Z720E, Z730M, Z735E, Z735M and Z740R ZTrak™
Series Gas
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Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Attachments for Your Machine
Service Literature
Parts
00 - Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
05 - Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
DANGER / WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Certification
15 - Safety
Operating Safely
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Protect Children
Operating on Slopes
Use Seat Belt Properly
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) - Use and Maintenance
Keep Riders Off
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Driving Safely on Public Roads
Checking Wheel Hardware
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Towing Loads Safely
Practice Safe Maintenance
Prevent Fires
Hauling
Tire Safety
Handling Fuel Safely
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
17 - Machine Cleanout
General Cleaning Guidelines
Cleanout Areas
20 - Operating Controls
Z700E and Z700M Series
Z700R Series
25 - Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Raising and Lowering Operator Seat
Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
Adjusting E Series Seat
Adjusting M Series Seat
Adjusting Ride Comfort (E Series and M Series)
Adjusting R Series Suspension Seat
Adjusting Seat Armrests (E Series and M Series)
Adjusting Toe Board
Adjusting Foot Pegs (R Series)
Using Seat Belt
Raising and Lowering ROPS
Determining Safe Slope Angles
Setting Mower Deck Cutting Height
Adjusting Mower Deck - All Models
Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels
Testing Safety Systems
Testing PTO Switch
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Testing Park Brake
Using the Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Indicator Lights
Using the PTO
Using the Throttle Lever
Using the Hour Meter
Using the Motion Control Levers
Starting the Engine
Using Mower
Stopping Engine
Emergency Stopping (Motion Control Levers)
Moving Machine by Hand
Transporting Machine on a Trailer
Mowing Tips
Mowing Travel Speeds
Dismounting to Inspect Mower
35 - Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
40 - Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricate Blade Spindle
45 - Service Engine
Emissions Service Information
Avoid Fumes
Removing and Installing Engine Access Grille
Gasoline Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Checking and Replacing Air Filtration System (Z735E and Z735M)
Checking and Replacing Air Filtration System ( Z720E, Z730M
and Z740R)
Cleaning Debris from Cooling System
Remove Cooling Shroud and Remove Debris (Z735E and Z735M)
Remove Cooling Shroud and Remove Debris (Z720E and Z730M)
Remove Cooling Shroud and Remove Debris (Z740R)
Replacing Fuel Filter
Checking and Replacing Spark Plugs
Checking Control Cables
Carbon Canister
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
50 - Service Transmission
Transmission Oil
Checking Transmission Oil Level
Changing Transmission Oil and Filters
Cleaning Debris From Traction Drive System
Checking and Replacing Traction Drive Belt
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
Adjusting Tracking
55 - Service Steering & Brakes
Removing and Installing Caster Wheels
Checking and Aligning Motion Control Levers
60 - Service Mower
Adjusting Lift Assist Spring
Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt
Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
65 - Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
Removing and Installing Battery
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Fuses
70 - Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Checking Tire Pressure
Lifting Machine
Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels
Checking ROPS Hardware
Cleaning Plastic Surfaces
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
75 - Troubleshooting
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Electrical System
Machine
Brakes
Steering
Mower
80 - Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Removing Machine From Storage
85 - Specifications
Engine
Drivetrain
Electrical System
Fuel System
Steering and Brakes
Tires
Battery
Capacities
Dimensions
Weight
Recommended Lubricants
86 - Warranty
Product Warranty
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement
(Off-Road Gas Engines)
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
JDQS - John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
SR - Service Record
Record Service Dates
SG - Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template