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Replacing the Grass
Deflector
DANGER
An uncovered discharge opening allows
objects to be thrown toward you or
bystanders. Also, contact with the blade
could occur. Thrown objects or blade contact
will cause serious injury or death.
Do not operate the mower with the discharge
deflector raised, removed, or altered unless
a grass collection system or mulch kit is in
place and working properly.
1.
Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer
holding the deflector to the pivot brackets.
Figure 84
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
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-hook end of the spring behind the
deck edge.
Note:
Make sure that 1 J-hook end of spring is
installed behind deck edge before installing the
bolt as shown in
5.
Install the bolt and the nut.
6.
Place 1 J-hook end of the spring around the
grass deflector.
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.
5. Spring (installed)
6. Grass deflector
7. J-hook end of the spring
Figure
84.
Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, move the motion-control levers to the
N
-L
EUTRAL
brake.
2.
Shut off 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 mower.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
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position, and engage the parking
OCK
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