39CLEANING
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CLEANING THE BODY
1. Clean the grass buildup under battery behind the valve
covers.
2. Clean the grass buildup around the HST fan area
under the HST fan cover.
To avoid serious injury or death:
A Do not clean the mower deck without the Grass
Catcher attached.
To avoid personal injury:
A Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown by blades.
A Keep bystanders and animals away from the
mower deck.
A Be sure to disengage the PTO and sit on the
operator's seat before starting the engine.
A Be sure to set the parking brake during
cleaning.
CLEANING THE MOWING SYSTEM USING
HOSE
1. Attach the water hose to the mower joint and turn on
water.
A Mower has G1/2 thread on the boss for joint.
2. Start the engine.
3. Set the throttle lever to the "FAST" position.
4. To engage mower blades, push down the PTO lever to
the "ENGAGED" position for a few minutes.
5. To stop the mower blades, pull the PTO lever to the
"DISENGAGE" position.
6. Stop the engine.
7. Turn off water and remove the water hose.
8. Install the water hose to the mower joint of opposite
side and turn on water.
Repeat steps 2 through 7.
(1) Valve cover
(1) HST fan cover
(1) Joint (if equipped)
(2) Water hose