Operating Guide

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Table Of Contents

Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Spark Arrestor
- Special Messages
- Parts
  - Order Service Parts Online
- Service Literature
Contents
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels with Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
  - French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operator’s Manual
- WARNING
- DANGER
- DANGER
- WARNING
- CAUTION
- DANGER
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
  - THROWN OBJECTS
Safety Labels without Text
- Safety Label Location
- Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
- Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
- Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
- Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
- Read Operator’s Manual
- Keep Children Away from Mower
- Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury From Tipping
- Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects
- Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
Safety
- Use Your Mower Safely
- Preventing Injuries
  - Protect Children
  - Avoid Thrown Objects
- Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
- Prevent Fires
- Parking Safely
- Additional Safety Information
Machine Cleanout
- General Cleaning Guidelines
- Cleanout Areas
Operating Controls
- Operator Station Controls
Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
  - Fixed Seat
  - Adjustable Seat
- Adjusting Armrests
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
  - 42A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks
- 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 Low Fuel Indicator Light
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
  - Start/shutdown Position
  - Neutral Position
  - Forward and Reverse Travel
  - Forward Travel
  - Reverse Travel
  - Left Turn
  - Right Turn
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
- Unplugging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
  - Checking for Plugging While Driving
  - Removing Debris from Inspection Points:
- Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
- Towing Loads
- Mowing Tips
- Blade Choices
  - 42A , 48A, and 54A Decks
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
- Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
  - 42A Mower Deck
  - 48A and 54A Mower Decks
Service Engine
- Emissions Service Information
  - Emission Control System Certification Label
  - Altitude Adjustment (Gasoline or Propane Converted Engines Only)
- Avoid Fumes
- Gasoline Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Conventional Engine Oil and Filter
- Changing John Deere Easy Change™ 30-Second Oil Change System (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Cleaning Engine Shroud
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
- Checking Spark Plug
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
- Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
- Cleaning Spark Arrestor
Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission
- Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
  - Checking Neutral Creep
  - Adjusting Neutral Creep
- Adjusting Tracking
- Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
- Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
  - Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
  - Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
Service Mower
- Mower Deck Identification
- Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
  - Removing Foot Plate
  - Installing Foot Plate
- Removing Mower Deck (42A)
- Removing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing Mower Deck (42A)
- Installing Mower Deck (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
- Installing MulchControl Discharge Plate (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Deflector (If Equipped)
- Installing MulchControl Handle (If Equipped)
- Removing and Storing MulchControl Deck (If Equipped)
  - Removing MulchControlMulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
  - Storing MulchControlMulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
- Installing Mulch Blades
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
  - Removing Mower Blades (42A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks)
  - Installing Mower Blades (42A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks)
Service Electrical
- Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Lifting Machine
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
  - Disassembly:
  - Assembly
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Machine
- Mower
- MulchControl (If Equipped)
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Engine
- Drivetrain
- Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
- Electrical System
- Fuel System
- Tires
- Capacities
- Dimensions
- Recommended Lubricants
- Mower Decks
Warranty
- Product Warranty
  - United States
  - Canada
- California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
John Deere Quality Statement
- John Deere Quality
Service Record
- Record Service Dates
Slope Gauge
- Slope Gauge Template
Index

● Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz) of clean engine oil in

cylinders.

● Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark plug wires.

● Crank the engine 5 or 6 times to allow oil to be distributed.

5. Clean the engine and engine compartment.

6. Remove battery.

7. Clean the battery and battery posts. Check the electrolyte level if

your battery is not maintenance free.

8. Close fuel shuto󰀨 valve if your machine is equipped.

9. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze.

NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days.

10. Charge the battery.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Prolonged exposure to sunlight

could damage surfaces. Store machine inside or use a

cover if stored outside.

11. Store the vehicle in a dry, protected place. If vehicle is stored

outside, put a waterproof cover over it.

OUMX068,000077B-19-05JUL17

Removing Machine From Storage

1. Check tire pressure.

2. Check engine oil level.

3. Check battery electrolyte level if your battery is not maintenance

free. Charge battery if necessary.

4. Install battery.

5. On gas engines: check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to

specied torque.

6. Lubricate all grease points.

7. Open fuel shut-o󰀨 valve if your machine is equipped.

8. Run the engine 5 minutes without the mower or any attachments

running to allow oil to be distributed throughout engine.

9. Be sure all shields and guards or deectors are in place.

MP47322,00F4683-19-05JUL17

Specications

Engine

Z335E Engine

Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton

Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40N877

Power Rating Information . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/

Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 75.4 mm (2.97 in)

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 73.4 mm (2.89 in)

Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .verify 656 cm

(40.03 in³)

Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin

Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four

Valve Clearance - Intake . . verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust . . verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 0.75 mm (0.030 in)

Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 20 N•m (180 lb·in)

Z345M, Z345R, Z355M, and Z355R Engine

Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton

Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44N677

Power Rating Information . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/

Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 79.25 mm (3.12 in)

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 73.4 mm (2.89 in)

Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .verify 724 cm

(44.18 in³)

Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin

Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four

Valve Clearance - Intake . . .verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust . . verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 0.75 mm (0.030 in)

Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 20 N•m (180 lb·in)

Z365R Engine

Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton

Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44U877 ELS

Power Rating Information . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/

Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 79.25 mm (3.12 in)

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 73.4 mm (2.89 in)

Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .verify 724 cm

(44.18 in³)

Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin

Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four

Valve Clearance - Intake . . .verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust . . verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 0.75 mm (0.030 in)

Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 20 N•m (180 lb·in)

Z375R Engine

Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs & Stratton

Model Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44S977 ELS

Power Rating Information . . . . . . http://www.briggsandstratton.com/

Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 79.25 mm (3.12 in)

Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 73.4 mm (2.89 in)

Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .verify 724 cm

(44.18 in³)

Cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin

Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Four

Valve Clearance - Intake . . .verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust . . verify 0.10 - 0.15 mm (.004 - .006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 0.75 mm (0.030 in)

Spark Plug Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . verify 20 N•m (180 lb·in)

SB31882,00003C4-19-21AUG20

Drivetrain

Transaxle Motors (Z335E, Z345M, Z345R) . . . .Hydro-Gear EZT-C

Transaxle Motors (Z355E, Z355R, Z365R, Z375R). . . . Hydro-Gear

EZT-D

Number of Speeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydrostatic, Variable Speed

SB31882,00003D8-19-03JUN20

Specications