Replacing The Grass Deflector; Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Mower; Disposing Of Waste - Toro 30071 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Grass Deflector

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 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
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Figure 62
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
2. Remove damaged or worn grass deflector.
3. Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector.
4. Place 1 J-end of the spring behind the deck edge.
Note: Make sure that 1 J-end of the spring is installed
behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as
shown in Figure 62.
5. Install bolt and nut.
6. Place 1 J-hook end of the spring around the grass
deflector (Figure 62).
Important: The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the fully open
position and ensure that it rotates into the fully
down position.
(Figure 62).
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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.

Disposing of Waste

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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