Removing The Mower - Toro 71429 Operator's Manual

Important
The curved part of the blade must point
toward the inside of the mower.
2. Tighten the bolt to 40 to 60 ft-lb (54 to 81 N⋅m).

Removing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Move the height-of-cut lever into the D notch.
3. Remove the lift assist spring between the mower right
side lift bracket and the retaining bolt (Fig. 37).
Note: Use the spring tool provided with the machine.
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Figure 37
1. Spring
2. Bolt
4. Move the height-of-cut lever into the A notch.
5. Unhook the spring on the idler pulley arm from the
bracket on the mower (Fig. 38).
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3. Spring tool
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Figure 38
Viewed from the left side.
1. Spring
2. Idler pulley arm
6. Remove the bolts and lock nuts and pull the two mower
pivot mount brackets down from the front axle
(Fig. 39).
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Figure 39
1. Pivot mount bracket
2. Bolt, 5/16 x 2-1/2 in.
7. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer from the end of
the long rod (Fig. 40). Slide the rod out of the mower
mount.
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3. Bracket
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3. Locknut