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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMRN
19" Mulching/Rear Discharge
PUSH LAWN MOWER
Model No.
247.388240
CAUTION: Before usingthis product,
read this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. 770-10185A
(1/99)
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Content Page Content Page Service & Adjustment..................................... 15 Warranty Information ................................... 2 Storage .......................................................... 17 Safe Operation Practices........................... ,3 Trouble-Shooting........................................... 19 Slope Gauge ................................................ 6 Parts List........................................................ 20 Assembly ........................
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| This symbol points out important safety Instructions which,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe per- sonal safetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Read andfollowellinstructionsinthismanuel before attemptingto operateyour lawnmower. Failureto complywiththese instructions may resultin personal injury.When you see thissymbol--heed Its warning. 1 ANnER manual. As withany type of power equipment,carelessnessor erroronthe partof the operator _D Yourlawnmowerwas builtto be operatedaccording to the rule
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wallOrobstruction firstlook down andbehind, and- asshownontheelopegauge(page6), do notoperatethis uniton thatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult. then follow these steps: a. Stepbackfrom the mowerto fully extandyour DO: arms, Mowacrossthe face of slopes;neverupand b. Be sureyouare wellbalancodwithsure down.Exercise extremecaution whenchanging footing. directiononslopes. c. Pullthe mower backslowly,no morethan half Watchfor holes,ruts,hiddenobjects,or bumps. waytowardyou. Taggrasscan hideobstacles. d.
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• Replace gasolinecap securelyand wipeoff any Afterstdkinga foreignobject,stopthe engine, spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe engineas it removethe wirefromthe sparkplug,and may cause afire orexplosion. thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage. Extinguish allcigarettes,cigars,pipesandother Repairthe damagebefore startingandoperating the mower. sourcesof ignition. • Never refuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammable Neverattemptto make a wheelorcuttingheight adjustmentwhilethe engineis running. vaporswillacc
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A CORNER OF A BUILDING ' ; SI HTANOHOLO IS AVERTIC TREApo RPOLE _" _- ... _. _. _'_ i _ OR A FENCE POST | , law _ _ , --_o_€_,_ ' cO J. ,<,,< a. t_ Do not mow on inclines w th a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). _--_- A r d ng mower could overturn and cause serious injury. 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. "1 '" Operate RIDING mower
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Removing Unit From Carton B Upper Handle Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to ! open carton. Remove loose parts if includedwithunit (i.e., owner's manual, etc,). Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll unit outof carton. Check carton thoroughlyfor loose parts. Note: Make sure not to crimp the cable while removing loose parts or the unit fromthe carton. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline
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Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the Attaching Starter Rope bottom of bag). Slip the openings in the side of The rope guide is already attached to the dght side of the plasticchannel on bag over the hooks on the the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5. grass catcher frame. • With the sparkplugwiredisconnectedand Secure bag to frame by working the plastic grounded,holdthe bladecontrolhandleagainstthe channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure upperhandle,and pugstarterropeoutof
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Know Your Lawn Mower Read thisowner's manual and safety rules before operatingyourlawn mower. Compare the illustrationsin Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. operator's eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the ,i_ WARNING: The operation of any lawnmower can resultinforeign objectsbeing throwninto the mower, or while performing any adjustments or re
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Starting Engine Stopping Engine • Release blade controlhandle to stopthe (Refer to Figure 11.) engine and the blade. • Disconnect sparkplug wire and move away operator is standing near the lawn mower WARNING: Be sure no one other than the from spark plugto prevent accidental starting. while startingor operating. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 WARNING: Before usingyour lawn mower, certain the metal cap on the end of the spark of this manual
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Pullropewitharapid, continuous, fullarm Operate the mowertill the greyscatcher bag is stroke. Keeping afirmgdpontherecoil starter, full,ortheiob has been completed whichever is eadier. lettheropereturn tothestarter slowly. Stop the enginecompletely by releasing the Using Your Lawn Mower blade controlhandle. Make sure that the unit Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching ora has come to a complete stop and the blade has side discharge unit. stopped rotating.Empty the grass catcher bag • F
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Disconnect spark plug wire. General Recommendations Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or Always observe safety rules when performing place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. any maintenance. Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. The warrantyon thislawn mowerdoesnotcover Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. itemsthat havebeen subjectedtooperatorabuse Hold it firmly. or negligence.To receivefull valuefrom the Scrape clean the underside of the deck witha warranty,operator
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Engine OII Clean cover and flange thoroughly. Insert the new filter into the cover. Only use highqualitydetergentoil rated with API service classificationSF, SG or SH. Select Place the cover and the filter against flange withtab on the cover inserted into lower left the oil's viscositygrade accordingto your cornerof slot inflange. See Figure 13. expected operating temperature. Refer to page Pushcover firmly against flange and turn it 10 of this manual for viscositychad. clockwise as far as it wi
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Lubrication Blade Care Wheels Periodically inspectthe blade adapter for cracks, Lubricate the wheels at least once a season especially if you strikea foreign object. Replace when withlightoil or engine oil.Also, ifthe wheels are necessary. removed for any reason, lubricatethe surface WARNING: When inspectingthe cutting of the axle bolt and the inner surfaceof the wheel with lightoil. _lk lade, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Blade Control Handle blade. • Lubrica
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To Sharpen Blade: Servicing Blade The bladecan be sharpened witha file oron a grinding To Remove Blade wheel. Do notaftempt tosharpen while on the mower, Remove the bolt and blade bell supportwhich Followthe original angle of grind as a guide. holdthe blade and adapter to the engine Make sure that each cutting edge receives an crankshaft. See Figure 16. equal amount of grinding to prevent an Remove the blade and adapter from the unbalanced blade. crankshaft. NOTE: An unba/anced blade wi/I cause
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Engine Speed Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed inthe same the factory setting can be dangerous. Do not WARNING: Overspeedlng engine above relative position. attempt to increase engine speed or it may • Raisethe mowerwheelsforlow cutand lowerthe resultin personal injury. Changing of engine wheelsfor highcut. For roughor uneven lawns, governed speed will void engine warranty. move the heightadjustment lever to a higher If you believe the engine is running too fast or po
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Prepare yourlawnmower forstorage attheendofthe Drainfuelsystem& carburetor season orIftheunitwillnotbeusedfor30daysor more. Storethe mower ina clean, dry area. container outdoors away from open flame, WARNING: Drain fuel into approved Mower Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Clean undersideof the mower following Drain the fuel tank. instructionsin the Maintenance section of this Start the engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines manual. and carburetor are empty. Inspect and replace/sharpen b
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011 cylinderbore Clean engine Afteryouhavedrained thefueltank,protect the • Clean engine and remove any grassclippings, inside oftheengine as follows: dirt,or chaff fromthe exteriorof the engine. • Remove spark plug, pour approximately one • Remove any dirtordebris fromcoolingfins, air ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plughole, intakescreen, levers, and linkage. and crank slowly to distdbute oil. • OTHER Do notstore gasolinefromone season to hole when cranking the engine slowly. WARNING: A
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine failsto start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Throttle controllever not in starting position 3. Move throttlelever to startingposition. 4. Filltank with fresh, clean fuel. 4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 5. Blockedfuel line 5,Clean fuel line. 6. Faulty spark plug 6, Clean, adjust gap or replace. Engine runserratic 1. Spark plugwire loose 1, Connec
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