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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:
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
Avoid Crushing
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
ROTATING BLADE
THROWN OBJECTS
Safety Labels without Text
Safety Label Location
Understanding the Machine Safety Labels without Text
Avoid Injury from Crushing
Avoid Crushing
Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
Read Operatorâs Manual
Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
Keep Children Away from Mower
Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
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
Use Seat Belt Properly
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) - Use and Maintenance
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
Z515E Operatorâs Controls
Z530M and Z530R Operatorâs Controls
Z545R Operatorâs Controls
Operating
Daily Operating Checklist
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Using Operator Display Unit (If Equipped)
Operator Display Unit
Numeric RPM Display
Using the Hour Meter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
Hour Meter
MowerPlusMowerPlus is a trademark of Deere & Company Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
Custom RPM Mode
Mounting and Dismounting Machine
Adjusting Seat
E-Series Seat
M- and R-Series Seat with ComfortGlide
Adjusting Armrests
Adjusting Motion Control Levers
Adjusting Cutting Height
Adjusting Mower Wheels
.
Testing Safety Systems
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Park Brake
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
Testing Seat Switch (E- and M-Series)
Testing Seat Switch (R-Series)
Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
Using Seat Belt
Raising and Lowering the ROPS
Raising the ROPS
Lowering the ROPS to the Fully Lowered Position
Lowering the ROPS to the Intermediate Position
Checking Fuel Level
Sight Window
MowerPlusMowerPlus is a trademark of Deere & Company Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
Using Park Brake
Using Key Switch
Using Mower Engagement Switch
Using the Motion Control Levers
Start/Shutdown Position
Neutral Position
Forward and Reverse Travel
Left Turn
Right Turn
Starting the Engine
Z515E, Z530M, and Z530R
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
Engaging Mower
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
Stopping the Engine
Unplugging Mower
Using Headlights (If Equipped)
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
Service Intervals
Servicing Your Machine
Service Intervals
Every 8 Hours or Daily
Every 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
Every 200 Hours
Service Lubrication
Grease
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
48 A, 54A, and 60A Mower Decks
48 HC, 54HC, and 60HC Mower Deck
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
Z515E
Z530M, Z530R, and Z545R
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
Z515E
Z530M and Z530R
Z545R
Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
Z515E
Z530M and Z530R
Z545R
Cleaning Engine Shroud
Z515E
Z530M and Z530R
Z545R
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
Z515E
Z530M and Z530R
Z545R
Checking Spark Plug
Replacing Fuel Filter
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
Cleaning Spark Arrestor
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
Z545R
Service Transmission
Transaxle Oil
Checking Transaxle Oil Level
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
Adjusting Tracking
Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
Service Mower
Mower Deck Identification
Checking and Adjusting Mower Level
Quick Leveling Method
Optional Leveling Method
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
Removing Foot Plate
Installing Foot Plate
Removing Mower Deck
Installing Mower Deck
Replacing Mower Drive Belt
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
Servicing Mower Blades
Removing Mower Blades
Installing Mower Blades
Service Electrical
Electrical
Service the Battery Safely
Removing and Installing the Battery
Removing
Installing
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Fuses
Service Miscellaneous
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
Filling Fuel Tank
Lifting Machine
Checking ROPS Hardware
Checking Tire Pressure
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
Removing
Installing
Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
Disassembly:
Assembly
Removing and Installing Side Style Covers
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
Storage
Storing Safety
Preparing Machine for Storage
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
Fuel:
Engine:
Removing Machine From Storage
Specifications
Engine
Drivetrain
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
Electrical System
Fuel System
Tires
Capacities
Dimensions
Mower Decks
Recommended Lubricants
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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2024-05-15
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Table of Contents
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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:
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
Avoid Crushing
5
WARNING
5
DANGER
5
WARNING
5
CAUTION
6
DANGER
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 Crushing
8
Avoid Crushing
8
Avoid Injury from Loaded Spring
8
Avoid Injury from Equipment Fires
8
Avoid Injury from Getting Caught in Belts
8
Avoid Injury from Rotating Blades
8
Read Operatorâs Manual
8
Avoid Injury from Thrown Objects
9
Keep Children Away from Mower
9
Avoid Serious Injury or Death from Tipping
9
Safety
9
Use Your Mower Safely
9
General Instructions
9
Before Using Your Machine
9
Inspection and Daily Checklist
9
Fuel
10
Check the Mowing Area
10
Weights and Attachments
10
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
Use Seat Belt Properly
11
Rollover Protection System (ROPS) - Use and Maintenance
12
Prevent Fires
12
Parking Safely
12
Additional Safety Information
12
Towing Loads Safely
12
Safe Transportation
12
Service and Maintenance
12
Disposing of Waste Products and Chemicals
13
Machine Cleanout
13
General Cleaning Guidelines
13
Cleanout Areas
13
Operating Controls
15
Operatorâs Station Controls
15
Z515E Operatorâs Controls
15
Z530M and Z530R Operatorâs Controls
15
Z545R Operatorâs Controls
16
Operating
17
Daily Operating Checklist
17
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
17
Using Operator Display Unit (If Equipped)
17
Operator Display Unit
17
Numeric RPM Display
17
Using the Hour Meter and MowerPlus Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
17
Hour Meter
17
MowerPlusMowerPlus is a trademark of Deere & Company Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
18
Using Electronic Throttle Control (If Equipped)
18
Custom RPM Mode
18
Mounting and Dismounting Machine
18
Adjusting Seat
19
E-Series Seat
19
M- and R-Series Seat with ComfortGlide
19
Adjusting Armrests
19
Adjusting Motion Control Levers
19
Adjusting Cutting Height
20
Adjusting Mower Wheels
20
.
20
Testing Safety Systems
20
Testing Park Brake Switch
21
Testing Park Brake
21
Testing Mower Engagement (PTO) Switch
21
Testing Seat Switch (E- and M-Series)
21
Testing Seat Switch (R-Series)
21
Testing Motion Control Lever Switch
21
Using Seat Belt
22
Raising and Lowering the ROPS
22
Raising the ROPS
22
Lowering the ROPS to the Fully Lowered Position
22
Lowering the ROPS to the Intermediate Position
23
Checking Fuel Level
23
Sight Window
23
MowerPlusMowerPlus is a trademark of Deere & Company Fuel Gauge (If Equipped)
23
Using Park Brake
24
Using Key Switch
24
Using Mower Engagement Switch
24
Using the Motion Control Levers
24
Start/Shutdown Position
24
Neutral Position
24
Forward and Reverse Travel
24
Left Turn
25
Right Turn
25
Starting the Engine
26
Z515E, Z530M, and Z530R
26
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
26
Engaging Mower
26
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
26
Z545R with Electronic Throttle Control
26
Stopping the Engine
27
Unplugging Mower
27
Using Headlights (If Equipped)
27
Moving Machine by Hand
27
Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System
28
Checking for Plugging While Driving
28
Removing Debris from Inspection Points:
28
Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck
28
Transporting Machine on Trailer
28
Transporting Material Collection System (If Equipped)
29
Towing Loads
29
Mowing Tips
29
Blade Choices
29
Service Intervals
29
Servicing Your Machine
29
Service Intervals
30
Every 8 Hours or Daily
30
Every 50 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
30
Every 100 Hours or Annually (Whichever Comes First)
30
Every 200 Hours
30
Service Lubrication
30
Grease
30
Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles
30
48 A, 54A, and 60A Mower Decks
30
48 HC, 54HC, and 60HC Mower Deck
31
Service Engine
31
Emissions Service Information
31
Emission Control System Certification Label
31
Altitude Adjustment (Gasoline or Propane Converted Engines Only)
31
Avoid Fumes
31
Gasoline Engine Oil
31
Checking Engine Oil Level
32
Z515E
32
Z530M, Z530R, and Z545R
32
Changing Engine Oil and Filter
32
Z515E
32
Z530M and Z530R
33
Z545R
33
Cleaning Engine Screen Guard
34
Z515E
34
Z530M and Z530R
34
Z545R
34
Cleaning Engine Shroud
35
Z515E
35
Z530M and Z530R
35
Z545R
36
Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Element
37
Z515E
37
Z530M and Z530R
37
Z545R
37
Checking Spark Plug
38
Replacing Fuel Filter
39
Spark Arrestor Maintenance (If Equipped)
39
Cleaning Spark Arrestor
39
Z515E, Z530M, Z530R
39
Z545R
40
Service Transmission
40
Transaxle Oil
40
Checking Transaxle Oil Level
40
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
41
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
41
Adjusting Tracking
41
Cleaning Transaxle Cooling Fans
42
Checking and Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
42
Checking Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
42
Replacing Transaxle/Transmission Drive Belt
42
Service Mower
43
Mower Deck Identification
43
Checking and Adjusting Mower Level
43
Quick Leveling Method
43
Optional Leveling Method
44
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
46
Removing Foot Plate
46
Installing Foot Plate
46
Removing Mower Deck
46
Installing Mower Deck
47
Replacing Mower Drive Belt
48
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
49
Servicing Mower Blades
49
Removing Mower Blades
49
Installing Mower Blades
49
Service Electrical
49
Electrical
49
Service the Battery Safely
49
Removing and Installing the Battery
50
Removing
50
Installing
50
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
50
Using Booster Battery
50
Replacing Fuses
50
Service Miscellaneous
51
Using Proper Fuel and Stabilizer
51
Filling Fuel Tank
51
Lifting Machine
51
Checking ROPS Hardware
52
Checking Tire Pressure
53
Removing and Installing Wheel Assembly
53
Removing
53
Installing
53
Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels
53
Disassembly:
53
Assembly
54
Removing and Installing Side Style Covers
54
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
55
Cleaning:
55
Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):
55
Repairing Deep Scratches (bare metal or primer showing):
55
Troubleshooting
55
Using Troubleshooting Chart
55
Engine
55
Electrical
56
Machine
56
Mower
56
Storage
56
Storing Safety
56
Preparing Machine for Storage
57
Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage
57
Fuel:
57
Engine:
57
Removing Machine From Storage
57
Specifications
57
Engine
57
Drivetrain
58
Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM
58
Electrical System
58
Fuel System
58
Tires
58
Capacities
58
Dimensions
58
Mower Decks
59
Recommended Lubricants
59
Warranty
59
Product Warranty
59
United States
59
Canada
59
California and U.S. EPA Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Off-Road Gas Engines)
59
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
59
Manufacturerâs Warranty Coverage
59
Ownerâs Warranty Responsibilities
60
General Emissions Warranty Coverage
60
Emissions Warranty Interpretation
60
Emission Warranty Parts List
60
Limited Liability
60
Tire Warranty
61
Limited Battery Warranty For Factory Installed Batteries
61
FREE REPLACEMENT PERIOD
61
PRO RATA ADJUSTMENT (batteries with letter code identification only)
61
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
61
LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND PURCHASERâS REMEDIES
61
NO DEALER WARRANTY
61
WARRANTY TERMS TABLE
61
John Deere Quality Statement
62
John Deere Quality
62
Service Record
63
Record Service Dates
63
Slope Gauge
64
Slope Gauge Template
64
Index
65
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