& Safe Operation IMPORTANT; THIS CUTTING MACHINE FAILURE TO OBSERVE FOLLOWING SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRAINING: •' Read this operator's manual carefully the controls and know how to operate your mower property. Learn how to quickly stop mower Do not allow children...
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship°...
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Drive Control Engine Control Grass Catcher Mower ... Operator Presence Control Options: Accessories Repair Parts: Engine ... Lawn Mower ... 18-22 Responsibilities, Customer ...3, 12-I4 Safety Rules ... Service and Adjustments Carburetor Engine Speed Handle ... Spark Plug ... Specifications...
They are a!so available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers.. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower_...
Service and Adjustment section of this manual NOXE: For shipping purposes, the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not adjusted to the same position as the front wheels. Before operating mower adjust eli wheels to the same cutting height position...
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Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.. • The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.. CAUTION:...
OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK SIDE DISCHARGE MEETS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission° The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL down to the handle to start the engine, Release to stop the engine.
Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut OPERATION of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating any adjustments...
STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 10) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oi! cap w/dipstick and flit to the full line on the dipstick.
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Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full vaguefrom tile warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.
° Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise ° The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft, lbs...
Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.. Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between your lawn mower, is provided to minimize that objects wilt be thrown out the rear of lhe lawn mower into the operator's mowing position becomes damaged, it should be replaced.. TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE (See Fig.
SERVBCE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfortr Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low HandIes are shipped mounted in tile medium Iow position.
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn moweris to be stored fore period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all did, grease, leaves, etc a clean, dry area.
Contact Sears Service Department Rap{ace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to star! engine Adjust or replace drive conlrot cable, if broken Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken...
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The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department Retail Stores...
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