Cleaning The Mower - Craftsman CX Serie Manual Del Operador

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:
Before using the deck wash system, always disengage the Blade Control,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
1. Position the mower on a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach.
2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower's Operator's Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the deck surface. See Figure 22.
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST
6. While in the operator's position behind the mower, move the Blade Control
into the ON position.
7. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting deck engaged for a
minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly rinse.
8. Move the Blade Control into the OFF position.
9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP
off.
10. 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
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage at least once a
season with light oil.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with a grease fitting. See
Figure 23. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun
after every 50 hours of mower operation.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
position.
position to turn the mower's engine
WARNING
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the
axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose grease before reinstalling them.
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Figure 22
Figure 23