Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Centre in Canada. This warranty applies only while this product is used in Canada.
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• Do not operate the mower when bare- III. CHILDREN foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is wear substantial foot wear. not alert to the presence of children. Children •...
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this man u al in Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted its entirety before you attempt to assemble for your mowing comfort. Refer to “AD- or operate your new lawn mower. JUST HANDLE” in the Service and Adjust- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped ments section of this manual.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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TO ATTACH GRASS CATCH ER The operation of any lawn 1. Lift the rear door on the mower hous- mower can result in foreign ing and place the grass catcher frame objects thrown into the onto the formed tabs on the rear door eyes, which can result in hinge bracket.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO STOP ENGINE • To stop engine, release operator pres- ADD OIL ence con trol bar. Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to TO START ENGINE use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been sub ject ed to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must ➁...
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LAWN MOWER Crankshaft Blade adapter keyway Always observe safety rules when per- form ing any main te nance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
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result in increased oil consumption when TO CLEAN AIR FILTER used above 32°F. Check your engine oil 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. level more frequently to avoid possible 2. Carefully remove cartridge. engine damage from running low on oil. 3.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before per form ing any service or ad just ments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence storage at the end of the season or if the control bar FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FORWARD Upper handle LAWN MOWER STORAGE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Lower of time, clean it thor oughly, re move all dirt, handle...
OTHER not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which al lows con den sa tion to form and • Do not store gasoline from one season will cause your unit to rust. to another. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while • Replace your gasoline can if your can engine and exhaust areas are still warm.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 3.