Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro TimeCutter SS 5425 Operator's Manual

1. Rod and spring assembly
installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
7. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the
short end of the rod is placed behind the front bracket
welded to the deck
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.

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Machines with a 54-inch Mower Deck
Only
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 machine without the grass deflector,
the discharge cover, or the grass-collection system
in place.
Never operate the machine without the grass
deflector, the discharge cover, or the grass-collection
system in place.
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Figure 68
3. Rod, short end, moved
behind mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by
mower bracket.
(Figure 68).
Inspect the grass deflector for damage before each use.
Replace any damaged parts before use.
1. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the
mower (Figure
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1. Mower deck
2. Grass deflector
3. Grass-deflector bracket
4. Rod
2. Slide the rod out of the short standoff, the spring, and
the grass deflector
3. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
4. Replace the grass deflector
5. Slide the rod (straight end), through the
rear-grass-deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with the end wires down
and between the grass deflector brackets.
7. Slide rod through the second grass-deflector bracket
(Figure 69).
8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector into
the short standoff on the deck.
9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower with a
nut (3/8 inch) as shown in
Important: The grass deflector must be spring
loaded and in the down position. Lift the deflector
up to test that it snaps to the full down position.
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69).
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Figure 69
5. Spring
6. Nut (3/8 inch)
7. Short standoff
(Figure 69).
(Figure 69).
Figure 69.
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