Service Manual

MOWER DECKS

6-16 Toro Z Master G3 3000/5000/6000 Series Service Manual

16. Install the heavy washer and nut on the top of the

spindle shaft (Fig. 431).

Note: The cup side of the washer should be facing

down toward the pulley hub.

Fig. 431 DSCN-2708a

18. Grease the spindle assembly using a grease gun

with No. 2 grease.

17. Torque the top nut to 100 - 120 ft-lbs. (135.58 -

162.7 Nm) (Fig. 432).

Fig. 432 DSCN-2709a

Mower Spindle Replacement (2010

& Later Model G3, 3000/5000/6000

Series Units)

Mower Spindle Removal (2010 & Later

Model G3, 3000/5000/6000 Series Units)

Fig. 433 DSCN-0072

Note: The following procedure applies to removing

any of the three mower spindles. This proce-

dure shows removing the right side spindle.

1. Park the machine on level surface, disengage the

PTO clutch, turn the ignition switch off and remove

the key.

2. Remove the negative battery cable from the battery.

3. Remove the RH mower deck belt cover (Fig. 433).