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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III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped LIFT UP WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem - LIFT bled at the factory with the exception of...
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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severe eye damage.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline Engine fi ller cap oil 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 ll engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been subjected to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this ➁...
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Liters (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Liters Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
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GRASS CATCHER 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- • The grass catcher may be hosed with move it to check oil level. water, but must be dry when used. 7. Continue adding small amounts of •...
MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower SPARK PLUG by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of...
or it may result in personal injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualifi ed service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Anti-fold Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your bracket engine does not operate properly due to Lower...
ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to “Higher Cut” housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-B1 1019 LABEL KIT 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
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