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Figure 18
1. Washout fitting
3. Start the engine.
4. Let the lawn mower run for two minutes.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
7. Start the lawn mower and let it run for one minute to
dry out the lawn mower and its components.
If the underside of the lawn mower deck has excessive
grass buildup, do the following steps:
1. Connect the hose to the washout fitting.
2. Turn the water on high.
3. Start the lawn mower and run it for two minutes.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Turn off the water.
6. Let the lawn mower soak for 30 minutes.
7. Turn the water on high again.
8. Run the lawn mower for another two minutes.
9. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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POTENTIAL HAZARD
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Contact with thrown debris or blade contact
will cause injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Replace a broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using the lawn mower
again.
Plug any hole(s) in the lawn mower with bolts
and locknuts.
Never put your hands or feet under the lawn
mower or through openings in the lawn mower.
Scraping Method
If washing does not remove all the debris from under the
deck, tip the lawn mower and scrape it clean.
1. Remove the wire from the spark plug (Fig. 7).
2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank. Refer to steps 1
through 4 of Emptying the Fuel Tank on page 20.
3. If the grass bag is on the lawn mower, close the door in
the lawn mower housing and remove the grass bag.
4. Tip the lawn mower onto its left side (Fig. 17).
5. Remove the dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood
scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges.
IMPORTANT:
Move the blade as little as possible to
avoid future starting problems.
6. Turn the lawn mower upright.
7. Fill the fuel tank.
8. Install the wire on the spark plug.
Servicing the Air Filter
Normally, replace the air filter after every 25 operating
hours. Replace the air filter more frequently when you
operate the lawn mower in dusty or dirty conditions. See
your Authorized Service Dealer for replacement parts.
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