Replacing The Grass Deflector; Mercury Tilt Switch; Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal - Toro 74225 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Warning
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 lawn mower unless you install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig.65). Remove
damaged or worn grass deflector.
2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the
straight end of spring behind deck edge.
Note: Make sure the straight end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in
figure 65.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place hook end of spring around
grass deflector (Fig.65).
Important
The grass deflector must be able to lower
down into position. Lift the deflector up to test that it
lowers into the full down position.
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6
1
Figure 65
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed
4
2
3
5
7
6. Grass Deflector
7. Place behind deck edge
before installing bolt
8. Hook end of spring
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Mercury Tilt Switch

The tilt switch on this unit contains mercury, a hazardous
material. Mercury that is outside a sealed container
vaporizes at room temperature. The vapors are harmful.
Mercury can be absorbed through the skin. Do not attempt
to open or repair this switch.
A very small amount of mercury is contained in a
hermetically sealed body. The steel switch is then potted
in a hard epoxy in a plastic case. It is unlikely that the
mercury will ever escape from the enclosure. These high
performance and reliable inexpensive switches are
recyclable.
Mercury is an important and beneficial compound but
requires special care in handling and disposal. When used
and managed properly, mercury is not a threat to people or
the environment. This information is presented to users so
that they are aware that these switches contain mercury
and will apply sound disposal practices when these
devices reach their normal end of life or are damaged.

Mercury Tilt Switch Disposal

Several states have passed laws concerning the disposal of
devices containing mercury. In all the remaining states it
is advisable to follow similar procedures. The laws state
that these sealed devices contain mercury and should not
be placed in the garbage until the mercury is removed and
reused, recycled or otherwise managed to insure that it
does not become part of solid waste or waters.
Management and disposal practices must be within
relevant federal, state or local laws.
Return the switch to your Toro dealer if it is faulty and is
being replaced or if the unit containing the switch is no
longer operating and is being scrapped. If the switch is
damaged or broken open use extreme caution in handling.
Call your local waste management authority or Toro
Customer Service for instructions.
Caution
The mercury contained in the tilt switch is
poisonous and exposure to mercury can cause
severe illness.
Never attempt to open or repair the tilt
switch.
Avoid contact with the mercury.