Z540R ZTrak™ Mower with 48-, 54-, or 60-in. High Capacity Deck

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:

• Smoother ride
• Better slope performance
• More operator comfort over uneven ground
• Better traction

The operator platform is roomy and uncluttered for maximum comfort, and the controls are convenient to use:

• Easy to get on and off the mower
• Ample legroom for comfortable operation
• Adjustable motion-control levers for height and position, enabling the operator to stay comfortable while using them
• Color-coded and logically placed controls

Key engine features include:

• 24 hp (17.9 kW) provides plenty of power.
• Large 44.3 cu in. (726-cc) displacement provides plenty of torque.
• V-twin air-cooled design is efficient.
  • Excellent power and performance
  • Smooth, quiet power
  • Easy starts
• Engine model FS730V
• Many quality features are included.
  • Cast-iron cylinder liners provide a long-wearing surface for longer engine life.
  • Overhead valves allow the engine to breathe easily for excellent power and fuel economy.
  • Full-pressure lubrication is more effective.
  • Replaceable oil filter keeps the oil cleaner for longer engine life.
  • Dual-stage air cleaner thoroughly cleans engine intake air.
  • Electronic ignition contributes to fast starts.
  • Solenoid-shift starter for easy starts, even in cold weather.
• Rear engine guard protects the engine and provides additional vehicle strength and integrity.
• A flywheel alternator provides plenty of capacity to quickly recharge the battery and power electrical equipment, such as lights or a sprayer.
  • 20-amp capacity
  • Regulated to keep the battery at a full charge, without risk of overcharging

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:

• Replaceable oil filter keeps the oil cleaner for a longer engine life.
  • Extends the time between oil changes
• Full-pressure lubrication is more effective.
• No-tools oil drain is convenient to use.

John Deere recommends the use of fuel stabilizer in gasoline. See Fuel-Protect for gasoline engines (8 oz [237 mL]) for more information.

The operator station is designed for operator comfort and convenience in operating all controls:

• Excellent visibility forward and to the trim side of the deck makes operation easy and comfortable for the operator.
• Controls are color coded for easy identification.
• Twin-lever motion-control levers adjust, using cut-height pin/socket, for convenience and operator comfort.
• Shock absorbers dampen control movements to give smooth operation.

Comfortable seat

Comfortable seats have two suspension springs and no-tools fore-aft seat adjustment that can be used by the operator while seated:

• Z525E – Medium-back, 15-in. (38-cm) seat with adjustable armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment
• Z535M – High-back, 18-in. (45.7-cm) seat with adjustable armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment
• Z540M – High-back, 18-in. (45.7-cm) seat with adjustable armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment
• Z535R – High-back, 21-in. (53.3-cm) seat with adjustable armrests and 4.5-in. (11.4-cm) fore-aft adjustment
• Z540R – High-back, 21-in. (53.3-cm) seat with adjustable armrests and 4.5-in. (11.4-cm) fore-aft adjustment

Seat suspension

Two steel springs under the seat absorb shocks when traveling over rougher areas to provide a smoother ride.

Cup holder and storage compartment

Flip-up foot platform

The commercial-style steel footrest flips up to provide easy access for servicing the mower deck:

• Easy to clean grass off the top of the mower
• Provides convenient access to the mower drive

Motion-control levers

The motion-control levers can be adjusted to three different height settings and fifteen different fore-aft settings:

• Increased operator comfort
• Can adjust for the most precise control of the machine

A standard shock absorber for the motion-control levers makes it easy and comfortable to maneuver the ZTrak™ Mowers:

• Shock absorber modulates the movement of the control levers for smoother operation.
• Operator can smoothly and precisely control the machine.

Tracking adjustment

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 socket included on the cut-height pin can be used for the operator to use when making a tracking adjustment.

Control panel

The operator control panel is conveniently located and easy to use.

The instruments and controls are as follows:

• Hour meter
• Ignition switch
• Power take-off (PTO) control
• Engine speed control
• Engine choke control

Park brake

The park brake is conveniently located:

• Large lever is easy to use.
• Park brake effectively holds the machine in the parked position.
• Park brake must be engaged (in the upper position) to start the engine.
• Once the engine is started, the park brake must be disengaged before operating the motion-control levers.

Mower deck lift/cut-height adjustment

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:

• Mower deck cutting height adjusts from 1 in. (2.5 cm) to 4 in. (10.2 cm) in 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) increments for optimum cut quality and performance.
• Mower deck adjustment has built-in memory so the operator can easily return to the desired cutting height.

•  Foot pedal provides easy lifting of the deck.

A convenient service interval decal provides basic maintenance information. It provides a quick-reference for keeping recommended service up to date.

Mower deck access

The footrest area is hinged and easily raised for service to mower deck:

• It is necessary to remove just one bolt that can be conveniently removed with the lift-height pin.
• Easy to clean grass off the top of the mower
• Provides convenient access to the mower drive

Engine service

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:

• Flat-top design minimizes places for debris to collect.
• Spring-loaded, flip-up belt guards make removing debris easy.
• Provision is provided for a standard, 3/8-in. (9.5-mm) ratchet wrench to be used for releasing belt tension when removing the drive belt.

Tie-down locations are provided for convenience and safety when trailering the machine.

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:

• Deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (14 cm) delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (2.5-cm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is 1.6 in. (4 cm), nearly 0.8 in. (2 cm) greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy: 

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

An optional rear bagger is available:

• Mower is designed to fill the 6.5-bu (230-L) rear hopper using the Power Flow blower.
• Standard or mulch blades may be used with the Power Flow collection system.

The Power Flow blower is mounted on a sturdy swing arm that allows easy installation and cleanout.

An optional mulching attachment is available:

• This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware-count that allows for easy removal of the mulch components.
• The high-performance mulching attachment includes formed steel baffles to control the material and special mulching blades for superior performance.
• The special mulching blades that are included can also be used for side discharging or with a material collection system, though the overall cut quality may be slightly less than with the standard mower blades.

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:

• Deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (14 cm) delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (25.4-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Standard front roller and two double-captured anti-scalp wheels give a more even mowing job and reduce the chance of scalping.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is 1.6 in. (40 mm), nearly 0.8 in. (20 mm) greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge or mulch.

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

An optional rear bagger is available:

• Mower is designed to fill the 6.5-bu (230-L) rear hopper using the Power Flow blower.
• Standard or mulch blades may be used with the Power Flow collection system.

 The Power Flow blower is mounted on a sturdy swing arm that allows easy installation and cleanout.

Optional high-performance mulching attachment

An optional mulching attachment is available:

• This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware-count, that allows for easy removal of the mulch components.
• The high-performance mulching attachment includes formed steel baffles to control the material and special mulching blades for superior performance.
• The special mulching blades that are included can also be used for side discharging or with a material collection system, though the overall cut quality may be slightly less than with the standard mower blades.
• Order: BM23977, 54 HC mulching attachment

Optional MulchControl™ attachment

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:

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

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
• The left mower blade area is completely enclosed and optimized for mulching, thus will mulch even when the mower is in the side-discharge mode.
• Baffles around the center and right blades are optimized for mulching when the discharge baffle is closed.
• The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.
• The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.
• Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

• Usually mulch, but side-discharge when grass gets too long
• Usually side discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
• Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns
• Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags

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:

• When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda
• When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States
• When optimum bagging and lawn clean-up is desired

MulchControl compatibility

MulchControl is a field-installed attachment. Mulching blades are included:

• MulchControl is available for 2015 and later EZtrak™ Z625 and Z655 (SN 170,001-).

Order:

• BM25215 MulchControl attachment (54 HC)

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:

• Deep-deck design delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (25.4-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Standard front roller and two double-captured anti-scalp wheels give a more even mowing job and reduce the chance of scalping.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge or mulch.

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

 

 

Optional high-performance mulching attachment

An optional mulching attachment is available:

• This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware-count that allows for easy removal of the mulch components.
• The high-performance mulching attachment that includes formed steel baffles to control the material and special mulching blades for superior performance.
• The special mulching blades that are included can also be used for side discharging, though overall performance may be slightly less than with the standard mower blades.
• Order: BM23978, 60 HC mulching attachment

 

 

Optional MulchControl™ attachment

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:

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

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
• The left mower blade area is completely enclosed and optimized for mulching, thus will mulch even when the mower is in the side-discharge mode.
• Baffles around the center and right blades are optimized for mulching when the discharge baffle is closed.
• The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.
• The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.
• Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

• Usually mulch, but side-discharge when grass gets too long
• Usually side discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
• Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns

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:

• When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda
• When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States
• When optimum lawn clean-up is desired

MulchControl compatibility

MulchControl is a field-installed attachment. Mulching blades are included:

• MulchControl is for 2015 and later EZtrak™ Z665 Mower (SN 170,001-) and ZTrak™ Z540R Mower.

Order:

• BM25258 MulchControl attachment (60 HC)

Fits John Deere lawn and garden tow behind attachments.

• Strong magnetic grip
• Rust resistant
• Easy to install, secure fit

Ordering information

Customers, please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

Magnetic hitch pin

Order number: LP63768

LG265 home maintenance kit

Home maintenance kits are a handy and convenient way for dealers to supply a customer with the maintenance-interval parts as specified in their operator's manual.

 

The LG265 home maintenance kit includes the following:

 

Quantity	Description
1	Engine oil filter
2	Engine oil quart
1	Fuel filter
1	Air filter element
1	Air filter element foam
2	Spark plug

The Power Flow chute is required, along with the high-performance Power Flow blower, to use the 2-bag Power Flow material collection system. The chute includes a convenient handle and a fill indicator that tells the operator when the bags are getting full.

One chute works with several vehicle applications. Trim lines on the chute are referenced in the instructions so the chute can be cut to the proper length for the vehicle/mower application.

The 6.5-bu (229-L) rear bagger efficiently collects material from the mower deck:

• A Power Flow™ blower (ordered separately) on the end of the mower deck moves material up the chute (ordered separately) and into the hopper.
• A weight bracket and four 18-lb (8.2-kg) weights are included for installation on the front of the vehicle to help counterbalance the weight of the hopper.

The hopper design provides efficient bagging performance, clean operation, and easy-to-empty bags:

• Two durable bags give a generous, 6.5-bu (229-L) capacity.
• The bags lift out for easy emptying.
• Efficient chute provides a smooth flow of material to reduce the chance of plugging.
  • The chute and Power Flow blower must be ordered separately.
• Standard mower blades are used for bagging.
• Air exhaust duct directs air from the hopper back and toward the ground for clean operation.
• Convenient latch makes opening and closing the hopper easy.

NOTE: Appropriate Power Flow blower, chute, and attachment bar are required (ordered separately).

NOTE: The 6.5-bu (229-L) hopper is not compatible with 60-in. (152-cm) and 62-in. (157-cm) Mower Decks because their larger size and ability to fill the hopper more quickly reduces the usefulness of the bagging system.

 

The 48-in. (122-cm) high-capacity (HC) Power Flow blower can be used with the ZTrak Z540R. It, along with the hopper and chute, will provide 6.5-bu (229-L) material collection system capability for the Z540R, giving added versatility and value.

The 54-in. (137-cm) high-capacity (HC) Power Flow blower can be used with the ZTrak Z535R and Z540R. It, along with the hopper and chute, will provide 6-5-bu (229-L) material collection system capability for the Z535R and Z540R, giving added versatility and value.

The optional rear bumper bolts to the ZTrak^TM tubular frame for solid support:

• Provides protection for the rear of the ZTrak mower

This fully automatic 1.5-amp battery charger and maintainer safely charges lawn and garden, RV, deep-cycle, and most batteries that require long storage periods. It is particularly useful during winter months when the vehicle is not being used regularly, to ensure the battery stays charged:

• Automatically determines if the battery is 6- or 12-V and adjusts accordingly
• Helps maintain battery in good condition and ensures it is fully charged
• Powers on to charge battery and powers off when fully charged
• 'Onboard' feature allows mounting next to the battery on collector, street rods, and other occasional-use vehicles
• 1.5-amp trickle charges small batteries in 2 to 12 hours
• Maintains large battery charges
• Hookup protection guards battery and charger from damage 

 

Includes a choice of battery connection methods:

• Standard color-coded clips to connect to any battery
• Cable with quick-disconnect plug and end loops that can be bolted to battery terminals and easily unplugged from charger when not in use

Compatible with EZTrak™ Z400-series, Z600-series and ZTrak Z500-series mowers, the ZTrak Z5 boarding step allows for easier mounting and dismounting of a zero-turn mower. A complete bolt-on solution, this kit attaches to the left side of the mower frame for convenient access.

Ordering information

Please contact a local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

ZTrak Z5 Boarding Step
Order number: LP66655

The optional foot rest extension kit includes bolt-on left and right footrests for EZtrak^TM and ZTrak™ Mowers:

• Makes operating the mower more comfortable for the operator

Features and benefits:

• Homeowners can now achieve results just like the professionals.
• The attachment works extremely well with the suspended mower design.
• The attachments are easy to adjust for varying mower cutting height.
• The brush adjusts to varying ground conditions and allows the operator to freely maneuver the vehicle without damaging the turf.
• The brush fits EZtrak™ and ZTrak™ 48-in. (122-cm) and 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mowers.
• The brush is very economical and functional.

Specifications

 

Item number	LP36265
Compatible mowers	EZtrak and ZTrak 48-in. (122-cm) and 54-in. (137-cm) HC
Installation time	30 minutes
Warranty	Two-year consumer warranty

Ordering information

Customers, please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

 

Grass striping kit for 48-in. (122-cm)  and 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mower Decks
Order number: LP36265

Kit includes headlights and required components to provide additional lighting when needed.

 

This cover provides heavy-duty protection for EZtrak™ and ZTrak riding mowers. It protects against sun damage, rain, dust, birds, and tree sap.

Dual reinforced air vents let air circulate and help prevent ballooning in winds. Elastic cord in bottom hem gives a quick and custom fit. Side handles are included for easy fitting and removal.

Ordering information

Please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

EZtrak and ZTrak protective cover

Order number: LP64430

The 48-in. (122-cm) high-capacity 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:

• Deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (140 mm) delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides an even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required. 
• 1-in. (25-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and supported by ball bearings.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is 1.6 in. (40 mm), nearly 0.8 in. (20 mm) greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge, mulch (optional), or use a Power Flow™ collection system (optional).

 A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy:

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

The 54-in. (137-cm) high-capacity 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:

• Deep-deck design of 5.5 in. (140 mm) delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides an even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required. 
• 1-in. (25-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and supported by ball bearings.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is 1.6 in. (40 mm), nearly 0.8 in. (20 mm) greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge, mulch (optional), or use a Power Flow™ collection system (optional).

A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy: 

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

The 60-in. (152-cm) high-capacity mower deck has a deep-deck design.

The 60-in. (152-cm) high-capacity 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:

• Deep-deck design delivers excellent airflow, so material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• Wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• Durable plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (25.4-cm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is greater than many conventional decks, for a clean cut.
• Mower can side-discharge or mulch.

 A wash port is provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy: 

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

An optional mulching attachment is available:

• This is a high-performance mulching attachment that includes formed steel baffles to control the material and special mulching blades for superior performance. 

The special mulching blades that are included can also be used for side discharging, though overall performance may be slightly less than with the standard blades.

Leveling gauge allows quick and accurate mower deck leveling and cutting height adjustment.

Can be used for:

• Lawn tractors
• Lawn and garden tractors
• Riding mowers
• Front mowers
• Commercial walk-behind mowers
• Zero-turn-radius mowers

These mulching attachments are designed for the high-capacity mower decks. This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware count for easy removal of the mulching components.

 

Steel baffles control material and close off the discharge area. Special mulching blades are included to optimize mulching performance. These blades can also be used for side-discharging or material collection (if a material collection system is available), though performance may be reduced in some conditions.

 

NOTE: A material collection system is not available for the EZtrak™ Z665 Mower.

MulchControl advantages and benefits

The MulchControl attachment for the 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mower Deck 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:

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

How MulchControl works

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
  • The left mower blade area is completely enclosed and optimized for mulching, thus will mulch even when the mower is in the side-discharge mode.
  • Baffles around the center and right blades are optimized for mulching when the discharge baffle is closed.

• The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.
  • The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.
• Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

• Usually mulch, but side discharge when grass gets too long
• Usually side-discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
• Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns
• Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags
  • The MulchControl baffle can be opened or closed with the Power Flow™ blower installed. The Power Flow blower will run without material when the baffle is closed.

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. The operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side discharge or bagging when needed.

Hydraulic MulchControl actuator option (X700 Series Tractors)

For model year 2019 and newer 54 HC and 60 HC Mower Decks (serial number 070,001-), an extra-cost, optional X700 hydraulic MulchControl actuator attachment (BUC10536) is available to replace the standard hand-control lever to allow control of the MulchControl baffle from the seat using the tractor’s hydraulic control lever:

• The hydraulic MulchControl actuator is the control only and also requires a MulchControl attachment.
• It is operated with the tractor’s hydraulic control lever.
• The mower deck can be converted from wide-open side-discharge mode to fully-chambered mulch mode.
• The hydraulic MulchControl attachment is field-installed.

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:

• When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda
• When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States
• When optimum bagging and lawn clean-up is desired

Compatibility

MulchControl for 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mower Decks is a field-installed attachment and compatible with the following:

• Model year 2015 and newer X700 Signature Series Tractor 9074M or 9078M 54-in. (137-cm) HC Mower Deck (serial number 030,001-)
• Model year 2015 and newer EZtrak Z625 and Z655 (serial number 170,001-)
• Model year 2016 ZTrak™ Z535R and Z540R

These mulching attachments are designed for the high-capacity mower decks. This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware count for easy removal of the mulching components.

 

Steel baffles control material and close off the discharge area. Special mulching blades are included to optimize mulching performance. These blades can also be used for side-discharging or material collection (if a material collection system is available), though performance may be reduced in some conditions.

 

NOTE: A material collection system is not available for the EZtrak™ Z665 Mower.

MulchControl advantages and benefits

The MulchControl attachment for the 60-in. (152-cm) HC Mower Deck 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:

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

 

How MulchControl works

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
  • The left mower blade area is completely enclosed and optimized for mulching, thus will mulch even when the mower is in the side-discharge mode.
  • Baffles around the center and right blades are optimized for mulching when the discharge baffle is closed.

MulchControl handle

• The MulchControl handle is located on top of the mower deck and used to open and close the discharge baffle.
  • The operator is required to get off of the machine in order to engage or disengage mulch mode.
• Changing from mulching to side discharge or vice versa takes only a few seconds.

MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:

• Usually mulch, but side-discharge when grass gets too long
• Usually side discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
• Always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns
• Bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags
• The MulchControl baffle can be opened or closed with the Power Flow™ blower installed. The Power Flow blower will run without material when the baffle is closed.

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. The operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side-discharge or bagging when needed.

Hydraulic MulchControl actuator option (X700 Series Tractors)

For model year 2019 and newer 54 HC and 60 HC Mower Decks (serial number 070,001-), an extra-cost, optional X700 hydraulic MulchControl actuator attachment (BUC10536) is available to replace the standard hand-control lever to allow control of the MulchControl baffle from the seat using the tractor’s hydraulic control lever:

• The hydraulic MulchControl actuator is the control only and also requires a MulchControl attachment.
• It is operated with the tractor’s hydraulic control lever.
• The mower deck can be converted from wide-open side-discharge mode to fully-chambered mulch mode.
• The hydraulic MulchControl attachment is field-installed.

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:

• When cutting strong southern grasses, such as Zoysia and Bermuda
• When cutting in wet, high-growth conditions, such as those found in the Pacific Northwest United States
• When optimum bagging and lawn clean-up is desired

Compatibility

MulchControl for 60-in. (152-cm) HC Mower Decks is a field-installed attachment and compatible with the following:

• Model year 2015 and newer X700 Signature Series Tractor 9075M or 9079M 60-in. (152-cm) HC Mower Deck (serial number 030,001-)
• Model year 2015 and newer EZtrak Z665 (serial number 170,001-)
• Model year 2016 and newer ZTrak™ Z540R

These mulching attachments are designed for the high-capacity mower decks. This design requires no drilling for initial mounting, less installation time, and reduced hardware count for easy removal of the mulching components.

 

Steel baffles control material and close off the discharge area. Special mulching blades are included to optimize mulching performance. These blades can also be used for side-discharging or material collection (if a material collection system is available), though performance may be reduced in some conditions.

 

NOTE: A material collection system is not available for the EZtrak™ Z665 Mower.

Allows tractor to meet restrictions imposed by certain areas.

Features and benefits:

• 100-psi (689- kPa) SHURflo® pump
• 60-in. (152.4-cm) spray width
• Spraying systems spray wand with brass tip
• Custom brackets secure the sprayer to existing bagger mounts
• Stability because weight is positioned forward
  • A minimum of two 15-lb (7-kg) weights, for a total of 30 lb (13.6 kg), are needed at the front of the machine.
• Easy no-tools mounting

Specifications

Item number	LP53284
Tank capacity	15 gal. (57 L)
Spray wand reach	30 ft (9.1 m)
Hose length	19 ft (6 m)
Shipping weight	84 lb (38 kg) - including the four 18-lb (8.2-kg) front bar weights
Warranty	Two-year consumer warranty

Ordering information

Please contact your local John Deere dealer for availability and pricing information.

15-gal. (57-L) sprayer

Order number: LP53284

SHURflo is a trademark of SHURflo, LLC.

The weight kit includes a weight bracket and four 18-lb (8.2-kg) weights for installation on the front of a Z500 Series ZTrak™ Mower. Quick-pull pins hold the weights securely in place while providing easy installation and removal.

NOTE: The weight kit components are also included in the 6.5-bu (229-L) rear bagger attachment.