Service Manual

Toro®- Z Master® 8000 Series Service Manual7-12

September 2016

Table of Contents

MOWER DECK AND DECK DRIVE

Mower Deck Drive Shaft Service

Removal

1. Remove the three bolts and washers that secure the

gearbox cover (A) to the gearbox.

2. Remove the two pins and clips that secure the

rubber PTO guard (B) to the frame.

3. Remove the two nuts and washers that secure the

rubber PTO guard bracket to the deck.

4. Remove the Gearbox cover asm. (A).

5. Remove the drive shaft set screw (C).

6. Remove the drive shaft pinch bolt and nut (Figure

106) (D).

A. Gearbox Cover Asm.

B. PTO Guard

C. Drive Shaft Set Screw

D. Drive Shaft Pinch Bolt

7. Slide the driveshaft rearward, off of gearbox input

shaft.

8. Inspect gearbox input shaft drive key, replace if

necessary.

9. Tilt seat forward to access the drive shaft quick

coupler area.

10. Release the quick coupler by pulling the locking

collar towards the front of the unit.

11. Pull the drive shaft forward and off the jackshaft

splines.

12. Remove the drive shaft from the unit.

Figure 106