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FormNo.769-04610A (Decembe1r 6,2009) CAUTION: BEFORE USING THiS PRODUCT, READ THiS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS. ,, SAFETY ,, ASSEMBLY ,, OPERATION ,, MAINTENANCE ,, PARTS LIST ,, ESPAIf,IOL R 44 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman U.S.A. perator's Manual £RnFrSMRN° 33-inch Wide Cut Mower Model No. 247.887330 For answers to your questions about this product, call 1-800-659-5917.
FormNo.769-04610A (Decembe1r 6,2009) CAUTION: BEFORE USING THiS PRODUCT, READ THiS MANUAL AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING iNSTRUCTiONS. ,, SAFETY ,, ASSEMBLY ,, OPERATION ,, MAINTENANCE ,, PARTS LIST ,, ESPAIf,IOL R 44 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, Visit our website: www.sears.com/craftsman U.S.A. perator's Manual £RnFrSMRN° 33-inch Wide Cut Mower Model No. 247.887330 For answers to your questions about this product, call 1-800-659-5917.
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... expansion. • Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely. • If gasolineis spilled,wipe it .For yoursafety,usethe slope guideincludedas part of grass, leaves,or other debris build-up.Clean up anddown. Repairthe damagebeforestartingand operatingthe mower. • Neverattemptto makea wheelor cutting heightadjustmentwhilethe engine is greaterthan 15 degrees,do not mowit. SLOPE OPERATION Slopesare a major factorrelatedto slip andfall...
... expansion. • Replacegasolinecap andtighten securely. • If gasolineis spilled,wipe it .For yoursafety,usethe slope guideincludedas part of grass, leaves,or other debris build-up.Clean up anddown. Repairthe damagebeforestartingand operatingthe mower. • Neverattemptto makea wheelor cutting heightadjustmentwhilethe engine is greaterthan 15 degrees,do not mowit. SLOPE OPERATION Slopesare a major factorrelatedto slip andfall...
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... not to safelyremoveunitfrom pallet,first cut off cardboardand removescrewsto free the mowerfrom the crate. Failureto operate the mowerwithoutthe dischargechute in the properoperatingposition couldresult in the engine.After assembly,see "Knowyour Mower"section)to pallet.Leaveuniton pallet duringhandleassembly.... IMPORTANT:Referenceto rightor left side of adjustablewrenchesand tiregauge REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE CRATE J Figure2 1. LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON Thefollowingitemsare packagedin a bag: Operator'sManual,Oil drain hose,Waterhosecoupler,EngineManual TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY A set...
... not to safelyremoveunitfrom pallet,first cut off cardboardand removescrewsto free the mowerfrom the crate. Failureto operate the mowerwithoutthe dischargechute in the properoperatingposition couldresult in the engine.After assembly,see "Knowyour Mower"section)to pallet.Leaveuniton pallet duringhandleassembly.... IMPORTANT:Referenceto rightor left side of adjustablewrenchesand tiregauge REMOVING THE UNIT FROM THE CRATE J Figure2 1. LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON Thefollowingitemsare packagedin a bag: Operator'sManual,Oil drain hose,Waterhosecoupler,EngineManual TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY A set...
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... as describedbelow.Removethe mulchplug to stop moving ,and disconnectsparkplug wire. IMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechanging speeds.Referto "Knowyour Mower"sectionfor mowercontroldetails. To installor removemulch plug: 1. Stoptheengineand wait for parts to the operatorand others.Forbest results,do not cut wet grass and nevercut off . Tostop the blades,releasethe bladecontrol.To stopthe drive controlto the wheels,releasethe...
... as describedbelow.Removethe mulchplug to stop moving ,and disconnectsparkplug wire. IMPORTANT:Alwaysreleasethe drivecontrolbeforechanging speeds.Referto "Knowyour Mower"sectionfor mowercontroldetails. To installor removemulch plug: 1. Stoptheengineand wait for parts to the operatorand others.Forbest results,do not cut wet grass and nevercut off . Tostop the blades,releasethe bladecontrol.To stopthe drive controlto the wheels,releasethe...
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...disconnect spark plugwire. 2. REMOVING THE MOWER DECK Whenservicingthe undersideof the mowerdeck for all fourhairpinclips shouldbe removed. 10. J Figure16 5. thewoodenblocks. 16 ...REMOVING THE BELT COVER The beltcovermustbe removedto performseveralmaintenanceand serviceprocedures.Followtheinstructionsbelowto removethe belt cover. 1. To reinstallthe beltcover,placethe cover in personalinjuryor propertydamage. Removethe woodenblocksfrom underthe deck. 13. Beforeperforminganytype of maintenanceon the machine,wait for all parts...
...disconnect spark plugwire. 2. REMOVING THE MOWER DECK Whenservicingthe undersideof the mowerdeck for all fourhairpinclips shouldbe removed. 10. J Figure16 5. thewoodenblocks. 16 ...REMOVING THE BELT COVER The beltcovermustbe removedto performseveralmaintenanceand serviceprocedures.Followtheinstructionsbelowto removethe belt cover. 1. To reinstallthe beltcover,placethe cover in personalinjuryor propertydamage. Removethe woodenblocksfrom underthe deck. 13. Beforeperforminganytype of maintenanceon the machine,wait for all parts...
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Wheninstallinga blade,placethe sideof the blade with newones. Stopengine,wait forall parts to stop moving,and disconnect sparkplug wire. . Figure22 5. Replacethe beltcover. 19 J Figure21 It is...spindleflangenutto between 70-90foot-pounds. Replacing the Drive Belt 1. Blade Sharpening iMPORTANT:If any metal separationis present,replacethe blades with a part numberstampedin it facing thegroundwhenthe moweris in personalinjury.Thebladecan be groundequallyto maintainproper bladebalance.A poorlybalancedblade willcause excessivevibrationand maycause damageto the mowerand result in the...
Wheninstallinga blade,placethe sideof the blade with newones. Stopengine,wait forall parts to stop moving,and disconnect sparkplug wire. . Figure22 5. Replacethe beltcover. 19 J Figure21 It is...spindleflangenutto between 70-90foot-pounds. Replacing the Drive Belt 1. Blade Sharpening iMPORTANT:If any metal separationis present,replacethe blades with a part numberstampedin it facing thegroundwhenthe moweris in personalinjury.Thebladecan be groundequallyto maintainproper bladebalance.A poorlybalancedblade willcause excessivevibrationand maycause damageto the mowerand result in the...
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... Timing Belt 1. Replacethe belt cover. Releaseall mowercontrols. 3. Removebelt(C) from timingbracketand deck,Figure25. Routenew beltaroundthe pulleysmakingsureto tightennuts, bolts,and belt keeper. 9. Releaseall mowercontrols, 3. Stopengine,wait forall parts to stop moving ,and disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Loosenidler pulley(A) by looseningnut, Figure24. 7. Loosen3/8-16screwand nut attachedto deck mount,Figure26. Replacing the Deck Engagement Belt...
... Timing Belt 1. Replacethe belt cover. Releaseall mowercontrols. 3. Removebelt(C) from timingbracketand deck,Figure25. Routenew beltaroundthe pulleysmakingsureto tightennuts, bolts,and belt keeper. 9. Releaseall mowercontrols, 3. Stopengine,wait forall parts to stop moving ,and disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Loosenidler pulley(A) by looseningnut, Figure24. 7. Loosen3/8-16screwand nut attachedto deck mount,Figure26. Replacing the Deck Engagement Belt...
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... in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on carburetor parts,run engineuntil it stopsfrom lack of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4. Cleanengineof surfacedebris. Storeequipmentina clean, dryarea. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Removeall dirt from exteriorof engineand equipment. Whileengineis still...
... in poorly ventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmay reachan openflame,spark, or pilot lightas on carburetor parts,run engineuntil it stopsfrom lack of clean engineoil intothe cylinder.Pullthe recoilstarterseveraltimesto distributetheoil, and reinstallthe spark plug. 4. Cleanengineof surfacedebris. Storeequipmentina clean, dryarea. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER Forenginesstoredover30 days: • 1. Removeall dirt from exteriorof engineand equipment. Whileengineis still...
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... RepairProtectionAgreementtoday! But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in the... scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. phone support from regularprice of serviceand relatedinstalled parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck • Fast help by phone- Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. hinkof usas a "...
... RepairProtectionAgreementtoday! But likeall products,it may requirerepairfrom time to $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't be fixed • Discountof 10%from a SearsrepresentativeT. For pricesand additional informationin the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in the... scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,or schedulea serviceappointmentonline. phone support from regularprice of serviceand relatedinstalled parts notcoveredby theagreement;also, 10%off regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck • Fast help by phone- Somelimitationsand exclusionsapply. hinkof usas a "...
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...(4) below ,the warrantyon emission-relatedparts is warrantedforthe warrantyperiod statedabove. Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the part will maintaina supply of warrantedparts sufficientto meetthe expecteddemandfor such parts. 9. Repairor replacementof any warranted part. 8. If the partfails beforethe first scheduledreplacement,the part will not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc. 10. EPAsmalloff-road, sparkignitionengine regulations.MTDConsumerGroupInc mustwarrantthe ECSon your outdoorequipmentengine is...
...(4) below ,the warrantyon emission-relatedparts is warrantedforthe warrantyperiod statedabove. Ifthe part fails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,the part will maintaina supply of warrantedparts sufficientto meetthe expecteddemandfor such parts. 9. Repairor replacementof any warranted part. 8. If the partfails beforethe first scheduledreplacement,the part will not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTDConsumerGroupInc. 10. EPAsmalloff-road, sparkignitionengine regulations.MTDConsumerGroupInc mustwarrantthe ECSon your outdoorequipmentengine is...
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... such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any adjustmentof a componenthat hasa factory installed, and properlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage. Thefollowing emissionwarrantypartsare covered(if applicable): (1) FuelMeteringSystem •...
... such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any adjustmentof a componenthat hasa factory installed, and properlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage. Thefollowing emissionwarrantypartsare covered(if applicable): (1) FuelMeteringSystem •...
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...LLC in otros paises MCMarque de commerce / MDMarque deposee de Sears Brands, LLC For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call anytime for the location of your home - and Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca Our Home For repair ...of carry-in your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Service Center 1-800-488-1222 (U.S.A.) 1-800-469-4663 (Canada) www.sears.com www.sears.ca To purchase a protection agreement on a ...