John Deere Zero-Turn Mower Z960R

Foot plate rotated up using handles

Tabs of foot plate placed into slots in frame

Sign off on the foot plate replacement

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

Warning: Park machine safely before starting the procedure

Are both motion control levers moved forward?

Are the control levers equally aligned?

If position of control levers are unequal, an adjustment is necessary

Are both left and right motion control levers moved to desired position on control arm until levers are aligned?

Sign off on the motion control levers maintenance

Number of bolts removed from each side of machine

Upload a photo of the removed engine access grill

Engine access grill installed with four bolts

Sign off on the engine access grill replacement

Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.

Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop.

Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.

Sign off on the blade maintenance