BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M02-0006-F1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ......... 2-3 Maintenance ........12-15 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....16-18 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........19-20 KEY PART KEY PART Assembly/Pre-Operation ......
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE • Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. MODEL NUMBER 128M02-0006-F1 the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. •...
MODEL NUMBER 128M02-0006-F1 WARRANTY GENERAL: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specifi c 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...
LIST OF APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIODS: The following list contains the applicable Warranty Period for your Craftsman product and is based on a combination of the type of product or component and the intended and actual use of the product or component:...
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M02-0006-F1 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in 2. Insert handle bolts through lower its entirety before you attempt to assemble handles and handle brackets; secure or operate your new lawn mower. with lower (“standard”) knobs.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M02-0006-F1 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OP ER AT ING 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.
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects Use ear thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. p r o t e c - Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.
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TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and Unlock place the grass catcher frame hooks latch onto the grass bag brackets.
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER ADD GASOLINE Empty the grass catcher when clippings • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. are visible in the full bag indicator window. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 frame han dle.
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1. To start a cold engine, push primer MULCHING MOWING TIPS REPAIR PARTS three (3) times before trying to start. IMPORTANT: For best performance, Use a fi rm push. This step is not keep mower housing free of built-up usually necessary when starting an grass and trash.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed MAINTENANCE to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON...
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OTHER LAWN MOWER NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter. • Do not store gasoline from one season Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while The key must be in good condition to work to another.
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Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera- STORAGE tion or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Check the crankcase oil level before Bolt Center hole storage at the end of the season or if the...
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TO ADJUST HANDLE ENGINE TO CLEAN AIR FILTER • With the exception of the water washout Your handle has three (3) height positions port (if equipped), we do not recommend ENGINE SPEED 1. Loosen screw and tilt cover to re move. - adjust to a height that suits you.
5. Disconnect return spring from rear 3. Route the other end of the new belt SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS baffl e / rear gearcase belt keeper. through hole in housing to front 6. Disconnect cable from rear gearcase. gearcase pulley. REAR DEFLECTOR 7.