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Page 1: ... Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Safety Assembly Operation Service Maintenance Espafiol Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Sears website www sears com craftsman Printed in U S A 770 10186B 3 99 ...

Page 2: ...lts air cleaners and spark plug 2 Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE ...

Page 3: ...it has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower Keep the area of operation clear of all...

Page 4: ...aler for assistance Slope Operation For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a slope or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge page 6 do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when c...

Page 5: ...re the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running Grass...

Page 6: ...s of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury w w Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes o_a _ O Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of sl...

Page 7: ...ence to right or left hand side of the mower and or front or behind the mower is observed from the operating position Loose Parts a Owner s Manual b A Bottle of Engine Oil c Grass Catcher Disconnecting Spark Plug Before setting up your lawn mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the post on the engine See Figure 2 Post Rubber Boot Wire Figure 2 Assembling Ha...

Page 8: ...as shipped with the mulching plug already installed on the unit If you want to mulch the lawn leave it in place For bagging purposes remove the mulching plug and attach the grass catcher to the mower Follow directions to remove the mulching plug Plug Figure 6 Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower Holding the grass bag firmly place the bag on the mower as shown in Figure 7 e_ Place bag hooks here Chute ...

Page 9: ...retor Use it to start a cold engine but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower The blade control handle must be depressed inorder to operate the unit Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade _ WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its...

Page 10: ... filling fuel tank IMPORTANT Never mix engine oil with gasoline Clean area around gas tank cap For location of gas tank cap see Figure 9 Remove cap Use a funnel to prevent spillage Pour approximately 1 5 quarts of fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank Fill tank to 1 2 below the bottom of the filler neck Wipe any fuel spillage Do not fill fuel tank completely Provide space f...

Page 11: ... of the grass Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth A WARNING if the mower strikes a foreign object stop the engine Disconnect spark plugwire and ground against post Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting the mower Extensive vibration during operation is an indication of equipment damage Using Grass Catcher You can use the grass catcher ...

Page 12: ...ost on engine Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up Hold it firmly Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap make sure to remove it now a WARNING Never tipt...

Page 13: ...y Insert the new filter into the cover Place the cover and the filter against flange with tab on the cover inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange See Figure 11 Push cover firmly against flange and turn it clockwise as far as it will go Make sure that the retainers are locked around the flange See Figure 11 _ WARNING Never run the engine without air cleaner completely assembled To Clean ...

Page 14: ...l or engine oil Also if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Blade Control Handle Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control handle must operate freely in both directions For complete lubrication chart see Figure 13 Chute ...

Page 15: ...y from the adapter Place the bell support next Make sure to align the tabs in the holes of the blade with the hole in the bell support Insert the hex bolt through the blade assembly Figure 14 shows the correct order of assembly Use block of wood to hold blade while you tighten the bolt clockwise Follow the recommended torque for the bolt which is 450 600 in Ibs IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure th...

Page 16: ...ket Reinsert hairpin clip in the hole on weld pin Repeat on other side Reinstall carriage bolts earlier removed on the lower handle and secure with wing nuts Notch Lower Handle Figure 16 Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position Raise the mower wheels for low cut and lowerthe wheels for high cut For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment l...

Page 17: ... WARNING Drain fuel into approved container outdoors away from open flame Be sure engine is cool Do not smoke Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Loosen the bowl drain screw a few turns The bowl drain screw is located below the carburetor See Figure 20 Do not remove the screw completely Drain the carburetor Note Do not drain carburetor ...

Page 18: ... may have accumulated on the cooling fins intake screen levers and linkages OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust Rust and or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems Store unit in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE If storing in an unventilated or metal storage shed be certain to rustpro...

Page 19: ...le 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill tank with fresh clean fuel 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to Maintenance section of this manual 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean lawn mower engine 1 Adjust gap to 0...

Page 20: ...SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4 0 H P LAWN MOWER MODEL 247 388250 18 56 10 11 13 4O 81 31 59 39 84 57 23 22 58 41 6O 46 _ 67 51 I I I I I I I 34 33 71 2O ...

Page 21: ...ight Adj Plate Pivot Bar Spring Lever Front Wheel Shoulder Bolt 5 Dia X 357 Bell Wash 38 i d X 88 O d L Key No 46 49 5O 51 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 70 71 73 76 78 8O 81 83 84 87 88 89 90 Part No Description 738 0102 14578 14579 17488A 17489A 782 5025 782 5026 710 1017 710 0599 682 3036 682 3037 782 0054A 0689 734 1864 734 1841 747 1169 682 3038 682 3039 710 0514 782 5007B 782 5004...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO 143 994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4 0 H P LAWN MOWER MODEL 247 388250 0 370K 400 135 130 120 182 185 178 9O0 _261 3700 119 125 275 298 285 46 300 310 3O5 241 245 _ 250 238 22 ...

Page 23: ...e Std Incl 151 he could have been built with 590694 starter Qt_ Key No Part No 130 6021A 2 135 35395 1 150 31672 1 151 31673 1 151A 40017 1 169 36783 1 172 36784 1 174 30200 1 178 29752 1 182 6201 1 184 26756 1 185 36785 1 186 32653 1 189 650839 1 191 36559A 1 196 610973 1 207 34336 1 216 33086 1 223 650451 1 224 36786 238 650932 1 239 34338 241 35797 1 245 35066 1 250 35065 1 260 36980 2 261 3020...

Page 24: ... 4O 44 48 60 Part No Description Qty Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly 631022 632047A 631937A 631334 631027 632760 Incl Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Throttle Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip 31 Spring Clip 1 Primer Bulb Retaining Ring 1 High Speed Bowl Nut 1 Bowl Nut Washer 1 Welch Plug Atmos...

Page 25: ...in Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Recoil Starter 590737 3 11 Key No 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 Part No 590737 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590687A 590535 590701 590760 Description Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing A...

Page 26: ... 800 469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 a m 11 p m CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicillio n 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement Call 7 a m 5 p m CST Monday Saturd...

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