MAINTENANCE
MOWER DECK WASHOUT PORT | A |
(52” MOWER DECKS ONLY) |
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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.
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| Before running the mower, make sure the |
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| hose is properly connected and does not | C |
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| mower is running and the blades are engaged, |
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| the person cleaning the mower deck must be |
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| in the operator’s position, and there are no |
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| bystanders. Failure to follow these precautions |
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| may result in serious injury or death. |
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2. Lower the mower deck to its lowest cutting position.
3. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 38) to the |
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garden hose (B) and connect to the washout port | for | ||
(C) on the mower deck. Turn the water on high. |
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4. While sitting on the operator’s seat, start the |
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engine and turn the PTO switch ON. Allow the |
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mower to run until the deck only discharges wa er. |
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5. Turn the PTO switch OFF, stop the engine and |
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wait for all moving parts to stop. |
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| Fig re 38. 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 |
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completed. |
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| C. Washout Port |
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| A broken or missing washout port could |
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| expose you or others to thrown obj cts or |
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| blade contact. Contact with blade of thrown |
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| debris can cause injury or death. |
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| • Replace broken or missing washout fitting |
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| immediately, before using mower again. |
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