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Craftsman 154.37816 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
21" LAWN MOWER
Model No. 154.37816
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.
Transform SR Brands Management, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
• ESPAÑOL
(October 30, 2019)

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 21” LAWN MOWER Model No. 154.37816 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before using this • PARTS LIST product, read this manual and • ESPAÑOL follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Transform SR Brands Management, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation ..........Pages 11-12 WARRANTY STATEMENT CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of sale this product is warranted against defects in material or workmanship. WITH PROOF OF SALE return a defective product to the retailer from which it was purchased for free repair. If the product cannot be repaired it will be replaced free of charge.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read in this manual.

  • Page 4: Slope Guide

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SERVICE • Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. Safe Handling of Gasoline • Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer as To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. listed in the Parts pages of this Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SERVICE DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
  • Page 6 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. Symbols on the product WARNING: This product can be dangerous and cause serious injury or death to the operator or others.
  • Page 7 SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Make sure to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Manual before starting or running the machine. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Attaching Grass Catcher Follow steps below to attach the grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. b. Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets (Figure 5). Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENTS Handle Pitch For convenience of operation, you can adjust the pitch of the handle as follows: 1. Remove star knobs and carriage bolts from the lower handle (Figure 8). 2. Position the handle in one of the two positions that is most comfortable. 3.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Deck Wash Side Discharge Cutting Height Cover Adjustment Lever Mulching Cover Figure 10 BLADE CONTROL MULCHING COVER The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and hold The mulching cover is used for mulching purposes. Instead of collecting the grass it against the drive control to operate the unit.
  • Page 12 OPERATION WARNING Make sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.

  • Page 13: Service And Maintenance

    • SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • WARNING Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center or to schedule service, and stop the engine.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 6. Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the blade bell support DECK WASH with small holes in blade. Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system.

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. Preparing The Engine For engines stored over 30 days: •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 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. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
  • Page 17 (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) Transform SR Brands Management LLC (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN...

  • Page 18: Español

    To order replacement parts or schedule repair service Para ordenar piezas o pedir servicio de reparación 1-888-331-4569...

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