Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro TimeCutter Z5000 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the
grass deflector for damage
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the lawn mower to throw objects in the
operator's or bystander's direction and result
in serious injury. Also, contact with the blade
could occur.
Never operate the machine without grass
deflector, discharge cover or grass collection
system in place.
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
1. Locate items shown in Figure 48.
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1. Mower deck
2. Grass deflector
3. Grass deflector bracket
4. Spring
2. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the
mower (Figure 48).
3. Slide the rod out of the short stand-off, spring, and
grass deflector (Figure 48). Remove the damaged
or worn grass deflector.
4. Replace the grass deflector (Figure 48).
5. Slide rod, straight end, through the rear grass
deflector bracket.
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Figure 48
5. Rod
6. Nut (3/8 inch)
7. Short stand-off
6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down,
and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod
through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 48).
7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short
stand-off on deck. Secure rear end of rod into the
mower with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure 48).
Important: The grass deflector must be spring
loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector
up to test that it snaps to the full down position.
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