Craftsman 12A-764M799 Operator's Manual page 17

WARninG
Before performing any type of maintenance on the machine, wait for
all parts to stop moving and disconnect the spark plug wire. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property
damage.
LubRiCATiOn
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage at
least once a season, or 25 hours of operation, with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season.
Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before
reinstalling them.
front Wheel bearings
Grease fittings are located on each caster wheel and on the frame
above each front caster wheel, Figure 17. Lubricate these areas using
a grease gun after every 50 hours of mower operation.
To lubricate a caster wheel bearing, rotate the wheel so that the grease
fitting is in alignment with the notch in the bracket, Figure 17 − doing
this will allow room to connect the grease gun coupler onto the grease
fitting. You will not need to use the grease fitting on the opposite side
of the wheel.
CLeAninG The enGine And deCk
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do
not allow debris to accumulate around any components on the mower.
Cleaning the engine
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating
and ignition of debris. This is especially important if cutting tall grass.
Cleaning the Cutting deck
Deck Wash System™
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the under-
side of the deck and to prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged in a bag with the Operator's
Manual) onto the end of your garden hose, Figure 18.
2. Attach the hose and coupler to the water port on the deck
surface, Figure 18.
3. Turn the water on.
4. Point the discharge chute away from any objects or persons.
5. Start the mower and engage the blades (press and hold the blade
control against the handlebar grip) for a minimum of two minutes.
Do not engage the drive control.
6. When complete, disengage the blade control (release the blade
control) and turn the engine off.
7. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water
port.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Do not use a pressure washer to clean the mower. It may cause
damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings, or the
engine.
Grease
fitting on
frame
Garden Hose
1
CAuTiOn
Align grease fitting with
notch in wheel bracket
Figure 17
Hose Coupler
Water Port
Figure 18
Grease
fitting on
wheel