Cleaning; Mower - Toro 74704 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.
2. Disengage the blade control (PTO) and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting, and turn the water on
high (Figure 50).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
Figure 50
1. Washout tting
2. Coupling
5. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
6. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
blade control (PTO) and let the mower run for
one to three minutes.
7. Disengage the blade control (PTO), stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for
all moving parts to stop.
8. Turn the water off and remove the coupling
from the washout fitting.
3. Hose
Note: If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
9. 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 contact will 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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