Check Safety Interlock System

Maintenance

9. Turn off the water supply to the garden hose.

1.

Start the mower.

10.Disconnect the garden hose from the washout port

2.

Release the blade control. The engine must stop

connector.

 

within 3 seconds.

11.Start the engine and run for 2-3 minutes, to allow

If the engine does not stop within 3 seconds, do not

the underside of the mower deck to dry.

use the mower. Bring the mower to an authorized

 

dealer for service.

 

Clean Debris Off Mower

 

 

 

 

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WARNING

 

!

 

A

DO NOT attempt any maintenance, adjustments or service

 

with engine and blade running. STOP engine and blade.

 

 

Remove starter insert. Disconnect spark plug wire and

 

 

 

secure away from spark plug. Engine and components are

 

 

HOT. Avoid serious burns, allow sufficient time for all com-

 

 

ponents to cool. Wear heavy leather gloves when handling

Figure 17: Washout port

 

or working around cutting blades. Blades are extremely

 

 

sharp and can cause severe injury.

 

 

 

 

 

1. Clean dirt and debris from the top of the mower

 

 

deck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Clean any debris buildup on or around the engine,

 

 

etc.

 

 

dam-

 

 

While cleaning, check components for wear

 

 

age. Replace worn or damaged components immedi-

 

 

ately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Washout Port

 

 

 

 

 

 

!

WARNING

 

!

 

 

• Use appropriate eye protection.

 

 

 

 

 

• Keep people and pets out of the area.

 

 

 

 

• Stay behind the handle while the engine is running.

 

 

 

• Do not attempt mowing operations while using the

 

 

 

washout port.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not attempt to look under or reach under the mower

 

 

deck for any reason while using the washout port.

 

 

 

 

Serious injury can result.

Reproduction

 

 

 

 

 

 

The washout port allows hands-free cleaning of the underside of the mower deck. To use the washout port:

1.Be sure the grass bag and side discharge deflector are removed.

2.Set the height of cut to the lowest position.

3.Move the mower to a level, paved surface.

4.Stop the engine.

5.Connect the male end of a standard garden hose to the washout port connector (A, Figure 17).

6.Turn on the water supply to the garden hose.

7.Start the engine and run until no more debris emerges from under the mower deck.

8.Stop the engine.

 

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