Center Crankcase Components; Separating Crankcase Halves; Disassembling Crankcase Half - Toro 500 EFI Service Manual

19. If removed, install the brake pedal and tighten to 25
ft-lb.
Center Crankcase
Components
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NOTE: This procedure cannot be done with the
engine/transmission in the frame. Complete Remov-
ing procedures for Top-Side, Left-Side, and Right-
Side must precede this procedure.
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NOTE: For efficiency, it is preferable to remove and
disassemble only those components which need to
be addressed and to service only those components.
The technician should use discretion and sound
judgment.
Separating Crankcase
Halves
1. Remove the left-side and right-side cap screws
securing the crankcase halves noting the position of
the different-sized cap screws for joining purposes.
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2. Using Crankcase Separator/Crankshaft Remover and
tapping lightly with a rubber mallet, separate the
crankcase halves. Account for two alignment pins.
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NOTE: To keep the shaft/gear assemblies intact for
identification, tap the shafts toward the left-side
crankcase half when separating the halves.
Disassembling
Crankcase Half
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NOTE: To aid in installing, it is recommended that
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the assemblies be kept together and in order.
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NOTE: For steps 1-6, refer to illustration FI639A.
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