Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Exmark Quest Lawn Mower Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
After each use, wash the underside of the mower 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
neutral position, engage parking brake, stop 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 51).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier
and protect the O-ring.
Figure 51
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the
blade control switch and let the mower run for
one to three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes.
Then repeat the process.
8. Run the mower again for one to three minutes
to remove excess water.
WARNING
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout
fitting immediately, before using mower
again.
• Plug any hole(s) in mower with bolts and
locknuts.
• Never put your hands or feet under the
mower or through openings in the mower.
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