Craftsman PGT9000 - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
FUSE
A
warning
Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO
(Blade Engage knob), set parking brake, stop engine and remove key
to prevent unintended starting._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
A fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to protect the trac­
tor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine will
not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It is
located under the hood, mounted behind the top of the dash panel on
the support bar.
A CAUTION
Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as
the blown fuse.
TIRES
AWARNING
Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of the tire.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or
maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the
cutting deck to mow unevenly.
MAINTENANCE
A warning
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
CLEANING THE TRACTOR
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do
NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine,
the transmission's cooling fan or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Deck Wash System
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part
of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from the deck's
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete
the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough
for your garden hose to reach.
A CAUTION
Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from yout
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and
stop the engine.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's
Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's surface.
See Figure 20.
Figure 20
Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the
engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
8. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged
fora minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
9. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's
engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water
port on your deck's surface.
12. Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the opposite side of the cutting
deck.
After cleaning your deck with the deck wash system, return to the
operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck
running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
LUBRICATION
AWARNING
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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