Residential ZTrak™ Mowers
Key engine features include:
First-stage foam filter stops large dirt particles before they make contact with the filter.
The air filter is easily removed for cleaning or replacement.
Air screen cover provides protection for the rotating air screen. Rotating screen filters out debris and reduces the size of material that gets through so it will pass harmlessly past the engine fins.
Full-pressure lubrication system provides plenty of oil to the engines moving parts to ensure reliable operation and long life:
John Deere recommends the use of fuel stabilizer in gasoline. See Fuel-Protect for gasoline engines (8 oz [237 mL]) for more information.
The 48-in. (122-cm) HC Mower Deck has a deep-deck design to handle higher volumes of grass. It is stamped from heavy-gauge steel and has additional durability features to stand up to challenging mowing conditions.
The 48-in. (122-cm) HC Deck is stamped from heavy, 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside for reduced material buildup:
A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:
An optional rear bagger is available:
The Power Flow blower is mounted on a sturdy swing arm that allows easy installation and cleanout.
An optional mulching attachment is available:
The 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mower Deck has a deep-deck design.
The 54-in. (137-cm) HC Deck is stamped from heavy, 9-gauge, 0.150-in. (3.8-mm) steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside for reduced material buildup:
A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:
The MulchControl attachment makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge or collect the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:
MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:
MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:
MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side-discharge or bagging when needed.
MulchControl limitations
While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging or bagging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:
MulchControl compatibility
MulchControl is a field-installed attachment. Mulching blades are included:
Order:
An optional rear bagger is available:
The Power Flow blower is mounted on a sturdy swing arm that allows easy installation and cleanout.
An optional mulching attachment is available:
The 60-in. (152-cm) HC Mower Deck has a deep-deck design.
The 60-in. (152-cm) HC Deck is stamped from heavy, 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel to minimize the number of welds and provide a smooth underside for reduced material buildup:
A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:
An optional mulching attachment is available:
The MulchControl attachment makes mulching more practical for many mowing situations because it not only does an excellent job of mulching but it also allows the mower to be easily converted for times when it is more desirable to side discharge the lawn material. Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:
MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:
MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:
MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. Now the operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to the side-discharge mode when needed.
MulchControl limitations
While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch about one third of the material. Therefore, the side-discharge mode is essentially a partial-mulch mode. This can be an advantage when side discharging, as it helps to reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:
MulchControl compatibility
MulchControl is a field-installed attachment. Mulching blades are included:
Order:
The operator station is designed for operator comfort and convenience in operating all controls:
Comfortable seats have two suspension springs and no-tools fore-aft seat adjustment that can be used by the operator while seated:
Two steel springs under the seat absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas to provide a smoother ride.
The commercial-style steel footrest flips up to provide easy access for servicing the mower deck:
A convenient service interval decal provides basic maintenance information. It provides a quick-reference for keeping recommended service up to date.
The footrest area is hinged and easily raised for service to mower deck:
The engines are easy to service, including changing the oil and the oil filter and servicing the air filter.
Accel Deep™ Mower Decks have several features that make them easy to service:
Tie-down locations are provided for convenience and safety when trailering the machine.
The motion-control levers can be adjusted to three different height settings and fifteen different fore-aft settings:
A standard shock absorber for the motion-control levers makes it easy and comfortable to maneuver the ZTrak™ Mowers:
Tracking adjustment from the operator seat is quick and easy. A cut-height pin provides an easy method to adjust the motion-control levers:
The operator control panel is conveniently located and easy to use.
The instruments and controls are as follows:
The park brake is conveniently located:
The Z535R and Z540R include a foot-lift pedal along with the hand-lift lever to make raising the mower deck easier. The foot-lift pedal also provides a convenient way to temporarily raise the mower deck over an obstruction while mowing:
Motion-control levers are designed for comfortable and easy operation.
A shock absorber is included to dampen the movement of the control levers so any operator can make smooth, controlled turns.
A convenient fuel-sight window is located where it is easy for the operator to see:
Pneumatic caster wheels give a smoother ride and easier steering:
ZTrak™ model | Caster wheel tire size |
Z335E, Z335M, Z345M, Z345R | 11x4.0-5 |
Z355E, Z355R, Z375R, Z525E, Z535M, Z540M | 13x5.0-6 |
Z535R, Z540R | 13x6.50-6 |
ZTrak Mowers are designed around a heavy-duty formed and welded steel frame for strength and reliability.
Large front caster wheels and large rear drive wheels provide several operator benefits:
The operator platform is roomy and uncluttered for maximum comfort, and the controls are convenient to use:
The styling of ZTrak Mowers is functional and attractive to appeal to residential owners who value product appearance and the easy, comfortable operation that comes with thoughtful control designs:
The ZTrak frame includes 1- x 1.5-in. (2.5- x 3.8-cm) steel tubing for long-term durability:
A heavy-duty electric power take-off (PTO) clutch is controlled by a convenient, dash-mounted control.
The PTO clutch is designed to operate through many on/off cycles.
Dual unitized transmissions efficiently power the ZTrak™ forward and reverse and give steering capability:
Tow-valve controls are provided for each transmission and located on the transmissions near the expansion tanks:
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