Use and Care Manual

ManualsBrandsJohn Deere ManualsOutdoorsZ525E, 54 in. 22 HP Dual -Hydrostatic Gas Zero-Turn Riding Mower - California Only

If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side,

check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower

assembly.

Removing Debris From Inspection Points:

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear

plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can

cause blades to rotate.

1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting

off to inspect machine.

2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet.

3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute

inlet.

4. Check under mower deck for debris.

Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck

NOTE: Follow this procedure after each use to prevent buildup and

remove corrosive lawn chemicals.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section).

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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.

11. Turn off water and remove garden hose and quick-coupler from

wash port.

12. Remove quick-coupler from garden hose and store for future use.

Transporting Machine on Trailer

NOTE: Trailer capacity must exceed combined machine weight and

attachment weight. (See Specications section in operator’s

manual).

Be sure that trailer has all the necessary lights and signs required by

law.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Machine

wheels can go off the ramp or trailer, causing the machine to

tip over.

• To load, back slowly and in a straight line. Keep wheels

away from drop-offs and edges.

• Do not use two separate loading ramps. Use a full width

loading ramp at least 30 cm (12 in.) wider than machine to

keep caster wheels from going off the ramp edge.

• Use a trailer with sides.

1. Park trailer on level surface.

2. Raise mower deck before driving machine onto trailer.

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3. Back machine onto heavy-duty trailer with full-width ramp.

4. Lower mower deck completely.

5. Lock park brake.

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6. Fasten front of machine at both sides of the frame at points (A) to

trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains, or cables. Straps must be

directed forward, down and outward from machine.

7. Turn off machine and remove key.

Operating