Toro Z597-D Z Master, Operator'S Manual

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Replacing the Grass
Deector
An uncovered discharge opening could
allow the lawn mower to throw objects in
the operator’s or bystander’s direction and
result in serious injury. Also, contact with
the blade could occur.
• Never operate the lawn mower unless
you install a cover plate, a mulch plate, or
a grass chute and catcher.
• Make sure the grass deflector is in the
down position.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer
holding the deflector to the pivot brackets
(Figure 84). Remove the damaged or worn
grass deflector.
2. Place the spacer and spring onto grass
deflector. Place the L end of spring behind
deck edge.
Note:
Make sure the L end of the spring is
installed behind the deck edge before installing
the bolt as shown in Figure 84.
3. Install the bolt and nut. Place the J hook
end of the spring around the grass deflector
(Figure 84).
Important:
The grass deflector must be
able to lower down into position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it lowers into the
full down position.
Figure 84
1. Bolt 5. Spring installed
2. Spacer 6. Grass Deector
3. Locknut 7. L end of spring, place
behind deck edge before
installing bolt
4. Spring 8. J hook end of spring
Cleaning
Cleaning Under the Mower
Remove the grass buildup under the mower daily.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control
levers to the neutral locked position and set
the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the mower to the transport position.
4. Raise the front of the machine by using the Z
Stand®.
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