Craftsman 917.28934 - Manual (Page 19)

CLEAN AIR SCREEN
Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff
to prevent engine damage from overheating.
Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to
remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create
a fire hazard and/or damage,
SPARK PLUG{S)
Replacesparkplug(s) atthe beginning of each
mowing season or after every 100 hours of
operation, whichever occurs first. Sparkplug
type and gap setting are shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual,
IN-LINE FUEL FILTER
The fuel filter should be replaced once each
season If fuel filter becomes clogged, ob­
structing fuel flowto carburetor, replacement
is required.
1, With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections.
Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line
with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned,
mmediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Clamp
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CLEANING
• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of
all foreign matter,
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc,,
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive
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 pa rt 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 PTO (Blade Engage) is
not engaged, 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,
IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec­
tion is secure.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the 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 PTO (Blade Engage)
to the ON position. Remain in the op­
erator’s position with the cutting deck
engaged until the deck is cleaned.
8. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage)
to the OFF position. Turn the ignition tey
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 tractor to a dry area, prefer­
ably a concrete or paved area, Engage
the mower deck PTO to remove excess
water and to help dry before putting the
tractor away.
A w ARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting couid 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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