Replacing The Grass Deflector; Storage; Cleaning And Storage - Toro 30074 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 73).
Remove damaged or worn grass deflector.
Figure 73
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
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 73.
3. Install bolt and nut. Place the J hook end of spring
around grass deflector (Figure 73).
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.
5. Spring installed
6. Grass Deflector
7. L end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
8. J hook end of spring

Storage

Cleaning and 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 Servicing the Brake in
Brake Maintenance (page 33).
4. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner in Engine Maintenance (page 24).
5. Grease the machine; refer to Greasing and
Lubrication in Lubrication (page 22).
6. Change the engine oil; refer to Servicing the Engine
in Engine Maintenance (page 24).
7. Check the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire
Pressure in Drive System Maintenance (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. Remove the spark plug(s) and check its
condition; refer to Servicing the Spark Plug in
Engine Maintenance (page 24). With the spark
plug(s) removed from the engine, pour two
tablespoons of engine oil into the spark plug
hole. Now use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder. Install the spark
plug(s). Do not install the wire on the spark plug(s).
10. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair
or replace any part that is damaged or defective.
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