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Model List:
- Z515E Residential ZTrak
- Z530M Residential ZTrak
- Z530R 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. Spark Arrestor
- 1.4. Special Messages
- 1.5. 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. WARNING
- 4.5. WARNING
- 4.6. CAUTION
- 5. Safety Labels without Text
- 5.1. Safety Label Location
- 5.2. Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- 5.3. Avoid Injury from Crushing
- 5.4. Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- 5.5. Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- 5.6. Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- 5.7. Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- 5.8. Read Operators Manual
- 5.9. Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- 5.10. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 5.11. Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- 5.12. Use Your Mower Safely
- 5.13. Preventing Injuries
- 5.14. Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- 5.15. Use Seat Belt Properly
- 5.16. Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Use and Maintenance
- 5.17. Prevent Fires
- 5.18. Parking Safely
- 5.19. Additional Safety Information
- 6. Machine Cleanout
- 6.1. General Cleaning Guidelines
- 6.2. Cleanout Areas
- 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
- 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. 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. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 13.8. 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 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 Wheel Assembly
- 15.7. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
- 15.8. Removing and Installing Side Style Covers
- 15.9. 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
- 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






