John Deere Zero-Turn Mower Z950M

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

Check and adjust valve clearance (Kawasaki engines only)

Replace primary air cleaner element

Replace plastic fuel filter (if equipped)

Change transmission oil and filters

Engine and transmission oil reservoir cooled

Drain pan placed under both transmissions

Area around each filter cap cleaned

Filter cap and filter removed from each transmission

Transmission oil drained into a drain pan

Film of clean oil applied on gasket of each new transmission filter

New filter installed into each transmission

Change transmission oil and filters. (Every 500 hrs after 300 hour Initial Break In)

Lubricate front caster wheel pivots

Remove cooling shroud and remove debris (or annually)

Replace metal fuel filter (if equipped). (Every 1000 Hours or Yearly)

Replace spark plugs. (Every 1000 Hours or Yearly)

Sign off on the 500 Hourly Maintenance

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