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Page 1: ...283 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156082 6 26_96 VBL Printedin U S A ...

Page 2: ...rbeforecrossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct dischargeof matedal towardbystandersnor allowanyone near the mower whileyouare operatingit Beforecleaning inspecting orrepairing yourmower stopthe engineand make absolutelysurethe blade and all moving partshavestopped Then disconnect thesparkplugwireand keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do...

Page 3: ...est Sears sto_ for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBH ITIES Read and observe the safety rules 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lub...

Page 4: ...e Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 4 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 4 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L LLibdcation Engine 14 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 Oil O Engine 12 Storage 16 ...

Page 5: ... the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATORERS FOR _1 REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS I BLADES H H J i _ J q l Jt_i_ j_ AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHEE...

Page 6: ...ANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD 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...

Page 7: ...gs over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes if bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear do...

Page 8: ...ULCHER PLUG ENGINE OIL CAP W DIPSTICK HOUSING 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 Standa ds Institute and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release...

Page 9: ...catcher by the handle Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to sta_t and operate the lawn mower FIG 7 ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER PRIMER FIG 5 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut ...

Page 10: ...irm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes o Move engine speed control lever to fast f_ position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pu starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming s...

Page 11: ... afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 10 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clump...

Page 12: ...al should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit w...

Page 13: ...ould be taken to keep the blade balance 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 on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam orwalL Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it ...

Page 14: ...er every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclock wise to the stop and pull away from collar o Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation Insert new filter into cover Put air filter cover and filter into col...

Page 15: ...heels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 14 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove blade ...

Page 16: ...ust pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle To change from medium tow to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16A o To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section wil have to be turned over See Fig 16B SHIPPING POSITION ME...

Page 17: ...OL 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 Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next se...

Page 18: ...i i i SERVICE NOTES i H llllll 18 ...

Page 19: ...using blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 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 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace con...

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