Toro Z580 DFI Z Master Service Manual page 193

MOWER DECKS
6. Using a spring tool (Toro p/n: 92-5771), remove the
mower deck idler spring (Fig. 556).
7. Remove the mower deck belt from the gearbox deck
drive pulley (Fig. 557).
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Fig 556 PICT-4013a
Fig 557 IMG-0693a
8. Place the mower deck in the transport position.
Position wood blocks under each corner of the
mower deck. Lower the mower deck onto the blocks
to remove tension from the deck lift chains (Fig.
558).
Fig 558
9. Push the deck lift handle to the lowest height-of-cut
position to overcome the tension of the lift assist
springs. Insert the hitch pin above the deck lift
handle to lock the handle in the down position (Fig.
559).
Fig 559
Z580/Z589 DFI Z Master Service Manual
PICT-4019a
PICT-4021a