Leveling The Mower Deck - Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series Service Manual

Mower Spindle Assembly (continued)
Mower Spindle Installation

Leveling the Mower Deck

2000 Series Z MASTER® Service Manual
3438-778 Rev A
Note: Brush grease completely around the outer seal of the bearing before
installing the bearing seal.
8. Install the pulley to the spindle shaft.
9. Install the washer and nut. Torque the top nut to 136-149 N • m (105 ± 5 ft-lb).
Note: Verify that the underside of the deck is clean before proceeding with the
spindle installation.
1. Position the spindle against the deck and align the mounting holes.
2. Install 6 spindle mounting screws. Torque to 14-19 N • m (12 ± 2 ft-lb).
Note: Spindle mounting screws are thread forming. Do not reuse spindle
mounting screws.
3. Install the Belleville washer with the concave side facing the cutting blade,
install the blade bolt. Torque the blade bolt to 136-149 N • m (105 ± 5 ft-lb).
4. Install the mower belt.
5. Install the mower belt covers.
6. Connect the battery by installing the positive cable first, then the negative
cable to the battery.
1. Park the machine on a flat level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove the key.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, then the positive
cable from the battery.
3. Check to ensure that all tires are properly inflated and adjust as necessary.
4. Position the mower deck in the transport position.
5. Rotate the blades so that they are parallel to the rear of the deck.
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1. Blades Side-to-Side
2. Blade Tip
Mower Belt Replacement (page 6–6)
Figure 66
3. Measure from the Tip of the Blade to the
Flat Surface
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