Maintenance
20
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use wash the underside of the mower to
prevent grass build-up and improve performance.
1.
Park the tractor on a hard level surface.
2.
Apply the parking brake, start the tractor, and
raise the attachment lift.
3.
Get off the tractor. Place the mower
height–of–cut lever in the lowest cut position.
4.
Lower the attachment lift, turn the ignition key
to “STOP” to stop the engine. Remove the
ignition key.
5.
Attach a hose coupling to the end of the washout
fitting and turn water on high (Fig. 27).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting o-ring to help the coupling slide
on easier and protect the o-ring.
6.
Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
power take off (PTO) and let the mower run for
one to three minutes.
7.
Disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to “STOP” to stop the engine.
Remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving
parts to stop.
8.
Turn the water off and remove the hose coupling
from the washout fitting.
Note:
If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30
minutes. Then repeat the process.
9.
Run the mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
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Figure 27
1.
Washout fitting
2.
Coupling
3.
Hose
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Contact with thrown debris or blade
contact will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using the mower again.
•
Plug any hole(s) in the mower with bolts
and locknuts.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
