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...Parts & Repair Center in the United States. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. Warranty service is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Sears, Roebuck And Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is available by returning the Craftsman power mower...Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for only 90 days from the date of purchase...
...Parts & Repair Center in the United States. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas. Warranty service is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Sears, Roebuck And Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is available by returning the Craftsman power mower...Storage 15-16 Troubleshooting 16-17 Sears Service Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for only 90 days from the date of purchase...
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...sandals. Tall before cleaning the • Use extra care when approaching blind mower or unclogging the chute. enters the area. DO NOT: • Do not operate the mower when bare- • Do not trim near or under rotating parts. Reduced foot- and behind and down • Do not mow on... flame, spark or pilot light such as rocks, when changing direction on mowers so equipped before and while moving ing could lose wear substantial foot wear. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on slopes. If the equipment should start to oper- • Mow across...
...sandals. Tall before cleaning the • Use extra care when approaching blind mower or unclogging the chute. enters the area. DO NOT: • Do not operate the mower when bare- • Do not trim near or under rotating parts. Reduced foot- and behind and down • Do not mow on... flame, spark or pilot light such as rocks, when changing direction on mowers so equipped before and while moving ing could lose wear substantial foot wear. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on slopes. If the equipment should start to oper- • Mow across...
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... fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Other states may have similar laws. A spark arrester for the muffler is running . lbs. • The model and serial numbers will be maintained in good condition. • Never tamper with... Always place containers on the ground away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. • Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is available through your vehicle before storing...
... fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Other states may have similar laws. A spark arrester for the muffler is running . lbs. • The model and serial numbers will be maintained in good condition. • Never tamper with... Always place containers on the ground away from your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of the lawn mower housing. • Never fill containers inside a closed area. • Never make wheel height adjustments while the engine is available through your vehicle before storing...
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...for parts and labor on making a smart purchase. Once you money and aggravation. They are not shipped with your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your lawn mower. ... Installation Service For Sears professional installation of these accessories may require repair from a Sears technician on to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Some of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in -home repair,...
...for parts and labor on making a smart purchase. Once you money and aggravation. They are not shipped with your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. Your new Craftsman® product is all covered repairs. • Product replacement if your lawn mower. ... Installation Service For Sears professional installation of these accessories may require repair from a Sears technician on to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. Some of home appliances, garage door openers, water heaters, and other major home items, in -home repair,...
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...securely. Remove protective padding, raise up- control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of carton and lay end panel down flat the factory with rigid part of this manual. sembled at . 3. Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to be used as a mulcher. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS...carefully so as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to assemble presence or operate your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding...
...securely. Remove protective padding, raise up- control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is outside of carton and lay end panel down flat the factory with rigid part of this manual. sembled at . 3. Remove all parts and hardware you attempt to be used as a mulcher. TO ASSEMBLE GRASS...carefully so as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. Vinyl bindings Frame opening TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to assemble presence or operate your lawn mower, all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding...
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...Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. Leave about one inch of the nail. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning...drive a nail into SAE VISCOSITY GRADES blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. Position blade on the adapter. 2. Be sure the trailing edge of wood between blade and mower housing to avoid possible engine damage from running low on its side. Give the lawn mower model... other hazards that may be kept sharp. Care should remain in the Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade...
...Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to sharpen while on a grinding wheel. Leave about one inch of the nail. Disconnect spark plug wire from turning...drive a nail into SAE VISCOSITY GRADES blade adapter and crankshaft. 4. Position blade on the adapter. 2. Be sure the trailing edge of wood between blade and mower housing to avoid possible engine damage from running low on its side. Give the lawn mower model... other hazards that may be kept sharp. Care should remain in the Repair Parts section of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade...
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... pin. 3. Reassemble upper handle and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. pected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower handle mower to make any service and adjustments: 1. Make sure the blade and all parts removed from mounting pins. 4. TO ADJUST HANDLE ...Hairpin cotter 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. If the deflector becomes damaged, it from lower handle. CARBURETOR 6. Turn ...
... pin. 3. Reassemble upper handle and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. pected carburetor problems, take your lawn SQUEEZE TO ADJUST Lower handle mower to make any service and adjustments: 1. Make sure the blade and all parts removed from mounting pins. 4. TO ADJUST HANDLE ...Hairpin cotter 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. If the deflector becomes damaged, it from lower handle. CARBURETOR 6. Turn ...
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... carburetor. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. sand lightly before painting. Lubricate as shown in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your handle from forming in the Maintenance... concentrated fuel preserver into the mowing position. Acidic gas can fold your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. Inspect moving parts for storage. 1. STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow upper handle to...
... carburetor. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. sand lightly before painting. Lubricate as shown in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Touch up your handle from forming in the Maintenance... concentrated fuel preserver into the mowing position. Acidic gas can fold your lawn mower handle for damage, breakage and wear. Inspect moving parts for storage. 1. STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow upper handle to...
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...fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Connect wire to engine. 16 Connect battery to plug. 6. Do not use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in fuel. 5. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in the Maintenance section of this manual). Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 1. Fill...cool before storing in released position. 9. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Replace spark plug. 7. Replace with new spark plug. Rust and/or dirt in manual ...
...fuel. 4. Bad spark plug. 7. Connect wire to engine. 16 Connect battery to plug. 6. Do not use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in fuel. 5. Fuel valve lever (if so equipped) in the Maintenance section of this manual). Disconnected battery connector (if equipped). 1. Fill...cool before storing in released position. 9. OTHER • Do not store gasoline from dust and dirt. • Cover your unit to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Weak battery (if equipped). 12. Replace spark plug. 7. Replace with new spark plug. Rust and/or dirt in manual ...
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See appropriate section in engine. 6. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Check oil level. 6. Poor cut grass or to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Depress control bar to push 1. Bent engine crankshaft...Starter rope hard to suit. 17 Engine flywheel brake is too low. 2. Grass is too high or wheel height is on blade worn off. 3. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height. 3. Cut at same height. 3. Replace...
See appropriate section in engine. 6. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of mower housing. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Check oil level. 6. Poor cut grass or to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. Excessive vibration 1. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Depress control bar to push 1. Bent engine crankshaft...Starter rope hard to suit. 17 Engine flywheel brake is too low. 2. Grass is too high or wheel height is on blade worn off. 3. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height. 3. Cut at same height. 3. Replace...
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For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of all major brand appliances, lawn ... / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A.
For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it ! and Canada) www.sears.ca Our Home For repair of all major brand appliances, lawn ... / TM Trademark / SM Service Mark of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call or go on-line for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, day or night (U.S.A.