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John Deere BG21298 Z325e Ztrak 54-in 24-hp V-twin Gas Zero-turn Riding Lawn Mower
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Introduction
Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
Using Your Operatorâs Manual
Spark Arrestor
Special Messages
Parts
Order Service Parts Online
Service Literature
Contents
Product Identification
Record Identification Numbers
Zero-Turn Mowers
Product Identification Number (A):
Engine Serial Number:
Transaxle Serial Numbers (B):
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
Safety Labels with Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operatorâs Manual
WARNING
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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 Operatorâs Manual
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Injury From Tipping
Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
Safety
Use Your Mower Safely
General Instructions
Before Using Your Machine
Inspection and Daily Checklist
Fuel
Check the Mowing Area
Weights and Attachments
Preventing Injuries
Protect Children
Avoid Thrown Objects
Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
Identify Safe Slopes
Measuring Slopes
Slope Limits
Operating Near Terrain Hazards
Prevent Fires
Parking Safely
Additional Safety Information
Towing Loads Safely
Safe Transportation
Service and Maintenance
Disposing of Waste Products and Chemicals
Machine Cleanout
General Cleaning Guidelines
Cleanout Areas
Operating Controls
Operatorâs Station Controls
Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Mounting and Dismounting Machine
Adjusting Seat
Adjustable Seat
Adjusting Motion Control Levers
Adjusting Cutting Height
Adjusting Mower Level
Adjusting Mower Wheels
42 A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
Testing Seat Switch
Using Park Brake
Unlocking 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
Using Dual Levers (If Equipped)
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
42 A , 48A, and 54A Decks
Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Yearly or 50 Hours (Whichever Comes First)
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
Every 200 Hours
Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
42 A Mower Deck
48 A 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
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
Cleaning Engine Shroud
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
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)
Installing Mower Deck (42A)
Installing Mower Deck (48A and 54A)
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
Replacing Fuse
Service Miscellaneous
Gasoline Fuel for 4-Cycle Engines
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
Cleaning:
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
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
Z315E Engine
Z320MEngine
Z320R Engine
Z325E Engine
Z330M Engine
Z330R 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)
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
Manufacturerâs Warranty Coverage
Ownerâs Warranty Responsibilities
General Emissions Warranty Coverage
Emissions Warranty Interpretation
Emission Warranty Parts List
Limited Liability
Tire Warranty
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD
PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERâS REMEDIES
NO DEALER WARRANTY
WARRANTY TERMS TABLE
John Deere Quality Statement
John Deere Quality
Service Record
Record Service Dates
Slope Gauge
Slope Gauge Template
Index
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Introduction
2
Thank You for Purchasing a John Deere Product
2
Using Your Operatorâs Manual
2
Spark Arrestor
2
Special Messages
2
Parts
2
Order Service Parts Online
2
Service Literature
2
Contents
3
Product Identification
3
Record Identification Numbers
3
Zero-Turn Mowers
3
Product Identification Number (A):
3
Engine Serial Number:
3
Transaxle Serial Numbers (B):
3
Register Your Product and Warranty Online
3
Safety Labels with Text
4
Safety Label Location
4
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels
5
French or Spanish Safety Labels and Operatorâs Manual
5
WARNING
5
DANGER
5
DANGER
5
WARNING
5
CAUTION
5
CAUTION
6
DANGER
6
DANGER
6
ROTATING BLADE
6
THROWN OBJECTS
6
Safety Labels without Text
7
Safety Label Location
7
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
8
Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
8
Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
8
Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
8
Read Operatorâs Manual
8
Keep Children Away from Mower
8
Avoid Injury From Tipping
8
Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
9
Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
9
Safety
9
Use Your Mower Safely
9
General Instructions
9
Before Using Your Machine
9
Inspection and Daily Checklist
9
Fuel
9
Check the Mowing Area
9
Weights and Attachments
9
Preventing Injuries
10
Protect Children
10
Avoid Thrown Objects
10
Operating on Slopes and Near Terrain Hazards
10
Identify Safe Slopes
10
Measuring Slopes
10
Slope Limits
10
Operating Near Terrain Hazards
11
Prevent Fires
11
Parking Safely
11
Additional Safety Information
12
Towing Loads Safely
12
Safe Transportation
12
Service and Maintenance
12
Disposing of Waste Products and Chemicals
12
Machine Cleanout
12
General Cleaning Guidelines
12
Cleanout Areas
12
Operating Controls
14
Operatorâs Station Controls
14
Operating
14
Daily Operating Checklist
14
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
14
Mounting and Dismounting Machine
15
Adjusting Seat
15
Adjustable Seat
15
Adjusting Motion Control Levers
15
Adjusting Cutting Height
15
Adjusting Mower Level
16
Adjusting Mower Wheels
17
42 A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks
17
Testing Safety Systems
17
Testing Park Brake Switch
18
Testing Park Brake
18
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
18
Testing Seat Switch
18
Using Park Brake
18
Unlocking Park Brake
19
Using Key Switch
19
Using Mower Engagement Switch
19
Using the Hour Meter
19
Using the Motion Control Levers
19
Start/Shutdown Position
19
Neutral Position
20
Forward and Reverse Travel
20
Forward Travel
20
Reverse Travel
20
Left Turn
20
Right Turn
21
Using Dual Levers (If Equipped)
21
Starting the Engine
21
Engaging Mower
22
Using MulchControl (If Equipped)
22
Unplugging Mower
22
Stopping the Engine
22
Moving Machine by Hand
22
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
23
Checking for Plugging While Driving
23
Removing Debris from Inspection Points:
23
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
23
Transporting Machine on Trailer
23
Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
24
Towing Loads
24
Mowing Tips
24
Blade Choices
25
42 A , 48A, and 54A Decks
25
Service Intervals
25
Servicing Your Machine
25
Service Intervals
25
Every 8 Hours or Daily
25
Yearly or 50 Hours (Whichever Comes First)
25
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
25
Every 200 Hours
25
Service Lubrication
25
Grease
25
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
25
42 A Mower Deck
26
48 A and 54A Mower Decks
26
Service Engine
26
Emissions Service Information
26
Emission Control System Certification Label
26
Altitude Adjustment (Gasoline or Propane Converted Engines Only)
26
Avoid Fumes
26
Gasoline Engine Oil
27
Checking Engine Oil Level
27
Changing Conventional Engine Oil and Filter
27
Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
28
Cleaning Engine Shroud
28
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
29
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
30
Checking Spark Plug
31
Replacing Fuel Filter
31
Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
32
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
32
Cleaning Spark Arrestor
32
Service Transmission
33
Checking Transmission
33
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
33
Checking Neutral Creep
33
Adjusting Neutral Creep
33
Adjusting Tracking
33
Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
34
Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
34
Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
34
Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belts
34
Service Mower
35
Mower Deck Identification
35
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
35
Removing Foot Plate
35
Installing Foot Plate
35
Removing Mower Deck (42A)
35
Removing Mower Deck (48A and 54A)
36
Installing Mower Deck (42A)
38
Installing Mower Deck (48A and 54A)
39
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42A Mower)
40
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (48A and 54A Mower Decks)
41
Installing MulchControl Discharge Plate (If Equipped)
41
Installing MulchControl Deflector (If Equipped)
42
Installing MulchControl Handle (If Equipped)
42
Removing and Storing MulchControl Deck (If Equipped)
43
Removing MulchControlMulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
43
Storing MulchControlMulchControl is a trademark of Deere & Company
44
Installing Mulch Blades
44
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
44
Servicing Mower Blades
44
Removing Mower Blades (42A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks)
44
Installing Mower Blades (42A, 48A, and 54A Mower Decks)
44
Service Electrical
45
Electrical
45
Service the Battery Safely
45
Removing and Installing the Battery
45
Removing
45
Installing
45
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
45
Using Booster Battery
45
Replacing Fuse
46
Replacing Fuse
46
Service Miscellaneous
46
Gasoline Fuel for 4-Cycle Engines
46
Filling Fuel Tank
46
Lifting Machine
47
Checking Tire Pressure
47
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
47
Removing
47
Installing
48
Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
48
Disassembly:
48
Assembly
49
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
49
Cleaning:
49
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
49
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
49
Troubleshooting
49
Using Troubleshooting Chart
49
Engine
49
Electrical
50
Machine
50
Mower
50
MulchControl (If Equipped)
51
Storage
51
Storing Safety
51
Preparing Machine for Storage
51
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
51
Fuel:
51
Engine:
51
Removing Machine From Storage
52
Specifications
52
Engine
52
Z315E Engine
52
Z320MEngine
52
Z320R Engine
52
Z325E Engine
52
Z330M Engine
52
Z330R Engine
52
Drivetrain
53
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
53
Electrical System
53
Fuel System
53
Tires
53
Capacities
53
Dimensions
53
Recommended Lubricants
54
Mower Decks
54
Warranty
54
Product Warranty
54
United States
54
Canada
54
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
54
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
54
Manufacturerâs Warranty Coverage
54
Ownerâs Warranty Responsibilities
54
General Emissions Warranty Coverage
55
Emissions Warranty Interpretation
55
Emission Warranty Parts List
55
Limited Liability
55
Tire Warranty
56
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
56
FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD
56
PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)
56
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
56
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERâS REMEDIES
56
NO DEALER WARRANTY
56
WARRANTY TERMS TABLE
56
John Deere Quality Statement
57
John Deere Quality
57
Service Record
58
Record Service Dates
58
Slope Gauge
59
Slope Gauge Template
59
Index
60
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