Adjusting The Caster-Pivot Bearing; Using The Clutch Shim - Toro Z Master Professional 6000 Series Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Caster-Pivot
Bearing
Service Interval: Every 500 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the dust cap from caster and tighten
the locknut (Figure
4. Tighten the locknut until the spring washers are
flat, and then back off a 1/4 turn to properly set
the preload on the bearings
Important:
Make sure that the spring
washers are installed correctly as shown in
Figure 71.
5. Install the dust cap
Figure 71
1. Spring washers
2. Lock nut
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EUTRAL LOCK
71).
(Figure 71).
(Figure 71).
3. Dust cap

Using the Clutch Shim

Some later model year units have been built with
clutches that contain a brake shim. When the clutch
brake has worn to the point where the clutch no longer
engages consistently, the shim can be removed to
extend the clutch life.
1. Armature
2. Field shell
3. Rotor
4. Brake-mounting bolt
Removing the Clutch Shim
1. Shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop, remove the key, engage the parking brake,
and allow the machine to cool completely before
starting these instructions.
2. Using an air compressor, blow out any debris
from under the brake pole and around the brake
spacers (Figure
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3. Check the condition of the wire-harness leads,
connectors, and terminals.
Note:
Clean or repair as necessary.
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Figure 72
5. Brake spacer
6. Re-gap shim
7. Brake pole
73).
Figure 73
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