CLEANING

,Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

•Clean debris from steering plate. Debris can restrict clutch/brake pedal shaft movement, causing belt slip and toss of drive°

,_ CAUTION: Avoid all pinch points and movable parts

Clutch!brake pedal

Steering

Steering System, Dash,

Pinch

,

[ C_UTION:

Fender and Mower _,,,l.otShown

Points

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo- tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose or pressure washer to clean your tractor

unless the engine and transmission are

covered to keep water out, Water in engine or transmission will shorten the useful life of

your tractor. Use compressed air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

DECK WASHOUT PORT

Your tractor's deck is equipped with a wash- out port on its surface as part of its deck wash system,, It should be utilized after 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.Make sure the attachment clutch 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 o

6.While sitting in the operator's position on thetractor, 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 con- trol 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.

10,, Movethetractorto adry area, preferably a concrete or paved area. Place the at- tachment clutch control in the "Engaged" position to remove excess water and to help dry before putting the tractor away.

WARNING: 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 locknuts.

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917.28914 specifications

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One of the key features of the Craftsman 917.28914 is its powerful 21-inch cutting deck, which allows users to cover a larger area in less time. The cutting height is adjustable, enabling users to tailor their mowing experience to the specific needs of their lawn, whether they prefer a closer cut or a higher one for a lush, healthy turf. The deck is constructed from durable steel, ensuring longevity and resilience against wear and tear from various terrain types.

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