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Craftsman CX Series Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
21" SELF-PROPELLED
LAWN MOWER
Model No. C459-36479
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
Visit our web: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-09718A
4.23.14

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 21” SELF-PROPELLED LAWN MOWER Model No. C459-36479 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3 769-09718A Visit our web: sears.ca 4.23.14...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices ..... 4 Warranty Statement ......21 Safety Symbols .
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera- This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious yourself and others.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inopera- • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise tive and may result in personal injury through contact with the extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources • Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed the of ignition. engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. • Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
  • Page 7 SLOPE GUIDE...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up with gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle (shown in Figure 3 deck cutaway) line up with holes in handle bracket. See Figure 4. NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, make sure to not pull handle all the way out.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Attaching the Grass Catcher Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY Adjustments Cutting Height The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left wheel. See Figure 10A insert. Pull lever out and away from mower. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height. Release lever towards mower deck. The front wheel cutting height is determined by selecting one of six positions on each caster assembly.

  • Page 12: Operation

    The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. the cutting height, refer to the Adjustments Section. Meets ANSI Safety Standards Craftsman Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
  • Page 13 OPERATION Before Starting Engine Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual. WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Using as Mulcher For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher and side discharge chute from the mower. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service WARNING guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, and stop the engine.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Blade Adapter Blade Blade Bell Support Bolt Figure 19 Figure 18 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter Blade Care with light oil. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”...

  • Page 18: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER For engines stored over 30 days:...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 20: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.
  • Page 21 (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED FIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAF-...
  • Page 22 Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.
  • Page 23 02488 Trademarks of Sears Brands Management Corp. used under license by Sears Canada Marque déposée / Marque de commerce de Sears Brands Management Corp. utilisée en vertu d’une licence de Sears Canada...
  • Page 24 NOTES...

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