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Figure 29
1.
Washout fitting
2.
Coupling (not supplied)
3.
Hose
A broken or missing washout fitting could expose
you and others to thrown objects or blade contact.
Contact with blade or thrown debris contact will
cause injury or death.
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Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
•
Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and
locknuts.
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Never put your hands or feet under the mower
or through openings in the mower.
Warning
Storage
1. Clean dirt and chaff from the top of the mower.
2. Scrape 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 blade(s); refer to Servicing
the Cutting Blade, page 12.
4. Check the condition of the blade drive belt.
5. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged.
6. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from you 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.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Causes
Corrective Action
There is an abnormal vibration.
1. The cutting blade(s) is bent or
unbalanced.
1. Install a new cutting blade(s).
2. The blade mounting bolt is
loose.
2. Tighten the blade mounting
bolt.
3. The engine mounting bolts are
loose.
3. Tighten the engine mounting
bolts.
4. There is a loose engine pulley,
idler pulley, or blade pulley.
4. Tighten the appropriate pulley.
5. The engine pulley is damaged.
5. Contact an Authorized Service
Dealer.
The blade(s) does not rotate.
1. The blade drive belt is worn,
loose, or broken.
1. Install a new blade drive belt.
2. The blade drive belt is off of
pulley.
2. Install the blade drive belt and
check the idler pulley and belt
guides for the correct position.