Operating Guide
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Contents
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels with Text
- Safety Labels without Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- Avoid Injury from Crushing
- Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
- Safety
- Machine Cleanout
- Operating Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Using Operator Display Unit (If Equipped)
- Using the Hour Meter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
- Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Armrests
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch (E- and M-Series)
- Testing Seat Switch (R-Series)
- Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
- Using Seat Belt
- Raising and Lowering the ROPS
- Checking Fuel Level
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Unplugging Mower
- Using Headlights (If Equipped)
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Towing Loads
- Mowing Tips
- Blade Choices
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
- Avoid Fumes
- Gasoline 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
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor
- Service Transmission
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- John Deere Quality Statement
- Service Record
- Slope Gauge
- Index
MowerPlus™ Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
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MowerPlus Fuel Gauge
● The hour meter (A) shows the number of hours the engine has run.
The hour meter is always active and cannot be reset.
● The fuel level (B) is indicated by the graph of ve segments in
increasing height. When the fuel tank has emptied to approximately
20%, the last segment ashes indicating approximately 30 minutes
of fuel remaining.
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Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
Model Z545R is equipped with an electronic throttle control. This three
push-button controller replaces the manual throttle and choke levers.
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Electronic Throttle Controller
A—MIN - Minimum Throttle
B—ECO - Economy Throttle
C—MAX - Maximum Throttle
A Select MINIMUM throttle when starting the engine and
maneuvering the machine when the mower blades are not
engaged. Do not engage the mower blades in this mode.
B Select ECONOMY throttle for ecient operation in less
demanding mowing conditions.
C Select MAXIMUM throttle for best results in more demanding
mowing conditions.
Custom RPM Mode
The operator can program a custom RPM setting. This setting will be
stored in memory for use later or until the setting is overwritten.
To program a custom engine speed setpoint:
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● Press and hold MAX or MIN button on keypad.
To Adjust the Engine Speed Up or Down:
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● Press MAX or MIN button on keypad.
To return to the default display mode:
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● Press and hold ECO button.
At any time during operation, press and hold ECO to return to the
programmed engine speed.
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Mounting and Dismounting Machine
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● Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
● Mount and dismount the machine from the front. If equipped, deck
grip step is an optional mounting and dismounting path.
● Keep all surfaces used for mounting and dismounting clean and
free of debris.
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MowerPlus is a trademark of Deere & Company
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