BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-F1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules .......... 2-3 Maintenance ........13-16 Warranty ..........4-5 Service and Adjustments ....17-18 Product Spec i fi ca tions ......5 Storage ..........18-19 Assembly/Pre-Operation ....... 6-7 Troubleshooting ........
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• Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-F1 the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. •...
MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-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 93J02-0051-F1 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOW ER in its entirety before you attempt to as- TO UNFOLD HANDLE semble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage con trol cables.
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TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER INSTALL STARTER ROPE BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-F1 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Loosen T-knob. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Hold control bar against upper handle. Make sure the frame handle is outside 3.
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 refer- ence.
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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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SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN • Rear door must be closed. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown. FOR MULCHING - • Mower is now ready for discharging 1.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap Gasoline filler REPAIR PARTS ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
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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 EACH EACH 25 HOURS Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON...
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LAWN MOWER 2. Install debris shield. ENGINE ENGINE OIL 3. Position blade on the blade adapter. Always observe safety rules when per- Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM IMPORTANT: To ensure proper as sem bly, form ing any main te nance. with clean engine oil.
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ENGINE IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Check the crankcase oil level before engine governor, which is factory set starting the engine and after each five (5) ENGINE SPEED for proper engine speed. Over speed- hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug Your engine speed has been factory set.
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CLEANING AIR FILTER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Your engine will not run properly and may IMPORTANT: For best performance, be damaged by using a dirty air filter. keep mower housing free of built-grass WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 8. Return mower to upright po si tion. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of and trash.