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
Specication
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R, Z545R Spark
Plugs—Torque. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 N·m (14.75 lb·ft)
9. Connect spark plug wires.
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Replacing Fuel Filter
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and
ammable:
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Keep fuel away from ames or sparks.
• Shut o engine before servicing.
• Allow the engine to cool before servicing.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
NOTE: Change lter when fuel is low.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)
2. Let engine cool.
3. Raise operator’s seat if necessary.
4. Put a drain pan under the fuel lter.
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5. Slide hose clamps on both sides of the fuel lter (A) away from the
fuel lter ends using pliers.
6. Disconnect hoses from the lter.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Incorrect installation of the fuel lter
may cause engine damage. Install the lter with the arrow
pointing in the direction of fuel ow (towards the engine) for
proper operation.
7. Connect hoses to a new lter making sure that the lter arrow is
pointing in the direction of the fuel ow.
8. Install clamps and check for leaks.
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Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
Spark arrestor assemblies include a screen element that should be
inspected and cleaned periodically. Visually inspect the screen for
tears, broken wires, or loose welds. Replace the spark arrestor
assembly if any of these conditions exist. If the screen is determined to
be in good condition, proceed with cleaning the screen by brushing
away loose dirt or carbon using a brush.
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Cleaning Spark Arrestor
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
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1. Remove two push retainers (A) from the machine.
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2. Remove two bolts (B), washers (C), carriage bolts (D), and lock
nuts (E) from the engine guard (F).
3. Repeat for the opposite side.
4. Remove the engine guard.
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5. Remove two carriage bolts (G) and lock nuts (H) on each side of
the frame tube.
6. Remove the frame tube (I).
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