Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74760 Operator's Manual

4. Lift the loop end of the spring and place it into
the notch on the deflector bracket
Figure 61
1. Rod and spring assembly
installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
5. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it
so the short end of the rod can be placed behind
the front bracket welded to the deck
Important:
The grass deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
(Figure 61).
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3. Rod, short end, moved
behind mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by
mower bracket.
(Figure 61).

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower
deck housing.
Wash the underside of the mower after each use to
prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
Important:
You can wash the machine with 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.
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, stop the engine, remove the
ARK
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 (Figure 62).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
blade-control switch and let the mower run for
one to three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control switch, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
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Figure 62
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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