Hayter Mowers RZT420H - Manual (Page 42)

Cleaning
Washing the Underside of the
Cutter Deck
Service Interval: Before each use or daily—Clean the
cutter deck housing.
Wash the underside of the cutter deck after each use to
prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action and
clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage
the blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the
park position, stop the engine, remove the key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the cutter
deck washout fitting, and turn the water on high
(Figure 58).
Note: Spread petroleum jelly on the washout fitting
O-ring to make the coupling slide on easier and
protect the O-ring.
Figure 58
1. Washout fitting 3. O-ring
2. Hose 4. Coupling
4. Lower the cutter deck to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine. Engage the blade
control switch and let the cutter deck run for one to
three minutes.
6. Disengage the blade control switch, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key. Wait for all moving
parts to stop.
7. Turn the water off and remove the coupling from
the washout fitting.
Note: If the cutter deck is not clean after one
washing, soak it and let it stand for 30 minutes. Then
repeat the process.
8. Run the cutter deck again for one to three minutes
to remove excess water.
A broken or missing washout fitting could
expose you and others to thrown objects or
blade contact. Contact with blade or thrown
debris can cause injury or death.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, before using cutter deck again.
• Never put your hands or feet under the cutter
deck or through openings in the cutter deck.
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