Service Manual

7-12 Z Master 500 Gas Series Service Manual

MOWER DECKS/PTO

4. Install the rear and front chains to the mower deck

(Fig. 393).

Fig 393 DSC-2640

5. Remove the hitch pin on the lift handle and raise the

mower in the transport position.

6. Install a 4 x 4 wood block under the right side of the

mower deck.

7. Lower the mower deck down on the wood block.

8. Install the strut pin in the strut assembly. Install and

tighten the bolt and nut.

9. Install the rear and front lift chains to the mower.

10. Raise the mower deck and remove the wood block.

Fig 395 DSC-3145

12. Check and make sure the mower drive belt is in the

grooves of the two idler pulleys located under the

electric PTO clutch (Fig. 395).

Fig 394 DSC-3139

11. Install the belt around the electric PTO clutch pulley

(Fig. 394).

Note: Clutch guard removed for clarity.

A. Idler pulley B. Stationary idler