The operator station is designed to provide superior operator comfort for many different operators:
The comfortable seat has two suspension springs, fore-aft seat adjustment, and ComfortGlide suspension:
Foot pegs provide you with more foot placement options and act as convenient handles to remove and replace the foot platform.
NOTE: Foot pegs are standard on the Z545R and an optional extra-cost kit on the Z515E and Z530M.
The dual beverage holder on the left fender and storage compartment on the right fender add convenience for the operator:
NOTE: A storage compartment cover is standard on the Z545R.
12-V outlet is located within the storage compartment for the convenience of connecting a variety of electrical and electronic equipment.
The control console is located to the right of the operator station and includes the following:
A conveniently located fuel-sight window allows the operator to view the fuel level when approaching the vehicle from the front:
Mower deck cutting height can be adjusted from 2.5 cm (1 in.) to 10.2 cm (4 in.) in 0.64-cm (0.25-in.) increments for excellent cut quality and performance:
Motion control levers are shaped and located for operator comfort and ease of control.
The motion-control levers can be adjusted to two different height settings and nine different fore-aft settings:
Tracking adjustment can be made from the operator seat with the provided tool.
The park brake is conveniently located:
Brake-and-go logic:
Safety interlocks help prevent operating in an unsafe way:
Accel Deep Mower Decks are a 10-gauge, 0.135-in. (3.4-mm) stamped-steel, deep, flat-top design that delivers excellent cut quality, productivity, cleanliness, durability, and versatility. Optimal performance and dispersion of clippings is provided, even at faster mowing speeds:
Accel Deep Mower Deck size | Model | Mulching (optional) | Material collection (optional) |
122-cm (48-in.) | Z515E, Z530M | MulchControl system | 230-L (6.5-bu) two-bag Power Flow™ system |
137-cm (54-in.) | Z515E, Z530M | MulchControl system | 230-L (6.5-bu) two-bag Power Flow system |
152-cm (60-in.) | Z515E, Z530M | MulchControl system | Not available |
Deep mower-deck stamping delivers high productivity, which gets the job done fast. It allows room for the cut and suspended material to exit the deck quickly, reducing the amount of recutting so more power is available to process incoming grass:
Large discharge opening is both high and wide to handle more material:
Cleaning a mower deck is one of the most frequent maintenance activities. The flat-top shape of the deck stamping is optimal for keeping itself and the operator clean:
Accel Deep Mower Decks have strong spindle pockets to keep the blades aligned, even after years of tough service:
An optional 230-L (6.5-bu) Power Flow rear bagger material collection system (MCS) is available. It provides an efficient means of collecting grass clippings and leaves:
A wash port and hose connector are provided to make cleaning the underside of the mower deck easy.
The MulchControl attachment for the 54A Mower Deck 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 lawn material.
Advantages of mulching grass clippings include:
MulchControl is an innovative, simple design that is easy to use and maintain:
MulchControl is well-suited to the following mowing situations:
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.
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 reduce the amount of material being discharged. Other times this could work as a disadvantage:
The Z530M has a large 726-cc (44.3-cu in.) displacement engine with premium features that provide superior performance and reliability.
Experience plenty of power and torque to handle tough mulching, mowing, and bagging conditions with the 17.9-kW (24-hp) V-twin engine:
The engine speed lever and choke control lever are separate controls:
The engine area is open for visibility to important service points, making it easy to inspect and clean the engine.
The 17-L (4.5-gal.) fuel tank is easy to fill and has a sight-level window and dash-mounted gauge:
The spacious operator station has been designed for comfort, visibility, and ease of use:
The ROPS and seat belt work in conjunction to provide a protective zone around the operator:
Foldable ROPS and retractable seat belt are standard equipment:
Model | Height at top of ROPS in fully raised position |
Z515E, Z530M | 178 cm (70.1 in.) |
Z545R | 179.6 cm (70.7 in.) |
The attractive design includes a provision for light-emitting diode (LED) lighting:
NOTE: Lights are standard on the Z545R and optional on the Z515E and Z530M.
A strong, welded steel frame provides solid, reliable support for the machine components and operator:
Strong frame is designed to accommodate a rear hitch that can be used to pull a variety of lawn equipment:
NOTE: The rear hitch is standard on the Z545R and optional on the Z515E and Z530M.
Large front caster wheels provide a smooth ride and level cut:
Caster wheels turn easily on two maintenance-free sealed ball bearings for both the spindles and the wheel axles:
Rear tires have high-quality tread and optimum size for superior traction and smooth ride:
Dual unitized transmissions efficiently power the ZTrak™ mower forward and reverse and provide steering capability:
Tow-valve controls are provided for each transmission and are located on the transmission near the expansion tanks:
Motion control levers are shaped and located for operator comfort and ease of control.
The motion-control levers can be adjusted to two different height settings and nine different fore-aft settings:
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A convenient service interval decal provides basic maintenance information:
The engine is easy to service and takes a minimal amount of time:
The footrest area is removeable without tools to easily access the mower deck for service:
Accel Deep™ Mower Decks have features that make them easy to service:
Tracking adjustment can be made from the operator seat with the provided tool.
Limited bumper-to-bumper warranty for new turf and utility equipment: