Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro GrandStand 74534 Operator's Manual

Figure 87
1. Jam nut
2. Turnbuckle
Adjusting the Compression Spring
Note: Adjusting the compression spring will alter how
much the deck will float and how much effort it takes to
lift the deck when using the height-of-cut handle.
• More spring compression will reduce the handle lift
force required and cause the deck to float more.
• Less spring compression will increase the handle lift
force required and cause the deck to float less.
1. Raise the deck lift lever and lock into the transport
position.
2. Check the length of the compression spring.
Nominal length is 11-1/8 inches (28.2 cm) for 36
inch mower decks and 10-1/8 inches (25.7 cm) for
40 inch mower decks (Figure 88).
3. Adjust this distance, by loosening the spring jam
nut and turning the nut in front of each spring
(Figure 88).
4. Lock the nut into position by tightening the spring
jam nut (Figure 88).
3. Groove indicating left hand
threads
1. 10-1/8 inch (25.7 cm) for
40in mower decks and
11-1/8 inch (28.2 cm) for
36in mower decks
2. Spring jam nut

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 89).
Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
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Figure 88
3. Front nut
4. Compression spring
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