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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO,
247.384260
Caution:
Readand Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
BeforeOperating
This Equipment
4 HORSEPOWER
4 CYCLE ENGINE
20" ROTARY
iViULCHING MOWER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
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SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO., Chicago,IL 60684 U.S.A.
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- Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO, 247.384260 ® 4 HORSEPOWER Caution: 4 CYCLE ENGINE Readand Follow 20" ROTARY All Safety Rules and Instructions iViULCHING MOWER BeforeOperating This Equipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts I,I,II,H i i,/,_i illlll ..SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO., Chicago,IL 60684 U.S.A.
- Page 2 IMPOFITA .. ES FORSAFEOPERATION ,A _. ANDIOR PROPERTY OFYOURSELF ANDOTHERS. READANDFOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1NTHISMANUAL BEFO ,_m L _IJL.TO OPERATE Y OUR LAWN MOWERFAILURE TOCOMPLY WITHTHESE INSTRUCTIONS MAYRESULT IN PERSONAL INJURYWHENJBIm_ _YOU SEETHISSYMBOL-- _ HEED ITS WARNING. Your lawn mower was built to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operationin this manual. As DANGER: with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on Ihe pad of the operatorcan result in serious injury.
- Page 3 Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in materiat and workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..........MAINTENANCE ......... 10, 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....STORAGE ........12, t3 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ....WARRANTY ........INDEX ..........TROUBLE SHOOTING ......REPAIR PARTS--MOWER ......15, 16 MOWER ACCESSORIES ......
- Page 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (Hardware pack may contatn extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown parentheses.) ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE ATTACHING LOWER HANDLE Saddle Washers (736-0451) Hairpinclips - "_'t (714-0104) ATTACHING THE STARIER ROPE Head Bolts (71 {)-1174)
- Page 6 i..r,..,.,,,, I Ill' ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ....'111 ,1_..11 iJ_l UNPACKING IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, be certain to ser- • Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open- vice engine with gasoline and oil before operating ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out.
- Page 7 ATTACHING TtlE BRAKECABLE "Z" Fitting ® The brake cable is attached to the engine, and has a "Z" fitting on the loose end, Route the brake cable Control Handte below the bower handler Place end of cable through .-.------the hole in the bracket as shown in figure 3, Be careful not to bend or kink the cable at any time Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the hole in the bracket...
- Page 8 illlllllllllllll OPERATION ........,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Com- pare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and ad- justmentso Save this manual for future reference, Blade Control Hand Knob Upper Ha...
- Page 9 HOWTO USEYOURMOWER NOT use I=.lhyL o r high octane g;_s0tine,Be certain container is clean and frc.=e from rust or foreign par.. BLADE CONTROL HANDLE ticles Never use gasoline that "nay be stale from Your mower has a control handle which reqtJires the long periods of storage in the container.
- Page 10 Hold blade control handle against upper handle.. See TO STOP ENGINE figure 10. Pull starter handle quickly_ Do not allow Release blade control handle to stop engine_ Discon- starter rope to snap back nect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equip- o If desired, move engine speed control to LOW for ment is unattended...
- Page 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE: AIR FILTER e The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind- Your engine will not run properly an :t may be damaged ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the by using a dirty air filter.. mower Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow e Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced...
- Page 12 HANDLE engine stops. If you do not want to remove gasoline, e You carl fold your mowers' upper handle for storage Sears Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No_ 33500 may be as shown in figure 14. Loosen the two (2) hand added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum knobs on sides of the handle and let the upper han- deposits and acids.
- Page 13 SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you complete regular service l ....A[Ier First [Every Every Hours Hours Check Engine (')il Change Engine Oil Blade Replaced Air Cleaner Replaced Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Mower Cleaning " Muffler ,i CHECK LUBRICATION ENGINE...
- Page 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actfon Engine fails to start 1 Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handie 2 Spark p+ug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. 3 Throttle contfot lever not in starting position Move throttle lever to starting position+ Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoiine...
- Page 15 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY MULCHING MOWER MODEL NO. 247.384260 Repair Parts...
- Page 16 SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY MULCHING MOWER MODEL NO. 247.384260 Repair Parts PART I KEY PART DESCRIPTION r NO. DESCRIPTION 747-0748 710-1055 Control Handle Ass'y, Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1" Lg 17t 74 Cable Brkt 736-0169 L-Wash, 3/8" I.D.* 736-0175 i 36 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 Thd.
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P, ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,414292 Repair Parts ij_ 292...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292 Repair Parts PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 35010 Cylinder Ass'y (Incl. Nos. 650815 Washer, Belleville 2 & 20) 650816 Nut, Flywheel 26727 Pin, Dowel 34443A Solid State Ass'y, 33734 Element, Breather 610118 Cover, Spark Plug...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292 Repair Parts KE_q PART PART DESCRIPTION NOJ, DESCRIPTION 30200 Screw, Hex Washer Hd Self- 35577 Tube, Oi! Fill 34265 Tap Seres, 10-24 x 9/16 Gasket, Fill ] ube Screw, He_,.Washer Hd 35499 65083I "O"...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292 Repair Parts PARTS LIST FOR CARBURETOR PART KEY 1 DESCRIPTION NO,,1 632569 Carburetor Comp 6316t 5 Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y, 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631971 Dust Seal 631616...
- Page 21 (Keep this sheet for future reference.) • :Z:I ::1:: r" :i:l "-1 :I:,, r" .,-t "0 "/I...
- Page 22 CRRFTSMRH® 4 HORSEPOWER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 20" ROTARY MULCHING MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number, The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a label attached to the rear of the deck. The model number for the engine will be found on the blower housing...