Replacing The Grass Deflector; Waste Disposal - Toro 74413 Operator's Manual

4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 63).
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2
Figure 63
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 44.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected to prevent electrical damage.

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.
Ensure that the grass deflector is in the down
position.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer that hold
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 64).
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Figure 64
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed
2. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
3. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass deflector.
4. Install the bolt and nut.
5. Place the hook end of the spring around the grass
deflector (Fig. 64).
Important
The grass deflector must be able to lower
down into position. Lift the deflector up to ensure that it
lowers into the full down position.

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, hydraulic oil, engine coolant, and the battery are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according
to your local regulations.
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6. Grass deflector
7. Place behind mower
housing edge before
installing bolt
8. Hook end of spring