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MAINTENANCE
CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER
Clean under the drive cover at least twice
a season. Scrape underside of cover with
a putty knife or similar tool to remove any
buildup of trash or grass.
WATER WASHOUT FEATURE
(IF EQUIPPED)
Your lawn mower may be equipped with a
fitting that allows quick and easy cleaning
of the underside of the housing. To use
this feature, proceed as follows:
1. Move lawn mower to an area of cut
grass or another hard surface.
NOTE:
Water, grass and other debris will
drain from beneath the mower housing
during the washout process.
2. Remove grass catcher and discharge
chute assembly from lawn mower.
3. Close mulcher door (if equipped).
4. Connect a garden hose to the fitting
where shown.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the garden hose is
not routed under the lawn mower housing
or entangled in the wheels.
5. Turn on water supply and check for
leaks at the fitting.
If no leaks are present, start engine (as
described in the Operation section of this
manual) and let engine run until the under-
side of the lawn mower is clean.
WARNING:
Do not engage the drive
system during the washout process.
6. Shut off the engine.
7. Shut off water supply and remove hose
from fitting.
CAUTION:
Do not remove hose from
fitting while engine is running. Water in
engine can result in shortened engine life.
8. Start engine (as described in the Op-
eration section of this manual) and let
engine run for a full minute to remove
excess water from mower.
Hose
Fitting
GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED)
Grass catcher may be hosed with water
but must be dry when used.
CAUTION:
Under nor mal usage, the
catch er material is subject to de te ri o ra tion
and wear and should therefore be
checked to ensure compliance with
origi nal manufacturer specifications.
