Z425, Z445, Z465, Z645, Z655 and Z665 EZtrak™
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Section 00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Section 05 - Safety Labels—Text
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
CAUTION
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Section 06 - Safety Labels—No Text
Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels
Pictorial Safety Label Location
Read Operator’s Manual
Keep Children Away From Mower
Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
Avoid Injury From Tipping
Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts
Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring
Prevent Equipment Fires
Section 10 - Safety
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Keep Riders Off
Towing Loads Safely
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Practice Safe Maintenance
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Handling Fuel Safely
Tire Safety
Checking Wheel Hardware
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Section 15 - Machine Cleanout
Prevent Fires
Cleanout Areas
Section 20 - Assembly
Charge and Connect Battery
Install Seat (if applicable)
Check Tire Pressure
Install and Level Mower Deck (Z465, Z665)
Adjust Mower Deck Level
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Machine Safety System
Check Transmission Oil Level
Section 25 - Operating Controls
Operator Station Controls
Section 30 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Mounting and Dismounting Machine
Adjusting Seat
Adjusting Armrests (If Equipped)
Adjusting Motion Control Levers
Adjusting Cutting Height
Adjusting Mower Level
Adjusting Mower Wheels
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
Using Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Mower Engagement Switch
Using the Hourmeter
Using the Motion Control Levers
Starting the Engine
Engaging Mower
Stopping the Engine
Moving Machine by Hand
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
Transporting Machine on Trailer
Mowing Tips
Blade Choices
Section 35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Section 40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
Lubricating Front Lift Arm
Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
Section 45 - Service Engine
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Avoid Fumes
Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
Cleaning Engine Shroud
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
Checking Spark Plug
Adjusting Carburetor
Replacing Fuel Filter
Section 50 - Service Transmission
Transmission Oil
Checking Transaxle Oil Level
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
Adjusting Tracking
Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
Section 55 - Service Mower
Mower Deck Identification
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
Removing Mower Deck (48C and 54C)
Removing Mower Deck (48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
Installing Mower Deck (48C and 54C)
Installing Mower Deck (48HC, 54HC, 60HC and 62C)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z400 Series 48 and 54 in. Mowers)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48HC and 54HC)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (60HC)
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (62 Inch Mower)
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
Section 60 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Headlight Bulb (If Equipped)
Replacing Fuse
Section 65 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Checking Tire Pressure
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Section 70 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical
Machine
Mower
Section 75 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
Section 80 - Specifications
Engine
Drivetrain
Fuel System
Electrical System
Tires
Capacities
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Dimensions
Mower Decks
Recommended Lubricants
Section 85 - Warranty
Warranty
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
(Off-Road Gas Engines)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
Section 90 - Getting Quality Service
Service Literature
Parts
Part Numbers
John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Section SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
Section SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template