Toro Flex-Force Power System 21863, Manual

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Cleaning under the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Cleaning under the Machine Using
the Washout Port
For best results, clean the machine soon after you
have completed mowing.
1. Move the machine onto a flat paved surface.
2. Shut off the motor and wait for all moving parts
to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lower the machine to its lowest cutting-height
setting. Refer to
Adjusting the Cutting Height
(page 13) .
4. Wash out the area under the rear door where the
clippings go from the underside of the machine
to the grass bag.
Note:
Wash out the area with the
bag-on-demand (if equipped) in both the fully
forward and fully rearward positions.
5. Attach a garden hose that is connected to a
water supply to the washout port (
Figure 18 ).
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Figure 18
1. Washout port
6. Turn the water on.
7. Start the motor and run it until the clippings no
longer come out from under the machine.
8. Shut off the motor.
9. Shut off the water and disconnect the garden
hose from the machine.
10. Start the motor and run it for a few minutes to
dry the underside of the machine to prevent it
from rusting.
11. Shut off the motor and allow it to cool before
storing the machine in an enclosed area.
Cleaning under the Machine in the
Vertical-Stow Position
1. Set the machine in the vertical-stow position;
refer to
Storing the Machine in the Vertical-Stow
Position (page 19) .
2. Wash out the clippings from under the machine.
Folding the Handle
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle improperly
can damage the cables, causing an unsafe
operating condition.
• Do not damage the cables when folding or
unfolding the handle.
• If a cable is damaged, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
1. Remove the electric-start button ( Figure 19 ).
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Figure 19
2. Hold the handle while disengaging the handle
locks to avoid pinching your hands.
3. Disengage the handle locks until you can move
the upper handle freely.
4. Fold the handle forward either to the vertical
position or the fully forward position as shown
in
Figure 20 .
Important:
Route the cables to the outside
of the handle locks as you fold the handle.
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