Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro Z-Master Z153 Operator's Manual

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.

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. 63). 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 63.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place hook end of spring around
grass deflector (Fig. 63).
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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Figure 63
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed
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2
3
5
7
6. Grass Deflector
7. Place behind deck edge
before installing bolt
8. Hook end of spring