*SELF* OPERATOR'S MANUAL Z300 Series ZTrak™ OMGX26258 ISSUE F5 (ENGLISH) CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. If this product contains a gasoline engine: WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product We appreciate having you as a customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfied use of your machine. Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine.
Contents Product Identification Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Record Identification Numbers Product Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Zero Turn Mowers Safety Labels Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PIN (010001-) Safety Labels No Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Labels Text Safety Labels Text Safety Label Location GXT001450—UN—30JUL15 Z335E model shown.
Safety Labels Text Understanding The Machine Safety Labels DANGER MXAL42363—UN—22MAY13 The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards.
Safety Labels Text CAUTION MXT013486—UN—09MAR15 Avoid equipment fires. Accumulation of grass, leaves and other debris on or near hot or moving parts can cause a fire. Inspect machine before, during and after use. Shut off engine and allow machine to cool before cleaning. For clean-out locations refer to service label. DANGER MXAL42773—UN—09APR13 To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects: • Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades. Keep bystanders a safe distance away.
Safety Labels No Text Safety Labels No Text Safety Label Location GXT001451—UN—30JUL15 A — Avoid Injury From Loaded Spring M146611 B — Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades M118041 C — Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts M136436 D — Read Operator’s Manual, Keep Children Away From Mower, Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects, Avoid Injury From Tipping M168199 E — Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects, Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades M138631 F — Avoid Injury From Thrown Objects, Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades
Safety Labels No Text Understanding The No-Text Machine Safety Labels TCT005498—UN—11SEP12 At several important places on this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their placement on the machine and a brief explanatory text are shown in this Safety section.
Safety Labels No Text Read Operator’s Manual Avoid Injury From Tipping MXT013479—UN—05MAR15 MXT013482—UN—05MAR15 • This operator’s manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation. • Carefully read operator’s manual before operating machine. Observe all safety rules to avoid accidents. • Do not drive where machine could slip, tip, or rollover. • In some configurations, do not drive or operate on a slope of more than 10 degrees.
Safety Safety • Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place before starting the engine. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is locked before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. • Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury. • If you hit an object or if abnormal vibration occurs, stop the machine and inspect it.
Safety 4. Lock the park brake. • Never carry children on a machine or attachment, even with the blades off. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer. They can fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. • Never use the machine as a recreational vehicle or to entertain children. • Never allow children or an untrained person operate the machine. Instruct all operators not to give children a ride on the machine or in an attachment.
Safety • Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the PTO and proceed slowly, straight down the slope. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the ride-on mower to roll over.
Safety Operating Near Hazards • Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes. • Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. • Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the approved hitch point. • Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Safety • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow the machine to cool before storing. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Wait for all movement to stop on machine before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
Machine Cleanout Handling Fuel Safely • Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. • When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
Assembly - Muffler - Muffler Shield MXAL42787—UN—09APR13 GXT002325—UN—06JUL15 2. Engine intake screens (A), cooling fins (B). 5. Under the seat, including the battery (H) and wiring harness. Assembly Charge and Connect Battery CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: • D o n o t s mo k e o r h a v e o p e n flfla am e n e a r b a t t e r y. • We a r e y e p r o t e c t i o n a n d g l o v e s .
Operating Controls Check Machine Safety System Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all tests. (See Testing Safety System in the OPERATING section.
Operating Operator Station Controls GXT001452—UN—13MAY15 A — Park Brake Lever B — Left Motion Control Lever C — Right Motion Control Lever D — Deck Height Pin E — Mower Deck Lift Lever F — Mower Deck Lift Pedal (If Equipped) G — Throttle/Choke Control Lever H — Mower Engagement Switch I — Ignition Key Switch J — Hourmeter K — Low Fuel Indicator Light L — Fuel Tank Cap ❏ Check area below machine for leaks.
Operating Mounting and Dismounting Machine GXT002159—UN—03JUN15 2. To adjust motion control lever height, refer to the operator instruction label on the machine front panel and the instructions that follow. GXT001453—UN—02JUN15 • Do not step on the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. • Mount the machine from the front using step (A) and/or the foot plate (B). • Park machine safely before dismounting (see Parking Safely in the SAFETY section). • Keep the foot plate clean.
Operating a. Position mower blades as follows and measure from each outside blade tip (B) to the level surface. MXAL42798—UN—09APR13 b. Turn left blade (C) as shown. Hold belt and turn right blade (D) as shown. Take measurement for both blades. The difference between blade measurements must not be more than 3 mm (1/8 in.). GXT001456—UN—14MAY15 2. Pull upward on mower deck lift lever (A) and pull lever towards center of machine to lock in raised position. 3.
Operating b. Measure from blade tip to the surface. Take measurement for both blades. The front blade tips must be lower than the rear blade tips by the specification listed. 42A Mower Deck Specification Front-to-Rear Blade Tip Variation — Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6 mm (1/8 - 1/4 in.) GXT001459—UN—02JUN15 42A Mower deck shown. Position 1 (A) 25 - 38 mm (1 - 1-1/2 in.) Height of Cut Position 2 (B) 38 - 50 mm (1-1/2 - 2 in.
Operating Testing Safety Systems c. Move throttle lever up to maximum engine speed. d. Engage mower. e. Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine. Result: Engine and mower blades should stop. If engine and mower blades do not stop, there is a problem with your safety interlock circuit. 3. Second test: a. Disengage mower. b. Start engine. c. Unlock park brake. d. Raise up off seat. Do not get off machine. Result: Engine should stop.
Operating Using Key Switch Start/shutdown Position MXAL42805—UN—09APR13 A - STOP (off) position - With key in the STOP position, all switched power is off, and engine should not run. GXT001460—UN—13MAY15 B - Run (on) position - Turn key from STOP to this position, and all switched power circuits will be on. • Motion control levers must be in the start/shutdown position (A) and the park brake (B) locked to start the engine.
Operating 3. Move both motion control levers from the start/shutdown position inward to the neutral position. Left Turn 4. Move the motion control levers forward to begin forward travel. 5. Move the motion control levers rearward to begin reverse travel. 6. To stop travel, move motion control levers back to the neutral position. Forward Travel GXT001464—UN—13MAY15 1. To turn slightly to the left, push right control lever (C) further forward than the left control lever (D). GXT001462—UN—13MAY15 1.
Operating Right Turn 4. Set both motion control levers to the start/shutdown position. 5. Move throttle lever to set engine speed: • Cold start: Set throttle lever to the start position. • Warm start: Set throttle lever to the mow position. IMPORTANT: Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time: • Wa i t t w o m i n u t e s b e f o r e t r y i n g a g a i n i f e n g i n e d o e s n o t s ta rt. 6. Turn key switch to the start position. 7.
Operating Moving Machine by Hand 4. CAUTION: When the bypass valve is open, the machine will have unrestricted motion. Move both bypass control rods from their detent slot and push the rods back to the disengaged position (C). Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System • Do not open the by pass valve when the mac hine is s to pp e d on a n in c l i ne to p re v en t i t from g o in g do w n hi l l ou t o f c on tro l .
Operating MXAL42817—UN—09APR13 3. Back machine onto heavy-duty trailer with full-width ramp. 4. Lower mower deck completely. 5. Lock park brake. 6. Turn off machine and remove key. GXT002324—UN—06JUL15 2. Attach quick-coupler to garden hose. 3. Attach garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the mower deck. 4. Turn on water. 5. Start engine. 6. Run at full throttle. 7. Engage mower blades. 8. Flush water under deck for approximately one minute. 9. Disengage mower blades. 10. Stop engine.
Service Intervals Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped) Service Intervals Servicing Your Machine If the material collection system is left on the machine during transport, follow these guidelines when trailering the unit: IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: • Empty the cloth bags and remove them from the hopper. Full bags add extra weight which can overstress the hopper frame on rough roads.
Service Lubrication Every 200 Hours 48TD Mower Deck • Check / adjust engine valve clearance. See your John Deere dealer for this service. Service Lubrication Grease IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Use recommended John Deere greases to avoid component failure and premature wear. The following grease is recommended for service: • John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease • Grease-Gard™ Premium Plus MXAL42822—UN—09APR13 1. Remove mower deck foot plate.
Service Engine Emission Control System Certification Label Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the following specification: NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your John Deere Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
Service Engine 1. Run engine to warm oil. 13. Start and run engine at idle to check for leaks. Stop engine. Fix any leaks before operating. 2. Park machine safely on level surface. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 14. Check oil level. Add oil if necessary. IMPORTANT: Dirt and contamination can enter engine when checking oil level. Clean area around dipstick before loosening or removing. 15. Wipe up any and all surfaces of any oil drippings.
Service Engine MXAL42830—UN—09APR13 MXAL42832—UN—09APR13 3. Locate rotating screen guard (A) at top of engine. 8. 4. Remove screw (B) (if equipped) press in tabs (C) and lift off guard (A). 5. Clean guard and flywheel cover of debris. IMPORTANT: Be careful to maintain position of fuel pump assembly (D), clips (E) for fuel line, and any other attached components when removing parts from side of engine.
Service Engine IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: • Do not wash paper element. • D o n o t a tte mp t to c le an p ap er e l eme nt b y tap p in g against another object. • Do not use pres suriz ed air to clean element. • R e p l a c e e l e m e n t o n l y i f i t i s v e ry d i r t y, d a m a g e d o r t h e s e al i s c ra c k ed .
Service Engine Replacing Fuel Filter CAUTION: Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: • • • • • • D o n o t s mo k e w hi l e h an d li n g fu el . K e e p f u e l a w a y f r o m flfla ame s o r s p a r k s . S hu t off en g in e b e for e s e rv i c i n g. C o ol en g in e b efo re s e rv i c i n g. Wo rk i n a w e l l -v e n t i l a t e d a re a . C l e a n u p s p i l l e d f u e l i m me d i a t e l y. NOTE: Change filter when fuel is low. 1. Park machine safely.
Service Transmission desired): GXT001933—UN—13MAY15 MXT010730—UN—17APR14 a. Remove two bolts (A) to remove steering arm. 2. Remove screws (C), spark arrestor cover (D) and spark arrestor from engine. b. Raise rear of seat and disconnect connector (B) from seat switch wiring harness connector. 3. Inspect, clean, or if necessary, replace the screen if damaged. c. Remove two L-pins (C) to remove seat. 4. Install spark arrestor and cover on muffler and secure with original screws. d.
Service Transmission Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt CAUTION: Avoid injury! Entanglement in a belt or sheave can cause serious injury. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. NOTE: The transmission drive belts are self-adjusted using a spring tensioner and do not require a tension adjustment. Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) GXT001609—UN—02JUN15 2.
Service Mower 4. Insert a 3/8 in. ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole (A) on the idler arm, rotate the spring-loaded idler arm to relieve belt tension on the idler sheave (B) and remove the drive belt (C) from the idler sheave. Release the spring tension from the arm and remove the tool. 2. Remove bolt (A) with 13 mm socket on the deck height adjustment lock pin. 3. Rotate foot plate up using finger pull (B). 4. Remove foot plate. 5. Remove the drive belt from both transaxle sheaves (D).
Service Mower 6. Disconnect mower drive belt: GXT001916—UN—03JUN15 • Install 3/8 inch ratchet onto square hole (D) in tension arm and rotate counterclockwise to release tension on belt. GXT001924—UN—17JUL15 8. Remove spring clip (J) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket. 9. Raise lift linkage to transport lock position: a. Pull pin and raise mower lift lever fully upward. b. Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position. 10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance. 11.
Service Mower GXT001918—UN—13MAY15 7. Remove locking clip and washer (F) and front lift arm (G) from front deck bracket. GXT001934—UN—02JUN15 4. Remove lock pin, lower handle (A) to the lowest position and install pin (B) just above lever to lock deck in lowered position. 5. Remove foot plate. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly. 6. Disconnect mower drive belt: GXT001920—UN—13MAY15 8.
Service Mower 4. Remove belt from mower right hand spindle sheave to allow more slack for installation of belt onto clutch. 5. Slide mower deck under machine. GXT001926—UN—17JUL15 9. Install front lift arm (E) onto front deck bracket (G) and secure with washer and locking clip (F). CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly. MXAL42854—UN—09APR13 6.
Service Mower CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly. Before adjusting or servicing mower: • D is c on n ec t s pa rk p l ug w ire(s ) o r b atte ry n eg a tiv e (-) c a b l e t o p r e v e n t e n g i n e f ro m s t a r t i n g a c c i d e n t a l l y. • A l w a y s w e ar g l ov es w h en ha n dl i ng mo w e r bl a de s o r working near blades. 3.
Service Mower 4. Remove spring (A) from tension arm. 5. Disconnect spindle cover torsion spring (B) from wire form. GXT002329—UN—06JUL15 Shown without sheave for clarity only. 12. Make sure sheave carriage bolt (I) is fully seated into tension arm (J). Install sheave with belt on tension arm. 13. Tighten sheave hardware to specification. GXT002327—UN—06JUL15 Specification Sheave — Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 N·m (35 lb-ft) 6.
Service Mower 2. Raise mower deck to highest position to access blades. MXAL42867—UN—09APR13 Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration MXT010733—UN—17APR14 3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface. 4. Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip and flat ground surface. • Loosen nut (C) and bolt (D) on sheaves, and remove belt from all sheaves. 5. Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in.). 5.
Service Electrical GXT001457—UN—15MAY15 4. Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and blade (C). 5. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary. Installing Mower Blades (48TD) 1. Align the splined center hole in the blade with the splined spindle shaft (D) and put the blade onto the mower spindle shaft with cutting edge toward ground. 2. Install washer (B), with cupped side towards blade, and install nut (A) to secure blade onto splined spindle shaft. GXT001605—UN—13MAY15 3.
Service Electrical 6. Install battery. CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. 7. Attach cables to battery terminals, beginning with the positive cable, using washers and nuts. To prevent the battery from exploding: • • • • • 8. Apply spray lubricant to terminal to prevent corrosion. D o n o t s m o k e o r h a v e o p e n flfla am e n e a r b a t t e ry. We a r e y e p r o t e c t i o n a n d g l o v e s .
Service Miscellaneous Filling Fuel Tank 2. Raise operator’s seat. 3. Remove battery compartment cover. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: 4. Refer to the service label behind the operator’s seat for fuse circuit identification and location. • • • • • • • 5. Remove the fuse and check metal strip in fuse window. Discard fuse(s) if strip is broken. 6. Push new, correct amp, fuse into correct socket. 7. Lower operator’s seat.
Service Miscellaneous 3. A lower pressure will improve traction and performance depending on turf conditions or if transport areas have steep inclines. 4. Add or remove air, if necessary. Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly Removing 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports. • U s e a s af e l ift in g d ev ic e ra te d fo r th e l oa d to be l ifte d .
Troubleshooting CAUTION: Avoid injury! The machine can fall or slip from an unsafe lifting device or supports. • U s e a s a fe li fti ng de v i c e ra ted for the lo ad to b e l i fte d. • L ow e r ma c h in e o nto j a c k s tan d s o r oth er s tab l e s up p ort s a nd bl o c k w he e ls be fore s e rv ic in g. NOTE: Remove all attachments prior to lifting machine. 2. Jack up front of machine and place on safety stands. GXT002156—UN—02JUN15 9.
Troubleshooting Engine IF IF CHECK Poor Engine Performance Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel Dirty air cleaner. Faulty spark plug. Travel speed is too fast for conditions. Improper fuel. with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another supplier before suspecting machine problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers will generally solve any performance problems Fuel blended with alcohol or ether may Excessive Fuel Consumption Choke is not fully open.
Storage IF Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage CHECK Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment. Blades out of balance. Blades Scalping Grass Mower Loads Down Tractor Fuel: If you have been using “Stabilized Fuel,” add stabilized fuel to tank until the tank is full. Cutting too low. Mower wheels not adjusted correctly. Turning speed too fast. Ridges in terrain. NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel. Rough or uneven terrain.
Specifications Electrical System 4. Install battery. 5. On gas engines: Check spark plug gap. Install and tighten plugs to specified torque. Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Volt 6. Lubricate all grease points. Cold Cranking Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Amps 7. Open fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. Fuel System 8.
Warranty Where a warrantable condition exists, John Deere will repair your spark ignited off-road engine equipment at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. Cutting Height (Approximately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.) 48TD Mower Cutting Width. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.22 m (48 in.) Blades-Rotary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty • • • • • equipment or engine or transportation of the equipment or engine to or from the John Deere Turf and Utility retailer. John Deere shall not be liable for any other expense, loss, or damage, whether direct, incidental, consequential (except as listed above under “coverage”) or exemplary arising in connection with the sale or use of or inability to use the non-road equipment or engine for any other purpose. of warranty coverage.
Getting Quality Service TO THE EXTENT APPLICABLE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE APPLICABLE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD SET FORTH HERE. THE PURCHASER’S ONLY REMEDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE BREACH OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY WARRANTY ON JOHN DEERE BATTERIES ARE THOSE SET FORTH HERE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE DEALER, JOHN DEERE OR ANY COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH JOHN DEERE BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Service Record Service Record Record Service Dates Oil Change Oil Filter Change (If Equipped) Lubricate Machine 55 Air Cleaner Element Check/Clean Fuel Filter Change
Slope Gauge Slope Gauge Slope Gauge Template Hold up or copy this page and follow the directions below to use the Slope Gauge Template. MXT013189—UN—22APR15 Use this slope gauge to determine if a slope is too steep for safe operation. Do not operate your machine on a slope greater than what is recommended in your Operator’s Manual. See Operating on Slopes in the Safety Section. • Fold along the appropriate line (A) to match the recommended slope.
Index A Mowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Adjustment, Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder), Checking and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 N Neutral Creep, Checking and Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 O B Battery and Terminals, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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