BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......... 2-3 Maintenance ........13-16 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....... 17 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........18-19 Assembly/Pre-Operation ......6 Troubleshooting ........
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never refuel the machine indoors. MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 • Do not operate the machine while under • Never store the machine or fuel contain- the influence of alcohol or drugs. er where there is an open flame, spark •...
MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 WARRANTY 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...
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 126M02-0017-F1 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to as- Operator presence semble or operate your new lawn mower. control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the LIFT VERTICAL...
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0017-F1 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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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. protec- Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tors to lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recom- a v o i d mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles.
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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT TO CONVERT MOWER Over time, the drive control system may Your lawn mower was shipped ready to become “loose”, resulting in decreased be used as a mulcher. To convert to bag- speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive ging or discharging: control housing to increase tension on the REAR BAGGING...
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Discharge Operator presence Vertical deflector control bar position (MOVE FORWARD TO UNLOCK) Grass Rear Handle catcher door frame handle handle MOWER IS NOW READY FOR SIDE DISCHARGING OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER the engine.
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TO STOP ENGINE REPAIR PARTS Engine • To stop engine, place throttle/engine oil cap control in STOP position. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the prod- uct and should be considered normal.
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed MAINTENANCE to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON...
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LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolts are heat OTHER treated. If bolts need replacing, replace Always observe safety rules when per- • Do not store gasoline from one season only with approved bolts shown in the form ing any main te nance. to another.
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ENGINE 4. Wipe off any spilled oil from lawn STORAGE mower or side of engine. LUBRICATION 5. Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout, Use only high quality detergent oil rated ENGINE stopping every few ounces to check Immediately prepare your lawn mower for with API service classification SG–SL.
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MUFFLER If no leaks are present, start engine (as SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS described in the Operation section of Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it this manual) and let engine run until the could create a fire hazard and/or dam age. underside of the lawn mower is clean.