John Deere Zero-Turn Mower Z955R

Removing and Installing Rear Drive Wheels

Four-wheel nuts slightly loosened

Machine lifted with a safe lifting device

Check and adjust valve clearance (Kawasaki engines only)

Replace primary air cleaner element

Replace plastic fuel filter (if equipped)

Inspect tires and check air pressure

Checking and Replacing Air Filtration System

Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts

Warning: Ensure the mower is turned off and unplugged before starting the procedure.

Wooden block used to prevent blades from spinning?

Screw, hardened washer, large concave blade washer, and blade removed?

Replacement blade installed with blade wing facing toward top of mower deck?

Hardened washer, blade, large concave blade washer, and cap screw installed?

Blade bolts tightened to specification?

Mower deck adjusted to a desirable cutting height?

Sign off on the mower blades replacement

Stop the machine on a maximum of 17° slope

Check if the brakes prevent the wheels from turning

Move both control levers forward

Check if the drive wheels turn freely and the machine begins to travel forward

Check if an audible hydrostatic whine occurs and the machine moves slowly