Leveling The Mower; Setting Up The Machine - Toro Z580 DFI Z Master Service Manual

63. Fill the gearbox with 6 oz. (.15 liters) of 75W-90
synthetic gear oil with anti-foaming agent until it
starts to flow out of the oil plug hole (Fig. 827).
Fig 827
64. Install the fill and drain plugs so they are flush with
or below the housing mounting surfaces (Fig. 828).
Fig 828
Z580/Z589 DFI Z Master Service Manual

Leveling the Mower

Setting up the Machine

1. Position mower on a flat surface.
2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Check the tire pressure of all four tires. If needed,
adjust to 13 psi (90 kPa).
5. Lower the mower to the 3" (76mm) height-of-cut
position.
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6. Inspect the four chains. The chains need to have
tension.
• If one rear chain is loose, lower (loosen) the front
support arm on the same side. Refer to "Adjusting
the Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch" on page 7-81.
• If one front chain is loose, raise (tighten) the front
support arm for that chain. Refer to "Adjusting the
Front-to-Rear Mower Pitch" on page 7-81.
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MOWER DECKS
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