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Craftsman C459-36400 Operator's Manual

Craftsman C459-36400 Operator's Manual

21” lawn mower
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Operator's Manual
21" LAWN MOWER
Model No.
C459-36400
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
®
Visit our web: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-10668
3.2.15

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 21” LAWN MOWER Model No. C459-36400 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • 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 769-10668 Visit our web: sears.ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
  • Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade Safe Handling Of Gasoline: for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
  • Page 6 Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s...
  • Page 7 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 —...
  • Page 8 2 — i ection mportant peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Side Discharge Chute • One Hardware Pack • Two Wheels • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil Hardware Pack Group 1 Qty.
  • Page 10 While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot upper handle up as shown in Figure 3-2. Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up. Reattach bolts and handle knobs removed earlier into lower holes of handle as shown in Figure 3-2 inset.
  • Page 11 Rear Wheels Attaching Side Discharge Chute (Hardware Pack, Group 1) Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear Using bolts and washers from Group 1 of the hardware discharge door is closed.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Blade Control Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge the grass Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the clippings to the side instead, follow the instructions in the unit.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Starting & Stopping Engine Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent General Recommendations build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below Always observe safety rules when performing any for this job. maintenance. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

  • Page 15: Service

    Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.

  • Page 17: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 734-04063B Wheel ( 7” Star Diamond, oyster grey) 942-0741A Blade 731-07486 † Discharge Chute (w/o clip) NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual, refer to customer support on page 2. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready.

  • Page 18: Warranty

    Warranty General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific 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 excluded.

  • Page 19: Parts & Service Agreement

    Sears Parts & Protection Agreement ervice WE’RE THERE FOR YOU LONG AFTER THE SALE To purchase replacement parts and product accessories, call 1.800.4.MY.HOME (1.800.469.4663), visit Sears.ca/parts, or visit your nearest Sears Parts and Repair store. Delivery to your home is available. 1-800-361-6665 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Protection Agreement, call: To schedule a service call for a product covered by a Protection Agreement and out of...

  • Page 20: Protection Agreement

    Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But like all products, it may need to be repaired. That’s when having a Protection Agreement can save you money, time and aggravation.

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