Washing The Underside Of The Mower - Toro 71199 Operator's Manual

18. If you cannot get a 1/4 to 5/8 in. (6 to 16 mm) front
slope by rotating the slope adjusting nut, move the
mower pivot mount at the mower (Fig. 47).
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Figure 47
1. Mower pivot
2. Shoulder bolts
19. Remove the shoulder bolts and locknuts from the
mower (Fig. 47).
20. Lower the mower pivot a hole and install the shoulder
bolts and locknuts (Fig. 47).
Note: If your mower has only 1 hole, see an Authorized
Service Dealer.
21. Repeat the front-to-rear blade slope adjustment; refer to
steps 15 through 17.
22. Check the front-to-rear slope again; refer to step 5.
23. When the front-to-rear blade slope is correct, check the
side-to-side level of the mower; refer to Leveling the
Mower from Side to Side on page 33.
24. Connect the wire to the spark plug.
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
After each use, wash the underside of the mower to prevent
grass buildup for improved mulching action and clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the tractor on a hard level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
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5. Attach the coupling to the end of the mower washout
fitting and turn the water on high (Fig. 48).
Figure 48
1. Washout fitting
2. Coupling (not supplied)
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
o-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and to
protect the o-ring.
6. Lower the mower to the lowest height of cut.
7. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
8. Engage the blade (PTO) and let the mower run for 1 to
3 minutes.
9. Disengage the blade (PTO).
10. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Remove the ignition key.
12. Turn off the water and remove the coupling from the
washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after washing it, soak it and
let it stand for 30 minutes. Then repeat the process.
13. Run the mower again 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 to blade
contact. Contact with the blade or thrown debris
may cause injury or death.
Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately before using the mower again.
Plug any holes in the mower with bolts and
locknuts.
Never put your hands or feet under the mower
or through openings in the mower.
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