Summary of Contents for Sears Craftsman C459-36024
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• OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3 FORM NO. 769-05897 Visit our web: sears.ca 3/10/10...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WArNING DANGer This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera- This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious yourself and others.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inopera- • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise tive and may result in personal injury through contact with the extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Average Useful Life spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, inspected annually by a Sears or other qualified service dealer clothes dryer or other gas appliances. to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working •...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAfeTY SYMBOlS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right, left, rear and front of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position.
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ASSEMBLY 5. Rope guide Setup as follows, see Figure 5: a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. Position A. b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. Position B. c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten rope guide wing nut.
OPERATION Blade Contol Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Baffle Side Discharge Deflector Figure 8 BlADe CONTrOl BefOre STArTING The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. 1. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit.
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OPERATION 3. Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide. WArNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WArNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. GeNerAl reCOMMeNDATIONS •...
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BlADe CAre WArNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Engine flooded. Wait a few minutes to restart. Blocked fuel line. Contact your Sears Parts & Repair Center to have fuel line cleaned. Engine runs erratically Spark plug boot loose. Connect and tighten spark plug boot.
PROVISIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT SHALL REMAIN VALID. Sears retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
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PARTS LIST PART DE SCRIP TION 710-1205 Rope Guide Bolt 720-0279 Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20 747-1161A Blade Con trol Han dle 749-1092A Up per Han dle 746-1130 Con trol Ca ble 40" Lg. 749-04037 Lower Han dle 725-0157 Ca ble Tie 687-02048A Deck As sem bly 22"...
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