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Table Of Contents

Introduction
- Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
- Using Your Operator’s Manual
- Special Messages
Product Identification
- Record Identification Numbers
  - Lawn Tractors
- Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- WARNING
  - AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADES CUT OFF ARMS AND LEGS
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
  - THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER - CAUTION
- WARNING
- DANGER
  - To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects:
- DANGER
- DANGER
  - ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
Safety
- Operating Safely
- Using a Spark Arrestor
- Checking Mowing Area
- Parking Safely
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
  - HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:
- 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
  - To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely...
- Tire Safety
- Checking Wheel Hardware
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Assembly
- Charge and Connect Battery
- Install Deck Height Pin
- Install Seat
- Check Tire Pressure
- Adjust Mower Deck Level
- Check Engine Oil Level
- Check Machine Safety System
Operating - Controls
- Operator Station 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
  - 42 Inch Mower
  - 48 and 54 Inch Mowers
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Using Park Brake
  - Setting Park Brake
  - Releasing Park Brake
- Using Key Switch
- 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
- Stopping the Engine
- Moving Machine by Hand
  - Z225 Model:
  - Z425 and Z445 Models:
- Unplugging Mower, Bagger, Material Collection System
  - Checking For Plugging While Driving
  - Removing Debris From Inspection Points:
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Mowing Tips
Service Intervals
- Servicing Your Machine
- Service Intervals
Service Lubrication
- Grease
  - The following greases are preferred:
- Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
  - 42 in. Mower Deck
  - 48 and 54 in. Mower Decks
- Lubricating Front Caster Spindles
Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil
  - The following John Deere oils are preferred:
  - Other oils may be used if above John Deere oils are not available, provided they meet the followi...
- 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 Belt:
  - Replacing Belt:
- Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and Z445)
  - Checking Belt:
  - Replacing Belt:
Service Mower
- Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
  - Removing Foot Plate
  - Installing Foot Plate
- Removing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
- Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
- Installing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
- Installing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- Replacing Mower Drive Belt
- Checking for Bent Mower Blades
- Servicing Mower Blades
  - Removing Mower Blades
  - Installing Mower Blades
    - 42 Inch Mower deck:
    - 48 Inch Mower deck:
Service Electrical
- Service the Battery Safely
- Removing and Installing the Battery
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning Battery and Terminals
- Using Booster Battery
- Replacing Headlight Bulb
- Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
- Using Proper Fuel
- Filling Fuel Tank
- Checking Tire Pressure
- Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
  - Removing
  - Installing
- Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
Troubleshooting
- Using Troubleshooting Chart
- Engine
- Electrical
- Machine
- Mower
Storage
- Storing Safety
- Preparing Machine for Storage
- Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
  - Fuel:
  - Engine:
- Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
- Engine
- Drivetrain
- Fuel System
  - Fuel Types (Recommended):
- Electrical System
- Tires
- Capacities
  - Crankcase:
- Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
  - Z225
  - Z425 and Z445
- Dimensions
- 42 Edge
- 48 Edge
- 54 Edge
- Recommended Lubricants
  - Grease:
Warranty
- Product Warranty
- John Deere, Federal and California Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Small Off-Road Ga...
- Tire Warranty
- Limited Battery Warranty
Getting Quality Service
- Service Literature
- Parts
  - Order Service Parts Online
- Part Numbers
- John Deere Quality Continues with Quality Service
Service Record
- Record Service Dates
Table of Contents

Service Mower - 30

SERVICE MOWER

7. Install electric clutch wiring harness back through frame hole and

connect to main wiring harness. Secure harness onto frame with retaining

clip.

Checking and Replacing Pump Drive Belt (Z425 and

Z445)

NOTE: The transmission drive belt is self-adjusted using a spring

tensioner and does not require a tension adjustment.

Checking Belt:

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

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Picture Note: View from rear of machine.

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2. Inspect belt (A) for excessive wear, damage or stretching while in

position on the transmission sheave and drive belt tensioner sheave.

Replacing Belt:

1. Disconnect electric clutch wiring connector (B) from main wiring

harness connector (C).

2. Remove clutch wiring harness from retaining clip (D), and lower

harness end through hole (E).

3. Remove mower deck drive belt (F). (See Replacing Mower Deck Drive

Belt in the SERVICE MOWER section.)

4. Remove drive belt (A) from drive sheaves and idler sheave.

• To make removal and installation of the belt easier, carefully rotate the

spring loaded idler (G) clockwise (H), and remove belt.

5. Install drive belt onto drive sheaves and idler sheave as shown.

6. Install mower deck drive belt.

7. Install electric clutch wiring harness back through frame hole and

connect to main wiring harness. Secure harness onto frame with retaining

clip.

Service Mower

Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate

Removing Foot Plate

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

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2. Remove bolts (A) and nuts.

3. Rotate foot plate up using finger pull (B).

4. Remove foot plate.

Installing Foot Plate

1. Place tabs (C) of foot plate into slots in frame.

2. Lower foot plate.

3. Install bolts (A) and nuts.

Removing Mower (42 Inch Mower)

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

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Entanglement in a belt or sheave

can cause serious injury. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts

to stop.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under

spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when

installing and removing components with spring tension.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always operate the mower with the

foot plate installed. Operating with the foot plate removed can

cause serious injury.