Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

7-50 Z580/Z589 DFI Z Master Service Manual

Strut Replacement

Note: The right rear wheel assembly has been

removed for photo purposes.

Strut Removal

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the

PTO, turn the ignition off and remove the key.

2. Raise the seat.

3. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

4. Raise the oor pan assembly (Fig. 727).

Fig 727 PICT-4011a

5. Remove the left and right mower deck belt covers

(Fig. 728).

Fig 728 PICT-4012a

6. Using a spring tool (Toro p/n: 92-5771), remove the

mower deck idler spring. Remove the mower deck

belt from the gearbox deck drive pulley (Fig. 729).

Fig 729 PICT-4013a