8.
Raise the deck struts and secure them in the up
position. Slide the deck out to the right side of the
machine.
Replacing the Grass Deflector
WARNING
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, grass deflector or bagger.
1.
Remove the locknut, bolt, spring and spacer holding the
deflector to the pivot brackets (Figure 100). Remove
damaged or worn grass deflector.
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Figure 100
1.
Bolt
5.
Spring installed
2.
Spacer
6.
Grass Deflector
3.
Locknut
7.
J
hook end of spring
4.
Spring
2.
Place spacer and spring onto grass deflector. Place one
J
end of spring behind deck edge.
Note:
Make sure one
J
end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown in
Figure 100.
3.
Install bolt and nut. Place one
J
hook end of spring
around grass deflector (Figure 100).
Important:
The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the full open
position and ensure that it rotates into the full
down position.
Cleaning
Cleaning Under the Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Disengage the blade control switch (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.
Waste Disposal
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
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