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WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Grass clippings and other objects can be
thrown from an open discharge tunnel.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious injury or kill
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never start or operate the mower unless one of
the following is true:
1. The discharge tunnel plug is locked
securely in discharge tunnel.
2. The grass bag is locked in place.
3. The optional side discharge chute is locked
in place.
4. The discharge tunnel door is locked in
place.
Underside of Mower Housing
Keep underside of mower housing clean. Be especially
careful to keep kickers free of debris
(Fig. 30).
Figure 30
1. Kicker plates
Washing Method
1. Position mower on a flat surface near a garden hose.
2. Attach a quick disconnect coupling (sold separately) to
the end of the garden hose. Attach coupling to mower
washout fitting and turn water on high (Fig. 31).
1. Washout fitting
2. Quick disconnect coupling
3. Start the engine.
4. Engage the blade.
5. Let mower run for two minutes.
6. Disengage the blade.
7. Stop the engine.
8. Turn the water off and remove coupling from the
washout fitting.
9. Restart mower and let it run for one minute to dry out
moisture on the mower and its components.
10. If underside of mower deck has excessive grass
build-up or packing, reconnect the hose to the washout
fitting, turn the water on high and run the mower for
two minutes. Stop the mower and turn off the water.
Let the mower soak for 30 minutes. Then turn the
water on high again and run the mower for another two
minutes.
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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.
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Figure 31
3. Hose
WARNING
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