Craftsman 917.28928 - Manual (Page 21)

CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter.
• Clean debris from steering plate.
Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal
shaft movement, causing belt slip and
loss of drive.
A
CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and
movable parts
Clutch/brake pedal
Clean
top side
Steering
Plate
Steering System, Dash,
Fender and Mower Not Shown
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels
free of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automo­
tive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden hose
or pressure washer to clean your tractor
unless the engine and transmission are
covered to keep water out. Water in engine
or transmission will shorten the useful life of
your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf
blower to remove grass, leaves and trash
from tractor and mower.
DECK WASHOUT PORT
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a wash­
out port on its surface as part of its deck wash
system. It should be utilized after each use.
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot
on your lawn, near enough to a water
spigot for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor’s
discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc. Remove
bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2. Make sure the attachment clutch control
is in the “DISENGAGED” position, set
the parking brake, and stop the engine.
3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged
with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter and push the adapter onto the
deck washout port at the left end of the
mower deck. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the nozzle.
MPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec­
tion is secure.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting inthe operator’s position on
the tractor, re-start the engine and place
the throttle lever in the Fast
position.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making
certain the area is clear.
7. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch con­
trol to the “Engaged” position. Remain in
the operator’s position with the cutting
deck engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Move the tractor’s attachment clutch
control to the “DISENGAGED” posi­
tion. Turn the ignition key to the STOP
position to turn the tractor’s engine off.
Turn the water off.
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter to disconnect the adapter from
the nozzle washout port.
10. Move the tractorto adry area, preferably
a concrete or paved area. Place the at­
tachment clutch control in the “Engaged”
position to remove excess water and to
help dry before putting the tractor away.
JsWARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting could expose you or others to thrown
objects from contact with the blade.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, prior to using mower again.
• Plug any holes in mower with bolts and
locknuts.
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