Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74419 Operator's Manual

Slide rod through second grass deflector
bracket and internal lock washer (Figure 51).
7. Insert rod at front of grass deflector into short
stand-off on deck. Secure rear end of rod into
the mower with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure 51).
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 51
1. Grass deector
2. Grass deector bracket
3. Spring
4. Rod

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower
to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch
action and clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop 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 52).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
5. Nut, 3/8 inch
6. Rubber O-ring
7. Short stand-off
Figure 52
1. Washout tting
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.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling
from the washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes
to remove excess water.
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact. Contact with
blade or thrown debris can cause injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using
mower again.
• Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts
and locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in
the mower.
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3. O-ring
4. Coupling