Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing the Grass
Deflector
Side Discharge Machines Only
WARNING
An uncovered discharge opening could allow
the machine to throw objects toward you or
bystanders, resulting in serious injury. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
• Never operate the machine unless you
install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or a
grass chute and catcher.
• Make sure that the grass deflector is in the
down position.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer
holding the deflector to the pivot brackets
(
Figure 115 ).
2. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
3. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass
deflector. Place the
L end of the spring behind
the deck edge.
Note:
Make sure that the L end of the spring is
installed behind the deck edge before installing
the bolt as shown in
Figure 115
4. Install the bolt and nut.
5. Place the J -hook end of the spring around the
grass deflector ( Figure 115 ).
Important:
The grass deflector must be able
to lower into position. Lift the deflector up to
test that it lowers into the full-down position.
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Figure 115
1. Bolt 5. Spring installed
2. Spacer 6. Grass deflector
3. Locknut 7. L -end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
4. Spring 8. J -hook end of spring
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