Toro TimeCutter Z5020 74372 Operator's Manual page 38

Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the
mower housing.
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
park position, 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 47).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
Figure 47
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
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.
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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.
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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