Craftsman 247.370252 User Manual [en, es]
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
247.370252
CRRFTSMflN
110V12AMP ELECTRIC
DOUBLE INSULATED
Caution:
Read and Follow
All Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
19" REAR DISCHARGE
MULCHING LAWN MOWER
Assembly
Operation
Customer Responsibilities
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
This symbol on the products nameplate ft ■
means it is listed by ( ^ I
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
FORM NO. 770-0253L
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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AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAW\I MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBO^ HEED ITS WARNING.
Your electric lawn mowi r was built to be operated according to the rules tor safe operation in this manu-
DANGER: al. As with any type of lower equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in
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serious injury. It you vio ate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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WARNING: When using electric lawn mo wers, basic
safety precautions should always be tollowed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, ai d personal
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injury, including the following:
TRAINING
Read all instructions carefully in their entirety before; ttempting to
assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the con
trols and the proper use of this machine before operatinc it. Keep this
manual in a sate place for future and regular reference an i for ordering
replacement parts.
Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipmei t, not a play
thing. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
Use Right Appliance—Do not use lawn mower for any job i xcept that for
which it is intended.
Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only persons well
acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be a lowed to use
your mower.
No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while t iking medica
tion that impairs the senses or reactions.
Stay Alert—Watch what you are doing. Use common S3nse. Do not
operate lawn mower when you are tired.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly ;mall children
and pets. Stop motor when they are in the vicinity of /our mower.
Although the area of operation should be completely clea ed of foreign
objects, an object may have been overlooked and could 13 accidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious f ersonal injury
to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be ised. Remove
all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects w lich could be
picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and ;ause serious,
personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the rea.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operatior or while per
forming an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreii n objects that
may be thrown from the machine in any direction. Alwaj s use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Ni ver operate a
unit in barefeet, sandals or sneakers. Do not wear loo: e clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubtsr gloves and
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustr ent while the
motor is running.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid Dangerous Environment—Never operate the equipm snt in the rain
or in damp wet locations. Always be sure of your footing, ft slip and fall
can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on t le handle and
walk, never run. Do not over-reach—keep footing and aalance at all
times.
Warning—To prevent electric shock use only with a UL Li ;ted extension
cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A,-SI iW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in g 30d condition,
is heavy enough to carry the current your mower will draw, and is polar
ized (one blade of plug is wider than the other). A 100' leni ith of 14 AW6
extension cord should be used. An acceptable substitute is a 50' length of
16 AWG cord. In applications where a longer cord is n reded, a 150'
length of 12 AWG cord may be used. An undersized corf will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheal ng. To reduce
the likelihood of disconnection of the extension cord set rom the lawn
mower, be sure to use the cord restraint provided or m. ke a know as
shown in the illustration in next column.
Extension Cord
To reduce the risk of electric shock, your mower is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade of plug is wider than the other). If the outlet on
the end of your extension cord does not fit fully into the plug on your
mower, reverse the outlet and try plugging it in again. The same is true
for the end of the extension cord you plug into your house outlet. If after
reversing the connections, either one still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet and/or plug. Do not change the plug
on the mower in any way.
Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles
dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If
difficulty in starting is experienced with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact your nearest authorized service location. Do not use a
higher rated fuse without consulting your power company.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on
the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this
measure of safety.
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
Connect Plug
and Receptacle
OPERATION
Do not abuse cord—never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to discon
nect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
If extension cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in, disconnect
extension cord from house receptacle.
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 absolutely 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 generally a warning of
trouble.
Stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait for the blade and ail
moving parts to stop before cleaning or unclogging, repairing or inspect
ing 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.
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 slopes. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Don’t overreach—Keep proper footing and bal
ance at all times. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety pro
tective devices in place and in working order.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES (Continued)
• The blade/motor control on this mower is installed to minimize the risk
of hlade contact injury and is required by federal regulations. Do not
under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the
biade/motor controi.
• 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 man- ^
ner. Return mower to nearest authorized service location.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the mower man-**
ufacturer may cause hazards.
• Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the complete
grass catcher or side chute deflector is properly mounted on the mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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• Warning—Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before perform
ing 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.
• 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 locked-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.
• Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace
a worn or damaged bag immediately. Be sure replacement bag meets
original equipment specifications.
DOUBLE INSULATED LAWN MOWER
DOUBLE INSULATION IS A CONCEPT IN SAFETY IN ELECTRIC LAWN
MOWERS, WHICH ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR THE USUAL THREE WIRE
GROUNDED POWER CORD AND GROUNDED SUPPLY SYSTEM. WHEREV
ER THERE IS ELECTRIC CURRENT IN THE MOWER, THERE ARE TWO
COMPLETE SETS OF INSULATION TO PROTECT THE USER. ALL EXPOSED
METAL PARTS ARE ISOLATED FROM THE INTERNAL METAL MOTOR
COMPONENTS WITH PROTECTING INSULATION.
IMPORTANT—SERVICING OF A LAWN MOWER WITH DOUBLE INSULA
TION REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND
SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE LAWN MOWER TO YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR. ALWAYS USE
ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN SERVICING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase o' a Sears
Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, et gineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible de Dendability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot ei isily rem
edy, please return the lawn mower to the near« st Sears
Service Center/Department in the United States. We have
competent, well-trained technicians and the prope r 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.”
MODEL
NUMBER 251.370252
SERIAL
NUMBER,
DATE OF
PURCHASE
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE DECK, NE KH THE
RIGHT REAR WHEEL.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMB ER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage;
Amperage; 12
Hz;
Blade Bolt Torque: 450-600 in. lbs.
110- 120 AC
60
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, c aring for and using your lawn mower.
• Follow the instructions under “Customer Ri ¡sponsibilities” (page 10) and “Storage” sections of this Owner’s
Manual.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER
For one year from the date of purchase, whan this Craftsman lawn mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned
up according to the operating and mainteni nee instructions in the operator’s manual. Sears will repair, free of
charge, any defect in material or workmanst ip.
This warranty excludes the mower blades i nd blade adapters, which are expendable parts and become worn
during normal use.
If this lawn mower is used for commercial >r rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 30 days from the
date of purchase.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER 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 vary from state to state.
SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO., DEPT. 817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES........................................................2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS..................................4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WARRANTY
INDEX........................................................................5
MOWER ACCESSORIES
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
Adjustments:
Cutting Height............................9
Handle Height
Assembly:
Handle.......................................6
Grass Catcher..........................6, 7
Blade:
Balancing
Replacement...........................11
Sharpening..............................11
Circuit Breaker
Cleaning
Controls:
Motor/Blade Control
Cord Restraint
Customer Responsibilities
Cutting Heights..............................9
Extension Cord
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B
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Handle Storage
Lubrication:
6
Maintenance:
11
8, 11
12
3,10-12
2, 9,10
Operating Mower
Repair/Replacement Parts
8
Responsibilities, Customer
9
6, 7
7-10
Motor
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Wheels
Wheel Adjusters
Agreement
Blade Care/Replacement
Cleaning
Lubrication
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS...,
4
4
5
STORAGE
TROUBLE SHOOTING...................
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
REPAIR PARTS
SLOPE GAUGE
INDEX
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3, 10-12
7-10
14, 15
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Safety Rules
Service and Adjustments:
Cutting Height............................9
11
11
11
4
11
12
11
Rear Trail Shield......................12
Service Recommendations
Specifications
Starting the Motor/Blade
Stopping the Motor/Blade
Storage........................................12
Table of Contents
Trouble Shooting Guide
Warranty........................................4
Wheels:
Adjusting Height
Lubrication
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12
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16
2, 3
10
4
8
8
5
13
9
11
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
Extension
Cord
Grass Bag
(Part No. 764-0447)
(Part No. 742-0719)
MOWER MAINTENANCE
Blade
Blade
Adapter
f
Wheels
w
ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
Remove the carton inserts (if any). Lift the mower from
the carton, or cut the corners of the carton and roll the
mower out. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the carton is
discarded.
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR MOWER
• Remove any cardboard pieces which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
— purposes.
• 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
handle 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.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING GRASS CATCHER TO MOWER
Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Make cer
tain the mulching baffle has been removed. Place the
hooks on the grass catcher into the slots in the handle
-bracket assemblies. See figure 3. Release the rear
discharge door.
To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, out of
the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release
the rear discharge door.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE MOWER
UNLESS HOOKS ON GRASS CATCHER
A
ARE SEATED IN SLOTS ON HANDLE
BRACKET ASSEMBLIES, AND REAR DIS
CHARGE DOOR RESTS FIRMLY AGAINST
TOP OF GRASS CATCHER.
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Mulching Baffle
Upper
Handle
Grass
Catcher-
Lower Handle
’ Motor/Blade Control
Handle
'Cord Restraint
- Handie Insuiators
-Hand Knob
Grass Catcher
Handie
Rear Discharge
Door
Wheel
Adjuster
Deck
MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears Lawn Walk-Behind Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,
Underwriters Laboratories, inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the
motor is running.
OPERATION
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL—consists of t vo parts,
the motor/blade control handle and the starte' button.
• Motor/Blade Control Handle—must be held
against the handle to start and run the n lotor and
blade. Release to stop the motor and blad 3.
• Starter Button—must be depressed in order to
engage the motor/blade control handle.
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE “SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2
OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL
The operation of an 1 lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before start! ig power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard
glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER
WARNING: DO NOT OPERA' E THIS
MOWER WITH THE REAR DISCHARGE
A
A
A
TO STOP MOTOR AND BLADE
• Release the motor/blade control handle t
engine and blade. (You will hear a hig
trie motor. Sparking at the top of motor,
DOOR OPEN, UNLESS THE COMPLETE
GRASS CATCHER IS IN PLACE. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT THE
PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON THE HEAR OF
THE DECK IN PLACE.
WARNING: BE SURE THAT LAWN IS
CLEAR OF STONES, STICKS, W RES, OR
OTHER OBJECTS WHICH COU -D DAM
AGE LAWN MOWER OR ENGINE. SUCH
OBJECTS COULD BE ACCIDENTALLY
THROWN BY THE MOWER IN ANY
DIRECTION AND CAUSE SERIOUS PER
SONAL INJURY TO THE OPERA’OR AND
OTHERS.
WARNING: TO PREVENT EL
SHOCK, DO NOT OPERATE THE
IN DAMP OR WET LOCATIONS.
noise, which is the result of deceleration 0
motor cover, is also normal during deceleri
ECTRIC
MOWER
) stop the
1 pitched
the elec-
nside the
tion.)
CORD RESTRAINT—helps prevent disconnection of
extension cord from motor/blade control.
CIRCUIT BREAKER RESET BUTTON—used to
reset the circuit breaker (circuit breaker prevents too
much strain being placed on the mower).
WARNING: IF YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN
OBJECT, STOP THE MOTOR. DISCON
A
TO START MOTOR AND ENGAGE BLADE
Standing behind the unit, depress starter button on
the motor/blade control. Pull motor/blade control
handle up against handle. Release starter button.
IMPORTANT: YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH
A CIRCUIT BREAKER, LOCATED ON THE
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL HOUSING. SEE FIGURE
5. IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS, RESET AS
INSTRUCTED IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION.
NECT THE POWER SOURCE, THOR
OUGHLY INSPECT THE MOWER FOR
ANY DAMAGE, AND REPAIR THE DAM
AGE BEFORE RESTARTING AND OPER
ATING THE MOWER. EXTENSIVE VIBRA
TION OF THE MOWER DURING OPERA
TION IS AN INDICATION OF DAMAGE.
THE UNIT SHOULD BE PROMPTLY
INSPECTED AND REPAIRED.
WARNING: THE BLADE CONTINUES TO
ROTATE FOR A FEW SECOND 5 AFTER
A
• Disconnect the power source to prevent iccidental
THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. IF MOTOR
DOES NOT COME TO AN IMMEDIATE
STOP WHEN THE MOTOR/BLADE CON
TROL HANDLE IS RELEASED, C ONTACT
AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION.
starting while equipment is unattended.
•
FIGURE 5.
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL
WARNING: THE MOTOR/BLADE CON
TROL ON THIS MOWER IS INSTALLED
A
The motor/blade control requires the operator to be
behind the handle to start and run the mower. When
the operator releases the control handle, the motor
will stop and an internal brake helps the blade to stop
quickly.
When the operator leaves the operating position to
remove the grass catcher, change the cutting height,
or pick up sticks or other objects in the way, the motor
will stop automatically when the motor/blade control
handle is released.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
A
Each wheel has an adjuster lever to set the cutting
height on your mower. They should always be set to
the same position.
• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high
cut.
• To change cutting height, move adjuster levers
toward wheels. See figure 6. Move wheels up or
down to suit your requirements. Be sure all four
levers are in the same setting.
TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CON
TACT INJURY AND IS REQUIRED BY
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION
OF THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL.
WARNING: TURN OFF MOTOR AND DIS
CONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE
ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT.
CORD CONNECTION
EXTENSION CORD
IMPORTANT: A 100 FOOT LENGTH OF 14 AWG
EXTENSION CORD SHOULD BE USED. AN
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE IS A 50 FOOT
LENGTH OF 16 AWG CORD. IN APPLICATIONS
WHERE A LONGER CORD IS NEEDED, A 150
FOOT LENGTH OF 12 AWG CORD MAY BE USED.
USING ANY OTHER LENGTH OR RATING OF
CORD WILL DIMINISH THE PERFORMANCE AND
POSSIBLY THE LIFE OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR.
IN ALL CASES, THE EXTENSION CORD SHOULD
BE A UL LISTED CORD SET SUITABLE FOR OUT
DOOR USE.
• The length of extension cord you will need (not pro
vided with unit) depends on the size of the area to
be mowed. See extension cord information above.
CORD RESTRAINT
• Attach extension cord to the cord restraint as fol
lows. Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow
enough excess cord to make the connection to the
motor/blade control (approximately 20 inches). Slip
the loop through the slot on the bottom of the cord
restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent disconnec
tion from the motor/blade control during operation.
Leave enough cord to allow the cord restraint to
move freely from side to side. See figure 7.
CONNECTION TO THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL
• Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto
the plug on the mower. The mower is equipped
with a polarized AC power plug (one blade of the
plug is wider than the other), which will fit Into the
plug on the extension cord only one way. If unable
to make a full connection, try reversing the plug on
the extension cord. Should the plugs still fail to fit,
contact your service dealer for assistance. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
FIGURE 6.
• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Refer
to the “Mowing and Mulching Tips” on page 10. (The
height adjusters may seem hard to move when new.
They will operate easier after some use.)
•
OPERATION
CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC POWER i SOURCE
• Plug the extension cord into any convenien: 110-120
volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your
source of power. This outlet may be loca ed either
out-of-doors or indoors. If an inside recr ptacle is
used, the extension cord can be taken out either
through the doorway or a window. To avoi i blowing
fuses, pick an outlet that is not overloaced. Your
mower will operate satisfactorily on a circjit that is
fused for 15 amperes. Do not use overs ze fuses
without consulting your power company.
TO CONVERT MOWER TO MULCHEIi
• To convert the mower to a mulching mcwer, first
remove the grass catcher. Then simply lit [ the rear
discharge door, insert the mulching bcffle, and
release the rear discharge door.
MOWING AND MULCHING TIPS
Never mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel
back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point
nearest the electric outlet where cord is crmnected.
See figure 8. Cut grass moving away from :he outlet
so the cord lies in the cut portion of the lav/n, out of
the way. Do not allow extension cord to wrr p around
trees, shrubs or other obstacles.
T = Obstacles
Outlet
Start Here
The grass condition at the time of mowing determines
the proper mower cutting height setting for best iawn
appearance. For a healthy lawn, always cut one-third
or less of the total length of the grass at any one cut
ting.
For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut.
When mulching under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over
loading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clip
pings. Under heavy conditions cross cut for additional
mulching of surface debris.
When picking up the extension cord,
wind the cord in a series of equal
loops on each side of your hand to
prevent snarling. See illustration at
right.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
SERVICE RECORD
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
Blade Replaced
Lubricate Mower V
Cleaning V
V CHECK
SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES
Evey
Every
Use
Hou rs
25
10
A
WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO DISCON
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAIN
TENANCE.
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