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Operator's Manual CRRF[SM ® 19=inch Electric Rotary Mower Model No. 247.370160 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY o OPERATION o MAINTENANCE o PARTS LIST o ESPANOL R 24 o mheisanssymit bisolisotnedthbeyproduct's nameplate LISTEDUNDERWRITERSLABORATORIESINC, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com IL 60179, U.S.A. FORMNO.769-04643A November17,2009
Operator's Manual CRRF[SM ® 19=inch Electric Rotary Mower Model No. 247.370160 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. ,, SAFETY o ASSEMBLY o OPERATION o MAINTENANCE o PARTS LIST o ESPANOL R 24 o mheisanssymit bisolisotnedthbeyproduct's nameplate LISTEDUNDERWRITERSLABORATORIESINC, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our web site: www.craftsman.com IL 60179, U.S.A. FORMNO.769-04643A November17,2009
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... if a childenters thearea. • o Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindand downfor smallchildren. • • Use extremecarewhenapproachingblind corners,doorways, shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho may run intothe mower. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersand thelike. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes. Donot use this machine. Only responsibleindividualswho are isolatedfrom the internalmetal motorcomponentswith protectinginsulation. Also...
... if a childenters thearea. • o Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindand downfor smallchildren. • • Use extremecarewhenapproachingblind corners,doorways, shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho may run intothe mower. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystandersand thelike. Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancause seriousinjuryto the eyes. Donot use this machine. Only responsibleindividualswho are isolatedfrom the internalmetal motorcomponentswith protectinginsulation. Also...
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...the plugdoes operateeasily in bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturnto the notfit fully intothe walloutlet,reversethe plug.If the plug still disengagedpositionwhenreleased. mower. • Mowonly in line voltageresultingin loss of a polarizedextensioncord. ExtensionCord--Make sureyour extensioncord set is in ... operatedon a 15 AMPor 20 AMP circuit.If difficultyin startingis experiencedwith a standard15 AMPfuse or circuitbreakeror the mower'sbuilt-in barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light weight(e.g.canvas)shoes. Shirtsand pants thatcover thearms and legsand steel-...
...the plugdoes operateeasily in bothdirectionsand automaticallyreturnto the notfit fully intothe walloutlet,reversethe plug.If the plug still disengagedpositionwhenreleased. mower. • Mowonly in line voltageresultingin loss of a polarizedextensioncord. ExtensionCord--Make sureyour extensioncord set is in ... operatedon a 15 AMPor 20 AMP circuit.If difficultyin startingis experiencedwith a standard15 AMPfuse or circuitbreakeror the mower'sbuilt-in barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light weight(e.g.canvas)shoes. Shirtsand pants thatcover thearms and legsand steel-...
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... the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this product has an Average UsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 140hoursof operation.At the end of slopes;neverup and down. Repairthe damagebeforeoperatingthe mower. • Grass catchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail shieldare subjectto wearand damagewhich couldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be surethe equipmentis in severeinjury.Operationon slopes requiresextra caution.If youfeel uneasyon a slope...
... the U.S.EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA),this product has an Average UsefulLifeof seven(7) years,or 140hoursof operation.At the end of slopes;neverup and down. Repairthe damagebeforeoperatingthe mower. • Grass catchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail shieldare subjectto wearand damagewhich couldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be surethe equipmentis in severeinjury.Operationon slopes requiresextra caution.If youfeel uneasyon a slope...
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... lowerhandleis seated J Figure2 securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets. Makecertain the lowerhandleis seatedsecurelyinto correspondsto the left side of the mower;yourleft hand Figure2. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on theground. ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE... if youweregoing to operateit. Your 3. Tightenstar knobs securinglowerhandleto handlebrackets.See righthand correspondsto the rightside of the mower. Movethe mowerand grasscatcherout of the carton. 3. Makecertain thecarton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Removeall packinginserts. 2. CORD...
... lowerhandleis seated J Figure2 securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets. Makecertain the lowerhandleis seatedsecurelyinto correspondsto the left side of the mower;yourleft hand Figure2. Cut the cornersof thecarton and lay the sidesflat on theground. ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE... if youweregoing to operateit. Your 3. Tightenstar knobs securinglowerhandleto handlebrackets.See righthand correspondsto the rightside of the mower. Movethe mowerand grasscatcherout of the carton. 3. Makecertain thecarton has beencompletelyemptiedbefore discardingit. Removeall packinginserts. 2. CORD...
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... worktogetherto secureyour extensioncord and safelylimit its movement.The cord retainer(with theextensioncord) will slidealongthe guide bar as the moweris movedto the left or to the mower'scord outlet receptacle. Attachcentertop of bag from outsideof bag. Makecertainbag is acceptable.Referto the smallchart foundin SafeOperationPractices. Positionthe loop overthe clip foundon the cord retainerand...
... worktogetherto secureyour extensioncord and safelylimit its movement.The cord retainer(with theextensioncord) will slidealongthe guide bar as the moweris movedto the left or to the mower'scord outlet receptacle. Attachcentertop of bag from outsideof bag. Makecertainbag is acceptable.Referto the smallchart foundin SafeOperationPractices. Positionthe loop overthe clip foundon the cord retainerand...
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... restsfirmly againsttop of discharge door sothat it restson the grasscatcher.See Figure6. Slidechute hooksunder hingepin on the mower.Lift grasscatcherup and out, off of the pivot rod.Releasereardischarge door to allowit to close rear openingof mower. f ...... \ "\ \ ( Figure6 Toremovegrass catcher,lift rear dischargedoor on mulchingplug assembly. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabovethe rear...
... restsfirmly againsttop of discharge door sothat it restson the grasscatcher.See Figure6. Slidechute hooksunder hingepin on the mower.Lift grasscatcherup and out, off of the pivot rod.Releasereardischarge door to allowit to close rear openingof mower. f ...... \ "\ \ ( Figure6 Toremovegrass catcher,lift rear dischargedoor on mulchingplug assembly. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabovethe rear...
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... resetthis switch. Donot use a higherratedfuse or breakerwithoutconsultingyour powercompany. 13 The motor/bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandleof the mower.See Figure9. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Thecuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabovethe left rear wheel.Toadjustthe cuttingheight, referto the AssemblySection. Connecting to an Electrical Power Source This mowershouldbe operatedon a 15or 20 AMPcircuit.If you experiencedifficultyin startingwith a standard15 AMPfuse or...
... resetthis switch. Donot use a higherratedfuse or breakerwithoutconsultingyour powercompany. 13 The motor/bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandleof the mower.See Figure9. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Thecuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabovethe left rear wheel.Toadjustthe cuttingheight, referto the AssemblySection. Connecting to an Electrical Power Source This mowershouldbe operatedon a 15or 20 AMPcircuit.If you experiencedifficultyin startingwith a standard15 AMPfuse or...
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...selectan outletthat is full. 2. See Figure11. USING AS MULCHER Formulchinggrass,removethe grass catcheror sidedischargechute from the mower.Foreffectivemulching,do notoperatethe mowerin dampor wet conditions. • Alwaysstartfrom the pointclosestto the powersourcewherethe cord is connected.... motordoesnot cometo a stopwhenthe motor/blade control handleis released,contacta Searsor other authorized servicedealer. f If you run mower.Operatemowertill grass bag is on a circuithostingappliancessuch asa refrigerator. 2. NOTE:Connectyour extensioncord to the moweras instructed STOPPING ...
...selectan outletthat is full. 2. See Figure11. USING AS MULCHER Formulchinggrass,removethe grass catcheror sidedischargechute from the mower.Foreffectivemulching,do notoperatethe mowerin dampor wet conditions. • Alwaysstartfrom the pointclosestto the powersourcewherethe cord is connected.... motordoesnot cometo a stopwhenthe motor/blade control handleis released,contacta Searsor other authorized servicedealer. f If you run mower.Operatemowertill grass bag is on a circuithostingappliancessuch asa refrigerator. 2. NOTE:Connectyour extensioncord to the moweras instructed STOPPING ...
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... overloadprotectionswitchpopsout repeatedly during operationor will resultin shortenedlifeand reduceserviceability. • Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesuretheseare tight. Thesemaycause damageto electric components,or the electricmotor.The useof water will not remainin whenattemptingto reset, contactSearsor anotherqualifiedservicedealerfor repair. 15 The...is undesirableas it cleanwith a suitabletool. If debrishas builtup on the undersideof the unit,tilt the mower forwardor on its sideand scrape it will promote rust and corrosion. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon ...
... overloadprotectionswitchpopsout repeatedly during operationor will resultin shortenedlifeand reduceserviceability. • Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesuretheseare tight. Thesemaycause damageto electric components,or the electricmotor.The useof water will not remainin whenattemptingto reset, contactSearsor anotherqualifiedservicedealerfor repair. 15 The...is undesirableas it cleanwith a suitabletool. If debrishas builtup on the undersideof the unit,tilt the mower forwardor on its sideand scrape it will promote rust and corrosion. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon ...
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... belowfor blade service. f Whenremovingthe cuttingbladefor sharpeningor replacement, protectyourhandswith a pair of woodapproximately8.5" long betweenthe deck housingand the cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer.See Figure15. Stopthe motorand unplugthe mower.Turnthe moweron its side. 2. Loosenand removethe blade bolt, lockingplate,and blade.See Figure15. 16 Blade Removal Thetrail shieldis subjectto wearand damagewhichcouldexpose movingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown...
... belowfor blade service. f Whenremovingthe cuttingbladefor sharpeningor replacement, protectyourhandswith a pair of woodapproximately8.5" long betweenthe deck housingand the cuttingbladeto act as a stabilizer.See Figure15. Stopthe motorand unplugthe mower.Turnthe moweron its side. 2. Loosenand removethe blade bolt, lockingplate,and blade.See Figure15. 16 Blade Removal Thetrail shieldis subjectto wearand damagewhichcouldexpose movingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown...
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... cuttingblade,lockingplate,and blade bolton the motor shaft and threadthe blade boltin fingertight. Toensuresafe operationof your mower,periodicallycheckthe blade bolt for correcttorque. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Alwaysstopthe motorand unplug mowerbeforecleaning,lubricating or performingany repairsor maintenanceon the lawn mower.Always wearsafetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Looseor missinghardware 3. Tightenor replace 3. Cleanundersideof deck with lightoil. 3. Sharpenand balance 17 Controls...
... cuttingblade,lockingplate,and blade bolton the motor shaft and threadthe blade boltin fingertight. Toensuresafe operationof your mower,periodicallycheckthe blade bolt for correcttorque. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Alwaysstopthe motorand unplug mowerbeforecleaning,lubricating or performingany repairsor maintenanceon the lawn mower.Always wearsafetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Looseor missinghardware 3. Tightenor replace 3. Cleanundersideof deck with lightoil. 3. Sharpenand balance 17 Controls...
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...-SEASON STORAGE Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyourlawnmowerfor storage: • Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica- Wedo not recommendthe use of a pressurewasheror garden hoseto cleanyourunit. Makecertain thepowersupplyis disconnected. Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent rusting. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea.Do not storenext to corrosive materials,suchas fertilizer. tion instructions. • Removeanybuildupof grass and leaveson or around themotor...
...-SEASON STORAGE Thefollowingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyourlawnmowerfor storage: • Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubrica- Wedo not recommendthe use of a pressurewasheror garden hoseto cleanyourunit. Makecertain thepowersupplyis disconnected. Coat mower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto prevent rusting. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea.Do not storenext to corrosive materials,suchas fertilizer. tion instructions. • Removeanybuildupof grass and leaveson or around themotor...
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...repairsor maintenanceon the lawnmower.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Extensioncord notconnectedto a source 4. Raisethecutting height,resetthe circuitbreakeron the mower,take it to the undersideof 1. Wait till the grassdries beforemowing. Adjust the heightof the handleand makesurethat the ...a smallerwidthof cut, and walk slowly. 2. Toomuch workloadon the mower. 1. Wet grass clippingsstick to a servicedealer. 2. NEED MORE HELP? maHage_home b_:oug_t _e ye_a hy Sears 19 in position 1. Old,worn,or looseextensioncord. 1. You'll ...
...repairsor maintenanceon the lawnmower.Alwayswear safetyglassesduringoperationor whileperforminganyadjustmentsor repairs. Extensioncord notconnectedto a source 4. Raisethecutting height,resetthe circuitbreakeron the mower,take it to the undersideof 1. Wait till the grassdries beforemowing. Adjust the heightof the handleand makesurethat the ...a smallerwidthof cut, and walk slowly. 2. Toomuch workloadon the mower. 1. Wet grass clippingsstick to a servicedealer. 2. NEED MORE HELP? maHage_home b_:oug_t _e ye_a hy Sears 19 in position 1. Old,worn,or looseextensioncord. 1. You'll ...
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19=inch Electric Rotary Mower B Model No. 247.370160 44 25 3O 31 % 2O
19=inch Electric Rotary Mower B Model No. 247.370160 44 25 3O 31 % 2O
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... 936-0255 736-04413 Washer,Bell,.510x 1.14x .040 Washer,Wave,.390x .825x .016 726-0201 Nut,Speed,.3125ID 21 19=inch Electric Rotary Mower B Model No. 247.370160 m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 787-01649-0721... 19"Deck m= OO 731-05727 MotorBracket 710-0895 Screw,1/4-15x .750 924-04010 749-04312 ElectricMotor,120V LowerHandle 731-05749 MotorShroud 631...
... 936-0255 736-04413 Washer,Bell,.510x 1.14x .040 Washer,Wave,.390x .825x .016 726-0201 Nut,Speed,.3125ID 21 19=inch Electric Rotary Mower B Model No. 247.370160 m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 787-01649-0721... 19"Deck m= OO 731-05727 MotorBracket 710-0895 Screw,1/4-15x .750 924-04010 749-04312 ElectricMotor,120V LowerHandle 731-05749 MotorShroud 631...
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REPLACEDAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY. • USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSETO YOUR FEET. SERVICE CENTER. 22 WEAR SAFETYGLASSES. 777S32911 777122747 TO START TO STOP 777D13261 777Dl1051 777122946 777122813 777S32816 • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
REPLACEDAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY. • USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSETO YOUR FEET. SERVICE CENTER. 22 WEAR SAFETYGLASSES. 777S32911 777122747 TO START TO STOP 777D13261 777Dl1051 777122946 777122813 777S32816 • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ...
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... BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS. • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. 3O MOW ACROSS, NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY. • DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING BLADE. • REMOVE OB3ECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN... BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. • USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO WATER OR OPERATE UNIT ON WET GROUND. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15'.
... BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS. • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND. 3O MOW ACROSS, NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET. REPLACE DAMAGED CORD IMMEDIATELY. • DISCONNECT FROM SUPPLY CIRCUIT BEFORE SERVICING OR REMOVING BLADE. • REMOVE OB3ECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN... BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. • USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE UNIT TO WATER OR OPERATE UNIT ON WET GROUND. DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15'.
