Toro Z Master Z400 Series Service Manual page 163

MOWER DECKS/PTO
Mower Deck Removal
Z 400 Series (48" and 50" Decks)
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position, and set the parking
brake.
2. Lift the floor pan and remove the right side mower
belt cover (Fig. 423).
3. Loosen the two nuts located on the idler plate to
remove tension on the belt (Fig. 424).
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7-6
Fig 423 PICT-0299
Fig 424 PICT-0302
4. Remove the belt from the electric PTO clutch (Fig.
425).
Fig 425
5. Raise the mower deck to the transport position.
Place 4 x 4 wood blocks under the edge of the
mower deck. Lower the mower deck to relieve the
tension on all four lift chains (Fig. 426).
Note: It may be necessary to push down on the lift
lever and pin into place to relieve tension on
the lift chains.
Fig 426
Z Master Z400 Service Manual
PICT-0122
PICT-0304