Craftsman 247.887760 - Manual (Page 19)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING DECK
Clean underside of the mower deck once a season to prevent build-up
of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below tor this job.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing, keeping the muffler side
down. Refer to Figure 14. Hold mower firmly.
A warning
Never tip the mower more than 90° in any direction and do not leave
the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper
part of the engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool.
Do not spray with water.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean
your unit. These may cause damage to bearings, or the engine. The
use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put
plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now.
REPLACING REAR FLAP
To replace rear flap, proceed as follows:
1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, remove screw, and press flap in
on either side to remove from hole. See Figure 16.
2. Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace with new
flap in the opposite order and manner of removal.
ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER CABLE
Periodic adjustment of the six speed shift cable may be necessary due
to normal wear on the cable. Adjustment is needed if all six speeds do
not work. The adjustable cable bracket is located on the left side of the
mower beside the engine. See Figure 17.
1. Start engine and place shift lever in the sixth speed position.
2. Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against
engine.
3. Loosen hex nut which secures the adjustable cable bracket. See
Figure 17.
4. Push back on the adjustable cable bracket.
5. Tighten hex nut.
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