Craftsman CX series 247.374880 Operator's Manual page 105

Cleaningthe Mower
Anyfuel or oil spilledonthe machine shouldbewipedoff promptly.DoNOT allow
debris to accumulate around the coolingfinsof the engine,the transmission's
coolingfan or onanyotherpart ofthe machine, e specially the beltsandpulleys.
Smart Jet
Your m ower'sdeckisequippedwithawaterport on its surface aspartof its deck
washsystem.
Use the SmartJetto rinsegrassclippings fromthe deck'sunderside andprevent t he
buildupof corrosive chemicals. C omplete thefollowing steps AFTER E ACH MOWING:
Beforeusing the deckwashsystem,alwaysdisengagethe BladeControl,
stop engine and remove keyto preventunintended starting,
1. Position the mowerona level, c learspoton yourlawn,nearenough foryour
garden hoseto reach.
2. Thread the hosecoupler(packaged w ith yourmower'sOperator's M anual)
ontothe endofyourgardenhose.
3. Attachthe hosecoupler t o the waterport onthe decksurface. S eeFigure 22.
4. Turnthe wateron.
5. Starttheengineandplace the throttle leverinthe FAST'_ position.
6. Whileinthe operator's positionbehindthe mower,movethe Blade Control
into the ON position.
7. Remain inthe operator's positionwith thecuttingdeckengaged fora
minimumof twominutes,allowingthe underside of the cuttingdeckto
thoroughlyrinse.
8. Movethe Blade Control i nto the OFF position.
9. Turnthe ignitionkeyto the STOP ( _ positionto turn the mower'sengine
off.
10. Turnthe wateroff anddetachthe hosecouplerfromthe waterport onyour
deck's surface.
Aftercleaning yourdeckwith the SmartJetsystem, s tartthe mower's engine,
returnto the operator's positionandengage the blades. K eep the cuttingdeck
runningfora minimumoftwo minutes,allowingthe underside ofthe cuttingdeck
to thoroughlydry.
Lubrication
Beforelubricating, repairing,or inspecting,alwaysdisengagePTO, set
parking brake,stop engine and removekeyto preventunintended starting,
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot pointson the drivesystemandlift linkageat leastoncea
season w ith lightoil.
Front Wheels
Each ofthe front wheelaxles andcasters isequipped with agrease fitting. See
Figure 23. Lubricate witha No.2multi-purpose grease appliedwith agrease gun
afterevery50hoursof moweroperation.
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RearWheels
Therearwheels shouldberemoved from the axles onceaseason. L ubricate the
axlesandrim hubswellwith anall-purposegrease beforereinstalling them.
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