Releasing The Mower-Deck Curtain; Removing The Sheet-Metal Guard; Lubrication; Greasing The Machine - Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series Operator's Manual

Releasing the Mower-Deck
Curtain
Loosen the bottom bolt of the curtain to release
the mower-deck curtain and get access to the top
of the mower deck (Figure
maintenance, install the curtain and tighten the bolt.
Figure 49
1. Bolt
Removing the Sheet-Metal
Guard
Loosen the 2 front bolts and remove the sheet-metal
guard to access the mower belts and spindles
(Figure 50). After performing maintenance, install the
sheet-metal guard and tighten the bolts.
Figure 50
1. Sheet-metal guard
49). After performing
2. Curtain
2. Bolt

Lubrication

Greasing the Machine

Grease more frequently when operating conditions
are extremely dusty or sandy.
Grease Type: No. 2 lithium or molybdenum grease
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and engage 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. Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
Note:
Make sure that you scrape any paint off
the front of the fitting(s).
4. Connect a grease gun to the fitting.
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5. Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings.
6. Wipe up any excess grease.
Greasing the Front Caster
Pivots
Service Interval: Yearly (more often in dirty or dusty
1. Remove the dust cap and adjust the caster
pivots and keep the dust cap off until greasing is
done; refer to
(page 56).
2. Remove the hex plug.
3. Thread a grease fitting into the hole.
4. Pump grease into the fitting until it oozes out
around the top bearing.
5. Remove the grease fitting from the hole. Install
the hex plug and cap.

Adding Grease

Lubricate the grease fittings as shown on the Check
Service Reference Aid decal
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conditions).
Adjusting the Caster-Pivot Bearing
(Figure 51 or Figure 52).