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I
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODELNO.
247.370320
CRRFTSMRN®
1IOV 12AMP ELECTRIC
Caution:
DOUBLE INSULATED
Readand Follow
18" REAR DISCHARGE
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
BeforeOperating
This Equipment
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCO.,Chicago,IL 60684 U.S.A.
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RULESFORSAFEOPERATION IMPORTANT AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATI-EMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY_ )WHENYOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-- A HEED ITS WARNING. DANGER: Aswithanytypeofpower equipment, carelessness orerroronthepartoftheoperator canresul
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SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES (Continued) • DOnot force lawn mower. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for tightness. Keepall nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment which it was designed. Do not use lawn mower for any job exceptthat for is in safe working condition. which it is intended. • Keep blade sharp. • Mow acrosstheface of slopes, never up-and-down. Nevercut grass by pull- • Use identical replacement blades only. Repair or replace damagedcord. ing mower toward you. E
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................ 2 MAINTENANCE ........................... 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............... 1G CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .............. 3 STORAGE ................................ 11 INDEX .................................... 4 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ............. 11 WARRANTY ............................... 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................... 12 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............ 5 SLOPE GAUG
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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK (Hardware pack may contain extra Items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown In parentheses.) Cord Restr; Hand (725-0899) Knobs TONGUE Saddle Washers Head Bolts (710-1174) Cable Tie (7i6-0306) D ,I,l,l,l,J,l,l,l,l,l,J,I I 2 3 _S ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the UNPACKING mower is observed from behind the mower in the • Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open- operating position, ing the top flaps and removin
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Restraint ATTACHING THE HANDLE Tongue • Lay the upper handle to the right side of the mower so the control cord is out of the way. • Pull up and back on the lower handle until it locks into operating position, • Attach the upper handle as follows. a. Slide cord restraint onto the top of upper handle, so the tongue of the cord restraint is away from -..--..._.---the motor/blade control as shown in figure 1. b. Place the upper handle position over lower han- dle. Make certain the control cord is r
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OPERATION KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and ad- justments. Save this manual for future reference. Motor/ Blade Control Restraint Catcher Upper Handle Chute Control Cord Hand Height ustment Knob Chute Deflector Housing FIGURE 4. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears Lawn Walk-Behind Mowers conform to the safety standards of t
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HOWTO USEYOURMOWER CORDCONNECTION MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD (MINIMUM WARNING: USE ONLY UL APPROVED 16 GAUGE RECOMMENDED), TROL ON THIS MOWER 18 INSTALLED TO WARNING: THE MOTOR/BLADE CON- CORD RESTRAINT MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT Attach extension cord (not provided with unit) to the INJURY AND IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL cord restraint as follows. Form a small loop in the ex- REGULATIONS, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIR- tension cord. Allow enough excess cord to make the CUMSTANCES ATTEM
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The length of the extension cord you will need depends TO STARTMOTORAND ENGAGE BLADE on the size of the area to be mowed. See extension Standing behind the unit, lift the motor/blade control cord information on page 2. handle with the left forefinger, then pull handle up and hold it against the upper handle with right hand. See Never mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel figure 7. back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outlet where cord is connected.
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MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Tighten blade nut securely (30-35 ft. Ibs. torque). Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page • Re-insert cotter pin and bend ends to secure. 11. NOTE: If after tightening nut, the slot in nut is not aligned with hole in shaft, tighten nut just enough to MOWER allow cotter pin insertion. BLADE CARE Your mower will work better with a sharp blade. WARNING: A LOOSE BLADE CAN BE DANGEROUS. TO SHARPEN BLADE PLY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAIN- _b WARNING: DIS
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STORAGE Your mower should be prepared for off-season storage the hand knobs which secure the upper and lower as follows: handles. MOWER • Clean underside of mower housing (See "CLEAN- ING" in Maintenance section of manual), • Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "BLADE CARE" in Maintenance section of manual). • Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart below. • Make sure motor/blade control is in OFF (released) position for storage. HANDLE The handle may be folded away co
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Correctlve Action Possible Cause(s) Does not start 1. Motor/blade control disengaged. 1. Engage motorlblede control. 2. Extension cord disconnected. 2. Be sure that the extension cord is plugged into the outlet and the lawn mower switch plug. 3. Blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. 3. Check to see if a fuse has been blown or a circuit breaker tripped in your electrical box. 4. Motorlblade control switch defective. 4. Replace motorlblade control switch. 1. Cutti
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USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. ! 15° Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2_ feet every 10 feet). If operating a walk.behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 ponents. It is important that all parts be ,e or P.rts IAWA. NO--or.e__ com 1 reassembled in positions shown. 32 31 14
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. Chute Door 1 750-0289 Spacer .508" I,D. x .875" O,D, 55 731-1106 2 748-0343 Deck Ass'y. Blade Adapter 57 731-1101 3 710-1006 FI-Wash, 5/16" I.D, x .75" O.D. Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr. 58 736-0461 Hex L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd. 3/8-16 x .75" Lg. 59 712-0429 Hex L-Nut 3/8-24 Thd, 60 731-1257 Motor Shield 4 712-0296 5 732-0478 Insulator Spacer Extension Spring 6.12" Lg. 61 73
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts 17 /3 27 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO, 71(_0255 Truss Mach. Scr. 1/4-20 x .75" 13 710-0969 Truss Mach. Hi-Riser Tap Scr. Lg. #12 x 1" Lg. 2_ 736-0329 L-Wash. 1/4" I.D.* 14 736-0105 Bell-Wash..38" I.D. x .88" 3i 720-0236 Plastic Knob 15 738-0102 Shld. Bolt .498" Dia. x 1.45" 4 732-0675 Ball Plunger 16 734-1670 Front Wheel Ass'y. Comp. 5 738-0137 Shld. Bolt .342" Dia. x .268" Lg. 17 731-0981A Hu
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts WARNING: Insulators are safety com- ponents. It Is Important that all parts be & reassembled in positions shown. Ser- vice replacement motors are supplied with insulators attached. 127 17
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 101 731-1210 Handle--Switch 125 741-0572 Bearing--Spherical 102 731-1208 Armature Shaft Housing--Upper Half 128 724-0189 103 732-0679 Spring 127 721-0264 "O"-Ring 104 731-1198 Latch 128 721-0267 "O"-Ring 105 725-1565 Switch 129 741-0573 Bearing--Upper Flange 106 731-1209 Housing--Lower Half 130 736-0460 Thrust Washer (Special) 107 732-0681 Latch Spring 131 717-134
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I 8 _A/R8 [RRFTSMRN® OWNER'S 1IOV 12AMP ELECTRIC DOUBLE INSULATED MANUAL 18" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODELNO. 247.370320 Each lawn mower has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a label attached to the rear of the deck. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: * PRODUCT - "Electric Rotary Mower" * MODEL NUMBER - 24
