Toro 20200, 20199 owner manual Washing Underneath the Machine

WARNING

Incorrectly installing the blades could damage the machine or cause an injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Washing Underneath the Machine

Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Wash underneath the machine.

1.Move the machine to a level surface.

2.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.

3.Lower the machine to the lowest height-of-cut.

4.Attach a hose to the washout fitting, and turn the water on high (Figure 48).

Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and protect the O-ring.

		Figure 48
1.	Washout fitting	3.	O-ring
2.	Hose	4.	Coupling

5.Start the engine, engage the blade-control lever, and let the machine run for 1 to 3 minutes.

6.Disengage the blade-control lever, stop the engine, and wait for all moving parts to stop.

7.Shut off the water and remove the coupling from the washout fitting.

Note: If the machine is not clean after a single washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process.

8.Run the machine again and engage the blades for 1 to 3 minutes to remove the excess water.

WARNING

A broken or missing washout fitting could expose you and others to thrown objects or blade contact. Contact with a blade or thrown debris can cause injury or death.

•Replace a broken or missing washout fitting immediately, before using the machine again.

•Never put your hands or feet under the machine or through openings in the mower.

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