Toro TITAN 74891, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 70
1. Rod and spring assembly
partially installed 3. Rod, short end, moved
behind the mower bracket
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket 4. Short end, retained by the
mower bracket
6. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the
short end of the rod can be placed behind the front
bracket welded to the deck (
Figure 70 ).
Important:
The grass deflector must be spring
loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up
to test that it snaps to the full down position.
7. Install the cotter pin into the end of the rod ( Figure 69 ).
Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower housing.
Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
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position, shut off the engine, remove
the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high (
Figure 71 ).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect
the O-ring.
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Figure 71
1. Washout fitting locations
on 54-inch decks 4. O-ring
2. Washout fitting locations
on 48-inch decks
5. Hose
3. Washout fitting 6. Coupling
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
5. Sit on the seat, start the engine, engage the
blade-control switch, and let the mower run for 1 to 3
minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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