Key engine features include:

• 23.5 hp (17.5 kW) provides plenty of power.
• Large 44.3-cu in. (726-cc) displacement provides excellent torque.
• V-twin, 90-degree cylinder design allows for easy starts, excellent power and performance, and smooth operation.
• Engine model is FX730V.
• Many quality features are included.
  • Cast-iron cylinder liners provide a long-wearing surface for longer engine life.
  • Overhead V-valves allow the engine to breathe easily for excellent power and fuel economy.
  • Hemispherical combustion chambers and overhead V-valve technology help ensure low emissions, high power, and smooth operation.
  • Automatic compression release provides easy starting.

• A rotating metal grass chopper screen helps keep the engine fins clean by filtering out debris and reducing the size of material that gets through so it will pass harmlessly past the engine fins.
• The steel guard provides protection from the rotating fan.
• Integrated cleanout ports allow for checking and cleaning the engine cooling fins

• Full-pressure lubrication system provides plenty of oil to the engines moving parts to ensure reliable operation and long life:
  • No-tools oil drain is convenient to use.
  • A flexible drain tube can be placed above a drain pan to eliminate oil spills.
  • Replaceable oil filter keeps the oil cleaner for a longer engine life and extends the time between oil changes.

• Heavy-duty, multi-stage canister air filter system thoroughly cleans the engine intake air.
• Electronic ignition contributes to fast starts.
• Heavy-duty shift-type starter allows for fast starts, even in colder weather.

• A rear engine guard protects the engine and provides additional vehicle strength and integrity.
• A flywheel alternator provides plenty of capacity to quickly recharge the battery and power electrical equipment, such as lights or a sprayer.
  • 20-amp capacity
  • Regulated to keep the battery at a full charge without risk of overcharging

8-gal. (30.3-L) fuel capacity for extended mowing times

The large-capacity fuel tank is easy to fill, and a convenient fuel level gauge is provided:

• Holds 8-gal. (30.3-L) of fuel to reduce time needed for refills
• Easy to see how much fuel is in the tank by viewing the sight gauge when approaching from the front of the machine
• Large, 3.5-in. (8.9-cm) fuel fill diameter for easy filling and minimum chance of spills
• Fuel fill is low for easy filling, within easy reach of any operator

John Deere recommends the use of fuel stabilizer in gasoline. See Fuel-Protect for gasoline engines (8 oz [237 mL]) for more information.

Each Z700 Series ZTrak™ Mower is equipped with either a 48-in. (122-cm), 54-in. (137-cm), or 60-in. (152-cm) HC PRO Mower Deck.

Deep deck design

The mower deck has a deep-deck design:

• Forged from heavy, 9-gauge, 0.15-in. (3.8-mm) steel.
  • Minimizes the number of welds required
  • Has a smooth underside for reduced material buildup
• Deep-deck design delivers excellent airflow, so large volumes of material can be processed quickly and efficiently.
• A wider and higher discharge opening provides even clipping dispersal for an excellent finished appearance in all conditions.
• A durable, plastic deflector spreads grass clippings evenly across the lawn, is hinged, and can be raised to minimize the storage space required.
• 1-in. (25.4-mm) cold-forged spindles are heat-treated for strength and are supported by ball bearings.
• Standard front rollers and two double-captured wheels provide a more even mowing job and reduce the chance of scalping.
  • Adjustable for different mowing heights
• The front edge is raised above the blade plane to allow for even cutting of tall grass.
• Blade overlap is greater than many conventional decks for a clean cut.
• The mower can side-discharge, mulch, or collect material, except a Z740R or Z760R equipped with Tweel tires are not compatible with a material collection system.

• Deck leveling and rake angle adjustment is provided at all four mower mounting points.

Step weldment

A permanent step weldment is located at the left front corner of the mower deck:

• Encourages proper entry to the operator station
• Provides a good gripping surface for the operator’s foot

Reinforced leading edge

Steel reinforcing bars are welded to the front edge and trim side of the mower deck:

• Strengthens the deck to reduce chance of damage from obstructions
• Increased material thickness for longer life of the deck

Superior durability is designed in

The deck has deep, strong spindle pockets to keep the blades aligned, even after years of tough operation:

• Ribs formed in the deck shell add strength where it is needed.
• The aluminum spindle housing has 8-in. (20-cm) base for extra strength.

Flip-up spindle covers make cleaning the spindle area convenient.

Wheels and rollers

Dual-captured front and side anti-scalp wheels:

• Give a more even mowing job and reduce the chance of scalping
• Adjustable for different mowing heights

Optional MulchControl™ attachment

The MulchControl attachment makes mulching more 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

MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:

• The MulchControl attachment includes baffles to control the flow of material under the deck.
  • The left mower blade area is completely enclosed and optimized for mulching and will mulch even when the mower is in the side-discharge mode.
  • Baffles around the center and right blades are optimized for mulching when the discharge baffle is closed.
• The attachment also includes mulching blades.

Optional 6.5-bu (229-L) ZTrak Z700 Series MCS

The 6.5-bu (230-L) rear bagger efficiently collects material from a 48-, 54-, or 60-in. (122-, 137-, or 152-cm) Mower Deck:

• Hopper, Power Flow™ blower, and chute components are ordered separately to make a complete MCS.
• A weight bracket and two 42-lb (19-kg) suitcase weights are included for installation on the front of the vehicle to help counterbalance the weight of the hopper. For proper ballast with complete MCS:
  • Two suitcase weights are required on a ZTrak Z700 Series equipped with a 48-in. (122-cm) Mower Deck.
  • Two suitcase weights are required on a ZTrak Z700 Series equipped with a 54-in. (137-cm) Mower Deck.
  • One suitcase weight is required on a ZTrak Z700 Series equipped with a 60-in. (152-cm) Mower Deck.

MulchControl handle is used to control baffle

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.
• MulchControl is well suited to the following mowing situations:
  • Operators who usually mulch, but side-discharge when grass gets too long
  • Operators who usually side discharge, but would like to be able to close the chute to control clippings
  • Operators who always mulch a main lawn, but often side discharge secondary lawns
  • Operators who bag clippings, but want to go farther before emptying bags

MulchControl puts the operator in control of the clippings. The operator can have all the benefits of mulching with the ability to easily change to side-discharge or bagging when needed.

MulchControl limitations

While in the side-discharge mode, MulchControl will still mulch 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 clean-up is desired

Compatibility

MulchControl is a field-installed attachment and compatible with the 48-in. (122-cm), 54-in. (137-cm), and 60-in. (152-cm) HC PRO Mower Decks available for the Z700 Series ZTrak Mowers.

NOTE: MulchControl attachments and MCS components are not included in base equipment for a Z700 Series ZTrak machine and must be ordered separately.

The hopper design provides efficient bagging performance, clean operation, and easy-to-empty bags:

• Two durable bags give a generous, 6.5-bu (230-L) capacity.
• The bags lift out for easy emptying.
• An efficient chute provides a smooth flow of material to reduce the chance of plugging.
  • The chute and Power Flow blower must be ordered separately.
• Standard mower blades are used for bagging.
• The air exhaust duct directs air from the hopper back and toward the ground for clean operation.
• Convenient latch makes opening and closing the hopper easy.

NOTE: Appropriate hopper, Power Flow blower, chute, and attachment bar are required and ordered separately.

The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort:

• Adjustable foot platformsome text
  • Three positions allow for ample legroom
• Adjustable seat position, armrests, and suspension to suit any operator
  • A dial can be adjusted to the operator’s weight
• Adjustable motion-control levers
  • Upper and lower positioning combined with forward and rearward tilt offers 18 positions
    • Large, padded areas on the control levers provide multiple hand positions

Adjustable operator foot platform

The patent-pending, adjustable three-position toe board allows any operator to quickly adjust the footrest position for greatest comfort.

• Easily and without tools, each operator can adjust the location of the footrest area to the most suitable position.
  • Adjustment range of 2 in. (5.1 cm)
• Large foot platform allows a wide range of foot positions.
• Patent-pending foot pegs are standard on the Z740R and Z760R (optional on E and M Series) to provide the operator more foot placement options.
  • They can be adjusted into two different positions, horizontal and at an angle, providing more variability for foot placement during operation.
  • The foot pegs also act as handles to remove and replace the foot platform.
• An attractive floor mat is standard on Z740R and Z760R (optional on E and M Series).

Adjustable, mechanical suspension seat with ComfortGlide™ suspension system

A high-back, 24-in. (61-cm) seat with armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment as well as ComfortGlide suspension system is standard equipment on the Z740R and Z760R. Optional padded armrests are available as a field-installed kit.

The mechanical suspension seat is easier to adjust when off the mower, but it can also be adjusted while the operator is seated. Fore/aft seat adjustment lever is alongside the seat within easy reach and can be used by the operator while seated.

There is an adjustment knob at the front of the seat which can be dialed-in to suit operator preference and for the most comfortable ride. It is recommended to align the arrow on the dial with the operator’s weight for the optimal ride.

The seat is securely held down for operator comfort and safety but is easy to raise when necessary:

• A spring-loaded latch locks seat down when it is lowered.
• The seat is easy to release and raise to access several service points.

Adjustable steering levers

Adjustable steering levers are shaped for operator comfort and ease of controlling vehicle speed and direction:

• The premium steering levers on M and R Series machines are painted green and have different bends for more hand positions.

• The levers offer 18 different positions for height and position to accommodate operator preference for hand placement and leg clearance.

Standard light-emitting diode (LED) work lights

Model year 2023 and newer R-Series Z700 ZTrak Mowers include standard LED work lights. The lights are integrated into the front of the foot platform and side fenders to protect them from damage and the elements. BUC11547 LED work lights are available as a field installed attachment to upgrade for E- and M- Series models. BUC10301 LED work light kit is for earlier model years that do not have provisions for integrated LED lights.

Optional LED beacon light

BUC11406 LED beacon light is available as a field installed attachment. The beacon light is short to avoid damage. BUC11406 is compatible with all Z700 ZTrak Mowers and requires AUC18778 battery jumper.

Cup holder and storage compartment

Operator convenience is provided with easy-to-reach and easy-to-use deluxe cup holder and storage areas:

• Cup holder includes room for a cup with a large handle.
• Covered storage compartment under the battery access panel provides protection for smaller items.

A high-back, 24-in. (61-cm) seat with armrests and 3-in. (7.6-cm) fore-aft adjustment as well as ComfortGlide suspension system is standard equipment on the Z740R and Z760R. Armrests can be raised for easier entry and exit from the machine. An optional padded armrest kit is available as a field-installed attachment.

The mechanical suspension seat can be adjusted for operator weight and ride preference while the operator is seated.

A fore/aft seat adjustment lever is alongside the seat within easy reach and can be used by the operator while seated. The seat adjusts 3 in. (7.6 cm) fore and aft.

The seat is securely held down but is easy to raise when necessary:

• A spring-loaded latch locks seat down when it is lowered.