Troubleshooting, Adjustments, & Service

Mower Deck Washout Port (46”

A

Mower Decks Only)

 

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. This ensures proper and safe operation of the mower.

1. Place the unit on a smooth level surface.

WARNINGB

Before running the mower, make sure the

 

hose is properly connected and does not

C

come into contact with the blades. When the

mower is running and the blades are engaged,

 

the person cleaning the mower deck must be

 

in the operator’s position, and there are no

 

bystanders. Failure to follow these precautions

 

may result in serious injury or death.

 

2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.

3. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 50) to the

 

 

Reproduction

garden hose (B) and connect to the washout port

for

(C) on the mower deck. Turn the water on high.

 

4. While sitting on the operator’s seat, start the

 

engine and turn the PTO switch ON. Allow the

 

 

Not

 

mower to run until the deck only discharges wa er.

5. Turn the PTO switch OFF, stop the engine and

 

wait for all moving parts to stop.

Fig re 48. Mower Deck Washout Port

6. Turn the water off. Remove the garden h se and

A. Q ick Disconnect

quick disconnect from the washout port when

B. Hose

completed.

 

C. Washout Port

WARNING

 

 

A broken or missing washout port could

 

expose you or others to thrown obj cts or

 

blade contact. Contact with blade of thrown

 

debris can cause injury or death.

 

• Replace broken or missing washout fitting

 

immediately, before using mower again.

 

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