Replacing the Grass
Deflector
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 mulch plate, discharge deflector, or grass
collection system.
1.
Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer
holding the deflector to the pivot brackets
(Figure
102).
2.
Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector
(Figure
102).
Figure 102
1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
3.
Place the spacer and the spring onto grass
deflector.
4.
Place 1 J-hook end of the spring behind the
deck edge.
Note:
Make sure that 1 J-hook end of the
spring is installed behind the deck edge before
installing the bolt as shown in
5.
Install the bolt and the nut.
6.
Place 1 J-hook end of the spring around the
grass deflector
(Figure
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.
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5. Spring installed
6. Grass deflector
7. J-hook end of spring
Figure
102.
102).
Cleaning
Cleaning under the Mower
Deck
Service Interval: After each use
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Raise the mower deck to the T
position.
Cleaning the Suspension
System
Machines with MyRide™
Suspension System Only
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Use compressed air to clean the suspension system.
Note:
Do not clean the shock assemblies with
pressurized water
(Figure
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
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RANSPORT
103).
Figure 103
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