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WASHOUT
PORT
NOZZLE ADAPTER
HOSE
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 " " position.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the area to ensure the area is clear.
Ensure no children are in the area while cleaning the deck.
7. Move attachment clutch control to the “ENGAGED” posi-
tion. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting
deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Ensure attachment clutch control is in the “DIS EN-
GAGED” position. Shut engine off. Turn the water off.
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to discon-
nect the adapter from the nozzle washout port.
10. Move the tractor to a dry area, preferably a concrete or
paved area. Place the attachment clutch control in the
“ENGAGED” position to remove excess water and to
help dry before putting the tractor away.
WARNING: 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.
Fig. 28
MAINTENANCE
DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 28)
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port 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: Ensure the tractor’s discharge chute is di-
rected AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2. Ensure the attachment clutch control is in the
“DIS EN GAGED” position, set the parking brake, and
stop the engine.
3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push
the adapter onto the deck washout port at the left end
of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the
adapter on the nozzle.