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DECK
WASHOUT
PORT
Your tractor's deck is equipped
with a washout
port on its surface
as part of its deck wash
system.
It should
be utilized after each use.
1.
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on
your lawn, near enough to a water spigot
for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT:
Make
certain
the
tractor's
discharge
chute is directed
AWAY from your
house,
garage,
parked
cars,
etc.
Remove
bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2.
Make sure the attachment
clutch control
is in the "DISENGAGED"
position,
set the
parking
brake, and stop the engine.
3.
Ensure your garden
hose is fitted with a
standard 12mm female hose connector
(at
the opposite end from the tap connection).
4.
Pull back the lock collar of the hose con-
nector
and push the connector
onto the
deck washout
port at the left end of the
mower
deck.
Release
the lock collar to
lock the connector
on the nozzle.
10.
Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably
a concrete
or paved
area. Place the at-
tachment clutch control in the"ENGAG
ED"
position
to remove
excess
water and to
help dry before putting the tractor
away.
_IbWARNING:
A broken
or missing
washout
fitting
could expose you or others to thrown
objects
from contact
with the blade.
•
Replace broken
or missing
washout
fitting
immediately,
prior to using mower again.
•
Plug any holes
in mower
with
bolts
and
Ioeknuts.
Washout Port
IMPORTANT:
Tug hose ensuring
connection
is secure.
5.
Turn the water on.
6.
While sitting in the operator's
position
on
the tractor, re-start
the engine and place
the throttle
lever in the Fast ",_y" position.
IMPORTANT:
Recheckthe
area making certain
the area is clear.
7.
Move the tractor's attachment
clutch con-
trol to the "ENGAGED"
position.
Remain
in the operator's
position with the cutting
deck engaged
until the deck is cleaned.
8.
Move the tractor's attachment
clutch con-
trol to the "DISENGAGED"
position.
Turn
the ignition keyto the STOP position to turn
the tractor's
engine off. Turn the water off.
9.
Pull back the lock collar of the hose con-
nector to disconnect
the connector
from
the nozzle washout
port.
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