Specifications

Engine

Z225

Make Briggs and Stratton

Model Number Intek - 31P707

Bore 90.68 mm (3.57 in.)

Stroke 77.72 mm (3.06 in.)

Displacement 502 cm3 (30.63 cu in.)

Cylinders Single

Cycle Four

Magneto Air Gap 0.25 - 0.35 mm (0.010 - 0.014 in.)

Valve Clearance - Intake 0.08 - 0.13 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)

Valve Clearance - Exhaust 0.13 - 0.18 mm (0.005 - 0.007 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Z245

Make Briggs and Stratton

Model Number Intek - 445577

Bore 79.25 mm (3.120 in.)

Stroke 73.40 mm (2.890 in.)

Displacement 725 cm3 (44.2 cu in.)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Armature Air Gap 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)

Valve Clearance (Cold) 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Z425

Make Briggs and Stratton

Model Number Intek - 445577

Bore 79.25 mm (3.120 in.)

Stroke 73.40 mm (2.890 in.)

Displacement 725 cm3 (44.2 cu in.)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Armature Air Gap 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.008 - 0.012 in.)

Valve Clearance (Cold) 0.10 - 0.15 mm (0.004 - 0.006 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Z445

Make Torque™ Power System - Kawasaki

Model Number FH721V

Bore 75.2 mm (2.96 in.)

Stroke 76 mm (2.99 in.)

Displacement 675 cm3 (41.2 cu in.)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Ignition Coil Air Gap 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.010 - 0.016 in.)

Valve Clearance (Intake and Exhaust) (Cold) 0.075- 0.125 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Z465

Make Torque™ Power System - Kawasaki

Model Number FH721V

Bore 75.2 mm (2.96 in.)

Stroke 76 mm (2.99 in.)

Displacement 675 cm3 (41.2 cu in.)

Cylinders V-Twin

Cycle Four

Ignition Coil Air Gap 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.010 - 0.016 in.)

Valve Clearance (Intake and Exhaust) (Cold) 0.075- 0.125 mm (0.003 - 0.005 in.)

Spark Plug Gap 0.76 mm (0.030 in.)

Spark Plug Torque 20 N•m (180 lb-in.)

Drivetrain

Pump (Z425, Z445, Z465) Kanzaki DUP-10

Transaxle Motors (Z225, Z245) Hydro-Gear EZT

Wheel Motors (Z425, Z445, Z465) Parker TE0195

Number of Speeds Hydrostatic, Variable Speed

Fuel System

Fuel Types (Recommended):

Regular Grade 87 Octane Unleaded Fuel

Ethanol Blended Fuel (Up to 10%)

MTBE Reformulated Fuel (Up to 15%)

Fuel Filter Replaceable - paper element

Fuel Pump Pulse

Fuel Delivery Carburetor

Electrical System

Battery Type 12 Volt

Cold Cranking Capacity 235 Amps

Tires

Front 13x5.00-6 (Ribbed)

Rear (Z225) 18x8.50-8 (Turf)

Rear (Z245) 18x9.50-8 (Turf)

Rear (Z425 and Z445) 22x9.5-10 (Turf)

Rear (Z465) 23x10.5-12 (Turf)

Inflation - Front 69 kPa (10 psi)

Inflation - Rear 69 kPa (10 psi)

Capacities

Crankcase:

Single cylinder Briggs and Stratton 1.4 L (1.5 q t)

Twin cylinder Briggs and Stratton 1.6 L (1.75 q t)

Twin cylinder Kawasaki 1.5 L (1.6 q t)

Fuel Tank

Z225 and Z245 10.2 L (2.7 gal)

Z425, Z445, and Z465 13.2 L (3.5 gal)

Transaxle Reservoir (Z425, Z445 and Z465) 5.2 L (1.4 gal)

Travel Speeds at Full Engine RPM

Z225 and Z245

Forward 0-11.3 km/h (0-7.0 mph)

Reverse 0-5.6 km/h (0-3.5 mph)

Z425 and Z445

Forward 0-13.7 km/h (0-8.5 mph)

Reverse 0-5.6 km/h (0-3.5 mph)

Z465

Forward 0-14.5 km/h (0-9.0 mph)

Reverse 0-5.6 km/h (0-3.5 mph)

Dimensions

Z225

Height 980 mm (38-9/16 in.)

Width 1320 mm (52 in.)

Length 1878 mm (73-15/16 in.)

Weight 234 kg (515 lb)

Z245

Height 980 mm (38-9/16 in.)

Width 1545 mm (60-13/16 in.)

Length 1878 mm (73-15/16 in.)

Weight 254 kg (560 lb)

Z425

Height 980 mm (38-9/16 in.)

Width (48 in. Deck) 1592 mm (62-11/16 in.)

Width (54 in. Deck) 1750 mm (68-7/8 in.)

Length 1897 mm (74-11/16 in.)

Weight (48 in. Deck) 293 kg (645 lb)

Weight (54 in. Deck) 299 kg (660 lb)

Z445

Height 1080 mm (42-1/2 in.)

Width (48 in. Deck) 1592 mm (62-11/16 in.)

Width (54 in. Deck) 1750 mm (68-7/8 in.)

Width (54 in. High Capacity Deck) 1730 mm (68-1/8 in.)

Length 1897 mm (74-11/16 in.)

Weight (48 in. Deck) 302 kg (665 lb)

Weight (54 in. Deck) 308 kg (680 lb)

Weight (54 in. High Capacity Deck) 331 kg (730 lb)

Z465

Height 1150 mm (45-3/10 in.)

Width 1920 mm (75-9/16 in.)

Length 1928 (75-7/8 in.)

Weight 340.2 kg (750 lb)

Mower Decks

42 Edge™ Mower

Cutting Width 1.07 m (42 in.)

Blades-Rotary .2

Blade Nut Torque 88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

48 Edge™ Mower (Z245)

Cutting Width 1.22 m (48 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 88 N•m (65 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

48 Edge™ Mower (Z400 Series)

Cutting Width 1.22 m (48 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 68 N•m (50 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

54 Edge™ Mower

Cutting Width 1.37 m (54 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 68 N•m (50 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

54 Edge™ High Capacity Mower

Cutting Width 1.37 m (54 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 122 N•m (90 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

62 Edge™ Mower

Cutting Width 1.57 m (62 in.)

Blades-Rotary .3

Blade Bolt Torque 68 N•m (50 lb-ft)

Cutting Height (Approximately) 25 - 102 mm (1 - 4 in.)

Recommended Lubricants

Engine Oil TURF-GARD® OR PLUS-4®

Grease:

John Deere MOLY HIGH TEMPERATURE EP GREASE

John Deere Multi-Purpose SD Polyurea Grease

John Deere Multi-Purpose HD Lithium Complex Grease

Transmission Oil (Z425, Z445, Z465):

Low Viscosity Hy-Gard (J20D)

(Specifications and design subject to change without notice.)