Figure 20
This figure is simplified for the purpose of clarity.
Cleaning the Mower
Service Interval:
After each use
WARNING
The mower may dislodge material from under the
mower housing.
•
Wear eye protection.
•
Stay in the operating position (behind the
handle) when the engine is running.
•
Do not allow bystanders in the area.
For best results, clean the mower soon after you have
completed mowing.
1.
Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting.
Refer to Adjusting the Cutting Height (page 6).
2.
Move the mower onto a flat paved surface.
3.
Wash out the area under the rear deflector where the
clippings go from the housing to the grass bag.
4.
Attach a garden hose that is connected to a water
supply to the washout port on the mower housing
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
1.
Washout port
5.
Turn the water on.
6.
Start the engine and run it until there are no more
clippings that come out from under the mower housing.
7.
Stop the engine.
8.
Shut off the water and disconnect the garden hose
from the mower.
9.
Start the engine and run it for a few minutes to dry the
housing to prevent it from rusting.
10.
Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in
an enclosed area.
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