John Deere Z530M ZTrak™ Mower with 48-in. Deck

Comfortable ride delivered by an operator station with adjustable controls and seat position

The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort for many different operators:

• Large foot platform
  • Ample legroom for comfortable operation
  • Optional rubber foot mat (not shown) available for extra foot comfort
  • Optional foot pegs (not shown) available to allow various positions for operator’s feet
• Adjustable seat fore-aft position, armrests, and spring suspension to suit each operator
  • Control panel conveniently located to the right of the seat
• Adjustable motion-control levers
  • Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers more legroom and hand positions

COMFORTABLE SEAT

The comfortable seat has two suspension springs and no-tools, fore-aft seat adjustment that can be used by the operator while seated. The Z515E has:

• A 20-in. (50.8-cm) high-back seat has thick foam padding for good support and comfort.
• Armrests give you extra support.
• 3-in. (7.6-cm) no-tools, fore-aft adjustment makes almost any operator comfortable.

FOOT PEGS (STANDARD ON R SERIES, OPTIONAL ON E AND M SERIES)

Foot pegs provide you with more foot placement options and act as convenient handles to remove and replace the foot platform.

NOTE: Foot pegs are standard on the Z530R and Z545R and an optional extra-cost kit on the Z515E and Z530M.

CUP HOLDER AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT

The dual beverage holder on the left fender and storage compartment on the right fender add convenience for the operator:

• Room for two drink containers of various sizes for longer mowing jobs
• Storage compartment provides a safe and convenient location to store tools and supplies

NOTE: A storage compartment cover is standard on the Z530R and Z545R.

CONTROL CONSOLE INCLUDES AN EASY-TO-READ FUEL GAUGE

The control console is located to the right of the operator station and includes the following:

• Digital display
  • Easy-to-read fuel gauge keeps track of the amount of fuel remaining to minimize time spent stopping to refuel.
  • Hour meter shows operating hours to keep maintenance on schedule.
• Ignition switch
• Power take-off (PTO) control (yellow)
• Engine speed control (orange)
• Spring-loaded engine choke control so it is not inadvertently left on
• Space for an optional light kit switch
• Space for an additional electric control switch

FUEL SIGHT WIDOW AND FILL CAP

A conveniently located fuel-sight window allows the operator to view the fuel level when approaching the vehicle from the front:

• Semi-clear material makes seeing how much fuel is in the tank quick and easy.
• Large, 3-in. (7.6-cm) diameter fuel-fill opening reduces the chance of spilling when adding fuel.
  • Fuel-fill opening is low and angled to make adding fuel easy.
• Cap is tethered to the fuel tank.
  • Less chance of fuel cap getting lost

CUT-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT AND TRANSPORT LOCK

• To adjust cut height, simply push down on the foot-lift pedal, place the cut-height pin in the desired location, and release the foot-lift pedal to lower the deck to the chosen height.
• Use the foot-lift pedal to lock the deck in transport mode. Simply depress the pedal all the way and the deck will lock into transport mode.
• To unlock and lower the deck, push down on the foot-lift pedal, pull up on the transport unlock lever, and release the foot-lift pedal to lower the deck to the chosen height.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Safety interlocks help prevent operating in an unsafe way:

• The parking brake must be engaged for the engine to crank.
  • Parking brake is set when motion-control levers are in the outward position.
• The operator presence system requires the operator to be in the seat to operate the PTO.
• The key switch interlock prevents bypass starting.
• If the operator leaves the seat when the PTO is engaged, the controls are in the operating position, or the parking brake is not set, the engine will shut down.
• The seat interlock switch disengages the mower when the operator leaves the seat.
• The engine will stall if the operator leaves the seat without the motion-control levers in the outward position and the parking brake set.

MULCHCONTROL OPTION

The MulchControl system for Accel Deep Mower Decks is an optional field-installed attachment and makes mulching 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 lawn material.

Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:

• A beautiful looking lawn
• Grass clippings not blown onto the operator, driveways, or flower beds
• Less fertilizer required
• Elimination of the effort needed to dispose of clippings

6.5-BU (230-L) POWER FLOW REAR BAGGER (NOT AVAILABLE FOR 60-IN. [152-CM] MOWER DECK)

An optional 6.5-bu (230-L) Power Flow rear bagger material collection system (MCS) is available. It provides an efficient means of collecting grass clippings and leaves:

• The Power Flow blower and chute are easy to install.
• The Power Flow blower swings out for easy cleanout and cleanup. The hopper design provides modern styling, great bagging performance, cleaner operation, and easy-to-empty bags:
  • Easy-to-attach Power Flow blower (ordered separately)
  • Easy-to-attach chute (ordered separately)
  • Air exhaust duct
  • Convenient spring-latch
  • Airflow fill indicator
  • Quik-Tatch™ mounting
  • Sealed hopper top
  • Loose-knit bags available
  • Hopper kit comes with ballast bracket

Superior performance and long life with a smooth and powerful 44.3-cu in. (726-cc) V-twin engine

• The Z530M and Z530R have a large 44.3-cu in. (726-cc) displacement engine with premium features that provide superior performance and reliability.

• Easy inspection and removal of any debris that may have collected using two large cleanout ports that are integrated into the engine shroud over the cylinder heads.
• Engine service times, reliability, and life are increased with the use of premium engine oil and air filtering systems, as well as the cooling design.

• Experience plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions with the 24-hp (17.9-kW) V-twin engine:

• Greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality from the V-twin cylinder design
• Fast starts with electronic ignition
• Long engine life with cast-iron cylinder liners
• Excellent power and fuel economy with overhead valves
• Reliable operation with in-line fuel filter

Great appearance, reliability, and performance delivered by a heavy-duty design
FRONT AND SIDE LIGHTS (OPTION ON Z515E AND Z530M)

The attractive design includes a provision for light-emitting diode (LED) lighting:

• Two front lights face forward for front visibility.
• Side lights are positioned to provide excellent visibility of the mower deck. 

NOTE: Lights are standard on the Z530R and Z545R and optional on the Z515E and Z530M.

LARGE REAR TIRES

Rear tires have high-quality tread and optimum size for superior traction and smooth ride:

• Tire size is 22x9.5-10.
• Tread pattern is optimized for excellent traction and minimum turf damage.