Engine Maintenance; Mower Maintenance - Craftsman PRO Serie Manual Del Operador

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for a detailed
description of all engine-related service specifications.
Clean Engine
• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Change Engine Oil
If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution
to avoid burns.
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for specific oil change intervals.
1. Pull up the oil drain hose to release it from the deck. See Figure 12.
2. Tip the mower back and position the end of the hose over an appropriate oil
collection container with at least a 20 ounce capacity, to collect the used oil.
3. Unscrew the cap on the end of the oil drain hose to begin draining oil.
See Figure 12 inset.
NOTE: The engine is equipped with either a plastic twist-off or metal square
head cap. Refer to Figure 12 insets.
4. After the oil has finished draining, screw the cap back onto the end of the oil
drain hose and tip mower back onto the front wheels.
5. Position the hose back over the deck and press the hose back into place on
the deck.
6. Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for
information regarding the volume and weight of engine oil.

Mower Maintenance

Deck Wash
Your mower's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck
wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent
the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH
MOWING:
Before using the deck wash system, always disengage the blade control,
and stop the engine to prevent unintended starting.
1. Push the mower to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach. Remove the grass bag if attached.
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CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
Make certain the mower's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Remove the fast attach deck wash nozzle from the mower deck and thread it
onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with the deck wash nozzle to the water port on your
deck's surface. See Figure 13.
4. Turn the water on and start the engine as described in the Operation section.
5. While in the operator's position behind the mower, depress the lockout
lever and pull the blade control back against the drive control to engage the
blades.
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Figure 12
Figure 13
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