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... 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of...injury or death. _i, Look for commercial or rental purposes. Repairs necessary because of purchase if this Lawn Mower according to cause cancer and birth defects or other Craftsman outlet for only 90 days from these areas. 2 To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away...
... 11 Maintenance 11-13 Service and Adjustments 14 Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Repair Parts 34-41 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material or workmanship within two years from the date of...injury or death. _i, Look for commercial or rental purposes. Repairs necessary because of purchase if this Lawn Mower according to cause cancer and birth defects or other Craftsman outlet for only 90 days from these areas. 2 To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away...
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...cool anism or drive clutch on the handle; jury. GENERAL OPERATION . Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other people before starting . Only use of objects such as a water heater or on wet grass....trim excessively steep slopes. • Do not mow on tion is extremely flammable and the • Do not operate the machine while under rotating parts. Gasoline is generally a warning of the dis- or pilot light such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which can result ...
...cool anism or drive clutch on the handle; jury. GENERAL OPERATION . Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. • Do not operate the mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other people before starting . Only use of objects such as a water heater or on wet grass....trim excessively steep slopes. • Do not mow on tion is extremely flammable and the • Do not operate the machine while under rotating parts. Gasoline is generally a warning of the dis- or pilot light such as rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which can result ...
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...law (Section 4442 of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with a plastic liner. be found on a decal on the rear of this is available through your vehicle before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Frequently check ...8226; Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep the wire away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep equipment in space provided above 32°F); • Never fill...
...law (Section 4442 of purchase in good condition. • Never tamper with a plastic liner. be found on a decal on the rear of this is available through your vehicle before storing. • Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Frequently check ...8226; Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep the wire away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep equipment in space provided above 32°F); • Never fill...
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...LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 WHEELS ENGINE OIL Purchase your lawn mower. Your new Craftsman...That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can 't be fixed. • Discount of service and service-related parts not covered by phone- phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. That's the kind of professionalism you purchase...
...LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER CGAANSS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS 5 WHEELS ENGINE OIL Purchase your lawn mower. Your new Craftsman...That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can 't be fixed. • Discount of service and service-related parts not covered by phone- phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. That's the kind of professionalism you purchase...
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... lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the parts bag. To convert to be used as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to "ADJUST HANDLE" in mowing position....until lower handle sec- Roll lawn mower out of the bag top. 2. NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as necessary to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Your new lawn mower has been assem- Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to ...
... lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. 3. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to bagging or discharging, see "TO CONVERT MOWER" in the parts bag. To convert to be used as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to "ADJUST HANDLE" in mowing position....until lower handle sec- Roll lawn mower out of the bag top. 2. NOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as necessary to pinch or damage control cables. 1. Your new lawn mower has been assem- Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to ...
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...free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be kept sharp. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Turn lawn mower on oil. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft... number when ordering. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of your mower is balanced. Ibs. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES . A CAUTION: Use only a ...
...free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can be kept sharp. TO REMOVE BLADE 1. Turn lawn mower on oil. Use a wood block between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft... number when ordering. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with approved replacement catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of your mower is balanced. Ibs. LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is up . 3. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES . A CAUTION: Use only a ...
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... engine is not adjustable. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. Remove upper handle and all parts removed from mounting pins. 4. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been...Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of the mower into the operator mowing position. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in to make any service and...
... engine is not adjustable. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. Remove upper handle and all parts removed from mounting pins. 4. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with plug. ROTATE _ _ ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been...Mowing position iI iI I iI j'l Hairpin Handle Mounting bracket pin LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of the mower into the operator mowing position. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in to make any service and...
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...time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to gasoline in minimizing the formation of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely ... buretor. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow the stabilizer to fold the handle as shown in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of this manual). 2.
...time, clean it run until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. 2. Operator control bar MOWING POSITION LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is important to gasoline in minimizing the formation of the lower handle toward each other until the fuel lines and carburetor are securely ... buretor. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow the stabilizer to fold the handle as shown in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your lawn mower handle for a period of this manual). 2.
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... engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. PROBLEM CAUSE section in fuel. 5. Water in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Bad spark plug. 7. Clean/replace air ... unit to handle. 9. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to plug. 6. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Connect wire to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause your unit with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. Fill fuel tank...
... engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with fresh, clean gasoline. 4. PROBLEM CAUSE section in fuel. 5. Water in manual unless directed CORRECTION Does not start 1. Bad spark plug. 7. Clean/replace air ... unit to handle. 9. TROUBLESHOOTING = See appropriate to plug. 6. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 8. Connect wire to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause your unit with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in any enclosure. Fill fuel tank...
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...directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Lift on when control bar is released. . Raise cutting height. 2. Rear of mower housing. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. ... Move lawn mower to cut - Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. NEED MORE HELP? Dirty air filter. 4. Walking speed too fast. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Clean grass catcher. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to you . 1. Too much grass. 3. level. 6. brought to a Sears Parts & ...
...directed CORRECTION Loss of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Lift on when control bar is released. . Raise cutting height. 2. Rear of mower housing. 5. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. ... Move lawn mower to cut - Hard to suit. Adjust handle height to push 1. NEED MORE HELP? Dirty air filter. 4. Walking speed too fast. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Clean grass catcher. TROUBLESHOOTING =See appropriate to you . 1. Too much grass. 3. level. 6. brought to a Sears Parts & ...
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inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART NO. 32 401624X004 33 701037 34 401176X004 35 166785 36 401638 37 194348X460 39 ...Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3t8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. MODEL NUMBER...
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty. PART NO. 32 401624X004 33 701037 34 401176X004 35 166785 36 401638 37 194348X460 39 ...Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Screw 1/4-20 x 3t8 AxleArm Assembly, Front, LH Axle Arm Assembly, Front, RH Kit, Rear Skirt Selector Spring, Front Rear Door Assembly Handle Bracket Assembly, LH Handle Bracket Assembly, RH Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Discharge Deflector KEY NO. MODEL NUMBER...