Cleaning; Cleaning Under The Front Of The Machine; Washing The Underside Of The Mower Deck - Toro 74790 Operator's Manual

8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector
into the short standoff on the deck.
9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower
with a nut (3/8 inch) as shown in
Important:
The grass deflector must be
spring-loaded and in the down position. Lift
the deflector up to test that it snaps to the
full down position.

Cleaning

Cleaning Under the Front of
Figure 61.
the Machine
Service Interval: After each use—Check and clean
Remove debris under the front of the machine with
compressed air or by hand with a brush
Note:
machine, this can cause build up of debris.
Washing the Underside of
the Mower Deck
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower
Important:
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.
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the front of the mower.
Do not use water to clean under the front of the
Figure 62
housing.
You can wash the machine with mild
Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade-control switch.
Engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
Attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting, and turn the water on
high (Figure 63).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
(Figure 62).
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