John Deere Zero-Turn Mower Z950M

Checking Motion Control Linkages

Raise rear of machine only enough for rear tires to rotate freely

Set throttle lever to the fast position

Do the rear drive wheels begin to creep?

Adjusting Motion Control Linkages

Stop engine and lock park brake

Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels

Four-wheel nuts slightly loosened

Machine lifted with a safe lifting device

Nuts installed and tightened in a star pattern until recommended torque value is reached

Lubricate one mower deck spindle grease fitting (A), located in the center of the deck.

Lubricate two mower deck spindle grease fittings (B).

Lubricate both front caster wheel pivot grease fittings (A) with John Deere Special Purpose HD Water Resistant NM Grease or John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease.

Sign off on the lubrication process

Rear of machine safely lifted at vertical frame points

Front wheels blocked if only lifting rear of machine

Front of machine safely lifted at bottom of plates

Rear wheels blocked if only lifting front of machine

Machine lowered safely after removing jack stands or supports

Check air cleaner elements and replace as necessary

Change engine oil and filter or annually

Park machine safely on a level surface

Put container under oil drain area