Use and Care Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
WARNING
Make certain the rider’s discharge chute is directed AWAY
from people, your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake and stop
the engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your rider’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s
surface (Figure 21).
Figure 21
NOTE: Make sure that the hose is not routed under the deck and
is clear of all moving parts.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the rider, start the
engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST position.
7. Move the rider’s PTO into the engaged (ON) position.
8. Remain in the operator’s position with the deck engaged for
a minimum of two (2) minutes, allowing the underside of the
deck to thoroughly rinse.
9. Move the rider’s PTO into the disengaged (OFF) position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
rider’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck’s surface.
12. After cleaning your deck with the deck wash system, return
to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. Keep the deck
running for a minimum of two (2) minutes, allowing the
underside of the deck to thoroughly dry.
Cleaning the Rider
WARNING
If the riding mower has been recently run, the engine,
muffler, and surrounding metal surfaces will be very hot
and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at
least five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Your riding mower should be cleaned after each use and under
certain conditions, i.e. dry conditions and/or mulching situations,
additional cleaning may be necessary.
One of the best ways to keep your rider running efficiently and
to reduce fire risk is to regularly remove debris build-up from
the rider. Follow the recommendations below and contact your
authorized dealer with any questions.
• Allow the riding mower to cool in an open area
before cleaning.
• Do not use water on any part of the rider except the underside
of the cutting deck. Doing so can cause damage to the rider’s
spindle bearings, electrical system and engine, leading to
premature failures. The use of compressed air and/or leaf
blower will help keep the rider clean.
• Clean under the hood. Exhaust manifold, around fuses, all
wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe, muffler shield, engine
intake screens and cooling fins, etc (Figure 22).
Figure 22
• Clean the top of the mower deck, under the spindle covers
and belt area (Figure 23).
Figure 23