Replacing The Grass Deflector; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 30316 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 without a grass
deflector, discharge cover, or grass catcher
installed.
1. Remove the locknut holding the rear deflector pivot
post to the mower and remove the rear pivot post
(Fig. 53).
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Figure 53
1. Spring
2. Deflector assembly
3. Rear deflector pivot post
2. Remove the deflector assembly from the front (fixed)
deflector pivot post and remove the deflector assembly
from the mower (Fig. 53).
3. Install the spring onto the replacement deflector
assembly, then install the deflector assembly into the
front deflector pivot post.
4. Ensure that the free end of the spring is positioned
correctly on the top of the mower, then install the rear
end of the deflector assembly into the rear deflector
pivot post.
5. Install the rear deflector pivot post onto the mower and
tighten the locknut (Fig. 53).
Important
The grass deflector must be spring-loaded
in the down position. Lift the deflector up to test that it
snaps to the full down position.
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4. Front deflector pivot post
5. Locknut

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the parking
brake, stop the engine, remove the key, and disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine. Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine cylinder head fins and blower housing.
Important You can wash the machine with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control
panel and engine.
3. Clean dirt and chaff from the top of the mower.
4. Scrape heavy buildup of grass and dirt from the
underside of the mower, then wash the mower with a
garden hose.
5. Check the condition of the blade, refer to Servicing the
Cutting Blade on page 22.
6. Check the condition of the drive belt.
7. Check the brake; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 28.
8. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 23.
9. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing the Machine,
page 27.
10. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 25.
11. Remove the spark plug and check its condition; refer
to Servicing the Spark Plug, page 26.
12. With the spark plug removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug hole.
13. Use the starter to crank the engine and distribute the
oil inside the cylinder.
14. Install the spark plug but do not install the wire on the
spark plug.
15. Check the tire pressure; refer to Maintaining Tire
Pressure, page 27.
16. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to the
fuel in the tank. Follow the mixing instructions
from the stabilizer manufacturer. Do not use an
alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective
when mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
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