Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Be alert and turn machine off if children until the blade comes to complete stop enter the area. before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking backwards, • Mow only in daylight or good artificial look behind and down for small light.
_l_Look for this symbol to point out _I_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully IMPORTANT." This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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.
Lower Wheels for high cut can result in foreign objects The operation of any lawn mower Wheel thrown into the eyes, which can Adjuster result in severe eye damage. Always wear Lever safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs.
TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or Open discharging: mulcher door REAR BAGGING- - Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place, •...
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in gasoline near an open flame. the engine.
MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
If you remove the drive pinions, wipe • The blade can be sharpened with a file clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or to sharpen while on the mower. •...
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. TEjhten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by runningengine until fuel tank is empty.
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_I=CAUTION: Before performing any sewice _kCAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower or adjustments: without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the • Release control bar and stop engine. lawn mower with the rear door removed or •...
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Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. / Handle pin High _ 3-position LAWN MOWER Med. Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a period adjustment bracket of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,...
• Replace your gasoline can if your can IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your engine and exhaust areas are still warm. gasoline will cause problems. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • If possible, store your unit indoors and with gasoline in the tank inside a building cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
TROUBLESHCOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher Cutting height too low. Raise cutting height. Lift on blade worn off. not filling Replace blade, (If so equipped Catcher not venting air. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push Grass is too high or Raise cutting height.
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