Installation
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Install Fitting
9. Place fitting on mower facing outward, and
secure with (2) 1/4–7/8” (22 mm) bolts, (2) 1/4”
(7 mm) washers and (2) 1/4” nuts (Fig. 5 or 6).
Riding Mowers
m–2857
1
43
2
Figure 5
1. Fitting
2. Bolts 1/4–7/8” (22 mm) 3. Washer 1/4” (7 mm)
4. Nut 1/4”
Walk-Behind Mowers
m–2860
1
4
3
2
Figure 6
1. Fitting
2. Bolts 1/4–7/8” (19 mm) 3. Washer 1/4” (7 mm)
4. Nut 1/4”
Washing Underside of Mower
After each use wash the underside of the mower to
prevent grass build-up for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a hard level surface,
disengage the power take off (PTO) and turn the
ignition key to “OFF” to stop the engine.
2. Attach hose coupling to the end of the mower
washout fitting, turn water on high (Fig. 7 or 8).
3. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
4. Start the engine, refer to Operator’s Manual for
instructions. Engage blade or power take off
(PTO) and let mower run for one to three
minutes.
Note: The larger the mower the longer you
may need to wash.
5. Disengage the blade, power take off (PTO) and
turn the ignition key to “OFF” to stop the
engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Turn the water off, remove hose coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the mower is not clean after one
washing, soak and let stand for 30
minutes. Then repeat process again.
7. Run mower again for one to three minutes to
remove excess water.
