Toro Z Master 8000 Series Setup Instructions page 3

CAUTION
Raising the mower deck for service
or maintenance relying solely on
mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be
dangerous. The mechanical or hydraulic
jacks may not support the machine or
may malfunction, allowing the machine
to fall and cause injury.
Do not rely solely on mechanical
or hydraulic jacks for support. Use
adequate jack stands or equivalent
support.
3. Raise the rear of the machine approximately
25.4 to 30.5 cm (10 to 12 inches) and support it
with jack stands or equivalent support
Figure 1
1. Rear caster fork
2. Bolt holding the rear-frame
support
4. Remove and discard the rear-frame support,
located behind the drive tires, from the machine.
5. Install the rear caster wheel to the rear caster
fork with a bolt (1/2 x 13 inches) and locknut
(1/2 inch) (Figure
6. Torque the bolt to 90.8 to 112.5 N∙m (67 to 83
ft-lb).
(Figure
3. Place the jack stands at
the arrows.
2).
1. Bolt (1/2 x 13 inches)
2. Rear caster wheel
7. Carefully remove the jack stands and lower the
machine.
1).
Important:
the upright position before raising the front
of the machine.
8. Raise the front of the machine and support it with
jack stands or an equivalent support
Note:
Lift the mower deck just enough to
remove the deck support and to insert other
supports into the crate opening.
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1. Place jack stands at the arrows.
9. Remove and discard the deck support from
under the rear deck rollers.
Note:
Before lowering the deck into the
operating position (steps
3
Figure 2
3. Locknut (1/2 inch)
Ensure that the mower deck is in
Figure 3
10 through 14), ensure
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(Figure 3).
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