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Figure 34
1. Washout fitting
2. Quick disconnect coupling
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with thrown debris or blade
contact will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using mower again.
Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and
lock nuts.
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all debris from under deck, tip
mower and scrape it clean.
1. Stop engine and pull wire off spark plug (Fig. 19).
2. Drain gasoline; refer to Draining Gasoline, page 16.
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3. Hose
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Gasoline is extremely flammable, highly
explosive and under certain conditions can
cause personal injury or property damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Tipping mower may cause fuel leakage from
carburetor or fuel tank.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Avoid fuel spills by running engine dry or
remove gas with hand pump, never siphon.
3. If grass bag is installed on mower, close door in
mower housing and remove grass bag.
4. Tip mower on its right side (Fig. 33). Avoid rotating
blade because starting problems may result.
5. Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
6. Turn mower upright.
7. Refill gas tank.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire.
Belt Cover
Keep area under belt cover free of debris.
1. With engine turned off, remove screws securing belt
cover to mower housing (Fig. 35). Lift off cover and
brush out all debris from belt area. Reinstall belt cover.
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Figure 35
1. Belt cover
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