Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower Deck - Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE 77602 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Grass Deflector (continued)
The grass deflector must be spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up
to test that it snaps into the full-down position.

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the Mower Deck

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 deck after each use to prevent grass buildup for improved
mulch action and clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and
move the motion-control levers outward to the P
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Attach a hose
attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting
high.
Note:
fitting O-ring
easier and protect the O-ring.
4. Sit on the seat, lower the mower to the lowest
height-of-cut, and start the engine.
5. Engage the blade-control switch and let the
mower run for 1 to 3 minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off
the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the washout fitting.
Note:
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove excess water.
Maintenance: Cleaning
to the hose coupling
and turn the water on
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
to make the coupling slide on
If the mower is not clean after 1 washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
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IMPORTANT
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