BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0303-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 KEY PART KEY PART Assembly/Pre-Operation ......
Page 3
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE • Do not operate the machine while under • Allow engine to cool before refueling. MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0303-F4 the infl uence of alcohol or drugs. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never operate machine in wet grass. •...
MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0303-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 126M02-0303-F4 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.
Page 7
TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCH ER INSTALL STARTER ROPE BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 126M02-0303-F4 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 reference.
Page 9
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.
Page 10
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 onto the grass bag brackets. •...
Page 11
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE REPAIR PARTS Engine ADD OIL oil cap 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 ll engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl...
Page 12
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...
Page 14
ENGINE OIL LAWN MOWER 2. Install debris shield. ENGINE 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.
Page 15
CARBURETOR ENGINE Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each fi ve (5) Your carburetor is not adjustable. ENGINE SPEED hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Your engine speed has been factory set. securely each time you check the oil level.
Page 16
AIR FILTER MUFFLER SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. be damaged by using a dirty air fi lter. WARNING: To avoid serious injury, 8.