Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower 22" side discharge (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 486.37613
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SEARS OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 486.37613 CRAFTSMAN 18" PUSH REEL MOWER CAUTION: Before using this product, Safety • read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and • Assembly OPerating Instructions. • Operation • Maintenance • Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL.
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Become alertll Your safety is involved. LIMITEDONEYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN 18" REEL MOWER For one year from the date of purchase, when this 18" reel mower is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair any defect in material or workman- ship free of charge.
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SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2-1/2" Long Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2-1/4" Long Handle Brace Spacer Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" Long Handle Gdp Screw, #10 x 5/8"...
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Attach the two upper handles to the handle braCas TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY with two 5/16" x 2-1/4' hex bolts and 5/16" hex nuts. 1/2" Wrench Tighten only finger tight at this time. See figure 3. 5/16" Wrench Fasten the upper handles together at the top with a Pliers 5/16"...
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& ADJUSTING THE ROLLER CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp. Keep hands and feet clear. Be sure blades are • To adjust the roller, tilt the mower forward and loosen both the knobs on the roller at least two full turns. stopped before approaching near blades.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you Service Dates complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or dama_led parts Clean mower Lubricate miler, ediustment points Lubricate wheel bearinas and aears SCHEDULED...
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SHARPENING THE BLADES • To decrease the clearance between the cutter bar • The blades should be sharpened when the mower and the blades, loosen the upper nut 1/4 turn and will no longer cut satisfactorily without the cutter bar then tighten the lower nut 1/4 turn.
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GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT GEAR IMPORTANT: The gear housing must be reassembled properly, according to the following instructions, or it will result in loose wheels and an early failure of the pinion and the wheel. Refer to figure 12. • If the gear housing assembly is removed for service, it is very important for the gear housing assembly to fit UNDER the lip of the retainer when reassembled.
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