Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

7-80 Z580/Z593/Z595 Diesel Service Manual

57. Check the cross shaft end play measurement,

it should be between .004” and .012” (.101 and

.305mm). Adjust the open end cap shims to adjust

backlash (Fig. 983).

59. Install a new o-ring on onto the pinion housing (Fig.

985).

Fig 983 IMG-8564

Fig 985 IMG-8569

60. Insert the pinion shaft assembly into the gearbox

assembly seating the pinion gear into the cross shaft

gear (Fig. 986).

58. Install .013” (.33mm) thickness of shims onto the

pinion housing (Fig. 984).

Note: The shim color corresponds to its thickness:

Blue: .005” (.127mm) thick

Green: .003” (.076mm) thick

Brown: .010” (.254mm) thick

Fig 986 IMG-8570a

Fig 984 IMG-8567