Service Manual

7-12 Z Master 597 Diesel Series Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

15. Remove the bolt and nut holding the right rear strut

pin from the strut assembly (Fig. 427).

Fig 427 DSC-2632

16. Remove the strut pin from the strut assembly and

remove the assembly from the mower deck (Fig.

428).

Fig 428 DSC-2633

Fig 430 DSC-2636

18. Push the lift handle to the lowest HOC position to

overcome the tension of the lift assist springs. Use

the hitch pin above the lift handle to lock the handle

in the down position (Fig. 430).

Fig 429 DSC-2635

17. Raise the deck to transport position. Install a 4 x 4

wood block under the left side of the mower deck.

Lower the mower deck until it rests on the block of

wood to relieve tension on the lift chains (Fig. 429).

Tie strap the strut assembly up so it will be out of

the way of the mower deck when sliding it out under

the frame. Remove the 4 x 4 block of wood from the

right side of the deck and allow the deck to sit on the

oor.