Maintenance Instructions CLEANING
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Grass Buildup in Mower Housing
1. Raise the deck lock lever handle on each side of
the carrier frame and pull out to release carrier
frame for tilting action.
2. Using the carrier frame lift handle, raise deck to
the TILT-UP position and insert the deck hook
into the tilt-up latch on the tractor body.
Deck Secured in Tilt-Up Position
3. Clean grass buildup underneath the deck using
a pressure washer (and scraper if required).
NOTE: If the buildup is severe, it may be easier
to clean the deck by removing the deck assem-
bly from the tractor and standing the desk
assembly on its “nose”.
NOTE: While some degree of material buildup
in the mower deck housing can be tolerated, a
point is finally reached where cutting quality
deteriorates and clogging begins to occur
because of too much buildup on the baffling and
housing.
4. Lower the deck to the normal operating position
and re-engage the deck lock levers.
GHS Blower
Normally, the GHS blower operates with no mainte-
nance or cleaning. However, when mowing grass
that is dirty and damp (especially springtime mow-
ing), a deposit of dirt may accumulate inside the
blower housing, causing wear and binding of the
blower wheel. When operating in these conditions,
inspect the blower frequently for dirt buildup.
NOTE: A visual clue of binding of the blower wheel
is the blower blade tips are polished from rubbing
on dirt.
When a dirt deposit is found, use a high pressure
washer or water spray to clean the inside of the hous-
ing as follows:
1. Remove the PTO drive belt from the GHS
blower pulley as follows: Move the blade clutch
(in direction of engagement) far enough to relax
the belt scrubber brake without tightening the
PTO drive belt. Roll the belt off of the blower pul-
ley, then move blade clutch to full “engagement”
position. Both the drive belt and scrubber brake
bar should be clear of blower pulley, allowing
free movement of the blower wheel.
IMPORTANT: With the belt removed, the blower
wheel must spin freely. Any binding or drag-
ging of the wheel is an indication of dirt buildup.
This buildup must be cleaned to avoid abra-
sive wear of the blower blades, excessive
power loss and eventual loss of blower perfor-
mance (clogging).
DANGER
Before raising or removing the mower
deck for cleaning, stop the engine, remove
the ignition key, and disconnect the spark
plug wire.
Body Bracket
CAUTION
Do not operate machine with deck tilt-up
pivot joint unlocked.
DANGER
Before attempting to wash the blower,
stop the engine, remove the ignition key,
and disconnect the spark plug wire.
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