Craftsman T1600 Manual Del Operador página 19

2. Check thefuel linesforcracks or leaks.Replace i f necessary.
3. Replace t he fuel filter with an originalequipmentreplacement filter. Call
1-800-659-5917 t o purchase t he originalequipment r eplacement f ilter.
4. Secure the fuel lineswiththe clamps.
Air Cleaner
Service t he pre-cleaner a ndcartridge/aircleaner e lement a sinstructed i nthe
Engine Operator/Owner Manual p acked with yourunit.
SparkPlug
Thesparkplugshouldbecleaned andthe gapresetoncea season. Sparkplug
replacement isrecommended a t the startof eachmowingseason. R eferto the
Engine Operator/Owner Manual f or correct p lugtype andgapspecifications.
Muffler
Temperatureof muffler and nearbyengine areasmay exceed150 ° F(65°C).
Avoid contactwith theseareas.
Inspect m ufflerperiodically, andreplace if necessary. Replacement parts
forthe mufflermustbethe sameandinstalledinthe samepositionasthe
originalparts.
CleanEngine
Dailyor before everyuse,deangrass, c haffor accumulated d ebrisfrom
engine.Keep linkage, s pring, a ndcontrols clean.
Keep areaaround andbehindmufflerfreeof anycombustible debris.
Keeping engineclean allowsair movement a round engine.
Engine partsshouldbekeptcleanto reducethe riskofoverheating and
ignitionofaccumulated debris.
Donotusewater to dean engine parts. Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Useabrush or dry cloth.
iMPORTANT: Theuseof apressure washer to cleanyourtractorisNOT
recommended. It maycause damage to electrical c omponents, spindles, p ulleys,
bearings or the engine.
Carburetor Adjustment
Thecarburetor o nthisengineisnot adjustable.
Lubrication
Beforelubricating, repairing, or inspecting, alwaysdisengage (Blade
PTO
EngageLever), m oveshift [everintoneutral position, set parking brake,stop
engine andremovekeyto prevent unintendedstarting.
Engine
Lubricate the enginewith motoroil asinstructed i n the Engine O wnerManual
packed with yourunit.
PivotPoints& Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot pointsonthe drivesystem, p arkingbrakeandlift linkage at
least o nceaseason with lightoil.
RearWheels
Therearwheelsshouldberemoved from the axles onceaseason. L ubricate the
axles andthe rimswell with anall-purpose greasebefore re-installingthem.
Front Wheels
Thefront wheels shouldberemoved fromthe axlesonceaseason. L ubricate the
axles andthe rimswell with anall-purpose greasebefore re-installingthem.
DeckWash
Your t ractor'sdeckisequipped with awaterporton itssurface aspart ofitsDeck
WashSystem
TM,
followtheseinstructions to utilizethisfeature.
Usethe Deck Wash to rinsegrassclippings from thedeck'sunderside andprevent
the buildupof corrosive chemicals. C omplete t he followingstepsAFTER E ACH
MOWING:
1. Drive the tractorto alevel,clearspoton yourlawn,nearenoughforyour
garden hoseto reach.
Makecertain the tractor's dischargechuteis directedAWAY from your house,
garage,parkedcars,etc.
2. Disengage t he PTO (Blade Engage),setthe parkingbrake andstopthe
engine.
3. Thread the hosecoupler(packaged w ith yourtractor'sOperator's M anual)
ontotheendof yourgardenhose.
4. Attachthe hosecouplertothe waterport onthe deck'ssurface. S eeFigure
12.
5.
6.
Turn thewater on.
Whilesitting in theoperator's positiononthe tractor,start the engineand
placethethrottle leverinthe FAST ( rabbit)position.
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