Installing The Mower; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74701 Operator's Manual

4. Remove the hairpin cotter and clevis pin from the rear
trunion rod (Fig. 46) on each side of the mower.
5. Remove the hairpin cotter and washer at the mower
leveling brackets (Fig. 46) on each side of the mower.
Note which hole the leveling bracket is mounted in for
future installation. Slide the brackets off of the
mounting pin.
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Figure 46
1. Hairpin cotter and clevis
pin
2. Rear trunion rod
6. Slide the mower rearward to remove the mower belt
from the engine pulley.
7. Slide the mower out from underneath the tractor.
Note: Retain all parts for future installation.

Installing the Mower

1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the PTO,
set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the
key. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) from the spark
plug(s).
2. Slide the mower under the tractor.
3. Lower the height-of-cut lever to the lowest position.
4. Attach the rear trunion rod to the tractor with the clevis
pin and hairpin cotter (Fig. 46) on each side of the
mower.
5. Slide the leveling brackets onto the mounting pins and
secure them with the washers and hairpin cotters
(Fig. 46).
6. Attach the front trunion rods to the tractor with the
clevis pins and hairpin cotters (Fig. 45).
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3. Hairpin cotter and washer
4. Leveling bracket
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7. Install the mower belt onto the engine pulley; refer to
Replacing the Mower Belt, page 32.
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 hard level surface, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Fig. 47).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring
to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring.
Figure 47
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling
3. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the PTO and
let the mower run for one to three minutes.
5. Disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. 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.
7. Run the mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
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3. Hose