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STORAGE
SA
FETY
OPERATION MAINTENANCE ESPANÓL
AS LY PARTS LIST
SEMB ADJUSTMENTS
Owner’s Manual
19” Mulching/Rear Discharge
PUSH LAWN MOWER
Model No.
247.388240
CAUTION: Before using this product,
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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Warranty Information ................................... 2 Service & Adjustment..................................... 15 Safe Operation Practices ............................. 3 Storage .......................................................... 17 Slope Gauge................................................ 6 Trouble-Shooting ........................................... 19 Assembly ..................................................... 7 Parts List........
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SAFETY SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning. Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. A
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as shown on the slope gauge (page 6), do not operate this wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and unit on that area or serious injury could result. then follow these steps: a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your DO: arms. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure down. Exercise extreme caution when changing footing. direction on slopes. c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half Watch for holes, ruts, hidden obje
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Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it remove the wire from the spark plug, and may cause a fire or explosion. thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other Repair the damage before starting and operating sources of ignition. the mower. Never refuel machine indoors because flammable Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting hei
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). walk-behind mower on such a slope, it A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mower
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Removing Unit From Carton B Upper Handle A 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 included with unit (i.e., owner's manual, etc.). Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Note: Make sure not to crimp the cable while removing loose parts or the unit from the carton. Lower Handle
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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 right side of the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5. grass catcher frame. With the spark plug wire disconnected and Secure bag to frame by working the plastic grounded, hold the blade control handle against the channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure upper handl
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OPERATION OPERATION Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or
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Stopping Engine Starting Engine Release blade control handle to stop the (Refer to Figure 11.) engine and the blade. WARNING: Be sure no one other than the Disconnect spark plug wire and move away operator is standing near the lawn mower from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. while starting or operating. WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 certain the metal cap on the end of the
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Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm Operate the mower till the grass catcher bag is stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the recoil starter, full, or the job has been completed whichever is let the rope return to the starter slowly. earlier. Stop the engine completely by releasing the Using Your Lawn Mower blade control handle. Make sure that the unit Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a has come to a complete stop and the blade has side discharge unit. stopp
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MAINTENANCE 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 warranty on this lawn mower does not cover Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. items that have been subjected to operator abuse Hold it firmly. or negligence. To receive full value from the Scrape clean the
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MAINTENANCE Engine Oil Clean cover and flange thoroughly. Insert the new filter into the cover. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with Place the cover and the filter against flange API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select with tab on the cover inserted into lower left the oil’s viscosity grade according to your corner of slot in flange. See Figure 13. expected operating temperature. Refer to page Push cover firmly against flange and turn it 10 of this manual for
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Blade Care Lubrication Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, Wheels especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when Lubricate the wheels at least once a season necessary. with light oil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface WARNING: When inspecting the cutting of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the blade, protect hands by using heavy wheel with light oil. gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting Blade Control Han
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ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS To Sharpen Blade: Servicing Blade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding To Remove Blade wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Remove the bolt and blade bell support which Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. hold the 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
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Engine Speed Adjusting Cutting Height WARNING: Overspeeding engine above IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same the factory setting can be dangerous. Do not relative position. attempt to increase engine speed or it may Raise the mower wheels for low cut and lower the result in personal injury. Changing of engine wheels for high cut. For rough or uneven lawns, governed speed will void engine warranty. move the height adjustment lever to a higher If you believe the engine
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STORAGE STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the Drain fuel system & carburetor season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or WARNING: Drain fuel into approved more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. container outdoors away from open flame. Mower Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Clean underside of the mower following Drain the fuel tank. instructions in the Maintenance section of this Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines manual.
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Oil cylinder bore Clean engine After you have drained the fuel tank, protect the Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, inside of the engine as follows: dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine. Remove spark plug, pour approximately one Remove any dirt or debris from cooling fins, air ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole, intake screen, levers, and linkage. and crank slowly to distribute oil. OTHER WARNING: Avoid spray from spark plug Do not store gasoline
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 1. Engage blade control handle. 2.Spark plug wire disconnected 2.Connect wire to spark plug. 3.Throttle control lever not in starting position 3.Move throttle lever to starting position. 4.Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 4.Fill tank with fresh, clean fuel. 5.Blocked fuel line 5.Clean fuel line. 6.Faulty spark plug 6.Clean, adjust gap or replace. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wir
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PARTS LIST SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 2 1 6 4 5 9 10 9 8 7 9 10 13 11 15 18 12 3 14 22 A 16 17 28 21 19 30 31 A 39 43 29 50 31 34 44 41 32 40 35 35 37 36 43 42 24 23 48 25 47 46 49 36 37 45 33 38 20
