Service Manual

CHASSIS

3-40 Z580/Z593/Z595 Diesel Service Manual

8. Remove the hex nut from the back end of the right

and left deck lift assemblies (Fig. 152).

Fig 152 PICT-2982

9. Lower the deck lift lever to its lowest position. The

rear deck swivel mounts should clear the deck lift

rods on both sides. The mower deck lift linkage

should now be fully unloaded (Fig. 153).

Fig 153 PICT-2984

6. Remove the lower stop bolt from the deck lift plate

(Fig. 150).

Fig 150 PICT-2978

7. Loosen the jam nut and hex nut on the right hand

and left hand deck lift rods until the deck support

springs are fully extended (Fig. 151).

Fig 151 PICT-2980