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Figure 68
1.
Rod and spring assembly
installed
3.
Rod, short end, moved
behind mower bracket
2.
Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
4.
Short end, retained by
mower bracket.
5.
Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting it so the
short end of the rod can be placed behind the front
bracket welded to the deck ().
Important:
The grass deflector must be spring
loaded in the down position. Lift the deflector up
to test that it snaps to the full down position.
Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service Interval:
After each use—Clean the mower housing.
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
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 69).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect
the O-ring.
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Figure 69
1.
Washout fitting
3.
O-ring
2.
Hose
4.
Coupling
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 machine and mower blades again for one to
three minutes to remove excess water.
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