John-deere z425 User Manual Page 1

OMM154566 H6JOHN DEEREWORLDWIDE COMMERCIAL & CONSUMER EQUIPMENT DIVISIONOMM154566 H6M154566H6John DeereZ225, Z425, Z445 EZtrakOPERATOR’S MANUALNor

Operating - Controls - 9OPERATING - CONTROLSOperating - ControlsOperator Station ControlsMX37885Key Description Key DescriptionA Left Motion Control L

Operating - 10OPERATINGOperatingDaily Operating Checklist❏ Test safety systems.❏ Check fuel level.❏ Check engine oil level.❏ Remove grass and debr

Operating - 11OPERATINGMX377752. Raise mower deck:3. Insert the pin (A) in the proper hole for the desired height of cut.4. Lower mower deck.Adjusting

Operating - 12OPERATINGMX37774c.42 inch mower deck: Adjust mower level, if necessary, by loosening rear nut (F) on front lift rod. Turn front nut (G)

Operating - 13OPERATINGTesting Safety SystemsThe safety systems installed on your machine should be checked before each machine use. Be sure you have

Operating - 14OPERATINGUsing Key SwitchMX31338A - STOP (off) position - With key in the STOP position, all switched power is off, and engine should no

Operating - 15OPERATING4. Move the motion control levers forward to begin forward travel.5. Move the motion control levers rearward to begin reverse t

Operating - 16OPERATINGRight TurnMX379021. To turn slightly to the right, push left control lever (D) further forward than the right control lever (C)

Operating - 17OPERATING8. Remove key.Moving Machine by HandZ225 Model:MX379041. Pull out both bypass valve levers (A) at rear of machine.2. Release pa

Service Intervals - 18SERVICE INTERVALSRemoving Debris From Inspection Points:1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication. The right is reserved

Service Lubrication - 19SERVICE LUBRICATIONService LubricationGreaseThe following greases are preferred:• John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease•

Service Engine - 20SERVICE ENGINEAvoid FumesEngine OilUse oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil chan

Service Engine - 21SERVICE ENGINE6. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between ADD and FULL marks.7. If oil level is low, add oil to bring oil l

Service Engine - 22SERVICE ENGINETwin cylinder Briggs and Stratton:MX37943MX381141. Raise seat, and put drain pan under drain valve (A). 2. Install dr

Service Engine - 23SERVICE ENGINE2. Clean air intake screen on top of engine and external surfaces with rag, brush, vacuum or compressed air.Checking

Service Engine - 24SERVICE ENGINE7. Inspect the foam precleaner (E) without removing it. If the foam precleaner is dirty:a.Remove it from the filter c

Service Engine - 25SERVICE ENGINEMX37938Picture Note: Single cylinder Briggs and Stratton shown.MX37939Picture Note: Twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton

Service Transmission - 26SERVICE TRANSMISSIONMX37908Picture Note: Single cylinder Briggs and Stratton shown.MX37909Picture Note: Twin cylinder Briggs

Service Transmission - 27SERVICE TRANSMISSION5. If oil level is low, clean area around reservoir cap (C).6. Remove cap.7. Add John Deere Low Viscosity

Service Transmission - 28SERVICE TRANSMISSIONMX38109Picture Note: Z225 shown.MX38110Picture Note: Z425 shown. Z445 similar.MX38118Picture Note: Closeu

Product Identification - 2PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONProduct IdentificationRecord Identification NumbersLawn TractorsZ225, Z425 and Z445 PIN (010001-)If yo

Service Transmission - 29SERVICE TRANSMISSIONMX37947Picture Note: View from rear of machine.2. Clean transaxle fan fins (A) and around exterior of eac

Service Mower - 30SERVICE MOWER7. Install electric clutch wiring harness back through frame hole and connect to main wiring harness. Secure harness on

Service Mower - 31SERVICE MOWER2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position. MX377754. Remove pin

Service Mower - 32SERVICE MOWERMX377754. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B) to lock mower in lowered position.5. R

Service Mower - 33SERVICE MOWERMX377735. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side of rear mower bracket.MX377746. In

Service Mower - 34SERVICE MOWERMX37889Picture Note: 48 inch mower deck shown.7. Connect mower drive belt:• Install belt onto engine sheave.• Install 3

Service Mower - 35SERVICE MOWERMX37894Picture Note: 48 inch mower deck shown.• Remove six bolts (A) and left and right belt covers (B).MX37895• Loosen

Service Electrical - 36SERVICE ELECTRICALServicing Mower BladesRemoving Mower Blades1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.

Service Electrical - 37SERVICE ELECTRICAL2. Raise operator’s seat.MX379073. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).4. Push red cover (B) away from

Service Miscellaneous - 38SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (–) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine engi

Safety Labels - 3SAFETY LABELS• Flush eyes immediately with water. Get medical help fast.• Keep out of reach of children.• Do not tip.• Keep vent caps

Service Miscellaneous - 39SERVICE MISCELLANEOUSimmediately after fuel purchase. Such practice helps prevent engine performance problems and allows fue

Troubleshooting - 40TROUBLESHOOTINGfactory look of your vehicle’s painted surfaces.Repairing Minor Scratches (surface scratch):1. Clean area to be rep

Troubleshooting - 41TROUBLESHOOTINGElectricalMachineMowerEngine Loses Power Engine overheating.Too much oil in engine.Dirty air cleaner.Faulty spark p

Storage - 42STORAGEStorageStoring SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose ha

Specifications - 43SPECIFICATIONSZ425Make . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Briggs and StrattonModel Number .

Warranty - 44WARRANTYWarrantyProduct WarrantyProduct warranty is provided as part of John Deere’s support program for customers who operate and mainta

Warranty - 45WARRANTYb) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” is warrante

Getting Quality Service - 46GETTING QUALITY SERVICEGetting Quality ServiceService LiteratureIf you would like a copy of the Parts Catalog or Technical

Service Record - 47SERVICE RECORDService RecordRecord Service DatesOil Change Oil Filter Change (If Equipped)Lubricate MachineAir Cleaner Element Chec

Safety - 4SAFETYSafetyOperating SafelyThis cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follow

Safety - 5SAFETY7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s seat.8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remov

Safety - 6SAFETY• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals

Assembly - 7ASSEMBLY• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide adequate ventilation.• Clean up spil

Assembly - 8ASSEMBLYInstall Deck Height PinMX377751. Be sure mower is fully raised to the transport lock position, as shown, and insert the pin (A) in