Mower Deck Maintenance; Leveling The Mower Deck - Toro Z Master 3000 SERIES Operator's Manual

Figure 84
Bottom View of Machine
1. Filter locations
6. Apply a thin coat of hydraulic oil to the rubber gasket
on the replacement filter (Figure 84).
7. Install the replacement hydraulic filter.
8. Install the pump drive belt and the mower belt.
9. Remove the jack stands and lower the machine (Figure
83).
10. Add oil to the hydraulic reservoir and check for any
leaks.
11. Clean up any spilled oil.
12. Start the engine and let it run for about two minutes to
purge air from the system. Stop the engine and check
for leaks.
13. Check the oil level while the oil is cold.
14. If required, add oil to the hydraulic reservoir. Do not
overfill.
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2. Hydraulic filter
Mower Deck
Maintenance

Leveling the Mower Deck

Setting Up the Machine
Note: Ensure that the mower deck is leveled before
matching the height of cut (HOC).
1. Position the machine on a flat surface.
2. Disengage the blade control switch (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 the drive tires. If needed,
adjust the pressure to 90 kPa (13 psi)
5. Position the mower to the 76 mm (3 inch) height-of-cut
position.
Deck Leveling
1. Position the mower on a flat surface.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
3. Check the tire pressure in the drive tires. Proper
inflation pressure for tires is 90 kPa (13 psi). Adjust
if necessary.
4. Position the transport lock in the latching position.
5. Push the deck lift pedal all the way forward and the
deck will latch at the 14 cm (5-1/2 inch) transport
position (Figure 85).
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