I just use the hose with the nozzle set on jet, mower running full throttle, squirt water where the engine meets the deck-cooling slots(?) and then aim it underneath front to back. usually get squirted once in awhile. need to clean it because when it sits in the garage and I go in there to putz around, the allergies kick into high gear.
the motorcycle lift be good for a rider...mines just a push
