Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower; Waste Disposal - Toro 74840 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the
mower housing.
Wash the underside of the mower after each use to
prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
neutral lock position, stop the engine, remove the
key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before
leaving the operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high
(Figure 69).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
Figure 69
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade
control switch and let the mower run for one to
three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving
parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
Note: If the mower is not clean after one washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat
the process.
8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or blade
contact. Contact with blade or thrown debris
can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.

Waste Disposal

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic oil, and engine coolant
are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these
according to your state and local regulations.
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