Adjusting The Caster-Pivot Bearing; Using The Clutch Shim - Toro Z Master Professional 5000 Series Operator's Manual

Figure 65
1. Slotted nut
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot
Bearing
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the dust cap from caster and tighten
locknut (Figure 66).
4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are
flat and then back off a 1/4 turn to properly set
the preload on the bearings
Important:
Make sure the spring washers
are installed correctly as shown in
5. Install the dust cap
-
EUTRAL LOCK
(Figure 66).
Figure
(Figure 66).
1. Spring washers
2. Locknut
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Using the Clutch Shim

Some later model year units have been built with
clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch
brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer
engages consistently, you can remove the shim to
extend the clutch life.
1. Armature
2. Field shell
66.
3. Rotor
4. Brake-mounting bolt
Removing the Clutch Shim
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, and remove the key.
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Figure 66
3. Dust cap
Figure 67
5. Brake spacer
6. Regap shim
7. Brake pole
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