Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 79110 Operator's Manual

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 hard level surface, disengage
the PTO, stop the engine, and remove the ignition
key.
2. Attach a hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting and turn the water on high
(Figure 29).
Figure 29
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
protect the o-ring.
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 hose 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.
3. Hose
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could expose
you and others to thrown objects or blade contact.
Contact with blade or thrown debris contact
willcause 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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