Craftsman 11A-A2BX799 Operator's Manual page 14

Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnect spark plug wire, and
ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your
machine.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been
subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from
warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as
instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
LUBRICATION
Blade Control
Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. This
control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 14.
Mower Care
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.
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 spot 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. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower's Operator's Manual)
onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck's surface. See Figure
15.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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.
8. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler 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.
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Figure 15