Replacing The Grass Deflector; Storage - Toro 30672 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 unless you install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, grass deflector or bagger.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Figure 61). Remove
the damaged or worn grass deflector.
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Figure 61
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
2. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass deflector.
Place one J end of the spring behind the deck edge.
Note: Make sure one J end of the spring is installed
behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as
shown in Figure 61.
3. Install the bolt and nut. Place one J hook end of the
spring around the grass deflector (Figure 61).
Important: The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the full open
position and ensure that it rotates into the full
down position.
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5. Spring installed
6. Grass Deflector
7. J hook end of spring

Storage

1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
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'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 shift lever plate, and engine.
3. Check the brake; refer to Checking the Brakes (page 31).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to
Servicing the Air Cleaner (page 25).
5. Grease and lubricate the machine; refer to
Lubrication (page 24).
6. Change the crankcase oil; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil (page 26).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page 30).
8. For long-term storage:
A. Add stabilizer/conditioner additive to fuel in the
tank.
B. Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel through
the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel
tank; refer to Servicing the Fuel Tank in
Fuel System Maintenance (page 28), or operate
engine until it stops.
D. Restart engine and run until it stops. Repeat, on
Choke until engine will not restart.
E. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Note: Do not store stabilizer/conditioned
gasoline over 90 days.
9. Condition the engine for storage as follows:
A. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its condition;
refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs (page 27).
B. Pour two tablespoons of engine oil into the engine
through each spark plug hole.
C. Rotate the engine using the starter of the machine.
Note: Rotating the engine distributes the oil
inside the cylinder.
D. Install the spark plug(s).
Note: Do not install the spark-plug wire(s).
10. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
11. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
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