Craftsman 917.28945 Deck Washout Port, Warhing, Or missing washout, Fitting could expose you

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DECK WASHOUT PORT

'(our tractor's deck is equipped with a washout port on its surface as part of its deck wash system+ It should be utilized af- 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 chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc+ Remove bagger chute or mulch cover if attached.

2+ Makesuretheattachmentclutch control

is in the "DISENGAGED" position, set the parking brake, and stop the 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 onto the

deck washout port at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to

lock the adapter on the nozzle.

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 certain the 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 until the deck is cleaned.

8+ Move the tractor's attachment clutch

control to the "DISENGAGED" posi-

tion. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. Turn the water off.

9.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle washout port+

I0+ Move the tractor to a dry area, prefer-

ably a concrete or paved are& Place the attachment clutch control in the

"ENGAGED" position to remove excess water and to help dn/before putting the tractor away,

_WARHING:	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.

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