Craftsman 247.370251 User Manual
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
247.370251
CRAFTSMAN
110V12AMP ELECTRIC
DOUBLE INSULATED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A
19 " REAR DISCHARGE
MULCHING LAWN MOWER
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
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IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
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ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC UWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— ^ HEED ITS WARNING.
Your electric lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manu-
DANGER: al. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
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serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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TRAINING
• Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempt
ing to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar
with the controls and the proper use of this machine before oper
ating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
• Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only persons
well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use your mower.
• No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small
children and pets. Stop motor when they are in the vicinity of
your mower. Although the area of operation should be complete
ly cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked
and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others
allowed in the area.
PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects
which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direc
tion and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any oth
ers allowed in the area.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from for
eign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction.
• Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never
operate a unit in barefeet, sandals or sneakers. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working out
doors.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment
while the motor is running.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid dangerous environment—Never operate the equipment in
the rain or in damp wet locations. Always be sure of your footing.
A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold
on the handle and walk, never run. Do not over-reach—keep
footing and balance at all times.
• Warning—To reduce the risk of electric shock ha2ard, use only
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use only UL
approved outdoor extension cords of adequate gauge (minimum
16 gauge recommended) which accept the lawn mower’s plug.
Extension cords are available at your nearest authorized service
center or dealer.
• Cord sets—Make sure your cord set is in good condition. Use
only a 1Q0 foot 14 gauge UL approved outdoor power extension
cord (part no. 629-0192 or equivalent). A 50 fnnt 16 oaune UL
approved outdoor extension cord is an acceptable substitute. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in,
pull extension cord from wall receptacle.
To prevent disconnection of extension cord from mower during
operation, be sure to use the cord restraint provided or make a
knot as shown in the illustration below.
Extension
Cord
Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP cir
cuit. If difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15
AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized ser
vice location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without consulting
your power company.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped
or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15“ as shown on the
slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious
injury could result.
Appliance
Cord
OPERATION
Avoid accidental starting. Do not pull plugged-in lawn mower
with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.
Do not abuse cord—never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can
cause injury.
Stop the motor when you leave the mower and before crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads.
After striking a foreign object, shut off the motor, make absolute
ly sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped,
disconnect the power cord to prevent accidental starting, then
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Such damage
must be repaired before restarting and operating the mower.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is general
ly a warning of trouble.
Stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait for the blade
and all moving parts to stop before cleaning, unclogging chute,
removing grass catcher, repairing or inspecting the mower. The
cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the
motor is shut off.
Do not force lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed. Use right appliance—Do not use
lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES (Continued)
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Never cut
grass by pulling mower toward you. Exercise extreme caution
when operating mower on uneven terrain or changing direction
on siopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always be sure
of your footing, A slip and fail can cause serious personal injury.
• Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other
safety protective devices in place.
• The blade/motor control on this mower is installed to minimize
the risk of blade contact injury and is required by federal regu
lations. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the
function o1 the blade/motor control.
• To avoid electric shock hazard, never push mower over cord. Do
not mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel back and forth
across the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outlet
to which the extension cord is connected. This will keep the cord
on the mowed area of the lawn and out of the way.
• Do not operate mower after it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Return mower to nearest authorized service loca
tion.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
mower manufacturer may cause hazards. The use of any acces
sory on this rotary mower other than those manufactured by the
mower manufacturer is not recommended.
• Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the
complete grass catcher is properly mounted on the mower,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Warning—Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before
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performing any maintenance or service on mower.
• Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Keep blade sharp.
• Use identical replacement blades only. Replace damaged cord.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration
and replace worn bags. For safety protection, replace only with
new bag meeting original equipment specifications.
• Store idle lawn mower indoors when not in use. Allow motor to
cool before storing in any enclosure. Lawn mower should be
stored indoors in dry, high or tocked-up place, out of reach of
children.
• Maintain lawn mower with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow Instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.
DOUBLE INSULATED LAWN MOWER
DOUBLE INSULATION IS A CONCEPT IN SAFETY IN ELECTRIC
UWN MOWERS. WHICH ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR THE USUAL
THREE WIRE GROUNDED POWER CORD AND GROUNDED SUP
PLY SYSTEM. WHEREVER THERE IS ELECTRIC CURRENT IN THE
MOWER. THERE ARE TWO COMPLETE SETS OF INSULATION TO
PROTECT THE USER. ALL EXPOSED METAL PARTS ARE ISOLAT
ED FROM THE INTERNAL METAL MOTOR COMPONENTS WITH
PROTECTING INSULATION.
IMPORTANT—SERVICING OF A LAWN MOWER WITH DOUBLE
INSULATION REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF
THE SYSTEM AND SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALI
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU
RETURN THE LAWN MOWER TO YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED
SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR, ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL FACTO
RY REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN SERVICING,
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible dependabil
ity and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily rem
edy, please return the lawn mower to the nearest Sears
Service Center/Department in the United States. We have
competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this unit.
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly. Always observe the “SAFETY RULES.”
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage:
Amperage:
Hz:
Blade Bolt Torque:
110-120 AC
12
60
450-600 in. lbs.
MODEL
NUMBER
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
251.370251
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE DECK. NEAR THE
RIGHT REAR WHEEL
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• 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” (page 10) and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s
Manual.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained and lubricated accord
ing to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and work
manship.
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as mower blades or blade adapters.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent motor shafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner’s manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER TO THE NEAR
EST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Department D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, tL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES.......................................................2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARRANTY
INDEX
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MOWER ACCESSORIES.........................................5
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.....................10, 11
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...........................11
STORAGE
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
REPAIR PARTS................................................13,14
SLOPE GAUGE......................................................15
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
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Adjustments:
Cutting Height.
Handle Height .
Assembly: Motor
Handle
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Grass Catcher.
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Handle Storage....
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Lubrication:
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В Maintenance:
Blade: Agreement
Balancing
Replacement...
Sharpening
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11 Cleaning
11 Lubrication
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Cleaning
Controls; R Warranty
Cord Restraint
Customer Responsibilities
Cutting Heights....
Extension Cord....
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Motor/Blade Control
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11 Operating Mower.
Repair/Replacement Parts
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Responsibilities, Customer
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12 Safety Rules
Service and Adjustments:
Cutting Height
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10 Service Recommendations
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10 Table of Contents
Rear Trail Shield
Specifications
Starting the Motor/Blade................
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Storage
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Wheels:
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MOWER ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when the mower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail
outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the
model number of your mower.
MOWER PERFORMANCE MOWER MAINTENANCE
Extension
Cord Bag
Grass
Blade
Blade
Adapter
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Wheels
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ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
Remove the carton inserts. Lift the mower from the car
ton, or cut the comers of the carton and roll the mower
out. Make certain all parts and literature have been re
moved from the carton before the carton is discarded.
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR MOWER
• Pull up and back on the lower handle. Pivot the
upper handle up to raise the handle into the operat-
— ing position. See figure 1.
• The upper handle may be adjusted to three differ
ent height positions. To select desired position,
align one of the three marks on the top of the lower
handle insulators with the mark on the upper han
dle insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Place
the hairpin clips in the inner hole.
NOTE; The outer hole in the weld pin is for storage.
The hairpin clip must be placed in the inner hole for
operation.
IMPORTANT: YOUR MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH
THE MULCHING BAFFLE IN PLACE. THE
MULCHING BAFFLE ALLOWS THE BLADE TO CUT
AND RECUT THE GRASS CLIPPINGS INTO SMALL
PARTICLES, RETURNING THEM TO YOUR LAWN
AS NUTRIENTS FOR THE SOIL
IF YOU WISH TO BAG INSTEAD OF MULCH THE
CLIPPINGS, SIMPLY LIFT THE REAR DISCHARGE
DOOR, AND REMOVE THE MULCHING BAFFLE
FROM THE REAR OF THE DECK BY PULLING OUT
WARD ON THE BAFFLE. THEN ASSEMBLE AND
ATTACH GRASS CATCHER AS FOLLOWS.
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
NOTE: Make certain the grass bag is turned right side
out before assembling (warning label will be on the
outside).
• Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as
— shown in figure 2A. Push frames together as far as
they will go.
• Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the bot
tom of bag) so the handle is outside the bag. Slip
openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag
over the hooks on the grass catcher frame.
NOTE: It may be necessary to pull the edge of the
fabric away from the plastic channel in order to see
the opening.
• Secure bag to frame by working the plastic chan
nels on bag over frame as shown in figure 2B. All
of the plastic channels except center top of bag
attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag
attaches from the inside of bag.
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