Page 1: ...R S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156526 01 11 97 VBL Printed in U S A llllli ...
Page 2: ...ravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating lt Before cleaning inspecting or repairingyour mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and alt moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plugwire and keep it away from the spark ptug to prevent accidental starting_ Do not continue to run your m...
Page 3: ...t Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSglBgUTUES Read and observe the safety rules o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMgTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lu...
Page 4: ...r Responsibilities 3 11 13 Air Filter 13 Blade Care Replacement t2 Drive Wheels 12 Engine 13 Lubrication I3 Spark Plug 13 Cutting Levels 9 Air Filter 13 Oil Change 13 Oil Level 13 Oil Type 13 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 15 L Lubrication Engine 13 Lawn Mower 11 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 1t...
Page 5: ...s can also order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your iawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS BELTS BLADES MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OIL ...
Page 6: ...FOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer t...
Page 7: ...ASOLINEFILLCAP MULCHER PLUG _ PRIMER HOUSING _ DRIVE COVER FIG 3 WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the UoS Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running_ OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR _must be held down to the handle t...
Page 8: ...l bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling o To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower_ NOTE When your lawn mower is new the drive wheels may rotate without the drive control engaged when the wheels are lifted of...
Page 9: ... freshness_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels caIled gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before ster n age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine ...
Page 10: ...P MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your ...
Page 11: ...subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty ope rate rmust maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air fifte...
Page 12: ...nded tightening torque is 35 40 ftolbs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balancedo TO SHARPEN BLADE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while...
Page 13: ...more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do net wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 13 o Remove the air fitter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation o Insert new filter into cover o Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning th...
Page 14: ...t washer and dust cover o Remove retainer clip from drive shaft on left side of driven pulley While holding pulley slide drive shaft to the right until belt can be removed from opening in housing Pull belt free from idler pulley and take out of clutch flame Reverse procedure to install new belt NOTE When re assembling pinion be sure that the felt washer is in place behind the roll pin that the rol...
Page 15: ...ust pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not overtighten the fas teners holding the controls to the up per handle __ u To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 17A o To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 17B SHrPPING POSI...
Page 16: ... ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF AC1DS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE 1N STORAGE Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine andqet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur o Use fresh fuel next season_ ...
Page 17: ... mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too ful 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 R...
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