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Adjusting the Blade Brake
1. Disengage the PTO, turn the ignition key to the off
position, and remove the key.
2. Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position and setting the parking brake.
3. If necessary, adjust the spring mounting bolts so that
the blade-brake pad rubs against both sides of the
pulley groove
(Figure
4. Adjust the nut at the end of the blade brake rod until
there is 3 mm to 5 mm (1/8 to 3/16 inch) between the
nut and the spacer
5. Engage the blades.
Note: Ensure that the blade brake pad no longer
contacts the pulley groove.
1. Spring mounting bolts
2. Blade-brake pad
58).
(Figure
58).
Figure 58
3. 3 mm to 5 mm (1/8 to
3/16 inch)
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
Note: Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
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1. Bolt
2. Spacer
3. Locknut
4. Spring
2. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass deflector.
Place one J-hook end of the spring behind the deck
edge.
Note: Install one J-hook end of the spring is installed
behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as
shown in
Figure
3. Install the bolt and nut. Place one J-hook end of the
spring around the grass deflector
Important: The grass deflector must be able
to rotate. Lift the deflector up to the fully open
position and ensure that it rotates into the fully
down position.
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(Figure
Figure 59
5. Spring installed
6. Grass deflector
7.
J-hook end of spring
59.
(Figure
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