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Page 1: ...37613 CAUTION Before usingthis product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and OPerating Instructions CRAFTSMAN 18 PUSH REEL MOWER Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A ...

Page 2: ...f slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Do not mow excessively steep slopes Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Follow all maintenance and lubrication instructions as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means Attention...

Page 3: ...Bolt 5 16 x 2 1 2 Long Hex Bolt 5 16 x 2 1 4 Long Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 3 4 Long Screw 10 x 5 8 Long REF QTY E 4 F 1 G 2 DESCRIPTION Hex Lock Nut 5 16 Handle Brace Spacer Handle Gdp CARTON CONTENTS Loose Parts in Carton 1 Upper Handle 2 2 Handle Panel 3 Handle Brace 2 4 Reel Assembly 5 Hardware Package see above 4 ...

Page 4: ...UT Attach the two upper handles to the handle braCas with two 5 16 x 2 1 4 hex bolts and 5 16 hex nuts Tighten only finger tight at thistime See figure 3 Fasten the upper handles together at the top with a 5 16 x 1 3 4 hex bolt and a 5 16 Iocknut as shown In figure 3 Tighten all four bolts and nuts assembled In figures 2 and 3 FIGURE 3 Place the handle panel in positionover the handlas Fasten the ...

Page 5: ...r and move the lever to the desired position Both levers must be in the same relative position See figures 5 and 6 Cuffing Height Knob Wheel In Inches Lever 2 1 4 4 5 2 4 4 1 3 4 3 4 1 1 2 2 4 1 1 4 2 3 1 2 2 3 4 2 1 WHEEL ROLLER BRACKET AUGNMENT HOLE FIGURE 5 WHEEL LEVER FIGURE 6 USING YOUR REEL MOWER Make sure grass is dry before starting to mow Wear substantial footwear which will provide good ...

Page 6: ... The flat surface of the pawl mates against the fiat surfaces of the teeth inside the pinion gear FIGURE 7 Clean and lubricate the wheel bearings and gears once every season or whenever the reel is sharp ened whichever is more often Refer to figure 8 A Remove the hub cap B Remove the E ring with a screwdriver C Uft off the wheel D If the axle is rusty clean off with solvent and crocus cloth E Coat...

Page 7: ...FIGURE 9 ADJUSTING THE CU I rER BAR CLEARANCE IMPORTANT Adjust only the nuts securing the upper trunnion DO NOT adjust the nuts on the lower trunnion Refer to figure 10 Before adjusting the cutter bar check to make sure that all the nuts securing the cutter bar and the adjustment trunnions are still firmly tightened To increase the clearance between the cutter bar and the blades loosen the lower n...

Page 8: ...The shoulder on the shoulder washer must fit into the curved slot in the end plate Tighten the lock nut and then back it off one half turn so the height adjuster can move freely SHOULDER WASHER GEAR LOCK NUT FIGURE 12 PROBLEM vlower won t cut grass satisfactorily _rass clogs up the reel blades CAUSE 1 Blades are dull 2 Too much cutter bar clearance 3 Grass is too tall 1 Grass is too wet CORRECTION...

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Page 11: ... Plate Assembly L H 2 Roller Adjustment Knob 1 Roller Bracket L H 2 Flat Washer 5 16 Std 2 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 2 Trunnion 8 Pop Rivet 1 Spacer Tube Assembly 30 44738 31 1657 019 32 1038 33 1509 038 34 1624 138 35 0323 000 36 0428 000 37 1650 21 39 1540 118 40 1660 001 41 2674 032 44 1534 8 46 44008 47 1631 51 48 1643 060 49 1622 050 50 44232 53 1629 028 54 C 9M5732 55 2135 046 56 44818 5...

Page 12: ...cation of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product Name Part Name Model Number Part Number 8F_ 8 America s R...

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