Service Manual

CHASSIS
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Toro TimeCutter SS/MX/ZS Service Manual
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Fig. 028 PICT-1053a
Lower Deck Lift Service
Lower Deck Lift Removal
1. Move deck HOC to the middle position.
2. Support under deck in current position, then move
the deck HOC to the lowest position.
3. Remove the (2) pins and (2) washers that attach the
lift links (D) to the deck lift (E).
4. Remove lift rod clip and washer (K) from deck
assembly. Remove front support rod (L) from deck
bracket (Fig. 030).
5. Slightly lift rear of the deck and slide it rearward
to fully release the rear lift arm (H) from the deck
hanger brackets (I) (Fig. 028).
Lower Deck Lift Installation
1. Install (2) pivot blocks (G) onto rear lift arm ends.
2. Install rear lift arm (H) assembly into frame
C-channel.
3. Properly locate pivot blocks (G) using the pivot block
locating hole on the main frame (V) and the pivot
block locating lug (X) that is cast into the pivot block
(LH side shown) (Fig. 029).
Fig. 029 PICT-1052
G
X
V
6. Remove the (2) bolts and (2) nuts that attach the (2)
pivot blocks (G) to the frame.
7. Rotate the rear lift arm (H) and disengage pivot
blocks (G) from the unit frame C-channel. Drop
the rear lift arm downward and remove it from in-
between the deck and unit frame.
4. Once aligned, install the (2) bolts and (2) nuts that
attach the pivot blocks (D) to main frame. Torque
bolts to specication – 17 ft-lbs. (23 Nm).
5. Slightly lift the rear of the deck and slide the deck
forward. Fully engage the rear lift arm (H) into the
deck hanger brackets (I) (Fig. 028 and Fig. 030).
6. Slide the lift links (D) onto the deck lift posts. Install
the (2) washers and (2) pins that secure the lift links
to the deck lift (E).
7. Install the front support rod (L) into the deck bracket
using clip and washer (K).
8. Lift deck upward and remove supports.
9. Cycle the deck through the HOC range and verify
proper function. Inspect the PTO deck belt for proper
routing and tension.
10. Level the deck as shown in this service manual. See
“Leveling the Mower Deck”, page 6-22 - 6-35.
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