Toro Z MASTER 2000 Series Service Manual page 108

Hydrostatic Drive Belt Installation (continued)
Hydrostatic Transaxle Assembly Replacement
Hydrostatic Transaxle Assembly Removal
Drive: Service and Repairs
5. Connect the battery by installing the positive cable first, then the negative
cable to the battery.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PTO. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key. Engage the
parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable first, then the positive
cable from the battery.
3. Using an appropriate lifting device, raise the rear of the machine and support.
Note: Do not raise and support the hydrostatic transaxle assembly.
4. Using a 13/16 inch socket, remove the 8 (1/2 inch) nuts securing the rear
wheels to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly.
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5. Remove the deck belt. Refer to
6. Remove the hydrostatic drive belt. Refer to
(page 7–10)
7. Using a 5/8 inch wrench and a 1/2 inch socket, remove the 2 (5/16 inch)
shoulder bolts and lock nuts securing the LH & RH motion control steering
rods to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly.
Figure 113
Deck Belt Removal (page
Page 7–12
5–7).
Hydrostatic Drive Belt Removal
2000 Series Z MASTER®Service Manual
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