There are three seating options available for the M Series, all of which are factory installed:
- Deluxe comfort seat with armrests
- Deluxe comfort seat with armrests and isolation
- Fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests
ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension
ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension control lever
Each seat has the ComfortGlide fore/aft suspension system that gives superior ride comfort over uneven areas:
- Seat can travel up to 2 in. (50.8 mm) fore and aft to absorb bumps for a significant enhancement to ride comfort.
- Control lever provides the ability to easily lock out fore/aft suspension movement if desired.
- One lever has three functions:
- Slide seat forward and back 3 in. (10.2 cm) to allow the operator the ability to choose the leg room needed
- Activate ComfortGlide fore/aft seat suspension
- Lock out ComfortGlide fore/aft seat suspension
Deluxe comfort seat with armrests
Deluxe comfort seat with armrests
The deluxe comfort seat with armrests is standard on all E andM Series models:
- Rubber springs are provided to increase ride comfort.
- A convenient seat latch makes it easy to lift the seat.
- The seat is factory installed.
Deluxe comfort seat with armrests and isolation
Deluxe comfort seat with armrests and isolation
Rubber isolation mount
The deluxe comfort seat with armrests and isolation is available on the E, M, and R Series:
- Rubber springs are provided to isolate the seat base and to increase ride comfort.
- A convenient seat latch makes it easy to lift the seat.
- Isolation mounting is a good feature to reduce vibration for operators who do not require the fully adjustable suspension seat option.
- Factory installed on Z900s ordered with the deluxe comfort seat with armrests and isolation option.
Fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests
Fully adjustable, mechanical suspension-seat
Suspension seat control
A fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests option is available on the M and R Series:
- Adjustable back angle is provided for individual operator comfort.
- Adjustable lumbar support helps to suit the needs of the operator.
- A suspension seat control dial gives easy adjustment for operator weight and ride comfort.
- A convenient seat latch provides ease of lifting the seat.
- On Z900s ordered with the fully adjustable suspension seat with armrests option, it is factory installed.
Designed for operator comfort
Operator station
Two-lever hydrostatic control provides the following:
- The operator can select the ground speed and direction control simply by moving levers forward or reverse.
- Positive neutral lock position for levers provides added safety.
- Brake & Go operator-presence system returns levers to the neutral position when the brake pedal is actively engaged.
- Starting the machines is as easy as starting a car. It no longer matters if the control levers are extended out or pulled in, as long as the parking brake is engaged. Just turn the key and go.
- Wide-bend, large-diameter steering levers swing out easily for entry and exit from the operator platform.
Brake & Go starting system
Parking brake pedal (Z900R Series)
Parking brake lever (Z900 E and M Series)
The Brake & Go starting system is a John Deere exclusive. This feature makes the starting process on all ZTrak™ mowers easier, while also making it possible to remove two interlock switches from the machine.
The Brake & Go starting procedure helps a novice operator look and feel like a professional. To start the machine, the parking brake must be engaged. It does not matter whether the power take-off (PTO) switch is on or off, nor does it matter if the control levers are pulled in or in the out position.
As long as the parking brake is engaged, the machine will start. When the parking brake is applied, the control levers cannot be moved to the forward or reverse positions.
Adjustable levers
Adjustable levers
The motion control levers have two height positions and can also be adjusted forward or rearward within the slotted holes. The levers should be adjusted so the operator can achieve a full range of control operation comfortably.
Tracking adjustment
Tracking adjustment
The easy-to-turn (from-the-seat) tracking adjustment allows operators to keep their mowers straight and produce professional striping results.
Onboard storage and cup holder
Onboard storage
Cup holder
Several storage areas are provided on theZTrak machines. A convenient cup holder is also available.
Right-hand control panel
Right-hand control panel
Right-hand control panel
The controls are grouped together on the right console, providing one central location for key switch, throttle, PTO engagement, height-of-cut, diagnostics, and hour meter.
- Rocker-typePTO switch
- Height-of-cut knob with transport lock
- Key switch
- Hour meter
- Throttle
- Separate choke control
- Easy choke operation yields less fouling of plugs
- No choke required for the electronic fuel injection (EFI) models
Easy-to-operate height-of-cut adjustment enables on-the-go changes
Mower deck height adjustment knob
An easy-to-use cutting-height lift system allows the operator to adjust the mower deck height with no tools and minimal effort. The easy-to-grip knob allows operators to dial in the desired height of cut (HOC).
Cutting height canbe adjusted from approximately 1 in. to 5.5 in. (2.5 cm to14 cm). Each increment on the knob adjusts the HOC approximately0.25 in. (0.64 cm). The deck can also be raised and locked in a transport position to provide maximum ground clearance when moving the machine from one area to another.
The transport lock function allows the deck to be returned to the previous HOC after being in the transport position:
- Use the foot-lift pedal to lift the deck and engage the transport lock.
- Rotate the knob to adjust from 1 in. to 5.5 in. (2.5 cm to 14 cm) in 0.25-in. (0.64 cm) increments.
This design increases productivity by allowing operators to change the cutting height without having to leave the seat.
