Installing Deck And Carrier Frame - Toro Z355 Z-Master Operator's Manual

Note: Save all hardware for use when installing mower.
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Figure 28
1. PTO drive shaft
2. Universal joint
3. Gearbox shaft
Installing Deck and Carrier
Frame
Note: Install drive shaft to gearbox shaft if it is not
hooked up. Proceed to step 2 if the drive shaft is hooked
up.
1. Slide the drive shaft on gearbox shaft. Install 2 bolts
(3/8 x 1-5/8 inch) and locknuts (3/8 inch) in universal
joint (Fig. 29).
Note: The gearbox shaft has a spline to correctly align
gearbox and PTO drive shaft. Align the spline and slide
the PTO drive shaft onto gearbox.
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Figure 29
1. PTO drive shaft
2. Universal joint
3. Gearbox shaft
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3
2
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m–3198
4. Bolt, 3/8 x 1-5/8 inch
5. Locknut, 3/8 inch
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3
2
5
m–3198
4. Bolt, 3/8 x 1-5/8 inch
5. Locknut, 3/8 inch
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2. Position carrier frame in front of traction unit and
place push arms into clevises (Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Clevis
2. Push arm
3. Install push arms with pivot pin assemblies, aligned
with flat against frame, and secure with hairpin cotters
(Fig. 30).
Note: Pivot pin assemblies and hairpin cotters are part of
traction unit.
4. Tilt carrier frame into its upright position. Refer to
Tilting the Mower on page 19.
5. Place a block, approximately 4 inches high, under the
carrier frame. This will raise the frame vertically.
6. Secure spring end plate assembly to carrier frame with
a shoulder bolt (3/8 x 7/8 inch) and a locknut
(3/8 inch) (Fig. 31).
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Figure 31
1. Spring assembly
2. Shoulder bolt, 3/8 x 7/8
inch
Note: You may have to install spring to traction unit if it
is not installed.
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m–4870
3. Pivot pin assembly–flat
4. Hairpin cotter
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2
m–4872
3. Locknut, 3/8 inch