Toro Z Master Z597 Service Manual page 159

MOWER DECKS
15. Remove the bolt and nut holding the right rear strut
pin from the strut assembly (Fig. 427).
16. Remove the strut pin from the strut assembly and
remove the assembly from the mower deck (Fig.
428).
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Tie strap the strut assembly up so it will be out of
the way of the mower deck when sliding it out under
the frame. Remove the 4 x 4 block of wood from the
right side of the deck and allow the deck to sit on the
floor.
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Fig 427 DSC-2632
Fig 428 DSC-2633
17. Raise the deck to transport position. Install a 4 x 4
wood block under the left side of the mower deck.
Lower the mower deck until it rests on the block of
wood to relieve tension on the lift chains (Fig. 429).
Fig 429
18. Push the lift handle to the lowest HOC position to
overcome the tension of the lift assist springs. Use
the hitch pin above the lift handle to lock the handle
in the down position (Fig. 430).
Fig 430
Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual
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