Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro TimeCutter MX 5025 Operator's Manual

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Figure 63
1. Idler pulley
2. Mower belt
3. Outside pulley
6. Route the new belt around the engine pulley and
mower pulleys (Figure
7. Using a spring-removal tool, install the idler spring over
the deck hook, and place tension on the idler pulley
and mower belt (Figure
8. Install the pulley covers
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4. Spring
5. Engine pulley
6. Spring-removal tool
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Cleaning

Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the mower-deck
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 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
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blade-control switch.
2. Move the motion-control levers outward to the P
position, 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
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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housing.
Figure 64
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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