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Owner's Manual
19" Mulching/Rear Discharge
PUSH LAWN MOWER
Model No.
247.388250
CAUTION: Before
• Safety
using this product, • Assembly
read this manual and
• Operation
• Service
follow all safety rules
• Maintenance
and operating
instructions.
• Espafiol
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our Sears website: www.sears.com/craftsman
Printed in U.S.A. 770-10186B
(3/99)
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Content Page Content Page Service & Adjustment .................................... 15 Warranty Information ................................... 2 Safe OpePptibnPractices................ i.._......... 3 Storage ......................................................... 17 Slope Gauge ..................... i.......................... 6 Trouble-Shooting .......................................... 19 Parts List ....................................................... 20 Assembly .......................
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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. As with any type of power equipment,
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wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and as shown on the slope gauge (page 6), do not operate this 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 objects, or bum
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Replace gasoline capsecurely andwipeoffany After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, spilled gasoline before starting theengine asit remove the wire from the spark plug, and may cause afireorexplosion. thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Extinguish allcigarettes, cigars, pipes andother Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower. sources ofignition. Never refuel machine indoors because flammable Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height vapors willaccumulate
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i _ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE z L '_. i '91 A POWER POLE "_ _" i _ i _ A CORNER OF A BUILDING '_ _ _. ! OR A FENCE POST " I II Or) iii Z J t.o nl I- iii t_ o I- tU o Will WARNING rl t,/) Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding 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, res
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ground it against the post on the engine. See Removing Unit From Carton Figure 2. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Post Rubber Boot tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove owner's manual from the carton. Remove any loose parts, if included with unit. See Figure 1. Wire Figure 2 & loose parts _ 1. Remove manual Assembling Handle • Remove carriage bolt and wing nutfrom the lower handle. See Figure 3. Repeat on the other side. Wing_ ,._/-_ / _/ 2. Roll uni
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• Lift the chute door on the mower. Remove the Secure with wing nut. Repeat on other side. Raise the upper handle in the direction B shown • mulching plug as shown in Figure 6. in Figure 4. Tighten the wing nuts which are already on the handle. Route the control cable to the inside of the lower Plug handle. Attach control cable to the lower handle with the two cable ties provided on the lower handle. Place posts on cable ties into the holes on the lower handle as shown below. Pull the cable ties
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Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrationsin Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. operator's eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the ,_ WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the mower, or while performing any adjust
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Stopping Engine Starting Engine Release blade control handle to stop the (Refer to Figure 9.) engine and the blade. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to the operator is standing near the lawn ,_ WARNING: Be sure no one other than prevent accidental starting. mower while starting oroperating. Attach spark plug wire and ground to post on again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, engine. Make certain the metal cap on the end of this manual. Always b
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Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings rear bagger unit. while operating the mower. • For converting from a mulcher to a rear bagger • Attach the grass catcher to the mower following unit, refer to instructions on page 8 of this instructions on page 8 of this manual. manual. Do not operate mower without the • Operate the mower till the grass catcher bag is mulching cover or the grass ca
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General Recommendations Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. Always observe safety rules when performing Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. any maintenance. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. • The warrantyon this lawn mower does not cover Hold it firmly. items that have been subjected to operator abuse Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a or negligence. To receive full value from the suitable tool. warranty, opera
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Engine Oil Clean cover and flange thoroughly. Insert the new filter into the cover. Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select Place the cover and the filter against flange with tab on the cover inserted into lower left the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page corner of slot in flange. See Figure 11. 10 of this manual for viscosity chart. Push cover firmly against flange and turn it • Stop engine
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Lubrication Blade Care Wheels Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, Lubricate the wheels at least once a season especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. with light oil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface WARNING: When inspectingthe 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 Handle blade. Lub
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To Sharpen Blade: Servicing Blade The blade can be sharpened witha file or on a gdnding To Remove Blade wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. Remove the bolt, and the blade bell support. Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. which holds the blade and adapter to the engine Make sure that each cutting edge receives an crankshaft. See Figure 14. equal amount of grinding to prevent an Remove the blade and the adapter from the unbalanced blade. crankshaft. NOTE: An unbalanced
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Engine Speed There is an adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position to adjust the cutting height. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut the factory setting can be dangerous, Do not ,_ WARNING: Overspeeding engine above will change if you move the thumb lever from one hole attempt to increase engine speed or it may to another. result in personal injury. Changing of engine • Simply depress the lever towards wheel and governed speed will void engine warranty. mov
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Prepare yourlawnmower forstorage attheendofthe Drain the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it season orif theunitwill notbeusedfor 30daysor run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. more. Store themower ina clean, dry area. Loosen the bowl drain screw a few turns. The bowl drain screw is located below the Mower carburetor. See Figure 20. Do not remove the • Clean the mower thorougly. screw completely. Drain the carburetor Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. Note: Do not dr
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• Replace spark plug; donotconnect spark plug wire. OTHER Change oil Do not store gasoline from one season to • Change oil if it has not been changed in the last another. Replace your gasoline can if it starts to three months. rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Clean engine Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next • Clean engine and remove all grass clippings, to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. dirt, and chaff from the exterior of the engine, NOTE: If
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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. Fill tank with fresh, clean fuel. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 4. Blocked fuel line 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2. Clean fuel line, f
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