9.
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 97).
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6 2
4
7
3
5
Figure 97
1.
Bolt
5.
Spring installed
2.
Spacer
6.
Grass deflector
3.
Locknut
7.
J
hook end of spring
4.
Spring
2.
Remove damaged or worn grass deflector.
3.
Place spacer and spring onto the grass deflector. Place
one
J
end of spring behind deck edge.
Note:
Make sure that one
J
end of spring is installed
behind deck edge before installing the bolt as shown
in Figure 97.
4.
Install the bolt and nut.
5.
Place one
J
hook end of spring around grass deflector
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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