OPERATING 3. Hook mulch cover to mower deck: Unplugging Mower, Bagger, or Material Collection System On 122 cm (48 in.) deck, wheel bracket grooves (F). c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to unplug attachment with machine running. • Rotating blades are dangerous. Shut off the engine and remove the key before getting off the seat to inspect the machine and attachment. • Thrown objects can cause serious injury. Make sure all machine parts are stopped before raising hopper top or removing chutes. H G Checking For Plugging While Driving If grass builds up in front of mower discharge chute, check for plugged chute or problems with blower assembly (if equipped).
MX8868Y If there is a trail of clippings behind mower or clippings blow to the side, check for plugged chute, full collector bags, or problems with blower assembly. On 107 cm (42 in.) deck, slot (G) on left side and wheel bracket hole (H). 4. Lower discharge chute and metal deflector. Removing Debris From Inspection Points: 5. Make sure bagger blades are not installed for maximum mulching operation. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not use hands or feet to clear plugged mower deck or blower assembly. Stored energy can cause blades to rotate. Using Wash Port to Clean Mower Deck NOTE: Follow this procedure after each use to prevent buildup and remove corrosive lawn chemicals. 1.
Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section). 1. Park machine safely. Wait for all moving parts to stop before getting off to inspect machine. 2. Open hopper cover. Check chute outlet. 3. Remove chute from mower deck or blower assembly. Check chute inlet. 4. Check under mower deck for debris. Moving Machine by Hand A c CAUTION: Avoid injury! When the bypass valve is open, the machine will have unrestricted motion. • Do not open the bypass valve when the machine is stopped on an incline to prevent it from going downhill out of control. MX38397 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly: 2.
Attach a garden hose with quick-coupler to wash port (A) on the mower deck. 3. Turn on water. • Move machine by hand only. • Do not use another vehicle to move machine. 4. Start engine. • Do not tow machine. 5. Run at full throttle. 1. Unlock the park brake. 6. Engage mower blades. 7. Flush water under deck for approximately one minute. 2. Put transmission in N (neutral). 8. Disengage mower blades. 9. Stop engine. 10. Turn off water and remove garden hose from wash port. Operating - 21