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Craftsman 247.388250 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 247.388250 Owner's Manual

19" mulching/rear discharge push lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
19" Mulching/Rear
Discharge
PUSH LAWN MOWER
Model No.
247.388250
CAUTION:
Before
using this product,
read this manual and
follow all safety rules
and operating
instructions.
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Service
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Printed in U.S.A.
770-10186B
(3/99)

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  • Page 1 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman Printed in U.S.A. • Safety • Assembly • Operation •...
  • Page 2 Maintenance ... Two-Year 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 Failure to comply with these instructions injury. When you see this symbol--heed Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator DANGER: can result in serious injury.
  • Page 4 wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and then follow these steps: Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
  • Page 5 Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Following are representations of two of the safety labels on your lawn mower. Maintain safety while operating the mower. Over prolonged use of the mower, these labels may become hard to read and should be replaced.
  • Page 6 L '_. i '91 "_ _" '_ _ " Will rl t,/) Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately A riding 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 A Bottle of Engine Oil c. Grass Catcher Disconnecting Spark Plug • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the post on the engine. See Figure 2. Post Wire &...
  • Page 8 Cable Tie Figure 5 Mulching Plug Your lawn mower was shipped with the mulching plug already installed on the unit. If you want to mulch the lawn, leave it in place. For bagging purposes, remove the mulching plug and attach the grass catcher to the mower.
  • Page 9 Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrationsin Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 10 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting. again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, of this manual. Always be careful. Gas And Oil Fill-Up Engine Oil Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH.
  • Page 11 Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a rear bagger unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a rear bagger unit, refer to instructions on page 8 of this manual. Do not operate mower without the mulching cover or the grass catcher properly installed and tightly secured.
  • Page 12 Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warrantyon this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual.
  • Page 13 Engine Oil Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 10 of this manual for viscosity chart. • Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level.
  • Page 14 Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When inspecting the cutting blade, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to post on engine.
  • Page 15 • If the engine on your mower does not operate properly due 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...
  • Page 16 • 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.
  • Page 17 Prepare y ourlawnmower forstorage attheendofthe season orif theunitwill notbeusedfor 30daysor more. S tore themower i n a clean, dry area. Mower • Clean the mower thorougly. Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. • Lubricate mower following the lubrication chart on page 14 of this manual. You can fold your mower's handle for convenient storage as shown in Figure 19.
  • Page 18 • Replace spark p lug; donot c onnect spark p lug wire. Change oil • Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three months. Clean engine • Clean engine and remove all grass clippings, dirt, and chaff from the exterior of the engine, Remove any dirt or debris that may have accumulated on the cooling fins, intake screen levers, and linkages.
  • Page 19 4, Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil. 2. Clean lawn mower engine. 1. Adjust gap to .030 inches. 1. Reset gap to .030 inches or replace spark plug.
  • Page 20 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 /"...
  • Page 21 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Part No. 747-0824 Control Handle Assembly - Standard 710-1205 Rope Guide 720-0279 Handle Knob 710-1174 Curved Hd. Bolt 5/16-18 X 2" Lg. 710-0654A Scr. TT. 3/8-16 X 1.00" Lg. Hx Indwash. 720-0276...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 275. < 0--370K _261 3700 ,285 "310 "3O5...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Key No. Part No. Description 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 33734 Breather Element 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 36775 Breather Tube 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B)
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Carburetor No. 640173 44 "( 40-( Part No. 631615 631767 631184 631183 631616 650506 631807 631700 631024 632019 631028 631O21 631022 632047A 631937A 631334 631027 632760 Description Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Recoil Starter 590694 O ",--- Recoil Starter 590737 Part No. Key No. 590694 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590695 590535 590701 Part No. Key No. 590737...
  • Page 26 In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces _ 1-800-469-4663 For the repair or replacement Call 6 a.m.