Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro TimeCutter SS 4225 Operator's Manual

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, and 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, shut off the engine, remove the 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 to
protect the O-ring.
Figure 62
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Engage the blade-control switch and let the mower run
for 1 to 3 minutes.
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3. O-ring
4. Coupling
7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after a single washing,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then, repeat
the process.
9. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact, causing injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
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