Power Transfer Shaft Removal - Snapper ZM2200K, ZM2200KU, ZM2500K, ZM2500KH, MZM2200KH, ZM5200M, ZM6100M Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 3 - MAINTENANCE
3.6 DECK REMOVAL (Continued from previous page)
5. Remove shoulder bolts, washers and nuts from
rear lift arm. See Figure 3.11.
SHOULDER
BOLT,
WASHER &
NUT
FIGURE 3.11
6. Disconnect pull bar from front axle by removing
clevis pins and cotter pins. See Figure 3.12.
PULL BAR
CLEVIS PIN
FIGURE 3.12
7. Pull lock collar back and slide power transfer shaft
away from power take off shaft (located on power unit
below hydro pumps). See Figure 3.13.
REAR
LIFT ARM
REAR LINK
PLATE
THREADED
END
FRONT AXLE
COTTER PIN
WASHERS
TRANSFER
SHAFT
TAKE OFF
SHAFT
IMPORTANT: Mower deck is extremely heavy. Be very
careful when removing deck from power unit.
8. Remove wooden blocks from underneath deck and
roll/slide deck from underneath power unit.
DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or
service with engine running. STOP engine. STOP
blades. Set brake. Remove key. Remove spark plug
wires and secure away from spark plugs. Engine and
components are HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow
sufficient time for all parts to cool.

3.7 POWER TRANSFER SHAFT REMOVAL

Engage parking brake. Turn engine "OFF" and
remove key. The power transfer shaft connects the
power unit to the mower deck. The shaft is
telescoping for easy removal. Slide locking collar
back toward mower deck and shaft will slide off. See
Figure 3.13.
14
LOCK
COLLAR
FIGURE 3.13
WARNING