Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage blades, stop engine and remove
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the FLEX™ Base Unit Owner’s Manual for all engine
maintenance procedures and specific instructions pertaining to
your engine.
Cleaning the Mower
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around any part of
the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
Deck Wash
This mowing attachment is equipped with a water port on its
deck surface as part of a deck wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
WARNING!
Before using the deck wash system,
always disengage the Attachment Control Lever,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
1.
Position the mower on a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION:
Make certain the mower’s discharge
chute is attached and directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with the mowing
attachment’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
3.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port onto your deck’s
surface. See Figure 5-1.
4.
Turn the water on.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
While in the operator’s position behind the mower, move
the Attachment Control Lever into the ON position.
7.
Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
8.
Move the Attachment Control Lever into the OFF position.
9.
Move the On/Off switch on the FLEX™ Base Unit to the OFF
position to turn the mower’s engine off.
10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck’s surface.
Figure 5-1
After cleaning your deck with the deck wash system, start the
mower’s engine, return to the operator’s position and engage
the blades. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of
two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly dry.
Maintenance & Adjustments
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