Operator's Manual

Maintenance
18
Washing Underside of Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to
prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a hard level surface,
disengage the power take off (PTO), and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
2. Screw coupling to the end of a garden hose,
attach coupling to mower washout fitting, and
turn water on high (Fig. 27).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on washout
fitting o-ring to make coupling slide on
easier and protect o-ring.
3. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage
power take off (PTO) and let mower run for one
to three minutes.
5. Disengage the blade, power take off (PTO) and
turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn the water off, remove hose coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one
washing, let stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat process again.
7. Run mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
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Figure 27
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling
3. Hose
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with thrown debris or blade
contact will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and
locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.