BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0129-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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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0129-F1 • Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. • Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up Always place containers on the ground and down.
WARRANTY 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 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 128M05-0129-F1 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN its entirety before you attempt to assemble MOW ER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 128M05-0129-F1 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top. 2.
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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DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The operation of any lawn Over time, the drive control system may mower can result in foreign become “loose”, resulting in decreased objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe speed. There is a turnbuckle on the drive control housing to increase tension on the eye damage.
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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 place the grass catcher frame hooks Unlock latch onto the grass bag brackets.
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or REPAIR PARTS 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline frame han dle. near an open fl ame. 2. Remove grass catcher with clippings CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels from under lawn mower han dle.
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. 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 fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON...
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BATTERY LAWN MOWER 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- posite sharp edge) is up toward the gine and letting it run until the fuel lines Always observe safety rules when per- Disconnect the battery from the engine engine.
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CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the GRASS CATCHER 2. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a engine governor, which is factory set for • The grass catcher may be hosed with clean surface. Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your proper engine speed.
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Back plate WATER WASHOUT FEATURE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Your lawn mower is equipped with a fi tting that allows quick and easy cleaning of WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: the underside of the housing. To use this 1.