Adjusting The Deck-Lift Spring; Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro GrandStand 74549 Operator's Manual

Adjusting the Deck-lift Spring

Note: Adjusting the deck-lift spring will alter how much the
deck will float and how much effort it takes to lift the deck
when using the height-of-cut handle.
1. Raise the deck-lift lever and lock it into the transport
position.
2. Check the length between the spring nut and the
bottom of the welded U-bracket (Figure 93).
3. Ensure that the length is between 47 to 50 mm (1.8 to
2 inches) for 48 and 52-inch mower decks, and between
43 to 46 mm (1.7 to 1.8 inches) for 60-inch mower
decks (Figure 93).
4. If needed, adjust the distance by adjusting the bolt on
top of the U-bracket (Figure 93).
1. Length is between 47 to
50 mm (1.8 to 2 inches)
for 48 and 52-inch mower
decks
2. Length is between 43 to
46 mm (1.7 to 1.8 inches)
for 60-inch mower decks
3. Adjustment bolt
5. Repeat this procedure for the opposite deck-lift spring.
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Figure 93
4. Bottom of the welded
U-bracket
5. Spring nut
6. Deck-lift spring

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.
Do not 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 94).
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1. Bolt
2. Spacer
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3. Locknut
4. Spring
2. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
3. Place the spacer and the spring onto the grass deflector.
4. Place 1 J end of the spring behind the deck edge.
Note: Make sure 1 J end of spring is installed behind
deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in Figure
94.
5. Install the bolt and the nut.
6. Place 1 J-hook end of the spring around the grass
deflector (Figure 94).
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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Figure 94
5. Spring (installed)
6. Grass deflector
7. J-hook end of the spring
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