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Page 1: ...lSafetyRules andInstructions Before Operating ThisEquipment CRRFTSMRN 18 DOUBLE INSU___T_ELECTRIC 3 1N 1 CONVERTIB_ MULCHING LAWNMOWER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service andAdjustment RepairParts 158756 00 SEARS ROEBUCKAND Co Chicago IL 60684U S A ...

Page 2: ...ch is off when plugging in OBJECTS STRUCK BY THE LAWN MOWER BLADE can cause severe injuries to persons The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing IF MOWER STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT follow these steps a Release switch lever to turn off mower b Unplug power cord c Inspect for damage d Repair any damage before restarting and operating the mower USE IDE...

Page 3: ...s under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this instruction manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS RATED AMPS 9 0 RATED VOLTS 120 VAC BLADE NUT TORQUE 25 35 ft Ibs ONEYEARLIMITEDWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained according to the instructions in the instruction manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in ...

Page 4: ... Cleaning 11 Customer Responsibilities 3 Cutting Levels 8 E Extension Cords 7 8 9 G GrassCatcher Assembly 5 H Handle Assembly 5 Knobs 5 Removal 11 I Index 4 L Lubrication 10 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Blade Care Replacement 9 10 Lubrication 10 Mowing Tips 8 9 Mulching 9 O Operation 6 7 8 9 R Repair Replacement Parts 12 13 How to Order 16 Responsibilities Customer 3 10 S Safety Rules 2 Safety Shield...

Page 5: ...e as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the knob firmly Install the curvedhead bolt from the outside of the handle on the other side as shown in Figure 2 Install the remaining star washer and plastic knob on the threaded end of this bolt Examine the mower to ensure that both plastic knobs and star washers are on the inside of the handle and the eye bolt is on theoutside on the same side of the mower as the...

Page 6: ...djustments Save this manual for future reference OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE CORD MINDER LOWER HANDLE RUBBER FLAPS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCALE DISCHARGE CHUTE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE5 MEETSCPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the motor is r...

Page 7: ... turn the unit on and hold itagainst the mower handle to keep it running To turn the mower off just release the lever The spring loaded SNAP ACTION lever will quickly turn the mower off _ CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THEOPERATION OFTHIS SWITCH EXTENSION CORDS Double insulated tools have 2 wire cords and can be used with 2 wire or 3 wire extension cords Only round jacketed extension cords shou...

Page 8: ...in clogging of the mower Select the height that gives the best finished lawn appearance ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TOMOWER CORD DO NOT connect the extension cord to power source until you have finished reading this manual and are ready to start mowing To prevent disconnection of mower cord from extension cord when mowing use the cord control hanger as shown in Figure 10 CORD MINDER FIGURE 10 CAUTION...

Page 9: ...witch OFF and disconnect the power cord plug Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back end of the bag Also clean out any grass or debris which may be packed around the discharge opening Replace the grass catcher Clean often in wet spring grass Ifmower should start to vibrate abnormally turn mower OFF and unplug power cord Check immediately for cause Vibration is a warning of trouble ...

Page 10: ... bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition If you are using a Grass Catcher check it frequently for wear or deterioration If excessively worn replace with new bag for safety protection SERVICE andADJUSTMENTS BLADE SHARPENING REMOVING ANDATTACHING BLADES Keep blades sharp for best mower performance Sharpening procedure is as follows RELEASE SWITCH LEVER TO TURN MO...

Page 11: ...as shown in Figure 19 Press the latch release forward until it stops Pull the handle up and off of the steel pins both sides The handle can be folded in half by loosening the two plastic knobs you installed in Figure 2 Fold handle down backwards to avoid over stressing the cables CLEANINGANDSTORAGE TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MOWER Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower Clean out any clipp...

Page 12: ...Y and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers or other qualified service organizations always using Sears replacement parts 25 _t 23 51 78 20 15 64 MOTOR MOUNT Bottom View Items 35 36 assembled in 3 locations indicated 63 58 12 ...

Page 13: ...ease Handle 1 Mulch Plate 1 61 241656 00 Compression Spring 1 Fan 1 62 241657 00 Pin 1 Cable Clamp 1 63 241028 03 Wheel Disc 2 1 4 20 x 1 Screw 1 64 241658 00 Push Ring 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut 1 65 241549 31 S A Armature Incl 66 1 Torsion Spring 1 66 137203 00 Retainer Ring 1 Discharge Chute 1 67 241660 00 Torsion Spring 1 Torsion Spring 1 68 241661 00 Torsion Spring 1 SA Motor Cord 1 69 241662 00 Torsio...

Page 14: ... housing IMPORTANT To assure product safety and reliability repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers always using Sears replacement parts WHEN ORDERINGREPAIRPARTS ALWAYSGIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER 900 370260 PART DESCRIPTION NAME OFITEM LAWN MOWER All partslistedmaybe ordered fromanySearsServiceCenter and mostSears stores If the parts you need ...

Page 15: ...lSafetyRules andInstructions Before Operating ThisEquipment CRRFTSMRN 18 DOUBLE INSU___T_ELECTRIC 3 1N 1 CONVERTIB_ MULCHING LAWNMOWER Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service andAdjustment RepairParts 158756 00 SEARS ROEBUCKAND Co Chicago IL 60684U S A ...

Page 16: ...ch is off when plugging in OBJECTS STRUCK BY THE LAWN MOWER BLADE can cause severe injuries to persons The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing IF MOWER STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT follow these steps a Release switch lever to turn off mower b Unplug power cord c Inspect for damage d Repair any damage before restarting and operating the mower USE IDE...

Page 17: ...s under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this instruction manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS RATED AMPS 9 0 RATED VOLTS 120 VAC BLADE NUT TORQUE 25 35 ft Ibs ONEYEARLIMITEDWARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained according to the instructions in the instruction manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in ...

Page 18: ... Cleaning 11 Customer Responsibilities 3 Cutting Levels 8 E Extension Cords 7 8 9 G GrassCatcher Assembly 5 H Handle Assembly 5 Knobs 5 Removal 11 I Index 4 L Lubrication 10 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Blade Care Replacement 9 10 Lubrication 10 Mowing Tips 8 9 Mulching 9 O Operation 6 7 8 9 R Repair Replacement Parts 12 13 How to Order 16 Responsibilities Customer 3 10 S Safety Rules 2 Safety Shield...

Page 19: ...e as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the knob firmly Install the curvedhead bolt from the outside of the handle on the other side as shown in Figure 2 Install the remaining star washer and plastic knob on the threaded end of this bolt Examine the mower to ensure that both plastic knobs and star washers are on the inside of the handle and the eye bolt is on theoutside on the same side of the mower as the...

Page 20: ...djustments Save this manual for future reference OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UPPER HANDLE CORD MINDER LOWER HANDLE RUBBER FLAPS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCALE DISCHARGE CHUTE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE5 MEETSCPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the motor is r...

Page 21: ... turn the unit on and hold itagainst the mower handle to keep it running To turn the mower off just release the lever The spring loaded SNAP ACTION lever will quickly turn the mower off _ CAUTION NEVER ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THEOPERATION OFTHIS SWITCH EXTENSION CORDS Double insulated tools have 2 wire cords and can be used with 2 wire or 3 wire extension cords Only round jacketed extension cords shou...

Page 22: ...in clogging of the mower Select the height that gives the best finished lawn appearance ATTACHING EXTENSION CORD TOMOWER CORD DO NOT connect the extension cord to power source until you have finished reading this manual and are ready to start mowing To prevent disconnection of mower cord from extension cord when mowing use the cord control hanger as shown in Figure 10 CORD MINDER FIGURE 10 CAUTION...

Page 23: ...witch OFF and disconnect the power cord plug Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back end of the bag Also clean out any grass or debris which may be packed around the discharge opening Replace the grass catcher Clean often in wet spring grass Ifmower should start to vibrate abnormally turn mower OFF and unplug power cord Check immediately for cause Vibration is a warning of trouble ...

Page 24: ... bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition If you are using a Grass Catcher check it frequently for wear or deterioration If excessively worn replace with new bag for safety protection SERVICE andADJUSTMENTS BLADE SHARPENING REMOVING ANDATTACHING BLADES Keep blades sharp for best mower performance Sharpening procedure is as follows RELEASE SWITCH LEVER TO TURN MO...

Page 25: ...as shown in Figure 19 Press the latch release forward until it stops Pull the handle up and off of the steel pins both sides The handle can be folded in half by loosening the two plastic knobs you installed in Figure 2 Fold handle down backwards to avoid over stressing the cables CLEANINGANDSTORAGE TURN OFF AND UNPLUG MOWER Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the mower Clean out any clipp...

Page 26: ...Y and RELIABILITY repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers or other qualified service organizations always using Sears replacement parts 25 _t 23 51 78 20 15 64 MOTOR MOUNT Bottom View Items 35 36 assembled in 3 locations indicated 63 58 12 ...

Page 27: ...ease Handle 1 Mulch Plate 1 61 241656 00 Compression Spring 1 Fan 1 62 241657 00 Pin 1 Cable Clamp 1 63 241028 03 Wheel Disc 2 1 4 20 x 1 Screw 1 64 241658 00 Push Ring 4 1 4 20 Hex Nut 1 65 241549 31 S A Armature Incl 66 1 Torsion Spring 1 66 137203 00 Retainer Ring 1 Discharge Chute 1 67 241660 00 Torsion Spring 1 Torsion Spring 1 68 241661 00 Torsion Spring 1 SA Motor Cord 1 69 241662 00 Torsio...

Page 28: ... housing IMPORTANT To assure product safety and reliability repairs maintenance and adjustment should be performed by Sears Service Centers always using Sears replacement parts WHEN ORDERINGREPAIRPARTS ALWAYSGIVETHE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER 900 370260 PART DESCRIPTION NAME OFITEM LAWN MOWER All partslistedmaybe ordered fromanySearsServiceCenter and mostSears stores If the parts you need ...

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