Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Replacing the Grass Deflector
1. Remove the locknuts, bolts and springs holding
the deflector mounts to the pivot brackets
(Fig. 30).
2. If the pivot brackets need to be replaced, remove
the carriage bolts and cone locknuts holding the
old brackets to the top of the discharge opening,
then install the replacement pivot brackets. Make
sure the carriage bolt heads are on the inside of
the cutting unit (Fig. 30).
3. Install the deflector mounts onto the pivot
brackets with the bolts, springs and locknuts.
Make sure the straight ends of the springs are
positioned between the deflector mounts and the
grass deflector (Fig. 30).
4. Tighten the locknuts until they contact the pivot
brackets (Fig. 30).
IMPORTANT: The grass deflector must be
spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
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Figure 30
1. Bolt
2. Deflector
Mount
3. Spring
4.
Cone Locknut
5. Pivot Bracket
6. Carriage Bolt
7. Locknut
Storage
1. Clean any dirt and chaff from the top of the
mower.
2. Scrape any heavy buildup of grass and dirt from
the underside of the mower, then wash the
mower with a garden hose.
3. Check the condition of the blades. Refer to
Cutting Blades on page 10.
4. Check the condition of the drive and deck belts.
5. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
defective.
6. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
7. Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Cover the machine to protect it and
keep it clean.