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Model List:
- Z335E Residential ZTrak
- Z345M Residential ZTrak
- Z345R 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
- 1.5.1. Order Service Parts Online
- 1.6. Service Literature
- 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)
- 4. Safety Labels without Text
- 4.1. Safety Label Location
- 4.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- 4.3. Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- 4.4. Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- 4.5. Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- 4.6. Read Operators Manual
- 4.7. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 4.8. Avoid Injury From Tipping
- 4.9. Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- 4.10. Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- 4.11. Use Your Mower Safely
- 4.11.1. General Instructions
- 4.11.2. Before Using Your Machine
- 4.11.3. Inspection and Daily Checklist
- 4.11.4. Check the Mowing Area
- 4.11.5. Weights and Attachments
- 4.12. Preventing Injuries
- 4.12.1. Protect Children
- 4.12.2. Avoid Thrown Objects
- 4.13. Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- 4.13.1. Identify Safe Slopes
- 4.13.2. Measuring Slopes
- 4.13.3. Slope Limits
- 4.13.4. Operating Near Terrain Hazards
- 4.14. Prevent Fires
- 4.15. Parking Safely
- 4.16. Additional Safety Information
- 4.16.1. Towing Loads Safely
- 4.16.2. Safe Transportation
- 4.16.3. Service and Maintenance
- 4.16.4. Disposing of Waste Products and Chemicals
- 5. Machine Cleanout
- 5.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 5.2. Cleanout Areas
- 6. Assembly
- 6.1. Charge and Connect Battery
- 6.2. Check Tire Pressure
- 6.3. Adjust Mower Deck Level
- 6.4. Check Engine Oil Level
- 6.5. Check Machine Safety System
- 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. Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- 8.4. Adjusting Seat
- 8.4.1. Fixed Seat
- 8.4.2. Adjustable 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
- 8.9.1. Mower Deck
- 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. Using Park Brake
- 8.17. Using Key Switch
- 8.18. Using Low Fuel Indicator Light
- 8.19. Using Mower Engagement Switch
- 8.20. Using the Hour Meter
- 8.21. Using the Motion Control Levers
- 8.21.1. Start/shutdown Position
- 8.21.2. Neutral Position
- 8.21.3. Forward and Reverse Travel
- 8.21.4. Forward Travel
- 8.21.5. Reverse Travel
- 8.21.6. Left Turn
- 8.21.7. Right Turn
- 8.22. Starting the Engine
- 8.23. Engaging Mower
- 8.24. Unplugging Mower
- 8.25. Stopping the Engine
- 8.26. Moving Machine by Hand
- 8.27. Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- 8.27.1. Checking for Plugging While Driving
- 8.27.2. Removing Debris from Inspection Points
- 8.28. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 8.29. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 8.30. Towing Loads
- 8.31. Mowing Tips
- 8.32. Blade Choices
- 9. Service Intervals
- 9.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 9.2. Service Intervals
- 9.2.1. Every 8 Hours or Daily
- 9.2.2. Every 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
- 9.2.3. Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
- 9.2.4. Every 200 Hours
- 10. Service Lubrication
- 10.1. Lubricating Mower Deck 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 Conventional Engine Oil and Filter
- 11.6. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- 11.7. Cleaning Engine Shroud
- 11.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- 11.9. Checking Spark Plug
- 11.10. Adjusting Carburetor
- 11.11. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 12. Service Transmission
- 12.1. Checking Transmission
- 12.2. Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- 12.2.1. Checking Neutral Creep
- 12.2.2. Adjusting Neutral Creep
- 12.3. Adjusting Tracking
- 12.4. Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
- 12.5. Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
- 12.5.1. Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
- 12.5.2. Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
- 13. Service Mower
- 13.1. Mower Deck Identification
- 13.2. Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- 13.2.1. Removing Foot Plate
- 13.2.2. Installing Foot Plate
- 13.3. Removing Mower Deck (42A)
- 13.4. Installing Mower Deck (42A)
- 13.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A)
- 13.5.1. Install Mower Drive Belt
- 13.6. Installing Mulch Blades
- 13.7. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.8. Servicing Mower Blades
- 13.8.1. Removing Mower Blades
- 13.8.2. Installing Mower Blades
- 14. Service Electrical
- 14.1. Service the Battery Safely
- 14.2. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 14.2.1. Removing
- 14.2.2. Installing
- 14.3. Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- 14.4. Using Booster Battery
- 14.5. 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
- 15.5.1. Removing
- 15.5.2. Installing
- 15.6. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
- 15.6.1. Disassembly
- 15.6.2. Assembly
- 15.7. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 15.7.1. Cleaning
- 15.7.2. Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch)
- 15.7.3. Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing)
- 16. Troubleshooting
- 16.1. Using Troubleshooting Chart
- 16.2. Electrical
- 16.3. Machine
- 16.4. MulchControl (If Equipped)
- 17. Storage
- 17.1. Storing Safety
- 17.2. Preparing Machine for Storage
- 17.3. Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
- 17.3.1. Engine
- 17.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 18. Specifications
- 18.0.1. Z345M and Z345R
- 18.1. Carbon Dioxide Emissions (CO)
- 18.2. Drivetrain
- 18.3. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- 18.4. Electrical System
- 18.5. Fuel System
- 18.6. Capacities
- 18.7. Dimensions
- 18.8. Recommended Lubricants
- 18.9. Mower Decks
- 18.10. Fast Idle Engine Speed
- 18.11. Speed of Rotation of Cutting Device
- 18.12. Sound Measurements
- 18.13. 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. UK Declaration of Conformity
- 22. Slope Gauge
- 22.1. Slope Gauge Template






