Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 71209 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower
to prevent grass buildup for improved mulching
action and clipping dispersal.
1. Park the tractor 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 coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting and turn the water on high
(Figure 50).
Figure 50
1. Washout tting
2. Coupling (not supplied)
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting o-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and to protect the o-ring.
6. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
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. Turn off the water and remove the coupling
from the washout fitting.
3. Hose
Note: If the mower is not clean after washing
it, 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.
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or to blade contact. Contact with
the blade or thrown debris may cause
injury or death.
• Replace the broken or missing
washout fitting immediately before
using the mower again.
• Plug any holes in the mower with
bolts and locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in
the mower.
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