Cleaning; Cleaning The Collection; Sensors; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 74432 Operator's Manual

Cleaning

Cleaning the Collection

Sensors

The collection sensors do not require any
scheduled maintenance, however; in the event
that the collection bag alarm goes off and the bag
is less than full, gently wipe off the faces of the
sensors with a soft cloth. The cloth can be damp
with water.
Important: Do not use solvents or chemicals
of any kind to clean the face of the sensors.
When finished using the machine, use a soft
cloth to clear away blockage between the sensors
(crusted or clumped up grass clippings or leaves).
Washing the Underside of
the Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower
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 to the brake
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving
the operating position.
3. Attach the hose to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high
(Figure 59).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the hose slide on easier
and protect the O-ring.
Figure 59
1. Washout tting
2. Mower deck
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
blade control switch and let the mower run for
one to three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for
all moving parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the hose 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 one to three minutes
to remove excess water.
A broken or missing washout fitting
could expose you and others to thrown
objects or blade contact. Contact with
blade or thrown debris can cause injury
or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using
mower again.
• Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts
and locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under
the mower or through openings in
the mower.
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3. Hose