Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74871 Operator's Manual

Figure 72
1. Rod and spring assembly
partially installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so
the short end of the rod can be placed behind the
front bracket welded to the deck (Figure 72).
Important: The grass deflector must be spring
loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector
up to test that it snaps to the full down position.
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3. Rod, short end, moved
behind mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by
mower bracket.

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 73).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
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1. Coupling
2. Washout fitting locations
3. Washout fitting
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.
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Figure 73
4. O-ring
5. Hose