Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 71246 Operator's Manual

9. Check the front-to-rear slope by measuring between the
bottom of the mower (front center and rear center) and
the flat surface (Fig. 51). If the front is not within a
range of 1/8 to 3/8 in. (3 to 10 mm) lower than the rear,
an adjust it.
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Figure 51
1. Measure front center
10. Slightly loosen the front pivot plate mounting bolts
(Fig. 52).
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Figure 52
1. Pivot mounting bolt
11. Rotate the locknuts on the eyebolts to change the
adjustment (Fig. 52).
Note: To raise the front of the mower, tighten the
eyebolt locknuts; to lower the front of the mower,
loosen the eyebolt locknuts.
12. After adjusting both of the eyebolt locknuts evenly,
check the front-to-rear slope again. Continue adjusting
the eyebolts until the front blade tip is 0 to 3/8 in. (0 to
9 mm) lower than the rear blade tip (Fig. 52).
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2. Measure rear center
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2. Eyebolt locknut
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13. When the front-to-rear slope is correct, tighten the pivot
plate mounting bolts (Fig. 52).
14. 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 on page 33.
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 tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the PTO and set 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 coupling (not included) to the mower
washout fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 53).
Figure 53
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling (not included)
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting o-ring
to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the o-ring.
5. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
6. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
7. Engage the blade (PTO) and let the mower run for 1 to
3 minutes.
8. Disengage the blade (PTO).
9. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
10. Remove the ignition key.
11. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting and hose.
12. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove the
excess water.
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3. Hose