John Deere

OMTCU14008

Issue L0

Z-Trak ® FRONT MOWER

F680

PIN (020001-)

Introduction

Product Identification

Safety

Operating

Replacement Parts

Service Intervals

Service Lubrication

Service Engine

Service Transmission

Service Steering & Brakes

Service Electrical

Service Miscellaneous

Raising and Lowering Cowling

Filling Fuel Tank

Tightening Wheel Hardware

Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces

Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Troubleshooting

Storage

Assembly

Specifications

Warranty

John Deere Quality Statement

Service Record

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Service Miscellaneous

Raising and Lowering Cowling

c CAUTION: Avoid injury!

Prevent injury when performing a service function under the cowling. Make sure the support latch is locked securely in the channel slot.

Avoid service under the cowling when:

· Parked on a hill or slope.

· Strong, gusty winds are predominant.

Raising the Cowling

1. Park machine safely. (See Park Safely in the Operating section.)

2. Stand on the left side of the machine.


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3. Grasp front of cowling at position (A) with one or both hands.


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4. Lift cowling until support latch (B) slides to the end of slotted channel (C).

· Make sure support latch locks securely in channel slot (D).

Lowering the Cowling

1. Stand on the left side of the machine.

2. Move cowling slightly rearward and lift support latch (B).

3. Slowly lower cowling, support latch will slide along slotted channel (C).

Filling Fuel Tank

Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.

Add John Deere fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:

· Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.

· Do not smoke while handling fuel.

· Keep fuel away from flames or sparks

· Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area.

· Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

· Use clean approved non-metal container to prevent static electric discharge.

· Use clean approved plastic funnel without screen or filter to prevent static electric discharge.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage:

· Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening.

· Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.

· Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day's operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.

· Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank or container.


1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

2. Remove any debris from area around fuel tank cap.

3. Remove fuel tank cap.

4. Fill tank with fresh, stabilized fuel only to bottom of filler neck.

5. Install fuel tank cap.

Tightening Wheel Hardware

NOTE: Tighten nuts after first five hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter.


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· Tighten front and rear wheel nuts (A) alternately to 100 N·m (75 lb-ft.).

Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces

Your John Deere dealer has the professional materials needed to properly remove surface scratches from any plastic surfaces, do not attempt to paint over marks or scratches in plastic parts.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Improper care of machine plastic surfaces can damage that surface:

· Do not wipe plastic surfaces when they are dry. Dry wiping will result in minor surface scratches.

· Use a soft, clean cloth (bath towel, diaper, automotive mitt).

· Do not use abrasive materials, such as polishing compounds, on plastic surfaces.

· Do not spray insect repellent near machine.


1. Rinse hood and entire machine with clean water to remove dirt and dust that may scratch the surface.

2. Wash surface with clean water and a mild liquid automotive washing soap.

3. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.

4. Wax the surface with a liquid automotive wax. Use products that specifically say "contains no abrasives."

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use a power buffer to remove wax.


5. Buff applied wax by hand using a clean, soft cloth.

Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Cleaning:

Follow automotive practices to care for your vehicle painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your vehicle's painted surfaces.

Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):

1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on painted surfaces.


2. Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

3. Apply wax to entire surface.

Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):

1. Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.

2. Use paint stick with factory-matched colors available from your John Deere dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions included on paint stick for use and for drying.

3. Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do not use power buffer.

4. Apply wax to surface.