40Section 4: EngineZT60 and ZT72 Zero Turn Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z® 357-103SM 10/11/06Land PrideClutch guard removal1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.2. Jack up unit and set on certified jack stands under theframe.3. Remove the four bolts under the rear bumper on themuffler guard and the two bolts located on either side ofthe engine on the mount plate. Remove the two bolt thatholds the clutch guard to the cross member.4. Loosen the two 3/4" bolts that attaches the pusherarms to the skid plate brace. Rotate the brace down andremove the guards.photo zt021Clutch Removal1. Loosen the over-center latch and remove the deck beltfrom the clutch pulley.2. Disconnect the electric connection from the backsideof the clutch.NOTE: If you are only removing the clutch do notdisconnect the drive belt as this will hold the drivepulley on the shaft.3. Hold a 1 1/2" wrench on the flats of the clutch bushingto keep from turning the engine. Remove the clutch bolt.NOTE: Using air tools on the clutch bolt isdiscouraged.photo zt0224. With the bolt removed slide the clutch off the shaftbeing careful not to damage the shaft and the hex key.NOTE: Depending on how long the clutch has beenon a puller may have to be used. Be careful not tobend or damage the clutch pulley when using apuller. DO NOT ATTACH THE PULLER TO THECLUTCH PULLEY as the flanges are very light anddamage will occur.