17. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter
and disconnect the nozzle adapter from the deck
washout port.
18. Move the product to a dry area.
19. Engage the cutting deck and let it operate until
the cutting deck is dry.
To use the deck washout port
The cutting deck has a deck washout port that is a
part of the cleaning system for the cutting deck.
WARNING: Do not use the product
with a broken or missing deck washout
port. There is a risk of thrown objects.
Replace a broken or missing deck
washout port immediately.
Note: For the models with guards, the washout
port is installed on the left side guard in front of the
rear tire.
1. Park the product in a clear area on your lawn that
is near a water source with a garden hose.
CAUTION: Do not point the
discharge chute of the product in the
direction of buildings or vehicles.
2. Make sure that the cutting deck is disengaged.
Refer to
To engage and disengage the cutting
deck on page 15
.
3. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to stop
the engine.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Remove the grass catcher chute or the mulch
plug if it is installed.
6. Put the nozzle adapter onto the end of your
garden hose (A). Make sure that the garden hose
is fully connected to the nozzle adapter.
7. Pull back on the lock collar of the nozzle adapter
and push the nozzle adapter onto the deck
washout port (B).
8. Carefully pull on the garden hose to make sure
that it is fully connected.
9. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the
deck washout port.
10. Start the water supply.
11. Sit in the seat and start the engine.
CAUTION: Examine the area
again to make sure that the area is
clear.
12. Move the throttle control to the fast position.
Refer to
To use the throttle control on page 14
.
13. Engage the cutting deck and let it operate until
the cutting deck is clean. Refer to
To engage and
disengage the cutting deck on page 15
.
14. Disengage the cutting deck. Refer to
Safety on
page 5
.
15. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to stop
the engine.
16. Stop the water supply.
17. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter
and disconnect the nozzle adapter from the deck
washout port.
18. Move the product to a dry area.
19. Engage the cutting deck and let it operate until
the cutting deck is dry.
To adjust the throttle control cable
The throttle control is set at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If an
adjustment is necessary, see the Engine manual.
To examine the interlocks and the relays
Note:
Loose or damaged wires can make your
product run unsatisfactorily, stop running or prevent
it from starting.
• Examine the wires.
To replace the LED headlight
1. Lift the hood.
2. Disconnect the harness from the LED light.
3. Remove mounting screws to remove the LED
light, reflector and lens.
4. Replace the LED light, reflector, or lens correctly.
5. Install with the mounting screws.
6. Reconnect the harness to LED light.
7. Close the hood.
To do a check of the tires
Note:
To seal the tire holes and prevent flat tires
because of slow leaks, purchase sealant from your
local parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
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