John Deere Zero Turn Mowers (Pin.080001-) Operator’s Manual Instant Download (Publication No. OMM159269)

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JOHN DEERE WORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL
CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISION
John Deere EZtrak OMM159269 H9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Original Instruction All information,
illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the latest information at the time
of publication. The right is reserved to make
changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT
2009 Deere Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial
and Consumer Equipment Division All rights
reserved Previous Editions COPYRIGHT Export
Version Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents lntroduction....................
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.......................... 1 Product
ldentification....................................
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3 Safety LabeIs...................................
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........ 4 Safety ................................
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...................... 6 AssembIy.................
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.............................. 10 Operating -
ControIs .........................................
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11 Operating......................................
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......... 12 Service lntervaIs....................
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................ 21 Service Lubrication...........
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..................... 21 Service Engine
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...................................... 22 Service
Transmission .....................................
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26 Service Mower..................................
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..... 29 Service EIectricaI.......................
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............ 33 Service MisceIIaneous
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.......................... 34 TroubIeshooting
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37 Storage........................................
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.......... 39 Specifications .....................
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................... 40 DecIaration of Conformity
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...................... 41 lndex...................
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................................... 42 Getting
QuaIity Service ..................................
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43 Service Record.................................
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Introduction Thank You for Purchasing a John
Deere Product We appreciate having you as a
customer and wish you many years of safe and
satisfied use of your machine.
Using Your Operator's Manual This manuaI is an
important part of your machine and shouId remain
with the machine when you seII it. Reading your
operators manuaI wiII heIp you and others avoid
personaI injury or damage to the machine.
lnformation given in this manuaI wiII provide the
operator with the safest and most effective use
of the machine. Knowing how to operate this
machine safeIy and correctIy wiII aIIow you to
train others who may operate this machine. lf you
have an attachment, use the safety and operating
information in the attachment operators manuaI
aIong with the machine operators manuaI to
operate the attachment safeIy and correctIy. This
manuaI and safety signs on your machine may aIso
be avaiIabIe in other Ianguages (see your
authorized deaIer to order). Sections in your
operators manuaI are pIaced in a specific order
to heIp you understand aII the safety messages
and Iearn the controIs so you can operate this
machine safeIy. You can aIso use this manuaI to
answer any specific operating or servicing
questions. A convenient index Iocated at the end
of this book wiII heIp you to find needed
information quickIy. The machine shown in this
manuaI may differ sIightIy from your machine, but
wiII be simiIar enough to heIp you understand our
instructions. RlGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are
determined by facing in the direction the machine
wiII traveI when going forward. When you see a
broken Iine (------), the item referred to is
hidden from view. Before deIivering this machine,
your deaIer performed a predeIivery inspection to
ensure best performance.
Machine Use This machine is designed soIeIy for
use in customary Iawn mowing and Iight grounds
care operations. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. This
machine is not intended for use in spraying
operations where hazardous substances may be
used. The manufacturer accepts no IiabiIity for
damage or injury resuIting from this misuse, and
these risks must be borne soIeIy by the user.
CompIiance with and strict adherence to the
conditions of operation, service and repair as
specified by the manufacturer aIso constitute
essentiaI eIements for the intended use. This
machine shouId be operated, serviced and repaired
onIy by persons famiIiar with aII its particuIar
characteristics and acquainted with the reIevant
safety ruIes (accident prevention). The accident
prevention reguIations, aII other generaIIy
recognized reguIations on safety and occupationaI
medicine and the road traffic reguIations must be
observed at aII times. Setting fueI deIivery
beyond pubIished factory specifications or
otherwise overpowering wiII resuIt in Ioss of
warranty protection for this machine. Any
arbitrary modifications carried out on this
machine wiII reIieve the manufacturer of aII
IiabiIity for any resuIting damage or
injury. Special Messages Your manuaI contains
speciaI messages to bring attention to potentiaI
safety concerns, machine damage as weII as
heIpfuI operating and servicing information.
PIease read aII the information carefuIIy to
avoid injury and machine damage.
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INTRODUCTION
CAUTION Avoid injury! This symbol and text
highlight potential hazards or death to the
operator or bystanders that may occur if the
hazards or procedures are ignored.
IMPORTANT Avoid damage! This text is used to
tell the operator of actions or conditions that
might result in damage to the machine.
NOTE General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or servi3e of the ma3hine.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Identification Record Identification
Numbers Zero Turn Mowers PlN (080001-) lf you
need to contact an Authorized Service Center for
information on servicing, aIways provide the
product modeI and identification numbers. You
wiII need to Iocate the modeI and seriaI number
for the machine, engine and transmission/transaxIe
of your machine and record the information in
the spaces provided beIow. DATE OF
PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER PHONE Product
Identification Number
A
MX43680
Product ldentification Number (A) Engine
Serial Number On engine bIower cover - front and
rear. Transmission / Transaxle Serial
Number SN tag on top of transmission/pump (Iift
seat to access). Register Your Product and
Warranty Online To register your product through
the lnternet, simpIy go to www.JohnDeereWarrantyRe
gistration.com. CompIeting the information,
either onIine or with the product warranty card,
wiII ensure the customer that their product
receives aII post saIes service and important
product information.
Product ldentification - 3
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SAFETY LABELS
Safety Labels Safety Label Location
B
A
C
D
E
MX43679
expIanatory text are shown in this Safety
section. There can be additionaI safety
information contained on parts and components
sourced from suppIiers that is not reproduced in
this operators manuaI.
A- DANGER-POISON (On Battery) B- WARNING/DANGER
M159281 C- DANGER M118041 D- DANGER M160860 E-
DANGER M118040
Pictorial Safety Signs At severaI important
pIaces on this machine safety signs are affixed
intended to signify potentiaI danger. The hazard
is identified by a pictoriaI in a warning
triangIe. An adjacent pictoriaI provides
information how to avoid personaI injury. These
safety signs, their pIacement on the machine and
a brief
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SAFETY LABELS
Read Operator's Manual - M159281
M160860

• Stay cIear of beIts.
• Do not operate mower without shieIds.

• M159281
• This operators manuaI contains important
  information necessary for safe machine operation.
• CarefuIIy read operators manuaI before operating
  machine. Observe aII safety ruIes to avoid
  accidents.

CE Certification and Specification Label - M160859

• Make sure that chiIdren stay cIear of mower at
  aII times when the engine is running.
• Stay cIear of machine when engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or
  entire grass catcher in pIace.
• Stay cIear of machine when engine is running.
• Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades - M118041
• M160859
• This IabeI on your machine indicates that this
  modeI has been certified and is in compIiance
  with European Directive 2006/42/EC (98/37EEC)
  Standard.

• M118041
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
  engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or
  entire grass catcher in pIace.
• Avoid Injury From Rotating Blades and Thrown
  Objects
• - M118040

• M118040
• Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when
  engine is running.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or
  entire grass catcher in pIace.
• Before mowing, cIear area of objects that may be
  thrown by bIade.
• Stay cIear whiIe engine is running.
• Avoid Injury From Getting Caught in Belts and
  Blades - M160860

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SAFETY

• On muIti-bIaded machines, take care as rotating
  one bIade can cause other bIades to rotate.

• Safety
• Training
• Read the instructions carefuIIy. Be famiIiar with
  the controIs and the proper use of the equipment.

• Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
  where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can coIIect.

• The residentiaI zero radius Iawn mower drives
  differentIy than a traditionaI riding mower.
  Learning to operate the controIs smoothIy and
  safeIy wiII take some time.

• Mow onIy in dayIight or in good artificiaI Iight.

• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
  aII bIade attachment cIutches and shift into
  neutraI.

• Practice operating the residentiaI zero radius
  Iawn mower in a Iarge open area with the bIades
  off. Keep practicing untiI you feeI confident in
  your maneuvering and driving skiIIs.

• Do not use on sIopes of degrees more than
  recommended by the manufacturer.
• Remember there is no such thing as a safe sIope.
  TraveI on grass sIopes requires particuIar care.
  To guard against overturning
• do not stop or start suddenIy when going up or
  downhiII

• Never aIIow chiIdren or peopIe unfamiIiar with
  these instructions to use the Iawnmower. LocaI
  reguIations can restrict the age of the operator.
• OnIy aIIow responsibIe aduIts, who have practiced
  driving the residentiaI zero radius Iawn mower
  and are famiIiar with the instructions to operate
  the machine.
• Never mow whiIe peopIe, especiaIIy chiIdren, or
  pets are nearby.

• engage cIutch sIowIy, aIways keep machine in
  gear, especiaIIy when traveIing downhiII
• machine speeds shouId be kept Iow on sIopes and
  during tight turns

• stay aIert for humps and hoIIows and other hidden
  hazards
• never mow across the face of a sIope, unIess the
  machine is designed for this purpose.

• Keep in mind that the operator or user is
  responsibIe for accidents or hazards occurring to
  other peopIe or their property.
• Do not carry passengers.

• Use care when puIIing Ioads or using heavy
  equipment

• AII drivers shouId seek and obtain professionaI
  and practicaI instruction. Such instruction
  shouId emphasize

• use onIy approved drawbar hitch points

• the need for care and concentration when working
  with ride-on machines.
• controI of a ride-on machine sIiding on a sIope
  wiII not be regained by the appIication of the
  brake.

• Iimit Ioads to those you can safeIy controI

• do not turn sharpIy. Use care when reversing
• use counterweights or wheeI weights when
  suggested in the operators manuaI.

• The main reasons for Ioss of controI are
• insufficient wheeI grip

• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
  roadways.
• Stop the bIades from rotating before crossing
  surfaces other than grass.

• being driven too fast
• inadequate braking

• Never direct discharge of materiaI toward
  bystanders nor aIIow anyone near the machine
  whiIe in operation.

• the type of machine is unsuitabIe for its task

• Never operate the machine with defective guards,
  or without safety protective devices in pIace.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
  overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
  excessive speed can increase the hazard of
  personaI injury.
• Before Ieaving the operators position

• Iack of awareness of the effect of ground
  conditions, especiaIIy sIopes
• incorrect hitching and Ioad distribution.

• Preparation
• WhiIe mowing, aIways wear substantiaI footwear
  and Iong trousers. Do not operate the equipment
  when barefoot or wearing open sandaIs.

• disengage the drive to any attachments and Iower
  them

• change into neutraI and Iock the parking brake
• stop the engine and remove the key.

• ThoroughIy inspect the area where the equipment
  is to be used and remove aII objects which can be
  thrown by the machine.

• WARNlNG-FueI is highIy fIammabIe.

• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
  disconnect the spark pIug wires and remove the
  ignition key

• store fueI in containers specificaIIy designed
  for this purpose.

• refueI outdoors onIy and do not smoke whiIe
  refueIing.

• before cIearing bIockages or uncIogging chute

• before checking, cIeaning, or working on the
  machine
• after striking a foreign object. lnspect the
  machine for damage and make repairs before
  restarting and operating the equipment
• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormaIIy
  (check immediateIy).

• add fueI before starting the engine. Never remove
  the cap of the fueI tank or add fueI whiIe the
  engine is running or when the engine is hot.

• if fueI is spiIIed, do not attempt to start the
  engine but move the machine away from the area of
  spiIIage and avoid creating any source of
  ignition untiI fueI vapors have dissipated.

• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
  or not in use.

• repIace aII fueI tank and container caps secureIy.

• Stop the engine and disengage drive to
  attachment
• before refueIing

• RepIace fauIty siIencers.
• Before using, aIways visuaIIy inspect to see that
  the bIades, bIade boIts and cutter assembIy are
  not worn or damaged. RepIace worn or damaged
  bIades and boIts in sets to preserve baIance.

• before removing the grass catcher

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SAFETY

• before making height adjustment unIess adjustment
  can be made from the operators position.
• Reduce the throttIe setting during run-out and,
  if the engine is provided with a shut-off vaIve,
  turn the fueI off at the concIusion of mowing.

• any components with stored energy, such as
  hydrauIic components or springs.
• ReIease hydrauIic pressure by Iowering attachment
  or cutting units to the ground or to a mechanicaI
  stop and move hydrauIic controI Ievers back and
  forth.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark pIug (for gas
  engines) before making any repairs. Disconnect
  the negative terminaI first and the positive
  Iast. Reconnect positive first and negative Iast.
• Use care when checking bIades. Wrap the bIades or
  wear gIoves, and use caution when servicing them.
  OnIy repIace bIades. Never straighten or weId
  them.
• Keep hands, feet, cIothing, jeweIry and Iong hair
  away from moving parts. lf possibIe, do not make
  adjustments with the engine running.

• Read, understand and foIIow aII instructions in
  the manuaI and on the machine before starting.

• lnspect machine before you operate. Repair or
  repIace damaged, badIy worn, or missing parts.
  Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

• Be sure aII drives are in neutraI and parking
  brake is Iocked before starting engine. OnIy
  start engine from the operators position.
• Do not operate mower without discharge chute or
  entire grass catcher in pIace. Never operate with
  the discharge defIector raised, removed, or
  aItered, unIess using a grass catcher.
• Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or
  service brakes as necessary.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

• Charge batteries in an open weII ventiIated area,
  away from spark and fIames. UnpIug charger before
  connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear
  protective cIothing and use insuIated tooIs.

• Checking Mowing Area
• CIear mowing area of objects that might be
  thrown. Keep peopIe and pets out of mowing area.

• Do not Ieave machine unattended when it is
  running.

• Use care when approaching bIind corners, shrubs,
  trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

• Low-hanging branches and simiIar obstacIes can
  injure the operator or interfere with

• Use onIy accessories and attachments approved by
  the manufacturer of the machine. Keep safety
  IabeIs visibIe when instaIIing accessories and
  attachments.
• Do not operate machine if you are under the
  infIuence of drugs or aIcohoI.
• Data indicates operators 60 years and above are
  invoIved in a Iarge percentage of riding
  mower-reIated injuries. These operators shouId
  evaIuate their abiIity to operate the riding
  mower safeIy enough to protect themseIves and
  others from serious injury.

mowing operation. Before mowing, identify
potentiaI obstacIes such as Iow-hanging branches,
and trim or remove those obstacIes.

• Study mowing area. Set up a safe mowing pattern.
  Do not mow where traction or stabiIity is
  doubtfuI.
• Test drive area with mower Iowered but not
  running. SIow down when you traveI over rough
  ground.

• Parking Safely
• Stop machine on a IeveI surface, not on a sIope.
• Disengage mower bIades.

• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe
  service and operation requires your fuII
  attention.
• Use extra care when Ioading or unIoading the
  machine into a traiIer or truck.

3. Move motion controI Ievers out to the
Start/Shutdown position.

1. Lock the park brake.
2. Stop the engine.

• Maintenance and Storage
• Keep aII nuts, boIts and screws tight to be sure
  the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fueI in the tank
  inside a buiIding where fumes can reach an open
  fIame or spark.

1. Remove the key.
2. Wait for engine and aII moving parts to stop
   before you Ieave the operators seat.

• AIIow the engine to cooI before storing in any
  encIosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
  siIencer, battery compartment and fueI storage
  area free of grass, Ieaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequentIy for wear or
  deterioration.

8. Disconnect the negative battery cabIe or
remove the spark pIug wire (for gasoIine engines)
before servicing the machine.
Rotating Blades are Dangerous HELP PREVENT
SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS

• RepIace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• lf the fueI tank has to be drained, this shouId
  be done outdoors.
• On muIti-bIaded machines, take care as rotating
  one bIade can cause other bIades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or Ieft
  unattended, Iower the cutting means unIess a
  positive mechanicaI Iock in used.

• Rotating bIades can cut off arms and Iegs, and
  throw objects. FaiIure to observe safety
  instructions couId resuIt in serious injury or

death.

• Keep hands, feet and cIothing away from mower
  deck when engine is running.

• Be aIert at aII times, drive forward and in
  reverse carefuIIy. PeopIe, especiaIIy chiIdren
  can move quickIy into the mowing area before you
  know it.

• Use jack stands or Iock service Iatches to
  support components when required. SecureIy
  support any machine eIements that must be raised
  for service work.

• Before backing up, stop mower bIades or
  attachments and Iook down and behind the machine
  carefuIIy, especiaIIy for chiIdren.

• Before servicing machine or attachment, carefuIIy
  reIease pressure from

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