7-8 Z Master Z400 Service Manual
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MOWER DECKS/PTO
Mower Deck Installation
12. Slide the mower deck out the right side of the unit
(Fig. 431).
Fig 431 PICT-0308
Z 400 Series (48” and 50” Decks)
1. Turn the right front wheel so the castor fork is angled
forward. This will allow more clearance to slide the
mower deck under the frame (Fig. 432).
Fig 432 PICT-0307
Fig 434 PICT-312 rev
4. Install the right and left struts into the strut bases.
Note: When installing the rear push struts you must
mount the push strut into the lower hole on
the inside of the strut base (Fig. 434).
Fig 433 PICT-0304
2. Slide the deck under the unit.
3. Place 4 x 4 wood blocks under the edge of the
mower deck (Fig. 433).
A. Right hand push B. Left hand push
strut install strut install
A
B