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2.
Start the engine.
3.
Hold the running garden hose at handle level
and direct the water to flow on the ground just in
front of the right rear wheel
1. Right rear wheel
Note:
The blades will draw in water and wash
out clippings. Let the water run until you no
longer see clippings being washed out from
under the machine.
4.
Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
5.
Turn off the water.
6.
Start the machine and let it run for a few minutes
to dry out the moisture on the machine and its
components.
Scraping under the Machine
If washing does not remove all debris from under the
machine, scrape it clean.
1.
Disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
2.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank; refer to
Emptying the Fuel Tank and Cleaning the Filter
(page
25).
3.
Tip the machine onto its side, with the air filter
up in the air, until the upper handle rests on the
ground.
4.
Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a
hardwood scraper; avoid burrs and sharp edges.
5.
Turn the machine upright.
6.
Fill the fuel tank.
7.
Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Cleaning the Wheels
Service Interval: Every 40 hours
1.
Remove the rear wheels and clean any debris
from the wheel-gear area.
(Figure
23).
Figure 23
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1. Gears
2.
After cleaning, apply a small amount of
anti-seize to the gears.
Note:
If you are operating the machine in
extreme conditions, cleaning the wheels more
frequently than recommended will result in
increased gear life.
Note:
To prevent damage to the bearing seals,
do not use a high-pressure water sprayer on
the bearings.
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