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
● ACEA Oil Sequence A5/B5
● ACEA Oil Sequence C5
● ACEA Oil Sequence C4
● ACEA Oil Sequence C3
● ACEA Oil Sequence C2
● ACEA Oil Sequence C1
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Checking Engine Oil Level
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Failure to check the oil level
regularly could lead to engine problems if oil level is out of
the operating range:
• Check oil level before operating.
• Check oil level when the engine is cold and not running.
• Keep oil level between the dipstick marks.
• Shut o engine before adding oil.
NOTE: Check oil twice a day if you run engine over 4 hours in a day.
Make sure that engine is cold when checking engine oil level.
Z515E
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and contamination can enter
engine when checking oil level. Clean area around dipstick
before loosening or removing.
2. Clean area around the dipstick to prevent debris from falling into
crankcase.
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Z515E Shown
3. To check oil level on dipstick:
a. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
b. Install and tighten the dipstick.
c. Remove dipstick.
d. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and
FULL marks.
4. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark
on dipstick. Do not overll.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick.
Z530M, Z530R, and Z545R
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and contamination can enter
engine when checking oil level. Clean area around dipstick
before loosening or removing.
2. Clean area around the dipstick to prevent debris from falling into
crankcase.
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Model Z530 shown. Z545 is similar.
3. To check oil level on dipstick:
a. Remove dipstick (A). Wipe with clean cloth.
b. Insert the dipstick fully in tube, but do not tighten.
c. Remove dipstick.
d. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and
FULL marks.
4. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil level no higher than FULL mark
on dipstick. Do not overll.
5. Install and tighten the dipstick.
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Changing Engine Oil and Filter
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions
require more frequent service intervals:
• Engine components become dirty or plugged when
operating in extreme heat, dust, or other severe conditions.
• Engine oil can degrade if machine is operated constantly
at slow or low engine speeds or for frequent short periods
of time.
Z515E
1. Run engine to warm oil.
2. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the
Safety section.)
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and contamination can enter
engine when checking oil level. Clean area around dipstick
before loosening or removing.
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