Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro TITAN ZX4800 Operator's Manual

Figure 69
1. Rod and spring assembly
partially installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
6. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it
so the short end of the rod can be placed behind
the front bracket welded to the deck
Important:
The grass deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
7. Install the cotter pin into the end of the rod
(Figure 68).
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3. Rod, short end, moved
behind the mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by the
mower bracket
(Figure 69).

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
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remove 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 (Figure 70).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
1. Washout fitting locations
on 54-inch decks
2. Washout fitting locations
on 48-inch decks
3. Washout fitting
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position, shut off the engine,
Figure 70
4. O-ring
5. Hose
6. Coupling
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