Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro 18745TE Operator's Manual

14. Install the lift-assist spring adjusting screw
previously removed in step 3.
Figure 94
1. Adjusting screw
2. Bracket
15. Set the gap between the spring adjuster and the
bracket to 22 to 29 mm (7/8 to 1-1/8 inches).
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3. Gap—22 to 29 mm (7/8 to
1-1/8 inches)
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.
1. Bolt
2. Grass deflector
3. Spacer
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.
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Figure 95
5. J-hook end of the spring
6. Locknut
7. Spring (installed)
Figure 95.
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