Removing The Mower Deck - Toro Z Master 8000 Series Operator's Manual

Installing the Blades
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the
machine from the normal operating position.
Note:
Ensure that you install the red-colored blade
on the right side.
1. Install the blade driver to the new blades with
the shear bolts and locknuts
2. Torque the shear bolts to 922 to 1130 N∙m (80
to 100 in-lb).
Note:
Align the blade-driver flats with the flats
on the shaft when installing the blade on the
mower deck.
3. Install the blade, washer, and blade bolt to the
spindle shaft (Figure
4. Torque the blade bolt to 115 to 149 N∙m (85-110
ft-lb).
5. Lower the mower deck to the operating position.
Refer to Lowering the Mower Deck to the
Operating Position (page
WARNING
Operating a mower deck with loose or
weakened blade bolts can be dangerous.
A loose or weakened blade bolt could
allow a blade rotating at a high speed
to come out from under the mower
deck, causing serious injury or property
damage.
• Replace the blade bolt after striking a
foreign object.
• Use only genuine Toro replacement
parts.
• Do not lubricate the threads of the
bolt or spindle before assembly.
(Figure 72).
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Removing the Mower Deck

WARNING
Operating this machine without an approved
Toro front mount attachment increases
the possibility of operator entanglement
in the drive wheels or forward tip-over.
Entanglement or tip-over could cause serious
injury or death.
When operating this machine without an
approved Toro front mount attachment,
observe the following:
• Keep feet and clothing away from tires.
• Limit operation to minimum required to
install a different front mount attachment.
• Minimize speed and use extreme caution.
• Only operate on a flat level surface.
• Do not operate up or down a trailer ramp.
• Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration.
Important:
Do not transport this machine without
an approved Toro front mount attachment.
1. Shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Raise mower deck up and latch with deck-locking
pins. Refer to
Service Position (page
3. Remove the hairpin cotters and washers at the
top of the deck-lift-assist spring on each side of
the machine (Figure
1. Spring anchor pin under console
2. Secure springs with a washer and hairpin cotter
3. Slide the spring onto the spring-anchor pin
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Raising the Mower Deck into
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