Lubricating The Brake-Rod Bushings And Steering-Linkage Rod Ends; Changing The Gearbox Oil - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Lubricating the
Brake-Rod Bushings and
Steering-Linkage Rod Ends
Service Interval: Every 160 hours
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, 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. Unlatch the seat latch and tilt the seat up; refer
to Unlatching the Seat (page
4. Lubricate the bronze bushings on each end of
the brake rod shaft with a spray type lubricant
or a light oil.
Note:
The bushings are located to the inside
of the flange bearings.
5. Lubricate each end of both steering linkage rods
with a spray lubricant or a light oil.

Changing the Gearbox Oil

Service Interval: After the first 50 hours—Change
the oil in all 3 gearbox housings and
add oil as needed.
Every 100 hours—Check the oil in all 3 gearbox
housings and add oil as needed.
Every 2,000 hours—Change the oil in all 3
gearbox housings and add oil as needed.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, 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 guard to access the gearbox
(Figure 34)
19).
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Figure 34
1. Gearbox
2. Guard
4. Remove the blades that are attached to the
gearbox; refer to Removing the Blades (page
58).
5. Remove the gearbox and drive-shaft assembly
from the mower deck. Retain the hardware for
use later.
6. Remove the large oil drain plug on the front of
each of the 3 gearbox sections and drain the oil
(Figure 35).
Figure 35
1. Small magnetic plugs
(front and back)
2. Large oil drain/fill plug
7. Remove the small magnetic plugs and wipe
away any material accumulated on the plugs.
8. Apply a Teflon ® pipe sealant to all small magnetic
plugs and install them into the gearbox.
9. Install the gearbox and drive-shaft assembly to
the mower deck.
Fill the gearbox with Mobil
75W-90 gear lube oil until level with oil drain/fill
plug.
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3. Bolt (3)
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3. Small magnetic plug (front
only)
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