5. Slide rod, straight end, through the rear grass
deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down,
and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod
through second grass deflector bracket (Figure 54).
7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short
stand-off on deck. Secure rear end of rod into the
mower with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure 54).
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.
Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Clean the
mower housing.
Wash the underside of the mower after each use to
prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high
(Figure 55).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
Figure 55
1.
Washout fitting
3.
O-ring
2.
Hose
4.
Coupling
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade
control switch and let the mower run for one to
three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving
parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
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