Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro 39678 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Grass
Deflector
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the machine to throw objects toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the machine without the
grass deflector, the discharge cover, or the
grass-collection system in place.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and
disconnect the spark-plug wires from the spark
plugs.
3. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer
securing the deflector to the pivot brackets
(Figure 55).
Note:
Remove the damaged or worn grass
deflector.
Figure 55
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
4. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass
deflector.
5. Place one J-hook end of the spring behind the
deck edge (Figure
Note:
Ensure that one J-hook end of the
spring is installed behind the deck edge before
installing the bolt as shown in
6. Install the bolt and nut.
5. Spring (installed)
6. Grass deflector
7. J-hook end of the spring
55).
Figure 55.
7. Place one J-hook end of the spring around the
grass deflector
Important:
able to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the
fully-open position and ensure that it rotates
into the fully-down position.
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(Figure 55).
The grass deflector must be