Craftsman 247.370253 User Manual [en, es]

Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMAN

110 VOLT 12 AMP ELECTRIC DOUBLE INSULATED
19” REAR DISCHARGE
MULCHING LAWN MOWER
Model No.
247.370253
This symbol on the product’s nameplate
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Sears, Roebuck And Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.
means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
770-0253M
TABUE OF CONTENTS
Content
Warranty Information Safe Operation practices
Slope Gauge.............................................6
Assembly Operation
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Maintenance Service & Adjustment Off-Season Storage
Trouble-Shooting
Repair Parts.................................................17
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WARRANTY INFORMATION

One-Year War-anty on Craftsman Lawn Mower

For one year from the date of purchase, whei i this Craftsman lawn mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance nstructions in the operator’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanshio.
This warranty excludes the mower blades an 1 blade adapters, which are expendable parts and become worn during normal use.
If this lawn mower is used for commercial or t ental 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., D/817WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL60179
CESSORIES
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 snow thrower.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage:
Amperage:
Hz.;
Blade Bolt Torque: 450-600 in. lbs.
110-120VO tsAC
12 amps.
60
Grass Bag (Part No. 764-0447)
Blade (Part No. 742-0719)
Blade Adapter
Model Number....
Serial Number Date of Purchase The model and serial numbers are on a label
attached to the deck, near the right rear wheel. Record both serial number and date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
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Extension Cord (Not Shown)
Wheels
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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 attempting to operate your electric lawn 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 opera
DANGER:
tion in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
WARNING: When using electric lawn
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mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

1. TRAINING

1. Read all instructions carefully in their entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Use Right Appliance—Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
4. 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.
5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
6. Stay Alert—Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired.
7. 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 completely 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.

2. PREPARATION

1. 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 direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine in any direction. Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
3. Dress properly. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes. Never operate a unit in barefoot, 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 outdoors.
4. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the motor is running.
5. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
6. 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.
7. Warning—To prevent electric shock use only with a UL Listed extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW­A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A.
8. Extension Cord—Make sure your extension cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your mower will draw, and is
polarized (one blade of plug is wider than the other). A 100' length of 14 AWG extensiion cord should be used. An acceptable substitute is a 50' length of 16 AWG cord. In applicati )ns where a longer cord is needed, a 150' I angth of 12 AWG cord may be used. An unders zed cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultir g in loss of power and overheating. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the extension cord set from the lawn mower, be sure to us( ■. the cord restraint provided or make a knot as sh own in the illustration below
Connect Plug and Receptai le
Extension Cord
Appliance 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 outk t on the end of your extension cord does not fit ully into the plug on your mower, reverse the OLtlet and try plugging it in again. The same is trui) 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 qu alified electrician to install the proper outlet ard/or plug. Do not change the plug on the me wer in any way. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace
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if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
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Fuses—The mower should be operated on a 15 or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse oi circuit breaker, contact your nearest authorize 1 service location. Do not use a higher rated fuse without consulting your power company. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) p otection
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should be provided on the circuit(s) or ou let(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacle: are available having built-in GFCI protection und may be used for this measure of safety. For your safety, use the slope gauge in eluded
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as part of this manual to measure slope s before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly ar sa. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on tl le slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that c rea or serious injury could result.
3. OPERATION
1. 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.
2. If extension cord is damaged in any manner
while plugged in, disconnect extension cord
from house receptacle.
3. 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.
4. Stop the motor when you leave the mower and
before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
5. 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.
6. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
7. Stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait for the blade and all moving parts to stop before cleaning or unclogging, repairing or inspecting the mower. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the motor is shut off.
8. 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.
9. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and­down. 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 balance at all times. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury.
10. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in place and in working order.
11. The blade/motor control on this mower is installed to minimize the risk of blade contact injury and is required by federal regulations. Do
not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the blade/motor control.
12. 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.
13. Do not operate mower after it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return mower to nearest authorized service location.
14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the mower manufacturer may cause hazards.
15. 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.
7. Maintain lawn mower with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for iubricating and changing accessories.
8. 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.
5. DOUBLE INSULATED LAWN
MOWER

4. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1.
Warning—Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before performing any maintenance or service on mower.
Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at
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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.
3. Use identical replacement blades only. Replace
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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.
6.
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

1. 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. Wherever 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.
2. IMPORTANT—Servicing of a lawn mower with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair service we suggest you return the lawn mower to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original factory replacement parts when servicing.
You will find the two safety labels reproduced below, on your mower. Please follow instructions on these safety labels for safe operation of the mower.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL. |
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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
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■ REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
■ DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILOREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
■ USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15“ MOW ACROSS, NEVER UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess 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. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
You will have to use an extension cord, purchased separately, to run this unit. Please refer to page 10 for appropriate cord selection.
1. REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON
Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open carton.
Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
owner’s manual, etc.).
Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.
2. LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
Refer to Figure 1.
1. Grass Catcher Assembly:
a. Front Frame b. Rear Frame c. Bag
Owner’s Manual (not shown)
4. ASSEMBLING HANDLE
Refer to Illustration Below
Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes.
Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. See steps 1,2, and 3 in figure 2.
Figure 2
Figure 1
3. TOOLS REQUIRED
A pair of pliers
The upper handle may be adjusted to three different height positions. To adjust the handle at the desired position, align one of the three marks on the top of the lower handle insulators with the mark on the upper handle insulators. See figure 3. Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle. Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators.
Hand
Insulator
Upper Handle
Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in
the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin. Repeat on the other side. See figure 4.
Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely.
Frame
3. Slip handle out of notch
Figure 5
Figure 6
ar Dischargi!
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Mulching Baffle
4. Slip plastic c lannel over frame
5. CONVERTING FROM MULCHER
Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher with the mulching baffle in place. In order to use the mower as a rear discharge bagger unit, you will have to install the grass catcher.
To remove the mulching baffle, lift the rear discharge door and pull the baffle out. See figure
5.
To reinstall the mulching baffle, lift the rear discharge door and place the baffle in the opening.
6. ASSEMBLING GRASS CATCHER
Note: Before assembling, make sure that the grass
bag is turned right side out with the warning label on
the outside. Also the black plastic side is the bottom of the bag.
Insert the front frame into the rear frame as far
as it will go.
Place frame assembly inside the bag.
Slip the plastic channel of the bag over the frame (adjacent to the handle of the grass catcher). See figure 6. Make sure that the handle of the grass catcher protrudes ouf of the notch in the plastic channel on bag.
Insert the two hooks on both sides of the frame through the openings on both sides of the bag.
Secure bag to the frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame on the other sides as shown in figure.
Note: All of the plastic channel except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag attaches from inside of bag.
rv Warning: Never operate the mower unless
hooks on the grass catcher are seated in the slots on the handle bracket assemblies,
and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher.
7. ATTACHING GRASS CATCHER
Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and remove the mulching baffle. See figure 6.
Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assembly on each side of the lower handle. See figure 7. 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.
A WARNING: Do not operate this mower
with the chute door open, unless the
complete grass catcher is properly mounted on the mower.
OPERATION
1. 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.

MEETS CPSC BLADE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the motor is running.
Motor/Blade Control (Bail)
A WARNING: Federal regulations require a
motor/blade control to be installed on lawn mower in order to minimize the risk о blade contact injury. DO NOT under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the motor/blade control. Never attiimpt
to bypass its operations.
NOTE: Your lawn mower is equipped with a motor/
blade control which requires the operator to be
positioned behind the lawn mower handle to s. art and
operate the lawn mower.
2. CORD CONNECTION
Cord Selection
IMPORTANT: A 100 feet length of 14 AWG extension cord should be used. An acceptable substitute is a 50 feet length of 16 AWG cord. In applications where a
longer cord is needed, a 150 -feet long 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 outdoor use.
Cord Restraint
The motor/blade control is located on the uppe r
handle of the mower. See figure 8. The motor blade control handle engages and disengages the motor and blade. The motor/blade control consists o1 two
parts -- a starter button and a motor/blade con rol
handle.
Rear Trailing Shield
The reartrailing shield, attached between the iear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the
possibility that material will be discharged frorr
beneath the blade enclosure into the operator гопе.
See figure 8.
Circuit Breaker
Your mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located
near the motor/blade control on the switch assambly. This circuit breaker may trip when too much st ain is
placed on the mower.
Starter Button
The starter button is located on the switch assembly.
Standing behind the unit, depress the starter button
and squeeze the motor/blade control handle a gainst the upper handle. The motor will start; release the
starter button once the motor starts.
Attach extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord restraint as follows.
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 disconnection from the motor/blade control during operation.
Keep the cord restraint as close to the motor/ blade control as possible. See figure 9.
Motor/Blade
Stopping the mower
Release the motor/blade control handle to stop the motor and the blade.
A WARNING: The operation of any la vn
mower can result in foreign objects b> iing thrown into the eyes, which can resul: in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields.
NOTE: The wheels on your unit are set in a lov' cutting
height position for shipping purposes. For best results,
raise the cutting position until it is determined i vhich height is best for your lawn. See cutting height adjustment.
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
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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.
Connection to the Electric Power Source
Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120 volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of power. This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or indoors. To avoid blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is not overloaded. Your mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes. Do not use oversize fuses without consulting your power company. If an inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be taken out either through the doorway or a window.
3. TO START MOTOR AND
ENGAGE BLADE
Standing behind the unit, depress starter button on the motor/blade control.
Lift motor/blade control handle (bail) up against handle. Release starter button. See figure 10.
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate
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Disconnect the power source to prevent
for a few seconds after the motor is shut off.
If motor does not come to an immediate stop when the motor/blade control handle is released, contact an authorized service dealer.
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
5. USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
yv WARNING: Do not operate this mower
with the chute door open, unless the complete grass catcher is properly mounted on the mower.
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet locations.
Mowing Pattern:
Always start from the point ciosest to the power source where the cord is connected.
Never mow around the lawn in circles; travel back and forth across the lawn, starting from the point closest to the outlet and then moving away from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn, out of the way. See figurel 1.
IMPORTANT: Your mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located on the motor/blade control housing. See figure 9. If the circuit breaker trips, reset as instructed in the Maintenance section.
4. TO STOP MOTOR AND BLADE
• Release the motor/blade control handle (bail) to stop the motor and blade. A high pitched noise will result, due to deceleration of the electric motor. Sparking at the top of motor is also normal during deceleration.
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(Start here)
Figure 11 -- Mowing Pattern
Do not allow extension cord to wrap around trees, shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent snarling. When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow more effective cut and proper discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off
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one-third or less of the total length of the c rass. The average lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 inches during the cool season, and o^ er 2 inches during hot months. Fora healthier and better looking lawn, cut more often and af er moderate growth. The lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
Tips for mulching:
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet gi ass because it tends to stick to the undersid a of the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may requi 'e a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If nowing
M^VINTENANCE

Customer Responsibility Chart

has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4", mow twice to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4" maximum.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,
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stop the motor. Disconnect the power source, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.
Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE / 0^ /^^ / SERVICE DATES*
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Clean blade and underside of deck
Inspect blade and blade adapter
Check all nuts and bolts
Check grass catcher bag
Lubricate hinge pin and bolt
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