Installing The Mower; Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro 74732 Operator's Manual

Figure 60
1. Mower deck
2. Hanger bracket
7. Slide the mower deck rearward to remove the
mower belt from the engine pulley.
8. Slide the mower deck out from underneath the
machine.
Note:
Retain all parts for future installation.

Installing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
P position, shut off the engine, remove the
ARK
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Slide the mower under the machine.
4. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest
position.
5. Lift the rear of the mower deck and guide the
hanger brackets over the rear lift rod
6. Attach the front support rod to the mower deck
with the clevis pin and hairpin cotter
7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley.
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3. Rear lift rod
(Figure 60).
(Figure 59).
Replacing the Grass
Deflector
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Inspect
the grass deflector for damage.
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could
allow the machine to throw objects at 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.
Never operate the machine without the
grass deflector, the discharge cover, or the
grass-collection system in place.
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each
use. Replace any damaged parts before use.
1. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under
the mower (Figure
1. Mower deck
2. Grass deflector
3. Grass-deflector bracket
4. Rod
2. Slide the rod out of the short standoff, spring,
and the grass deflector
3. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
4. Replace the grass deflector
5. Slide the rod (straight end), through the
rear-grass-deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with the end wires
down and between the grass-deflector brackets.
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61).
Figure 61
5. Spring
6. Nut (3/8 inch)
7. Short standoff
(Figure 61).
(Figure 61).
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