Removing The Mower Deck - Toro 30555 Operator's Manual

level is between the marks. You may use SAE 80-90
weight synthetic gear lube as an alternative.

Removing the Mower Deck

1. Move the machine onto a level surface, engage the
parking brake, lower the mower deck, shut off the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove and set aside the hardware securing the PTO
guard to the gearbox and slide the guard out of the way
(Figure 22).
3. Remove and set aside the 2 bolts, locknuts, and roll pin
securing the end yolk to the gearbox shaft
Figure 32
1. Gearbox shaft
2. Bolt (5/16 x 1-3/4 inch)
3. Locknut
4. Remove and set aside the clevis and hairpins that secure
the mower deck to the carrier frame
Note: Have an assistant use a block and lever to raise
the mower deck as you remove the clevis and hairpins.
(Figure 32).
4. Roll pin
5. End yolk
6. PTO guard
(Figure 33).
1. Hairpin
5. Raise the carrier frame.
Note: You must run the engine to raise the carrier
frame on the GM 3280-D and the 3320 models.
DANGER
If you start the engine and allow the PTO
shaft to rotate, serious injury could result.
Do not start the engine and engage the PTO
lever when the PTO shaft is not connected to
the gearbox on the mower deck.
6. Slide the mower deck away from the traction unit.
Note: The carrier frame must be removed if the traction unit
is used with any other accessory.
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Figure 33
2. Clevis pin