Removing The Mower; Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro TimeCutter SS 4250 Operator's Manual

Removing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P position, shut off the engine, remove the
ARK
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest
position.
4. Remove the hairpin cotter from the front support
rod and remove the rod from the deck bracket
(Figure 58).
Figure 58
1. Front support rod
2. Locking nut
5. Carefully lower the front of the mower deck to
the ground.
6. Lift the mower deck and hanger brackets clear
of the rear lift rod and lower the mower carefully
to the ground (Figure
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3. Deck bracket
59).
1. Mower deck
2. Hanger bracket
7. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the
mower belt from the engine pulley.
8. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the
machine.
Note:
Retain all parts for future installation.
Replacing the Grass
Deflector
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
the grass deflector for damage.
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the lawn mower to throw objects at you or
bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the machine without the
grass deflector, the discharge cover, or the
grass-collection system in place.
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each
use. Replace any damaged parts before use.
1. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under
the mower (Figure
46
Figure 59
3. Rear lift rod
60).
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