Hydrostatic Drive Belt Installation (continued)
5. Connect the battery by installing the positive cable rst, then the negative
cable to the battery .
Hydrostatic T ransaxle Assembly Replacement
Hydrostatic T ransaxle Assembly Removal
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the PT O. Stop the
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key . Engage the
parking brake.
2. Disconnect the battery by removing the negative cable rst, then the positive
cable from the battery .
3. Using an appropriate lifting device, raise the rear of the machine and support.
Note: Do not raise and support the hydrostatic transaxle assembly .
4. Using a 13/16 inch socket, remove the 8 (1/2 inch) nuts securing the rear
wheels to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly .
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5. Remove the deck belt. Refer to Deck Belt Removal ( page 5– 7 ) .
6. Remove the hydrostatic drive belt. Refer to Hydrostatic Drive Belt Removal
( page 7– 10 )
7. Using a 5/8 inch wrench and a 1/2 inch socket, remove the 2 (5/16 inch)
shoulder bolts and lock nuts securing the LH & RH motion control steering
rods to the hydrostatic transaxle assembly .
Drive: Service and Repairs Page 7–12 2000 Series Z MASTER®Service Manual
3460-328 Rev A
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