Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower; Disposing Of Waste - Toro 74855 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower housing.
Wash the underside of the mower after each use to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulch action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the
N -L position, shut off the engine, remove
EUTRAL OCK
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
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect
the O-ring.
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1. Washout fitting locations
on 54-inch decks
2. Washout fitting locations
on 48-inch decks
3. Washout fitting
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
(Figure
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4. O-ring
5. Hose
6. Coupling
5. Sit on the seat, start the engine, engage the
blade-control switch, and let the mower run for 1 to 3
minutes.
6. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the ignition key, and 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 1 to 3 minutes to remove
excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
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blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using mower again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.

Disposing of Waste

Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine coolant are
pollutants to the environment. Dispose of these according to
your state and local regulations.
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