Craftsman 247.372370 Operator's Manual page 14

Engine Care
Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for a detailed
description of all engine-related service specifications.
Clean Engine
• Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff or accumulated debris from
engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean. Keep area around and
behind muffler free of any combustible debris.
• Keeping engine clean allows air movement around engine.
• Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and
ignition of accumulated debris.
Do not use water to clean engine parts. Water could contaminate fuel
system. Use a brush or dry cloth.
Mower Care
Deck Wash
Your mower'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. Push the mower to a level, clear location on your lawn, near enough for your
garden hose to reach. Remove the grass bag if attached.
Make certain the mower's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your
house, garage, parked cars, etc.
2. Remove the fast attach deck wash nozzle from the mower deck and thread it
onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach garden hose with the deck wash nozzle to the water port on your
deck's surface. See Figure 15.
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine as described in the Operation section.
6. Run the engine for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
7. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
1. Turn the water OFF and detach the deck wash nozzle from the water port on
your deck's surface.
After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep the engine and blade running
for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly dry.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Figure 15