Service Mower
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always operate the mower with the foot plate installed. Operating with the foot plate removed can cause serious injury.
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Removing Foot Plate
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove rubber mat from foot plate.
4. Rotate foot plate up using finger pull (B).
Installing Foot Plate
1. Place tabs (C) of foot plate into slots in frame.
3. Install bolt (A) and place rubber mat on foot plate.
Removing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
4. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B) to lock mower in lowered position.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from left spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
7. Remove locking clip (E) and, remove stud end (F) from front draft bracket (G).
8. Remove spring clip (H) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport lock position:
a. Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b. Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
Removing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
4. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B) to lock mower in lowered position.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
Picture Note: 48 inch mower deck shown.
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from center spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
Picture Note: 48 in. deck shown.
7. Remove locking clips (E), and remove front draft rod (F) from draft bracket (G) and mower deck bracket (H).
• Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine may become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move machine only by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)
Picture Note: 48 in. deck shown.
8. Remove spring clip (I) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport position:
a. Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b. Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
Removing Mower (Z445 54 Inch and Z465 62 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower deck to the transport lock position.
4. Remove pin (A), lower mower deck, and install pin just above lever (B) to lock mower in lowered position.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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6. Disconnect mower drive belt:
Picture Note: 62 in. Deck Shown. (Some components not shown for clarity.)
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet into square hole (C) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt, while removing mower belt from center spindle sheave (D).
• Remove belt from engine sheave.
7. Remove spring locking pin (E), and remove side draft rod (F) from mower draft bracket (G). Repeat on opposite side (H).
• Do not operate the machine without the mower deck: Machine may become unstable without the mower deck attached. Move machine only by hand. (See Moving Machine by Hand in OPERATING section.)
8. Remove spring clip (I) and pin from each side of rear mower bracket.
9. Raise draft arms to transport position:
a. Pull and raise mower lift lever fully upward.
b. Install pin just below lift lever to lock into raised position.
10. Rotate front caster wheels to maximize clearance.
11. Slide mower out from under the machine.
Installing Mower (42 Inch Mower)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.
4. Slide mower deck under machine.
5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side of rear mower bracket.
6. Install stud (B) onto front draft bracket (C). Secure with locking clip (D).
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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• Install belt onto engine sheave.
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (E) in tension arm and rotate counterclockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt onto left spindle sheave (F). Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves.
Installing Mower (48 and 54 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.
4. Slide mower deck under machine.
5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side of rear mower bracket.
6. Install front draft rod (B) onto mower deck bracket (C) and onto draft bracket (D). Secure stud ends (E) with locking clip (F).
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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Picture Note: 48 inch mower deck shown.
• Install belt onto engine sheave.
NOTE: Left and right spindle sheaves are hidden by belt covers. Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
• Install 3/8-inch ratchet onto square hole (G) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt onto center spindle sheave (H). Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves.
Installing Mower (Z445 54 Inch HC and Z465 62 Inch Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
3. Raise mower lift lever fully upward into transport lock position.
4. Slide mower deck under machine.
5. Lower mower lift lever, and install pin and spring clip (A) onto each side of rear mower bracket.
NOTE: To ease installation of the side draft rods, the weight of the mower can be supported by placing a wooden block under the front lip of the mower.
6. Install side draft rod (B) onto mower draft bracket (C). Secure with spring locking pin (D). Repeat on opposite side (E).
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Component is spring-assisted and under tension. Injury can occur if spring-assisted component is released suddenly.
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Picture Note: 62 in. Deck Shown. (Some components not shown for clarity.)
• Install belt onto engine sheave.
NOTE: Left and right spindle sheaves are hidden by belt covers. Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
• Install 3/8 in. ratchet into square hole (F) in tension arm and rotate clockwise to release tension on belt, while installing mower belt onto center spindle sheave (G). Make sure that belt is properly seated on all sheaves.
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (42 Inch Mower)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when installing and removing components with spring tension.
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• Remove two bolts (A) and left belt cover (B).
• Loosen bolt (C) on belt guide.
• Loosen hardware on two sheaves (D), and remove belt from all sheaves.
5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
7. Install belt on mower deck as shown.
8. Install and tighten bolt (C) on belt guide.
Picture Note: Shown without sheave for clarity only.
9. Make sure belt guide (E) is indexed properly into hole (F) on tension arm (G).
10. Tighten sheave hardware to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
11. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install belt shield.
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z245 48 Inch Mower)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when installing and removing components with spring tension.
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• Remove seven bolts (A) and left and right belt covers (B).
• Loosen nut (C) and bolt (D) on sheaves, and remove belt from all sheaves.
5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
7. Install belt on mower deck as shown.
Picture Note: Shown without sheave for clarity only.
8. Make sure belt guide (E) is indexed properly into hole (F) on tension arm (G).
9. Tighten sheave nut (C) and bolt (D) to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
NOTE: Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
10. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install belt shields.
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (Z400 Series 48 and 54 in. Mowers)
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in SAFETY section.)
2. Allow engine and muffler to cool completely.
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Components are installed under spring tension. Wear eye protection and use proper tools when installing and removing components with spring tension.
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Picture Note: Z400 Series 48 inch mower deck shown.
• Remove two bolts (A) and left and right belt covers (B).
• Loosen bolt (C) on belt guide.
• Loosen nut (D) and bolt (E) on sheaves, and remove belt from all sheaves.
5. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
6. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
7. Install belt on mower deck as shown.
8. Install and tighten bolt (C) on belt guide.
Picture Note: Shown without sheave for clarity only.
9. Make sure belt guide (F) is indexed properly into hole (G) on tension arm (H).
10. Tighten sheave nut (D) and bolt (E) to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
NOTE: Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
11. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install belt shields.
Replacing Mower Drive Belt (62 Inch Mower)
1. Loosen eight bolts (A), and remove right and left belt covers (B).
2. Unhook tensioning spring (C) from deck anchor bracket.
3. Loosen nut (D), securing idler pulley belt guide (E) enough to tilt guide off pulley bolt. Pivot belt guide for clearance.
4. Loosen nut (F) securing belt guide (G) and tensioner pulley (H).
5. Remove belt from all sheaves
6. Inspect belt for wear or damage; replace as necessary.
7. Clean top surface of mower deck and sheaves.
8. Install belt on mower deck as shown.
9. Hook tensioning spring to deck anchor bracket.
10. Pivot belt guides to correct position and tighten nuts to secure. Nut (F) on tensioning pulley should be tightened to 47 N•m (35 lb-ft).
NOTE: Failure to seat belt properly on sheaves may result in belt damage.
11. Make sure belt is properly seated on all sheaves, and install belt shields.
Checking for Bent Mower Blades
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c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling blades or working near blades.
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1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower deck to highest position to access blades.
Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration
3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface.
4. Rotate blade 180? and measure distance between other blade tip and flat ground surface.
5. Install new blade if the difference between the two measurements is more than 3 mm (1/8 in.).
Servicing Mower Blades
Removing Mower Blades
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Raise mower deck to gain access to mower blades. If necessary, remove mower deck.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent it from spinning.
• Z200 series 42 and 48 inch mower decks: Loosen and remove nut (A), washer (B), and blade (C).
• Z400 series 48, 54 and 62 inch decks: Loosen and remove bolt (D), washer (E), and blade (F).
• Z445 series 54 inch high capacity deck: Loosen and remove bolt (G), small washer (H), large washer (I), and blade (J).
5. Inspect blades; sharpen, balance or replace blades as necessary.
Installing Mower Blades
Z200 Series 42 and 48 Inch Mower Decks:
1. Align the splined center hole in the blade with the splined spindle shaft (K) and put the blade onto the mower spindle shaft with cutting edge toward ground.
2. Install washer (B), with cupped side towards blade, and install nut (A) to secure blade onto splined spindle shaft.
3. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten nut to 88 N•m (65 lb-ft).
Z400 Series 48, 54 and 62 Inch Mower Decks:
1. Make sure deflector cup (L) is seated properly between mower spindle and blade.
2. Position mower blade (F) with cutting edge toward ground onto mower spindle.
3. Install washer (E), with cupped side towards blade, and install bolt (D) to secure blade onto spindle shaft.
4. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten bolt to 68 N•m (50 lb-ft).
Z445 54 Inch High Capacity Mower Deck:
1. Make sure deflector cup (M) is seated properly between mower spindle and blade.
2. Position mower blade (J) with cutting edge toward ground onto mower spindle.
3. Install large washer (I), with cupped side towards blade, small washer (H), and bolt (G) to secure blade onto spindle shaft.
4. Block mower blade with a piece of wood to prevent spinning and tighten bolt to 122 N•m (90 lb-ft).