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Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 475 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 20" Side Discharge Model No. 944.367030 02489 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8 413177 02.16.07 JS...
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
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SERVICE NOTES • Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards.
V. GENERAL SERVICE BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 09T702-0889-B1 • Never run machine inside a closed area. • Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the •...
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 09T702-0889-B1 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.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 09T702-0889-B1 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING 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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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. MODEL NUMBER 09T702-0889-B1 The operation of any lawn 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fill spout. mower can result in foreign 3. You receive a container of oil with the objects thrown into the eyes, unit.
TO STOP ENGINE • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise • To stop engine, release operator pres- the height of cut to reduce pushing effort ence con trol bar. and to keep from over load ing the en gine TO START ENGINE and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
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GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS Always observe safety rules when per- The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been sub ject ed to form ing any main te nance. operator abuse or negligence. To receive TIRES full value from the warranty, operator must •...
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cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway result in increased oil consumption when to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. used above 32°F. Check your engine oil Lockwasher PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION...
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean SPARK PLUG engine oil. Squeeze in towel to re move Replace spark plug at the beginning of to a Sears Parts & Repair Centre. excess oil.
ENGINE ENGINE EN GINE OIL Mowing Mowing position position Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace ENGINE SPEED FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in Your engine speed has been factory set. IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this man ual).
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