Cleaning; Washing Under The Mower - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

10. Tighten the nut.
11. Install the cotter pin.

Cleaning

Washing under the Mower

1. Park the machine on a hard level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting and turn the water on high
(Figure 37).
1. Washout port
2. Coupling
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and to
protect the o-ring.
6. Set the mower to the second height-of-cut (B) level.
7. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
8. Engage the blade (PTO) and let the mower run for
1 to 3 minutes.
9. Disengage the blade (PTO).
10. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Remove the ignition key.
12. Shut off the water 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.
13. Run the mower again for 1 to 3 minutes to remove
the excess water.
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Figure 37
3. Hose