Craftsman 917.28925 Operator's Manual page 20

DECK WASHOUT PORT
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a
washout port on its surface as part of its
deck wash system. It should be utilizedaf-
ter each use.
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot
on your lawn, near enough to a water
spigot for your garden hose to reach.
IMPORTANT: Make certain the tractor's
discharge chuteisdirected AWAYfrom your
house, garage, parked cars, etc. Remove
bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.
2. Ensure the attachment clutch control
is in the "DISENGAGED" position,set
the parking brake, and stopthe engine.
3. Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged
with your tractor's Operator's Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter and push the adapter ontothe
deck washout port atthe left end of the
mower deck. Release the lock collar to
lock the adapter on the nozzle.
Nozzle _,_.,,,,.._ Hose
Adapter _._ Washout Port
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle
adapter to disconnect the adapter from
the nozzle washout port.
10. Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer-
ably a concrete or paved area. Place
the attachment clutch control in the
"ENGAGED" position to remove excess
water and to help dry before putting the
tractor away.
_I_WARNING: A broken or missing washout
fitting could expose you or others to thrown
objects from contact with the blade.
• Replace broken or missing washout fitting
immediately, prior to using mower again.
• Plug any holes in mower with bolts and
Iocknuts.
IMPORTANT: Tug hose ensuring connec-
tion is secure.
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator's position
on the tractor, re-start the engine and
place the throttle lever in the Fast ",_"
position.
IMPORTANT: Recheck the area making
certainthe area is clear.
7. Move the tractor's attachment clutch
control to the "ENGAGED" position.
Remain in the operator's position
with the cutting deck engaged untilthe
deck is cleaned.
8. Move the tractor's attachment clutch
control to the "DISENGAGED" posi-
tion. Turn the ignitionkey to the STOP
positionto turn the tractor's engine off.
Turnthe water off.
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