Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 71257 Operator's Manual

20. Lower the mower pivot a hole and install the
shoulder bolts and locknuts (Figure 49).
Note: If your mower has only 1 hole, see an
Authorized Service Dealer.
21. Repeat the front-to-rear blade slope adjustment;
refer to steps 15 through 17.
22. Check the front-to-rear slope again; refer to step 5.
23. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check
the side-to-side level of the mower; refer to Leveling
the Mower from Side to Side.
24. Connect the wire to the spark plug.

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to
prevent grass buildup for improved mulching action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the tractor on a hard level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout
fitting and turn the water on high (Figure 50).
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling (not supplied)
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and to
protect the o-ring.
6. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
7. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
8. Engage the blade (PTO) and let the mower run for
1 to 3 minutes.
9. Disengage the blade (PTO).
10. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Remove the ignition key.
12. Turn off the water and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after washing it,
soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat
the process.
13. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
the excess water.
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Figure 50
3. Hose