6. Remove the brake shaft from the unit (Fig. 114).
Fig 114
7. Inspect the brake shaft and flange bearings for
excessive wear.
Brake Shaft Installation
Reverse the order of removal.
Deck Lift Lever Removal (All Models)
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the
blade control (PTO), and turn the ignition key to OFF
to stop the machine. Remove the ignition key.
Z Master Z400 Service Manual
2. Remove the lower stop bolt from the deck lift plate
(Fig. 115).
PICT-0237
3. With the mower deck in the transport position, place
a 4" x 4" block under each corner of the deck. Lower
the mower deck onto the support blocks to remove
the weight from the support chains (Fig. 116).
CHASSIS
Fig 115
PICT-0047
Fig 116
PICT-0048
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