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Figure
63
1.
Mower deck
5.
Spring
2.
Grass deflector
6.
Nut (3/8 inch)
3.
Grass deflector bracket
7.
Short stand-off
4.
Rod
Remove the nut (3/8 inch) from the rod under the
mower (Figure 63).
Slide the rod out of the short stand-off;
spring,
and
grass deflector
(Figure
63). Remove
the damaged
or worn
grass deflector.
Replace the grass deflector (Figure 63).
Slide rod, straight
end, through
the rear grass
deflector
bracket.
Place the spring
on the rod, with end wires down,
and between
the grass deflector
brackets.
Slide rod
through
second grass deflector
bracket
(Figure
63).
Insert
rod at front
of grass deflector
into short
stand-off
on deck.
Secure
rear end of rod into the
mower
with a nut (3/8 inch) (Figure
63).
Important:
The grass
deflector
must
be spring
loaded
in the down position.
Lift the deflector
up to test that it snaps
to the full down
position.
Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Mower
Service
Interval:
Before
each use or daily--Clean
the
mower
housing.
Wash the underside
of the mower
after each use to
prevent
grass buildup
for improved
mulch
action
and
clipping
dispersal.
1. Park the machine
on a level surface
and disengage
the blade control
switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the ke B and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, and turn the water on high
(Figure 64).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
()=ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the ()=ring.
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Figure
64
1. Washout fitting
3.
O-ring
2.
Hose
4.
Coupling
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5.
Lower
the mower
to the lowest height=of=cut.
Sit on the seat and start the engine.
Engage
the blade
control
switch
and let the mower
run for one to
three minutes.
6. Disengage
the blade control
switch, stop the engine,
and remove
the ignition
ke> Wait for all moving
parts
to stop.
7.
Turn
the water off-and
remove
the coupling
from
the washout
fitting.
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