.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 6.2. Cleanout Areas
- 7. Operating Controls
- 7.1. Operator Station Controls
- 8. Operating
- 8.1. Daily Operating Checklist
- 8.2. Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- 8.3. Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- 8.4. Adjusting Seat
- 8.5. Adjusting Armrests
- 8.6. Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- 8.7. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 8.8. Adjusting Mower Level
- 8.9. Adjusting Mower Wheels
- 8.10. Testing Safety Systems
- 8.11. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 8.12. Testing Park Brake
- 8.13. Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- 8.14. Testing Seat Switch
- 8.15. Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- 8.16. Checking Fuel Level
- 8.17. Using Park Brake
- 8.18. Using Key Switch
- 8.19. Using Mower Engagement Switch
- 8.20. Using the Hour Meter
- 8.21. Using the Motion Control Levers
- 8.22. Starting the Engine
- 8.23. Engaging Mower
- 8.24. Stopping the Engine
- 8.25. Moving Machine by Hand
- 8.26. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- 8.27. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- 8.28. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 8.29. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 8.30. Mowing Tips
- 8.31. 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 Lift Arm
- 11. Service Engine
- 11.1. Emissions Service Information
- 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. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- 11.12. Cleaning Spark Arrestor
- 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. Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- 13.3. Removing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
- 13.4. Installing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
- 13.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mowers)
- 13.6. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.7. Servicing Mower Blades
- 14. Service Electrical
- 14.1. Electrical
- 14.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 14.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 14.4. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 14.5. Using Booster Battery
- 14.6. Replacing Fuse
- 15. Service Miscellaneous
- 15.1. Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- 15.2. Filling Fuel Tank
- 15.3. Lifting Machine
- 15.4. Checking Tire Pressure
- 15.5. Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
- 15.6. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
- 15.7. Removing and Installing Style Cover
- 15.8. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 16.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 16.2. Electrical
- 16.3. 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
- 19. Warranty
- 19.1. Product Warranty
- 19.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 19.3. Tire Warranty
- 19.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
- 20. John Deere Quality Statement
- 20.1. John Deere Quality
- 21. Service Record
- 21.1. Record Service Dates
- 22. Slope Gauge
- 22.1. Slope Gauge Template






