Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower Deck - Toro TimeCutter 5000C Operator's Manual

Figure 67
1. Mower deck
2. Short standoff
3. Grass-deflector bracket
4. Grass deflector
2. Slide the rod out of the short stand-off, spring,
and grass deflector
3. Remove the damaged or worn grass deflector.
4. Install the new grass deflector
5. Slide the straight end of the rod through the rear
grass deflector bracket.
6. Place the spring on the rod, with end wires
down, and between the grass deflector brackets.
7. Slide the rod through the second grass-deflector
bracket (Figure 67).
8. Insert the rod at the front of the grass deflector
into the short standoff on the deck.
9. Secure the rear end of the rod into the mower
with a nut (3/8 inch) as shown in
Important:
The grass deflector must be
spring-loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps into the
full-down position.
5. Rod
6. Spring
7. Nut (3/8 inch)
(Figure 67).
(Figure 67).
Figure 67.

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower Deck
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the
Important:
You can wash the machine with a mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, under the seat, around the
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
Wash the underside of the mower deck after each use
g005192 to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action
and clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2. Shut off the engine, 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
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
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Engage the blade-control switch and let the
mower run for 1 to 3 minutes.
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mower-deck housing.
68).
Figure 68
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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