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.
.....
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
A
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
10.
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
11.
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
12.
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
13.
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
2.
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
4.
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.
■ 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!
oor
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 immediatestop 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.
T = Obstacles
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Outlet
(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*
Clean motor cover
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Clean lawn mower
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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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