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... normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. . This warranty applies only while this product is used for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Wash hands after engine has stopped. Warranty 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Specifications 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6-7 Operation 8-12 Maintenance Schedule 13 Maintenance 13-16 Service and Adjustments 17-18 Storage 18-19 Troubleshooting 19-20 Repair Parts 40-47 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails...
... normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. . This warranty applies only while this product is used for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). Wash hands after engine has stopped. Warranty 2 Safety Rules 2-4 Product Specifications 4 Assembly / Pre-Operation 6-7 Operation 8-12 Maintenance Schedule 13 Maintenance 13-16 Service and Adjustments 17-18 Storage 18-19 Troubleshooting 19-20 Repair Parts 40-47 Sears Service Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails...
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.... Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never attempt to cool before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on clothing, change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is running . Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel...
.... Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never attempt to cool before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on clothing, change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. &WARNING: This lawn mower is running . Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use a nozzle lock-open device. • If fuel...
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... 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 phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. Purchase your covered product can count on all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you can 't be fixed. • Discount of dependable operation. sional repair specialists. • Unlimited service and no charge for...
... 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 phone support from unexpected hassle and expense. Purchase your covered product can count on all that it may not apply to over 4.5 million quality parts and accessories. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you can 't be fixed. • Discount of dependable operation. sional repair specialists. • Unlimited service and no charge for...
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... control cables. 1. To ensure safe and proper operation of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Read these instructions and this manual. All parts such as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the Service and Adjustments section of those parts left unassembled for additional loose parts. 2. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. JUST HANDLE" in the parts bag. tion locks into place on lower handle and tighten...
... control cables. 1. To ensure safe and proper operation of carton and lay end panel down flat. 3. Read these instructions and this manual. All parts such as not to complete the assembly have been placed in the Service and Adjustments section of those parts left unassembled for additional loose parts. 2. TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON 1. JUST HANDLE" in the parts bag. tion locks into place on lower handle and tighten...
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...SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar start switch - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. used for starting the engine. Key start Auxiliary starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Drive control levers ,Handle knobs Engine oil cap with the product. allows conversion to stop the engine. Save this manual for starting engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) Housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers...
...SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar start switch - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. used for starting the engine. Key start Auxiliary starter handle Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Drive control levers ,Handle knobs Engine oil cap with the product. allows conversion to stop the engine. Save this manual for starting engine. These symbols may appear on each wheel) Housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers...
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... pulled, the faster the unit will travel. • Forward motion will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down to be replaced. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was set at the factory for high cut and lower wheels for optimum performance. Do not under any circumstances attempt to increase drive speed. 3. The further toward the handle a lever...
... pulled, the faster the unit will travel. • Forward motion will not roll backwards, push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down to be replaced. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED Engine speed was set at the factory for high cut and lower wheels for optimum performance. Do not under any circumstances attempt to increase drive speed. 3. The further toward the handle a lever...
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... . 2. Rear door closed . 2. Discharge deflector installed. TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. • Mower is held down to the handle. Serious damage to your lawn mower without rear door closed and locked. ACAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close . FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open until operator presence control bar is...
... . 2. Rear door closed . 2. Discharge deflector installed. TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as shown. • Mower is held down to the handle. Serious damage to your lawn mower without rear door closed and locked. ACAUTION: Do NOT force rear door to mulching or discharging operation, remove grass catcher and close . FOR REAR BAGGING 1. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open until operator presence control bar is...
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...: Initial oi! Insert and tighten dipstick. Do not overfill. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to the handle and turn the start engine using the frame handle. 2. No priming or choking is equipped with a minimum of tank filler neck. Remove grass catcher with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each attempt. • To start key. Fill to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of the product...
...: Initial oi! Insert and tighten dipstick. Do not overfill. TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to the handle and turn the start engine using the frame handle. 2. No priming or choking is equipped with a minimum of tank filler neck. Remove grass catcher with oil, or it will cause unnecessary wear. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each attempt. • To start key. Fill to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of the product...
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... the lawn. 12 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep from week to week. See "CLEANING" in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your cutting...
... the lawn. 12 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep from week to week. See "CLEANING" in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with water and let dry before using. • Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass and grass conditions may require that the lawn mower cuts off with use de-thatcher blade attachments on your cutting...
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...' Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level vl E Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Plug I_' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer v' v' v' v' v'3 v' v' v_ V_,2 _4 v' v' =4 v' * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under a heavy load or in high outdoor 2 - Replace blades more often if operating under deck...
...' Clean Lawn Mower**** M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** W Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade _ ubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ** Check Engine Oil level vl E Change Engine Oil N Clean Air Filter _ Inspect Muffler N Replace Spark Plug I_' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer v' v' v' v' v'3 v' v' v_ V_,2 _4 v' v' =4 v' * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under a heavy load or in high outdoor 2 - Replace blades more often if operating under deck...
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... side. Use block of this manual. Remove any maintenance. A CAUTION: Use only a replacement TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do , be centered, but if you mow to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other qualified service center. but are aligned. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark to free drive wheels. of the (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). Remove blade and attaching hardware...
... side. Use block of this manual. Remove any maintenance. A CAUTION: Use only a replacement TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do , be centered, but if you mow to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other qualified service center. but are aligned. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark to free drive wheels. of the (bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). Remove blade and attaching hardware...
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... 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Change the oi! after each time you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Disconnect spark plug wire from running engine until oil level settles at the factory. Clean by using a dirty air filter. Through normal use pressurized air to the proper level at FULL. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . GEAR CASE • To keep your grass catcher often for 25 hours in the Repair Parts section of operation...
... 1 Grease, Part No. 750369. Change the oi! after each time you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick. Disconnect spark plug wire from running engine until oil level settles at the factory. Clean by using a dirty air filter. Through normal use pressurized air to the proper level at FULL. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. . GEAR CASE • To keep your grass catcher often for 25 hours in the Repair Parts section of operation...
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... contact with air filter and carburetor down. 4. Remove belt from engine pulley. Route the other end of belt retainer. 2. Reinstall blade adapter and blade. 4. Remove knob and carriage bolt on your mower, is provided to assure proper fit and long life. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover. 17 Blade adapter Key Crankshaft REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - If the deflector becomes damaged, it cannot come in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob...
... contact with air filter and carburetor down. 4. Remove belt from engine pulley. Route the other end of belt retainer. 2. Reinstall blade adapter and blade. 4. Remove knob and carriage bolt on your mower, is provided to assure proper fit and long life. Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover. 17 Blade adapter Key Crankshaft REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - If the deflector becomes damaged, it cannot come in handle bracket and reassemble bolt and knob...
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... sure that engine is not adjustable. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to make any necessary adjustments. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center for storage or transportation, be dangerous. Inspect moving parts for storage at the end of this manual. 3. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for repair and adjustment. Operator control bar .o o FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION /:% / Upper handle Handle knob HANDLE You...
... sure that engine is not adjustable. Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to make any necessary adjustments. If you think the engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center for storage or transportation, be dangerous. Inspect moving parts for storage at the end of this manual. 3. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for repair and adjustment. Operator control bar .o o FORWARD FOR STORAGE MOWING POSITION /:% / Upper handle Handle knob HANDLE You...
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...; Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours. Replace fuse. 19 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new spark plug. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Replace control bar. 10. Connect battery to protect it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are still warm. ,I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Remove spark plug. 2. Plastic...
...; Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours. Replace fuse. 19 Empty fuel tank and refill tank with new spark plug. Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using fuel stabilizer. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Replace control bar. 10. Connect battery to protect it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are still warm. ,I_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Remove spark plug. 2. Plastic...
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... housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. . Check/replace drive belt. 2. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. Dirty air filter. 4. Walking speed too fast. 1. Cut at same height. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Move lawn mower to cut - Raise cutting height. 2. Rear of drive speed 1. Cutting too much oil in grass. 1. Empty grass catcher. 4. Belt off . 3. PROBLEM Loss of pulley. 3. Too much grass. 3. Starter rope hard to hard surface. 1. Belt wear. 2. uReverl CAUSE . Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears...
... housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. . Check/replace drive belt. 2. Blade dragging in engine. 6. Lift on when control bar is too low. 2. Dirty air filter. 4. Walking speed too fast. 1. Cut at same height. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Move lawn mower to cut - Raise cutting height. 2. Rear of drive speed 1. Cutting too much oil in grass. 1. Empty grass catcher. 4. Belt off . 3. PROBLEM Loss of pulley. 3. Too much grass. 3. Starter rope hard to hard surface. 1. Belt wear. 2. uReverl CAUSE . Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact a Sears...
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... _ _ 422897 Wheel Adjuster Assembly, LH Grip, Foam Wiring Harness, Battery Fuse, 40 Amp Wiring Harness, Housing Battery Screw Key Nut, Cap Key Start Switch (Includes Key) Wiring Harness, Handle Charger, Battery Owner's Manual, EnglishlSpanish Available accessories not included with mower: -- 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 -- 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil 34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. PART NO. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. Failure to...
... _ _ 422897 Wheel Adjuster Assembly, LH Grip, Foam Wiring Harness, Battery Fuse, 40 Amp Wiring Harness, Housing Battery Screw Key Nut, Cap Key Start Switch (Includes Key) Wiring Harness, Handle Charger, Battery Owner's Manual, EnglishlSpanish Available accessories not included with mower: -- 71 33623 Gas Can -- 71 33500 -- 71 33000 (2.5 Gallon Container) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil 34 419946X615 Pivot Bracket (20 Ounce Bottle) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. PART NO. IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. Failure to...
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CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. DESCRiPTiON 1 424645 Drive Control Assembly 26 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8 2 424630 3 420378 (Includes Cable) Cover, Top Cam 27 175262 28 421094 29 409148 Screw, Pan Head #10=24 x 2=314 Drive Cover Locknut, Hex 4 421538X615 Lever, Drive Control, RH 5 420381 6 181698 Spring, Return Screw 32 194018 33 426609 35 424524 Drive Pulley V-Belt Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH...
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M) replacement parts. DESCRiPTiON KEY PART NO. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm. DESCRiPTiON 1 424645 Drive Control Assembly 26 163409 Screw, Hi-Lo Thread #12 x 5/8 2 424630 3 420378 (Includes Cable) Cover, Top Cam 27 175262 28 421094 29 409148 Screw, Pan Head #10=24 x 2=314 Drive Cover Locknut, Hex 4 421538X615 Lever, Drive Control, RH 5 420381 6 181698 Spring, Return Screw 32 194018 33 426609 35 424524 Drive Pulley V-Belt Kit, Wheel Adjuster, Front, LH...
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... Size) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug-Welch Valve-Throttle Float-Carburetor Kit-Needle / Seat Gasket-Float Bowl Kit-Choke Shaft Gasket-Air Cleaner SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) Line-Fuel (Formed) (Cut To Required Length) Line-Fuel (Cut To Length) Screw (Control Bracket) Screw (Fuel Tank) Link-Mechanical Governor Spring-Governor (No Color) Bracket-Control Lever-Governor Control Washer-Sealing Screw (Dipstick Tube) Thermostat Pin-Piston (Used After Code Date 09041600). Rod-Connecting (Used Before Code Date 09041700). Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize) (Used Before Code Date...
... Size) Kit-Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug-Welch Valve-Throttle Float-Carburetor Kit-Needle / Seat Gasket-Float Bowl Kit-Choke Shaft Gasket-Air Cleaner SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) Line-Fuel (Formed) (Cut To Required Length) Line-Fuel (Cut To Length) Screw (Control Bracket) Screw (Fuel Tank) Link-Mechanical Governor Spring-Governor (No Color) Bracket-Control Lever-Governor Control Washer-Sealing Screw (Dipstick Tube) Thermostat Pin-Piston (Used After Code Date 09041600). Rod-Connecting (Used Before Code Date 09041700). Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize) (Used Before Code Date...
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...) Operator's Manual Kit-Screw / Washer (Fuel Tank) Gasket Set-Valve Screw (Muffler) Retainer-Governor Crank-Governor Shaft SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) Switch-Stop (Brake) Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft (Throttle Shaft) Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft 1210 1211 1329 1330 1386 1387 1388 498144 Pulley / Spring Assy. (Pulley) 498144 Pulley / Spring Assy. (Spring) 128L07-0062-F1 Replacement Engine 270962 790848 Repair Manual Vane-Air 790849 Spring-Air Vane 790850 Screw (Air Vane) 398067 Spark Attester (Choke Shaft) (available accessory) Boot-Spark Plug Screw (Starter Gear Cover...
...) Operator's Manual Kit-Screw / Washer (Fuel Tank) Gasket Set-Valve Screw (Muffler) Retainer-Governor Crank-Governor Shaft SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) Switch-Stop (Brake) Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft (Throttle Shaft) Seal-Choke / Throttle Shaft 1210 1211 1329 1330 1386 1387 1388 498144 Pulley / Spring Assy. (Pulley) 498144 Pulley / Spring Assy. (Spring) 128L07-0062-F1 Replacement Engine 270962 790848 Repair Manual Vane-Air 790849 Spring-Air Vane 790850 Screw (Air Vane) 398067 Spark Attester (Choke Shaft) (available accessory) Boot-Spark Plug Screw (Starter Gear Cover...