{"id":4817,"date":"2019-06-27T02:09:22","date_gmt":"2019-06-27T02:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.haeuslers.com.au\/WP\/?page_id=4817"},"modified":"2019-06-27T02:22:21","modified_gmt":"2019-06-27T02:22:21","slug":"z997r","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.haeuslers.com.au\/WP\/john-deere\/commercial-mowers\/z997r\/","title":{"rendered":"Z997R"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4817\" class=\"elementor elementor-4817\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-913bee3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"913bee3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f1edcc\" 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performance<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5911\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5911\"><p><\/p>\n<p><br \/><div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085643_z997m_engine_350s.jpg\" alt=\"Convenient access to 3-cylinder diesel engine\"><span class=\"caption\">Convenient access to 3-cylinder diesel engine<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The Z997M and Z997R Diesel ZTrak\u2122 Mowers are powered by a 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled diesel engine with gross SAE J1995 37.4 hp (27.5 kW) that meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final Tier 4 emission standards. The engine achieves Final Tier 4 compliance by using a diesel oxidation catalyst with diesel particulate filter (DOC\/DPF) system.<\/p>\n  <p><br>The three-cylinder diesel engine features low noise levels, superior fuel economy, and a high torque reserve that provides plenty of power and performance.<br><br>Key features of the engine include:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Economical, cast-in-block cylinder design gives good cooling and long life.<\/li>\n   <li>Liquid-cooled&nbsp;design provides&nbsp;more consistent operating temperatures than air-cooled.<\/li>\n   <li>Direct fuel injection is provided.&nbsp;\n    <ul>\n     <li>Injects fuel directly on top of pistons for more efficient combustion<\/li>\n     <li>Develops more horsepower per gallon of fuel<\/li>\n     <li>Improves starting<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Aluminum-alloy pistons with built-in steel struts are lightweight to reduce connection rod bearing loads and provide good heat-transfer characteristics.\n    <ul>\n     <li>Design permits tighter tolerances and neutralizes expansion of the piston, thereby reducing blow-by fuel and noise from piston slap<\/li>\n     <li>Higher top rings on the piston and a thinner head gasket greatly reduce the volume of unburned waste and increase combustion efficiency<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Timing gears and injector drive gears utilize a helical profile to help lower engine noise.\n    <ul>\n     <li>Gear teeth have a &#8221;roll-off&#8221; profile, giving almost no clash, noise, or backlash.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Fuel filter with replaceable element is provided.<\/li>\n   <li>Quick starts in temperatures down to 0\u00b0F (-18\u00b0C).<\/li>\n   <li>Auto-bleed fuel system gives extra convenience.&nbsp;\n    <ul>\n     <li>No need to prime the system if the unit runs out of fuel; the system will self-prime the injection pump, lines, and injectors, providing fast fuel recovery<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Key start and shutoff<\/li>\n   <li>See-through coolant recovery tank permits operator to check coolant level without removing radiator cap.<\/li>\n   <li>Sealed radiator compartment keeps trash and debris on the outside of hood.<\/li>\n   <li>Dual-element, dry-type air cleaner with safety element and air-service indicator is provided.&nbsp;\n    <ul>\n     <li>Dual-element design for added engine protection<\/li>\n     <li>Easy to service<\/li>\n     <li>Completely sealed for effective cleaning&nbsp;and&nbsp;90 to 95 percent of dirt ejected before it reaches the paper element<\/li>\n     <li>Secondary safety element&nbsp;for additional filtering<\/li>\n     <li>Air-restriction indicator to let operator know when the filter needs servicing<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Full-pressure lubrication with full-flow filter&nbsp;lengthens engine life.&nbsp;\n    <ul>\n     <li>Engine wear reduced by ensuring proper lubrication, even when operating on hillsides or uneven terrain<\/li>\n     <li>Oil filter helps keep oil clean for increased engine life<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Automotive-type alternator (150 amp) provides plenty of charge to the battery.<\/li>\n   <li>Rear-mounted, covered radiator and fan keeps noise away from the operator and is easy to service.<\/li>\n   <li>Isolated engine mounting reduces engine vibration at operator&#8217;s station for more comfortable operation.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>Air cleaner filters out dust to extend engine life<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085642_z997m_air_cleaner_350s.jpg\" alt=\"Engine air cleaner\"><span class=\"caption\">Engine air cleaner<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The Z997M and Z997R Diesel ZTrak Mowers are equipped with a dual-element, canister-style air filter that is easily accessible without tools from the rear of the machine.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Filtration system pulls clean air from above the engine, and filters out remaining dust that can damage an engine over time.<\/li>\n   <li>Filters are easy to change when required.<\/li>\n   <li>Pre-cleaner provides&nbsp;extra protection against contamination in dusty and dirty applications.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>12-U.S. gal. (45.4-L) capacity fuel tank allows the operator to mow for a full day without refueling<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085678_z998r_fuel_tank_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Diesel fuel tank\"><span class=\"caption\">Diesel fuel tank<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The Z997M and Z997R Diesel ZTrak Mowers are equipped with a single fuel tank, providing the following:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>12-U.S. gal.&nbsp;(45.4-L) capacity allows the operator to mow for a full day without refueling.<\/li>\n   <li>A large filler neck makes for easier refueling.<\/li>\n   <li>Top fuel&nbsp;draw provides added safety by reducing the chance fuel will leak out.<\/li>\n  <\/ul><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5912\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5912\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Two 7Iron\u2122 PRO Side-Discharge Mower Deck options for the Z997M and Z997R give superior performance in every application<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5912\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5912\"><p><\/p>\n<p><br \/><div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k089692_z997r_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Z997R with 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck\"><span class=\"caption\">Z997R with 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>There are two side-discharge mower-deck options available for the Z997M and Z997R Diesel ZTrak\u2122 Mowers:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>The 60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge deck is suited to a variety of mowing jobs, including trimming and grooming.<\/li>\n   <li>The 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO side-discharge deck is suited to a variety of mowing jobs, including trimming and grooming on larger properties.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>Extra reliability and long life with cast-iron blade spindle housings<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/product_announcements\/r4e002992_cast_spindle_350x350.jpg\" alt=\"Cast-iron mower spindle\"><span class=\"caption\">Cast-iron mower spindle<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>On every commercial mower deck there are three 1-in.&nbsp;(25-mm) spindles that are cold-forged and heat-treated for strength.&nbsp;Spindles are supported by precision ball bearings that provide great performance and reliability.<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Superior impact strength provided by ductile cast-iron material.<\/li>\n   <li>Gusseted design puts reinforcement where it is needed.<\/li>\n   <li>Strength of cast iron protects against damage from blade impacts.<\/li>\n   <li>Easy access grease fittings are mounted at the top of the spindle shafts for convenience.<\/li>\n   <li>Grease pressure-relief valve minimizes seal damage from overfilling with grease and keeps debris from entering housing.<\/li>\n   <li>Chance of deck shell damage is minimized with the 8-in. (20.3-cm) diameter housing and six mounting bolts that distribute loads and impacts.<\/li>\n   <li>Ability to be reliably rebuilt is provided by use of cast iron.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>Shaft-drive mower deck is durable and reliable<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4g088698_z997r_deck_drive_shaft_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"PTO shaft drive and cast-iron gearbox (shown on Z997R model)\"><span class=\"caption\">PTO shaft drive and cast-iron gearbox (shown on Z997R model)<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Mower decks are shaft driven. Benefits of using this type of system include:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Live independent power take-off (PTO) powers the mower deck.<\/li>\n   <li>PTO can be engaged or disengaged on the go for greater productivity.<\/li>\n   <li>Hydraulic PTO clutch has delay relief valve for soft engagement.<\/li>\n   <li>Wet clutch is designed for long life.<\/li>\n   <li>PTO is easily accessible.<\/li>\n   <li>250-lb-ft (339-Nm), heavy-duty hydraulic clutch&nbsp;provides long life.<\/li>\n   <li>Splined PTO shaft transfers power to the cast-iron gearbox.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>60-in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO mower deck<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085526_z997m_60_600x300.jpg\" alt=\"Z997M with 60 in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck\"><span class=\"caption\">Z997M with 60 in. (152-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Features include:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Higher blade tip speed &#8211; approximately 18,000 fpm (5486 m\/min) gives more blade strikes per distance of forward travel.<\/li>\n   <li>Front baffle&nbsp;is designed to better manage airflow and control clippings.<\/li>\n   <li>Ductile cast-iron blade-spindle housings have a gusseted design for extra reinforcement.<\/li>\n   <li>Spindle-pocket reinforcement for even greater structural durability.<\/li>\n   <li>A raised discharge chute&nbsp;provides even clipping distribution.<\/li>\n   <li>7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.5-mm) steel construction&nbsp;gives commercial durability.<\/li>\n   <li>3-spindle design&nbsp;provides a&nbsp;smooth, even cut.<\/li>\n   <li>The trim edge of the deck is equipped with a bumper that provides great abrasion resistance to protect the machine and the property.<\/li>\n   <li>Plastic discharge deflector reduces damage to foliage and resists&nbsp;bending.<\/li>\n   <li>Formed, steel-deck design is forged from a single sheet of steel to eliminate corners where grass can collect.<\/li>\n   <li>Deep deck&nbsp;gives increased vacuum action that reduces dropped clippings.<\/li>\n   <li>Shaft drive from engine to mower gives excellent reliability.<\/li>\n   <li>Belt drive efficiently transfers power from gearbox to spindles.<\/li>\n   <li>Grease fittings are greased from the top for easy access.<\/li>\n   <li>Quick-change cutting-height adjustment is easy to use.<\/li>\n   <li>Mulching kits are available.<\/li>\n   <li>Blade overlap of 1.57 in. (40 mm), nearly 0.79 in. (20 mm) greater than previous decks, reduces the number of missed grass blades.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO mower deck<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085555_z997r_72_600x300.jpg\" alt=\"Z997R with 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck\"><span class=\"caption\">Z997R with 72-in. (183-cm) 7Iron PRO Mower Deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Features include:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Higher blade tip speed &#8211; approximately 18,000 fpm (5486 m\/min) gives more blade strikes per distance of forward travel.<\/li>\n   <li>Front baffle is designed to manage airflow and control clippings.<\/li>\n   <li>Spindle pocket reinforcement gives greater structural durability.<\/li>\n   <li>Ductile cast-iron blade-spindle housings have a gusseted design for extra reinforcement.<\/li>\n   <li>A raised discharge chute provides even clipping distribution.<\/li>\n   <li>7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.5-mm) steel construction&nbsp;gives commercial durability.<\/li>\n   <li>3-spindle design&nbsp;gives a smooth, even cut.<\/li>\n   <li>The trim edge of the deck is equipped with a bumper that provides great abrasion resistance to protect the machine and the property.<\/li>\n   <li>Plastic discharge deflector reduces damage to foliage and resists bending.<\/li>\n   <li>Formed, steel-deck design is forged from a single sheet of steel to eliminate corners where grass can collect.<\/li>\n   <li>Deep deck gives increased vacuum action that reduces dropped clippings.<\/li>\n   <li>Shaft drive from engine to mower gives excellent reliability.<\/li>\n   <li>Belt drive efficiently transfers power from gearbox to spindles.<\/li>\n   <li>Grease fittings are greased from the top for easy access.<\/li>\n   <li>Quick-change cutting-height adjustment is easy to use.<\/li>\n   <li>Mulching kits are available.<\/li>\n   <li>Blade overlap of 1.57 in. (40 mm), nearly 0.79 in. (20 mm) greater than previous decks, reduces the number of missed grass blades.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\"><\/div>\n  <table border=\"1\">\n   <tbody>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\"><strong>60-in. (152-cm) <br>Side-Discharge<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\"><p><strong>72-in. (183-cm) <br>Side-Discharge<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Mower type<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">7Iron PRO &#8211; forged deck<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">7Iron PRO &#8211; forged deck<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Mower compatibility:<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discharge<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Side<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\"><p>Side<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mulching capability<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Optional field-installed kit<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Optional field-installed kit<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cut-height range<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\"><p>1.5-5 in. (3.8-12.7 cm)<br>0.25 in. (1.3-cm) increments<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\"><p>1.5-5 in. (3.8-12.7 cm)<br>0.25 in. (1.3-cm) increments<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cutting width<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">60 in. (152 cm)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">72 in. (183 cm)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Height-of-cut adjustment<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Turning knob with foot assist<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Turning knob with foot assist<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>High lift blades:<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blade length<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">21 in. (53 cm)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">25 in. (64 cm)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blade width<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">3 in. (7.6 cm)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">3 in. (7.6 cm)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blade thickness<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">0.25 in. (6.35 mm)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">0.25 in. (6.35 mm)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Blade tip speed<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Approximately 18,000 fpm<br>(5486 m\/min)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Approximately 18,000 fpm<br>(5486 m\/min)<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Number of blades<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Three<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Three<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Blade spindles:<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Bearings<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Grade=ABEC-1<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Grade=ABEC-1<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Spindles<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Cold-forged and heat-treated<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Cold-forged and heat-treated<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong>Spindle housings<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Ductile cast-iron<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Ductile cast-iron<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Wheels:<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Front anti-scalp rollers<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rear anti-scalp rollers<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">Standard<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\"><p>Standard<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Deck construction<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">One-piece forged steel<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\">One-piece forged steel<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"width: 201px;\"><strong>Deck thickness<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 207px; text-align: center;\">7-gauge steel<br>0.179 in. (4.5 mm)<\/td>\n     <td style=\"width: 208px; text-align: center;\"><p>7-gauge steel<br>0.179 in. (4.5 mm)<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n  <\/table><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5913\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5913\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"><p>Enhanced productivity, safety, and trim ability with a FastBack\u2122 PRO rear-discharge mower deck<\/p>\n<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5913\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5913\"><p><\/p>\n<p><br \/><div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z900_gas_diesel\/r4x001735_60_in_450x262.jpg\" alt=\"60-in. (152-cm) Rear-Discharge Mower Deck\"><span class=\"caption\">60-in. (152-cm) Rear-Discharge Mower Deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z900_gas_diesel\/r4x001736_72_in_450x262.jpg\" alt=\"72-in. (183-cm) Rear-Discharge Mower Deck\"><span class=\"caption\">72-in. (183-cm) Rear-Discharge Mower Deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>For professional landscapers and government municipalities requiring rear discharge placement of grass and debris, John Deere FastBack PRO rear-discharge mower decks deliver a commercial zero-turn mowing solution for both gas and diesel machines. Advantages of a rear-discharge mower include:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Less chance of damage from objects being thrown from the mower deck<\/li>\n   <li>Time savings with the ability to mow closely around fixed objects with either side of the deck<\/li>\n   <li>A cleaner mowing experience by lessening the amount of debris that can blow onto the operator<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>A rear-discharge mower deck&nbsp;is ideally suited for:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Schools<\/li>\n   <li>Parks<\/li>\n   <li>Playgrounds<\/li>\n   <li>Traffic areas (city boulevards, roadsides, etc.)<\/li>\n   <li>Areas with long, grassy spots that need to be cut, where you are not as concerned about wide dispersal of grass (park areas, roadsides, etc.)*<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p><em>*NOTE: Operators maintaining turf outside of target areas are encouraged to evaluate rear-discharge dispersion through a cut quality demonstration to ensure satisfaction.<\/em><\/p>\n  <h5>Compatibility<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\"><\/div>\n  <table class=\"table table-striped table-bordered\" style=\"width: 1104px;\">\n   <tbody>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"text-align: left; width: 308.672px;\"><p><strong>Mower deck<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p><strong>Z930M<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p><strong>Z950M<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p><strong>Z955M EFI<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p><strong>Z960M<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p><strong>Z975M EFI<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p><strong>Z950R<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p><strong>Z955R EFI<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p><strong>Z965R EFI<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p><strong>Z970R<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p><strong>Z985R EFI<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p><strong>Z994R<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.70312px;\"><strong>Z997M<\/strong><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.8281px;\"><p><strong>Z997R<\/strong><\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"text-align: left; width: 308.672px;\"><p>60-in. (152-cm) FastBack PRO rear- discharge<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.70312px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.8281px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"text-align: left; width: 308.672px;\"><p>72-in. (183-cm) FastBack PRO rear- discharge<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 52.6875px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 78.9062px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.9375px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.7031px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 2.70312px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n     <td style=\"text-align: center; width: 50.8281px;\"><p>x<\/p><\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n   <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <h5>Commercial-quality deck design<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\"><\/div>\n  <p>A large volume of material can be thoroughly processed with the deep-deck design:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Unique baffling system is designed to reduce clumping and windrowing often associated with rear-discharge mowers.\n    <ul>\n     <li>Efficiency is enhanced with baffles surrounding each blade to control material as it is moved to the rear.<\/li>\n     <li>Material exits the deck quickly as the baffles are lower at the rear.<\/li>\n     <li>Movement of material is controlled to minimize the likelihood that clippings are thrown onto unwanted areas.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Less debris gets on the operator as material is directed to the rear and toward the ground.\n    <ul>\n     <li>Debris is&nbsp;kept low and directed into the turf by the flexible rear shield.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>Extra convenience<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f099741_z997r_60rd_deck_step_450s.jpg\" alt=\"Serrated-tread step\"><span class=\"caption\">Serrated-tread step<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Extra convenience and security are&nbsp;provided by a serrated surface that is welded to the top left corner of the deck, providing additional traction when entering and exiting the operator station.<\/p>\n  <h5>Level cut<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f100440_z997r_60rd_mower_wheels_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Center deck rollers and left wheel\"><span class=\"caption\">Center deck rollers and left wheel<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f100421_z994r_72rd_rear_wheel_450x250.jpg\" alt=\"Right-rear deck wheel\"><span class=\"caption\">Right-rear deck wheel<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The deck is suspended from and supported by the machine to provide a level cut. Mower deck wheels and rollers help smooth out the mowing job in uneven conditions and reduce the chance of scalping the lawn:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Two wide front rollers at the center of the mower support the deck when necessary to prevent scalping.<\/li>\n   <li>Wheels at all four corners protect the deck from scalping at the sides of the mower.<\/li>\n   <li>Continued effectiveness results from wheels and rollers that are double captured for extra strength, which reduces the chance of damage.<\/li>\n   <li>Height of rollers and wheels is adjustable to suit mowing conditions.\n    <ul>\n     <li>Higher settings (shown in images) are used when mowing at lower cut heights and for rougher conditions at all cut heights where you want to reduce the chance of the wheels hitting the ground.<\/li>\n     <li>Lower settings are used for higher cut heights and for helping to smooth out the mowing job.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n   <li>Mower cut height is adjustable from 1 to 5.5 in. (2.54 to 14 cm) in 0.25-in. (0.64-cm) increments from the machine operator\u2019s station.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <h5>Heavy-duty components for long life<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f099740_z997r_60rd_deck_front_450x200.jpg\" alt=\"Strong, reinforced deck\"><span class=\"caption\">Strong, reinforced deck<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f099738_z930_60rd_deck_trim_450x200.jpg\" alt=\"Right trim-side wear guard\"><span class=\"caption\">Right trim-side wear guard<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>These rear-discharge decks are designed to stand up to heavy-duty commercial use:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Superior strength and durability come from a 7-gauge, 0.179-in. (4.6-mm) steel deck.<\/li>\n   <li>Experience extra strength and long life with a fabricated deck design that is formed, welded, and reinforced for extra protection from damage.<\/li>\n   <li>The front of the deck is protected from damage by a 1.5-in. (3.8-cm) tall by 0.5-in. (1.3-cm) thick solid steel bar welded to the mower deck for additional strength.<\/li>\n   <li>Both sides of the deck have bumpers that are made from compression molded ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) polyethylene plastic.\n    <ul>\n     <li>The bumpers provide great abrasion resistance to protect the machine and the property.<\/li>\n     <li>Additional strength is provided by a 0.5-in. (1.3-cm) by 0.5-in. (1.3-cm) thick solid-steel bar.<\/li>\n    <\/ul><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4g088698_z997r_deck_drive_shaft_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Drive shaft and cast-iron gearbox (shown on similar 7Iron PRO Mower Deck)\"><span class=\"caption\">Drive shaft and cast-iron gearbox (shown on similar 7Iron PRO Mower Deck)<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/ztraks_com\/r4f099751_z997r_60rd_spindle_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Cast-iron blade-spindle housing\"><span class=\"caption\">Cast-iron blade-spindle housing<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>Durability is designed into the mower blade drive system:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Reliably powered by a universal joint shaft drive from the vehicle transmission to a heavy-duty right-angle, cast-iron gearbox (Z997M, Z997R, Z998R)<\/li>\n   <li>Dependable v-belt drive system<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>Extra reliability and long life are provided by cast-iron blade spindle housings:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n   <li>Ductile cast-iron material provides superior impact strength.<\/li>\n   <li>Gusseted design puts reinforcement where it is needed.<\/li>\n   <li>Strength of cast iron protects against damage from blade impacts.<\/li>\n   <li>Grease pressure-relief valve minimizes seal damage from overfilling with grease and keeps debris from entering housing.<\/li>\n   <li>Chance of deck-shell damage is minimized with the 8-in. 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The push button (B) on the right-hand control lever shuts off the power take-off (PTO).<br>&nbsp;<br>Once the PTO has been shut off using the button, the PTO switch must be pushed down and pulled up again to engage the PTO.<\/p>\n  <h5>2-in. (5-cm) digital display provides fuel and diagnostic information<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k085638_z997m_dash_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Z997M display, key, and PTO switch\"><span class=\"caption\">Z997M display, key, and PTO switch<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The Z997M includes a 2-in. (5-cm) digital display which provides fuel level, hours, and diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs).<\/p>\n  <h5>Automatic park brake system is built into steering levers<\/h5>\n  <div class=\"seccion-images\">\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k089532_z997m_park_disengaged_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Park brake in disengaged operating position\"><span class=\"caption\">Park brake in disengaged operating position<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n   <div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/salesmanual.deere.com\/customer\/sales\/salesmanual\/images\/AU\/en\/commercial_mowers\/features_attachment\/z997r_diesel_ztrak\/r4k089530_z997m_park_engaged_450x350.jpg\" alt=\"Park brake in engaged outward position\"><span class=\"caption\">Park brake in engaged outward position<\/span>\n   <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <p>The integrated park brake is automatically applied when steering levers are stowed outward and disengaged when the steering control levers are placed into the operating position.<\/p><br \/><br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Call Us Email Us Specifications<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1540,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4817","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - 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