Craftsman 247.388240 Owner's Manual
19" mulching/rear discharge push lawn mower
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMRN 19" Mulching/Rear Discharge PUSH LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.388240 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 Two-Year Warranty For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman lawn mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defects in material or workmanship.
- Page 3 This symbol points out important safety Instructions which, if not followed,couldendangerthe per- sonal safety and/or propertyof yourselfand others. Read and follow ell instructionsin this manuel before attemptingto operateyour lawn mower. Failureto complywith these instructions may resultin personal injury.When you see this symbol--heed Its warning.
- Page 4 wall O r o bstruction first l ook down and behind, and- then follow these steps: a. Stepbackfrom the mowerto fully extandyour arms, b. Be sure you are well balancodwithsure footing. c. Pullthe mower backslowly,no morethan half way towardyou. d. Repeat thesesteps as needed. Do not operatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.
- Page 5 • Never tamperwith safety devices.Check their properoperationregularly. Following are representations of the safety labels on your lawn mower. Maintain safety while operating the mower. Please have the part number ready when re-ordering safety labels. DANGER SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 6 _" _- ... _. _. , -- _o_€_,_ ' ,<,,< a. t_ Do not mow on inclines w th a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately _--_- A r d ng mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
- Page 7 Pairof Pliers Funnel Disconnecting Spark Plug Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. See Figure 1. Attach rubber bootto a bolt on the engine to ground as shown below.
- Page 8 Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the dght side of the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5. • With the spark plugwire disconnected and grounded,holdthe bladecontrolhandle againstthe upper handle,and pugstarterropeout ofthe engine. • Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown in Figure 5.
- Page 9 Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating yourlawn mower. Compare the illustrationsin Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. operator's eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can resultin foreign objectsbeing thrown into the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairson it.
- Page 10 Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank completely. Provide space for fuel expansion. Starting Engine (Refer to Figure 11.) operator is standing near the lawn mower WARNING: Be sure no one other than the while starting or operating. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make...
- Page 11 Pull r ope witha rapid, c ontinuous, fullarm stroke. K eeping a firmgdpontherecoil starter, lettheropereturn tothestarter s lowly. Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a side discharge unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a side discharge unit, refer to instructions on page 8.
- Page 12 Checksparkplug Checksparkarrester(if any) Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up.
- Page 13 Engine OII Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscositygrade accordingto your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 10 of this manual for viscositychad. Stop engine and wait several minutesbefore checking oil level.
- Page 14 Blade Care Periodically inspectthe blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When inspecting the cutting lade, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up to check the blade.
- Page 15 If the engine on your mower does not operate properlydue to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to your nearest SEARS service center. Engine performance may be affected in altitudes above 4000 feet. To improve engine performance, install a high altitude adjustment kit, available at the SEARS service center.
- Page 16 Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty. If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to the nearest SEARS service center. Adjusting Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height, proceed...
- Page 17 Prepare y ourlawn mower forstorage a ttheendofthe season o rIf theunitwill not beusedfor30daysor more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Mower Clean underside of the mower following instructionsin the Maintenance section of this manual. Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. Refer tothe Maintenance section of this manual for blade care instructions.
- Page 18 011 cylinderbore Afteryouhave drained thefueltank,protect the inside oftheengine as follows: • Remove spark plug, pour approximately one ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole, and crank slowly to distdbute oil. hole when cranking the engine slowly. WARNING: Avoid spray from spark plug •...
- Page 19 4, Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to Maintenance sectionof this manual. 1, Fill crankcase with proper oil. 2. Clean lawn mower engine. 1. Adjust gap to .630 inches. 1. Reset gap to .030 inches or replace spark plug.
- Page 20 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 9__2_. 4j23...
- Page 21 732-0712 Wire: Trail Shield 731-1261 Trail Shield 726-0201 Speed Nut 731-1405 SD Chute: Kit Z82-5007A Mulch Plug MODEL 247.388240 Part No. Description 782-0054A- Cuffing Deck 0689 682-0516 Height Adj. Bracket Assy. RH 682-0515 Height Adj. Bracket Assy. LH (not shown)
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H-P- LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 O-37OK 370C 262' _ 110_ ,285...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO, 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Key No,J Part No. Descdption 37280 Cylinder (IncL 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin Breather Element 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) Breather Tube 36775 36558 Breather Cover & Tubs (Incl. 12B)
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.05 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Carburetor No. 640173 Part No. Description 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer (Throttle) 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 631616 Shutter Screw...
- Page 25 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Recoil Starter 590694 Recoil Starter 590737 _ -,,------ 14 7-----_11 i1',---_- Key No. Pad No. 590694 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590695 590535 590701 Key No.
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