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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
- 2. Contents
- 3. Product Identification
- 3.1. Record Identification Numbers
- 3.2. Register Your Product and Warranty Online
- 4. Safety Labels 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 No Text
- 5.1. Safety Label Location
- 5.2. Understanding The NoText Machine Safety Labels
- 5.3. Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
- 5.4. Read Operators Manual
- 5.5. Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- 5.6. Keep Children Away from Mower
- 5.7. Avoid Injury From Tipping
- 5.8. Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
- 5.9. Prevent Equipment Fires
- 5.10. Operating Safely
- 5.11. Using a Spark Arrestor
- 5.12. Checking Mowing Area
- 5.13. Parking Safely
- 5.14. Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- 5.15. Protect Children
- 5.16. Operating on Slopes
- 5.17. Keep Riders Off
- 5.18. Towing Loads Safely
- 5.19. Wear Appropriate Clothing
- 5.20. Driving Safely on Public Roads
- 5.21. Practice Safe Maintenance
- 5.22. Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- 5.23. Prevent Fires
- 5.24. Handling Fuel Safely
- 5.25. Tire Safety
- 5.26. Checking Wheel Hardware
- 5.27. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- 6. Machine Cleanout
- 6.1. Cleanout Areas
- 7. Assembly
- 7.1. Charge and Connect Battery
- 7.2. Install Seat
- 7.3. Check Tire Pressure
- 7.4. Install Hitch (Z535R and Z540R Only)
- 7.5. Install and Level Mower Deck
- 7.6. Adjust Mower Deck Level
- 7.7. Check Engine Oil Level
- 7.8. Check Machine Safety System
- 7.9. Check Transmission Oil Level
- 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 Armrests (If Equipped)
- 9.6. Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- 9.7. Adjusting Cutting Height
- 9.8. Adjusting Mower Level
- 9.9. Adjusting Mower Wheels
- 9.10. Testing Safety Systems
- 9.11. Testing Park Brake Switch
- 9.12. Testing Park Brake
- 9.13. Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- 9.14. Testing Seat Switch
- 9.15. Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- 9.16. Using Park Brake
- 9.17. Using Key Switch
- 9.18. Using Mower Engagement Switch
- 9.19. Using the Hour Meter
- 9.20. Using the Motion Control Levers
- 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
- 9.26. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- 9.27. Transporting Machine on Trailer
- 9.28. Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- 9.29. Mowing Tips
- 9.30. Blade Choices
- 10. Service Intervals
- 10.1. Servicing Your Machine
- 10.2. Service Intervals
- 11. Service Lubrication
- 11.1. Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
- 11.2. Lubricating Front Lift Arm
- 12. Service Engine
- 12.1. Emissions Service Information
- 12.2. Avoid Fumes
- 12.3. Engine Oil
- 12.4. Checking Engine Oil Level
- 12.5. Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- 12.6. Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- 12.7. Cleaning Engine Shroud
- 12.8. Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- 12.9. Checking Spark Plug
- 12.10. Replacing Fuel Filter
- 12.11. Spark Arrestor Maintenance (if equipped)
- 13. Service Transmission
- 13.1. Transmission Oil
- 13.2. Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- 13.3. Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- 13.4. Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- 13.5. Adjusting Tracking
- 13.6. Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
- 13.7. Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
- 14. Service Mower
- 14.1. Mower Deck Identification
- 14.2. Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
- 14.3. Removing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
- 14.4. Installing Mower Deck (48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
- 14.5. Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z500 Series with 48A, 48HC, 54A, 54HC, 60HC and 62C Mowers)
- 14.6. Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- 14.7. Servicing Mower Blades
- 15. Service Electrical
- 15.1. Electrical
- 15.2. Service the Battery Safely
- 15.3. Removing and Installing the Battery
- 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
- 16.6. Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
- 16.7. Removing and Installing Style Cover
- 16.8. Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
- 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
- 18.4. Removing Machine From Storage
- 19. Specifications
- 19.1. Drivetrain
- 19.2. Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- 19.3. Electrical System
- 19.4. Fuel System
- 19.5. Capacities
- 19.6. Dimensions
- 19.7. Mower Decks
- 19.8. Recommended Lubricants
- 20. Warranty
- 20.1. Product Warranty
- 20.2. California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (OffRoad Gas Engines)
- 20.3. Tire Warranty
- 20.4. Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
- 21. Getting Quality Service
- 21.1. Service Literature
- 21.2. John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
- 22. Service Record
- 22.1. Record Service Dates
- 23. Slope Gauge
- 23.1. Slope Gauge Template






