Emptying The Grass Collector; Installing The Recycler Cover - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

the engine stops when you rise from the seat, the
safety interlock system is functioning properly.
4. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage,
put the traction control pedal into Neutral, and
start the engine. While the engine is running, shift
the blade control (PTO) lever to Engage and put
the traction control pedal to Reverse: The engine
should stop.
5. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to Disengage,
and start the engine. Then shift the blade control
(PTO) lever to Engage and turn the KeyChoice key
and release it: The KeyChoice warning light should
illuminate. Shift the blade control (PTO) lever to
Disengage: The KeyChoice warning light should
turn off.

Emptying the Grass Collector

When the collector warning light on the front console
comes on, the grass collector is full and must be
emptied.
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO).
2. Pull the collector rod forward to tilt the collection
bin (Figure 16).
Figure 16
1. Collector rod
3. Shake the collection bin until it is completely empty.
4. Slowly return the collection rod to the operating
position.

Installing the Recycler Cover

A Recycler cover is included with the machine. You can
use it when you do not want to bag the grass clippings.
2. Collection bin
DANGER
Without the grass deflector, discharge cover, or
complete grass catcher assembly mounted in place,
you and others are exposed to blade contact and
thrown debris. Contact with the rotating mower
blade and thrown debris will cause injury or death.
• Never remove the grass deflector from the
mower because the grass deflector routes
material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
• Never put your hands or feet under the mower.
• Never try to clear the discharge area or mower
blades unless you disengage the power take-off
(PTO) and turn the ignition key to Off. Also
remove the key and disconnect the wire from
the spark plug.
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral (model
70185 only).
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. Raise the grass collector and remove the hairpin,
2 washers, and clevis pin that secure the discharge
tube to the rear plate (Figure 17).
1. Rear plate
2. Discharge tube
3. Clevis pin
8. Remove the nut and outer washer that secure the
discharge chute to the discharge tube (Figure 18).
18
Figure 17
4. Hair pin
5. Washers