Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74402 Operator's Manual

2. Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the
mower (Figure 52 ).
3. Slide the rod out of the short stand-off, internal
lock washer, spring, and grass deflector (Figure 52 ).
Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
4. Replace the grass deflector and internal lock washer
(Figure 52 ).
5. Slide rod, straight end, through the rear grass
deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires down,
and between the grass deflector brackets. Slide rod
through second grass deflector bracket and internal
lock washer (Figure 52 ).
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 52 ).
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 52
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 (PTO).
5. Nut, 3/8 inch
6. Rubber o-ring
7. Short stand-off
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake
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 53 ).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier
and protect the o-ring.
Figure 53
1. Washout tting
2. Coupling
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
PTO and let the mower run for one to three
minutes.
6. Disengage the PTO, 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.
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3. Hose