Cleaning The Engine And Deck - Craftsman R1000 Series Operator's Manual

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 the engine cooling fins of the engine or on any other
part of the machine.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT
recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys,
bearings or the engine.
Deck Wash System
Your tractor'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:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach.
CAUTION
Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house,
garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the
engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's surface. See Figure
43.
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Figure 42
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the engine and
place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
8. 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.
9. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your
deck's surface.
After cleaning your deck, return to the operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep
the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of
the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
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Figure 43