Briggs & Stratton Washing the Mower Deck, Storage

Washing the Mower Deck

The washout port allows you to connect a typical garden hose to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to remove grass and debris from the underside of the deck. This ensures proper and safe operation of the mower.

1.Park the rider on a smooth, level surface such as a concrete floor. Disengage the PTO, lock the ground speed levers into their START/PARK positions, engage the parking brake, turn off the engine, and remove the ignition key.

WARNING

Before running the mower, make sure the hose is properly connected and does not come into cotact with the blades. When the mower is running and the blades are engaged, the person cleaning the mower must be in the operator position, and there must be no bystanders. Failure to follow these precautions may result in serious injury or death.

2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 12) to a gar-			Storage
den hose (B), and connect to the washout port (C)			Before you store your unit for the off-season, read the
on the mower deck.
			Maintenance and Storage instructions in the Operator
3. Turn on the water.
			Safety section, then perform the following steps:
4. Start the engine, set the mower deck in the high-			• Disengage the PTO, move the ground speed levers
est cutting position, and engage the PTO to remove				into the START/PARK positions, set the parking
grass and debris from the underside of the mower				brake, & remove the key.
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deck.		for
			• Pe fo m engine mai te a ce and storage measures
5. Disengage the PTO, turn off the engine, and remove				listed in the engine ow er’s manual. This includes
the ignition key.				d aining the fuel system, or adding stabilizer to the
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from				fuel (do not s re a fueled unit in an enclosed struc-
the mower deck when cleaning is completed.				ture - see warn ng).
	Not		•	Battery life will be increased if it is removed, put in a
				cool, dry pla e and fully charged about once a month.
A				If the battery is left in the unit, disconnect the negative
				cable.
B			Bef	re starting the unit after it has been stored:
			• Check all fluid levels. Check all maintenance items.
			• Perform all recommended checks and procedures
				found in the engine owner’s manual.
			• Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes
	C			before use.
			Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed,
			poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can
			travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace,
			water heater, etc.) and cause an explosion.
			Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.

Figure 12. Mower Deck Washout Port

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