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7.4 CARE AND CLEANING _____________________________________________________
Wash the tractor and mower after each use. Keep the
equipment clean.
Note: Do
not wash any portion of the equipment while it is
hot. Do not use high pressure spray or steam. Use cold
water and automotive cleaners.
1. Use only fresh water for cleaning your equipment.
Note:
Use of salt water or affluent water has been known
to encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
2. Do not spray water directly at bearing housings and
seals.
3. Clean all plastic or rubber trim with a mild soap
solution or use commercially available vinyl/rubber
cleaners.
Repair damaged metal surfaces and use Textron Turf Care
And Specialty Products touch-up paint. Wax the equipment
for maximum paint protection.
7.5 STORAGE ________________________________________________________________
Cutting Units
1. Wash the cutting units thoroughly, then repair and paint
any damaged or exposed metal.
2. Lubricate all fittings and friction points.
3. Backlap the reels then back the reel away from the
bedknife. Apply a light coat of rust preventative oil to
the sharpened edges of the reel and bedknife.
After Storage
4. Remove all oil from the reels and bedknife. Adjust
bedknife and cutting height.
CAUTION
Clean grass and debris from cutting units to prevent
fires.
WARNING
NEVER use your hands to clean cutting units. Use a
brush to remove grass clippings from blades. Blades are
extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries.
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CAUTION
To prevent personal injury and damage to the cutting
edges, handle the reel with extreme care
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