Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Safety Labels
- Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Protect Children
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Avoid High Pressure Fluids
- Prevent Fires
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Assembly
- Operating - Controls
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Mounting and Dismounting Machine
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Motion Control Levers
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Level
- Adjusting Mower Wheels
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Using Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- Using Mower Engagement Switch
- Using the Hour Meter
- Using the Motion Control Levers
- Starting the Engine
- Engaging Mower
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Mowing Tips
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Single Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Briggs & Stratton)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Twin Cylinder Kawasaki)
- Checking Spark Plug
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Transmission
- Checking Transmission (Z225)
- Transmission Oil (Z425 and Z445)
- Checking Transaxle Oil Level
- Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
- Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
- Adjusting Tracking
- Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Transaxle Drive Belt (Z225)
- Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and Z445)
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Warranty
- Getting Quality Service
- Service Record
- Table of Contents
Product Identification - 2
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Lawn Tractors
Z225, Z425 and Z445 PIN (010001-)
If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on
servicing, always provide the product model and identification numbers.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and
for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces
provided below.
DATE OF PURCHASE:
_________________________________________
DEALER NAME:
_________________________________________
DEALER PHONE:
_________________________________________
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
To register your product through the Internet, simply go to
www.JohnDeereWarrantyRegistration.com. Completing the information,
either online or with the product warranty card, will ensure the customer
that their product receives all post sales service and important product
information.
Safety Labels
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
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.
The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards
whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with
the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol.
WARNING
M154909
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Drive across slopes, not up and down.
• Avoid sudden turns.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly.
• Read operator's manual.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and
working.
• Remove objects that can be thrown by blade.
• When leaving machine: -Stop engine, -Lock park brake, -Remove key.
DANGER
M154909
ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
• Do not mow when children or others are around.
• Do not mow in reverse.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children even while blades are off.
DANGER
M89504
ROTATING BLADE
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running.
THROWN OBJECTS
• Before mowing, clear area of objects that may be thrown by blade.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in
place.
DANGER - CAUTION
M128699
Picture Note: Located on battery
• Shield eyes, explosive gases can cause blindness or injury.
• No sparks, flames, smoking.
• Sulfuric acid can cause blindness or severe burns.










