Wash Deck; Check Mower Blade - Ariens Razor 911373 Operator's Manual

Figure 22

WASH DECK

See Figure 23.
Occasional deck cleaning with the washout
port prevents debris buildup and maintains
cutting efficiency.
IMPORTANT: Use of the washout port may
deposit a dark-green residue on surface
where deck was cleaned.
1. Move unit to a flat, level surface.
2. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and for hot parts to cool.
NOTICE: DO NOT use washout port when
mower is warm from operation.
3. Secure coupler to garden hose.
4. Firmly push coupler onto washout port
until coupler clicks.
5. Gently tug on the hose to verify coupler is
secure.
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1. Hose Coupler
2. Washout Port
Figure 23
IMPORTANT: If water leaks from coupler,
coupler is not secure.
6. Open water-supply valve.
7. Start engine and engage mower blade.
8. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
9. Pull lock collar away from washout port
1. Lock Collar
10. Remove coupler from hose end.
11. Start engine and engage blade for
12. Stop engine and allow deck to dry before

CHECK MOWER BLADE

Check blades for wear. Replace or sharpen
as needed.
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Remove Blade
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
2. Place unit in service position. See
3. Block blade to prevent rotation.
4. Remove hardware retaining and remove
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Keep blade engaged until water color
under deck changes from green to clear.
See Start the Engine on page 15.
stop and for hot parts to cool. See Stop
Engine on page 16.
and remove hose from port. See
Figure 24.
Figure 24
approximately 2 – 3 minutes to remove
excess water from unit.
storing.
CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Use
sturdy gloves or padding to protect
hands when handling mower
blades.
stop and for hot parts to cool.
Service Position on page 17.
blade. Retain hardware. See Figure 25.
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