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5-6 Toro GrandStand Service Manual

23. With a spring tool, remove the extension spring from

the spring anchor bracket (Fig. 0855).

Note: On 2009 machines the extension spring

hooks to the back of the engine base.

25. Remove the 3 carriage bolts and 3 nuts securing the

skid plate to the mower deck and remove the skid

plate (Fig. 0857).

Fig. 0855 IMG-0496a

24. Remove the hydraulic drive belt from around the

engine and hydraulic pump pulleys (Fig. 0856).

Fig. 0856 IMG-0497a

Fig. 0857 IMG-0503a

26. Remove one spark plug and feed a minimum of 2

feet (61cm) of 3/8” (.95cm) rope into the cylinder to

prevent engine rotation (Fig. 0858).

Note: Rotate crankshaft as needed to permit feeding

the rope into the cylinder.

Fig. 0858 IMG-9634a