Mower Deck Washout Port; Mower Deck Maintenance - Simplicity 2691127-0 Operator's Manual

Mower Deck Washout Port

NOTICE: The washout port allows you to connect a
typical garden hose to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower
deck to remove grass and debris from the underside. This
ensures proper and safe operation of the mower.
1. Place the lawn tractor on a smooth level surface.
WARNING
Before running the mower, make sure the hose is
properly connected and does not come into contact with
the blades. When the mower is running and the blades are
engaged, the person cleaning the mower deck must be in
the operator position, and there are no bystanders. Failure to
follow these precautions may result in serious injury or death.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 13) to garden
hose (B) and connect to washout port (C) on mower
deck.
3. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting
position.
4. Run water to remove grass and debris from underside
of mower deck.
5. Turn the mower off.
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from
the washout port when completed.
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B

Mower Deck Maintenance

If the cut is uneven, the mower may need leveling. Unequal
or improper tire pressure may also cause an uneven cut.
Make sure tire pressure is correct as specified in Check
Tire Pressure section.
C
A
Figure 13