Craftsman 247.889980 - Manual (Page 18)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
BATTERY 1. Position the mower on a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
AWARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A CAUTION
Make certain the mower’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from
your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be
checked and fluid can not be added.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of
corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of
petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
A CAUTION
If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)
wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its
terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that
the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could
result in serious damage to your engine’s alternating system.
TIRE PRESSURE
AWARNING
Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
Periodically check the pressure on both your mower's rear tires.
Uneven tire pressure will cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly
and may result in mower to veering to either the left or right during
operation. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 20
p.s.i. Check the sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
CLEANING THE MOWER
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.
Smart Jet
Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part
of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside
and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following
steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
AWARNING
Before using the deck wash system, always disengage the Blade
Control, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower’s Operator’s
Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the deck surface.
See Figure 17.
Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST 40
position.
While in the operator’s position behind the mower, move the
Blade Control into the ON position.
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.
Move the Blade Control into the OFF position.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the mower’s
engine off.
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water
port on your deck’s surface.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, start the mower’s
engine, return to the operator’s position and engage the blades. Keep
the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
LUBRICATION
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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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