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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 62).
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Figure 62
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
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Remove damaged or worn grass deflector.
3. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector.
4. Place oneJ end of spring behind deck edge.
Note: Make sure one J end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown
in Figure 62.
5. Install bolt and nut.
6. Place one J hook end of spring around grass deflector
(Figure 62).
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
Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position, and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Raise the front of the machine and use jack stands to
support the machine.
Waste Disposal
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
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