Replacing The Grass Deflector; Cleaning And Storage - Toro Z555 74245 Operator's Manual

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Figure 74
1. Fixed Idler

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.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the
down position.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 75). Remove
damaged or worn grass deflector.
2. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place the
L end of spring behind deck edge.
Note: Make sure the L end of spring is installed behind
deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in figure 75.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place J hook end of spring around
grass deflector (Fig. 75).
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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m–3746
2. Adjustment slot
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m–6846
Figure 75
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
5. Spring installed

Cleaning and Storage

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake and turn the ignition key to off. Remove spark
plug wire. Remove the key.
2. Remove grass clippings, dirt, and grime from the
external parts of the entire machine, especially the
engine and hydraulic system. Clean dirt and chaff from
the outside of the engine's 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, engine, hydraulic pumps and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 30.
4. Grease and oil the machine; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication, page 34.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 31.
6. Change the hydraulic filter; refer to Servicing the
Hydraulic System, page 37.
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure, page 36.
8. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery
page 42.
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6. Grass Deflector
7. L end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
8. J hook end of spring