Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro 74787 Operator's Manual

1. Rod and spring assembly
installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so
that the short end of the rod can be placed behind the
front bracket welded to the deck
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.

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Model 74793 Only
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect the grass
deflector for damage.
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects at you or bystanders,
resulting in serious injury. Also, contact with the
blade could occur.
Never operate the machine without the grass
deflector, the discharge cover, or the grass-collection
system in place.
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
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Figure 63
3. Rod, short end, moved
behind mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by
mower bracket.
(Figure 58).
1. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the
mower (Figure
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1. Mower deck
2. Grass deflector
3. Grass-deflector bracket
4. Rod
2. Slide the rod out of the short standoff, spring, and
grass deflector
3. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
4. Replace the grass deflector
5. Slide the rod (straight end), through the rear
grass-deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with the end wires down
and between the grass-deflector brackets.
7. Slide rod through the second grass-deflector bracket
(Figure 64).
8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector into
the short standoff on the deck.
9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower with a
nut (3/8 inch) as shown in
Important: The grass deflector must be
spring-loaded and in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full down
position.
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64).
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Figure 64
5. Spring
6. Nut (3/8 inch)
7. Short standoff
(Figure 64).
(Figure 64).
Figure 64.
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