Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro TimeCutter SS 5000 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower-deck
housing.
Important: You can wash the machine with a mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control
panel, under the seat, around the engine, hydraulic
pumps, and motors.
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 P
position, shut off 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
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect
the O-ring.
Figure 67
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Engage the blade-control switch and let the mower run
for 1 to 3 minutes.
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(Figure 67).
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3. O-ring
4. Coupling
7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after 1 washing, soak
it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat the
process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 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 a 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.
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