Rear Grass Door - MTD C series Shop Manual

Rear Grass Door

Never operate a mower without the rear grass door properly in-place. It is a safety device that
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
is required by law.
The rear grass door is designed to contain grass clippings and light yard debris. In mulching
mode, it keeps clippings under the deck. With the rear grass collector in place, it locks the grass bag
securely in place and prevents
Repair the rear grass door if:
• The safety labels have become illegible.
• The rear grass door is damaged so that it does not contain clippings and light yard debris to the underside
of the deck.
• The rear grass door, its spring, or hinge mechanism do not cause it to properly close or secure the grass
collector.
NOTE: The rear grass door is included with the rear sub-frame assembly. The springs are available sepa-
rately. This procedure covers door removal for the purpose of replacing the torsion springs.
Figure 4.11
Torsion spring, right side
Hinge Pin
Figure 4.12
To remove and replace the rear grass door:
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to prevent
accidental starting of the engine.
2. Lift the rear grass door and secure it in the raised
position with a block or a cord.
3. Grasp the grass door hinge pin with a pair of locking
pliers, and slide it toward the right side of the mower.
See Figure 4.11.
4. Withdraw the hinge pin (inset).
5. Lift the grass door off of the mower, keeping track of
the torsion springs that keep it closed.
See Figure 4.12.
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