Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower Deck - Toro TimeCutter 5000 Manual

7. Slide the rod through the second grass-deflector
pivot (Figure 68).
8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector
into the bracket 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 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
Figure 68.
Service Interval: After each use
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 deck after each use
to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action
and clipping dispersal.
1.
2.
3.
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4.
5.
6.
7.
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You can wash the machine with a mild
Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and 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.
Attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting, and turn the water on
high (Figure 69).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
Figure 69
Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
Sit on the seat and start the engine.
Engage the blade-control switch and let the
mower run for 1 to 3 minutes.
Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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3. O-ring
4. Coupling