BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 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 • Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. •...
MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 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 110P02-0003-F4 ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual Operator MOWING in its entirety before you attempt to as- presence POSITION control bar semble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine.
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INSTALL STARTER ROPE TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 110P02-0003-F4 1. Loosen T-knob. Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be 2. Hold control bar against upper handle. used as a mulcher. To convert mower to 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 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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SIDE DISCHARGING SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN • Rear door must be closed. CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge defl ector under door as shown. FOR MULCHING - • Mower is now ready for discharging 1.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap Gasoline REPAIR PARTS fi ller cap 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 overfi...
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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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ENGINE OIL LAWN MOWER 3. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op- ENGINE posite sharp edge) is up toward the Always observe safety rules when per- Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM engine. form ing any main te nance. with clean engine oil.
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IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the GRASS CATCHER ENGINE TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL engine governor, which is factory set for • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to ENGINE SPEED proper engine speed. Over speed ing water, but must be dry when used.
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AIR FILTER CLEANING SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Your engine will not run properly using IMPORTANT: For best performance, a dirty air fi lter. Replace paper cartridge keep mower housing free of built-grass WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: every 100 hours of operation or every and trash.