Z320M ZTrak™ Zero Turn Mower

• V-twin cylinder design for greater torque, lower vibration, and improved sound quality
• Full-pressure lubrication and cast-iron sleeves to extend engine life
• Engine model FR651V
• Rear engine guard protects the engine from damage

Simplify maintenance with oil-drain tube and easy-to-access air, fuel, and oil filters. Oil drain tube can be opened without tools and used to direct the used oil into a catch pan.

• 12.6 cm (4.97 in.) deep throughout the entire deck shell for optimum mowing, mulching, and bagging performance
  • Optional MulchControl™ system provides superior mulching performance and versatility
• Stamped-steel design eliminates sharp edges and corners where material can build up and diminish mowing performance
• Mower deck suspended from the vehicle for a smooth and level cut
  • Adjustable mower wheels, positioned just above ground level, help reduce scalping
• 6.4 mm (0.25 in.) cut-height increments allow the mower to be set at the desired cut height
• Compatible with efficient 230 L (6.5 bu) two-bag cut-and-throw material collection system

Excellent cut quality

• Reducing the amount of recutting enables more power to be used to cut incoming grass, which greatly improves mower capacity.
  • Helps maintain excellent cut quality at faster mowing speeds
• Clean flow of material out of discharge area prevents cut material from interfering with cutting the incoming grass, making it possible for the blades to cut incoming material cleanly.
• Even in mulching mode, cut evenness is improved compared to other designs because the additional depth allows for continuous circulation, optimal recutting, and an even distribution of clippings.

Productivity – gets the job done fast

• Greatly improves the mower’s capacity to maintain excellent mowing performance in difficult mowing conditions and at higher speeds

Large discharge opening is both high and wide to handle more material:

• Gives a smooth, even discharge of clippings at all mowing speeds
• Reduces the chance of plugging, especially important when operating in wet, thick, or dense grass and when bagging
• Cut-and-throw chute has a large, optimized inlet which aids in collecting material by using airflow from the large deck opening

Cleanliness – for the mower and the operator

• There are few places to catch and hold material on the top and underneath the deck.
  • Top of deck stays cleaner, reducing time and effort needed for cleaning and service
  • Underside of deck is self-cleaning to maintain optimum performance without build-up of material to interfere with the flow of air and clippings
  • Less need to clean and remove build-up of material from underside deck
• The depth of the Accel Deep Mower Deck minimizes the amount of material that escapes from the front of the deck
  • Limited amount of material to drift onto the operator and mower deck
  • Even flow of material discharged out the chute, less recutting results in larger pieces that are less likely to end up on the operator
  • Mulching prevents the discharge of material completely and MulchControl makes mulching a practical solution for most mowing situations.

Cleaning a mower deck, both top and bottom, is one of the most frequent maintenance activities:

• The flat-top design reduces places for material to build up and makes material that does collect easy to remove.

• Hose connector is included with the mower deck.

Superior durability is designed in

• Ribs in the deck shell add strength where it is needed.
• The 42A has a 16 percent heavier overall weight than the Edge™ Xtra 42-in. (107-cm) Mower Deck that it replaces.

Mower wheels are double captured:

• Provides greater strength and durability for longer, trouble-free life.
• Single-bolt adjustment makes setting wheels to the correct height for the cutting height quick and easy.

Low-tension belt-drive design reduces the side load on the engines lower bearing and mower deck bearings for longer life.

Rolled outer edge of the deck provides extra strength and protection.

Dual-stage E-coat and powder-paint coatings provide extra protection from rust.

Versatility – easy to change between side discharge, mulch, and bagging modes

• With the optional MulchControl system installed (along with the special mulching blades), changing from side discharge to mulching or vice versa is done with the simple flip of a lever.
• The cut-and-throw rear bagger can be used with MulchControl installed by removing the rear MulchControl baffle (A) before installing the bagger chute. The baffle is held in place with two carriage bolts. To return to mulching, the chute needs to be removed and the baffle replaced.

MulchControl option

The MulchControl system for the 42A Mower Deck is an optional field-installed attachment and makes mulching 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

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
  • When the MulchControl baffle is open, most of the material passes through the discharge opening.
  • When the MulchControl baffle is closed, the material stays within the deck and gets chopped into mulch and deposited in the turf.

• 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 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

While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl still mulches 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 cleanup is desired

230 L (6.5 bu) rear bagger

The hopper design provides modern styling, great bagging performance, cleaner operation, and easy-to-empty bags:

• 230 L (6.5 bu) capacity
• Easy-to-attach lower chute
• Air exhaust duct
• Convenient spring-latch
• Airflow fill indicator
• Quik-Tatch™ mounting
• Sealed hopper top
• Loose-knit bags available

Mower blades

• High-lift bagging blades also work well when side discharging material.

Mulching blades are included with the MulchControl attachment. They can be used for mulching, side discharging, and bagging in most conditions.

Mower blade use chart

• 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.
• Translucent fuel tank displays fuel level.
• Twin-lever controls adjust, using cut-height pin/socket, for convenience and operator comfort.
• A shock absorber dampens motion control lever movement to give smooth operation.

Comfortable seat

• 51-cm (20-in.) of height
• Thick foam to soften bumps
• Side-bolstering to stabilize the operator on uneven terrain
• Embroidered John Deere logo and green accents
• Standard armrests on R-Series models (armrests are optional on M-Series models)

Seat suspension

Cup holder and storage compartments

Operator foot platform

• Volcano grips give a secure grip.
• Raised footrests at the front of the platform provide a comfortable area for the operator’s feet.
• An attractive floor mat is standard on R-Series models and optional on M-Series models.

Quick response (QR) codes link to owner information web pages

• Safety and how-to videos
• Operator’s manuals
• Parts catalog
• Maintenance reminder sheets
• Attachments
• Warranty statements

To speed access to owner information web pages, a QR code is printed onto a PIN label located under the seat on the battery cover. Since each vehicle model has its own web page, the links are specific to the owner’s model. The QR code also includes the vehicle’s unique PIN which allows for additional customization of the owner information web page in the future.

Mower deck access

• No tools are needed to lift footrest
• Easy to clean grass off the top of the mower
• Provides convenient access to the mower drive

Engine 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.

Warranty

Limited bumper-to-bumper warranty for new turf and utility equipment:

• 36 months or 200 hours, whichever comes first

Motion-control levers

• Increased operator comfort
• Adjustable for more precise control of the machine

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

On-board tracking adjustment from the operator seat is quick and easy. The included 13-mm wrench is used for adjusting tracking and the motion-control lever position.

Control panel

• Hour meter
• Ignition switch
• Power take-off (PTO) control
• Engine speed/choke control
  • A choke position is built into the engine speed control (E-Series models).
  • A separate choke lever is used (M- and R- Series models).

Automatic Park brake

Mower deck lift/cut-height adjustment

• Easily lift the mower deck using the foot lift pedal.
• A cut-height preset ensures the deck returns to the correct position.
• Mower deck cutting height adjusts from 3 to 11 cm (1.25 to 4.5 in.) in 0.64 cm (0.25 in.) increments for excellent cut quality and performance.

The foot-lift pedal also provides a convenient way to temporarily raise the mower deck over an obstruction while mowing.

Heavy-duty PTO clutch

Steering is easy with large front caster wheels

• Large 11×6-5 front caster wheels provide extra ride comfort and better steering control.
• Caster wheels have sealed bearings for long life and easy steering.

Controls are designed to promote safe operation

• Motion-control levers must be in the outward position for the engine to crank.

• Seat interlock switch disengages the mower when the operator leaves the seat.
• Engine will stall if the operator leaves the seat without the motion-control levers in the outward position and the park brake set.

Light Emitting Diode (LED) lights

• Forward LEDs light the front of vehicle, mid LEDs illuminate the front and side of the mower deck
• Standard R-Series model, optional on E- and M-Series models
• E- and M-Series models include wiring to speed installation

• 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

Styling is both functional and attractive

• Color-coded controls are not only attractive, but easy to find and use.
• Large foot platform, surrounded by frame rails, has a safe and inviting appearance and provides easy access for the operator.
• Contoured shape of the fenders provides improved visibility to the drive tires, minimizes storage space required, and adds to the stylish appearance of the vehicle.

Heavy-duty welded steel frame for reliability and long life

• 2.5-in. x 2-in. (6-cm x 5-cm) steel tubing in front
• 1.5-in. x 2-in. (4-cm x 5-cm) steel tubing on sides

Front bumper

• Standard M- and R-Series models, optional on E-Series models

Rear hitch

• Pull a trailer up to 113 kg (250 lb.) of weight
• Bolts to tubular frame for solid support
• Standard on M- and R-Series models, and optional on E-Series models

• Transmissions are set low in the vehicle for excellent hillside stability.
• Hydro-Gear® transmissions are reliable and durable.
  • Beefed-up 2.5 cm (1 in.) axles for greater strength
• Maintenance-free unitized transmissions are sealed and have no hose connections to leak hydraulic fluid.

Tow-valve controls are provided for each transmission and located above the vehicle frame on either side of the engine:

• Easy to reach and use
• Allow the vehicle to be moved without the engine running

Hydro-Gear is a trademark of Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership AF Holding Company, a Delaware Corporation and Danfoss Power Solutions (US) Company, a Delaware Corporation.

• Fuel-fill opening is located low and angled for easy refueling.
• Large, 5.1 cm (2 in.) fuel-fill opening reduces the chance of spilling when adding fuel.
• Cap is tethered to the fuel tank to prevent the fuel cap from getting misplaced.