Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

6-7Toro Z Master G3 3000/5000/6000 Series Service Manual

4. Lift and remove the oor pan and with a 3/8” ratchet

or breaker bar in the square hole for the idler arm,

loosen the mower deck drive-belt and remove belt

from RH mower spindle-pulley (Fig. 400).

Fig. 400 DSCN-0020a

5. Remove three bolts retaining the pulley to the pulley

hub (Fig. 401).

Fig. 401 DSCN-2662a

Mower Spindle Removal (2009 Model G3

Series Units)

The following procedure applies to removing any of the

three mower spindles. This example shows removing the

right side spindle.

1. Park the machine on level surface, disengage the

PTO clutch, turn the ignition off and remove the key.

2. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

3. Remove the RH mower deck belt cover (Fig. 399).

Fig. 399 DSCN-0072

Mower Spindle Replacement