Grass Deflector; Converting To Side Discharge (For Models With 42 Inch Decks) - Toro TimeCutter Z5020 Operator's Manual

Grass Deflector

The mower has a hinged grass deflector that disperses
clippings to the side and down toward the turf.
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
rotating mower blade(s) 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 discharge area or mower
blades unless you move the blade control
switch to Off and rotate the ignition key to
Off. Also remove the key and pull the wire
off the spark plug(s).
Converting to Side Discharge
(For Models with 42 Inch
Decks)
The mower deck and mower blades shipped with
this machine were designed for optimum mulching
performance. Side discharge performance can be
improved by replacing the mulching blades with
standard cutting blades obtained from your local
authorized Toro dealer. To maintain optimum mulching
performance, always install the mulching blades that are
shipped with this unit when changing back to mulching
operation.
Removing the Discharge Cover for
Side Discharge
Note: If the bagger attachment is added the machine,
standard blades must be installed for proper bagging
function. See above for the proper part number.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the 2 bolts and nuts that secure the
discharge cover to the mower (Figure 23).
1. Cap nut (1/4 inch)
2. Discharge cover
3. Bolt (1/4 x 2-1/2 inches)
4. Remove the discharge cover and lower the grass
deflector over the discharge opening.
Important: Ensure the mower has a hinged
grass deflector that disperses clippings to the
side and down toward the turf, while in side
discharge mode.
Installing the Discharge Cover for
Mulching
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lift the grass deflector and slide the tabs on top
of the discharge cover under the grass deflector
retaining rod. Rotate the discharge cover down over
the opening, and onto the lower lip of the mower
(Figure 24).
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Figure 23
4. Rotate the cover up
5. Remove the cover