Craftsman 247.370320 User Manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

247.370320

CRRFTSMRN

Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment

110V 12AMP ELECTRIC

DOUBLE INSULATED

18'' REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

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 AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY

WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-

A HEED ITS WARNING.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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DANGER: As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious

TRAINING

Read this owner’s manual carefully in its 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. 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 vdiile 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 completely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidently 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 direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area. 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. 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 recom mended when working outdoors. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the motor is running. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 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 prevent electric shock hazard, 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. Cord sets—Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using a cord set, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your lawn mower will draw. For lengths less than 50 feet. No. 16 AWG cord set should be used. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. (NOTE: Table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord.)

Your electric lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

Required Cord Gauge

Motor

Amp

Rating

10-12 16 16 14 12

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 circuit. If difficul ty 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. 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.

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 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 all; ing parts to stop before cleaning, unclogging chute, removing grass catci, repairing or inspecting the mower. The cutting blade continues to rotate tor a few seconds after the motor is shut off.

Cord Length in Feel

25 50 100 150

Wire Gauge

Appliance

Cord

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES (Continued)

Do not force lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 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 pull ing 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 fall can cause serious per sonal injury. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety protec tive 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 regulations. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the blade/motor control.

To avoid eiectric shock hazard, never push mower over cord. Do not mow around the lawn in circles, /\lways travel back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outiet 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 location. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the mower manufac turer may cause hazards. Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, uniess the compiete grass catcher or chute deflector is properly mounted on the mower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Warning—Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before 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. Repair or 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 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 ac

cessories.

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. WHEREVER THERE IS ELEC TRIC CURRENT IN THE MOWER, THERE ARE TWO COMPLETE SETS OF IN SULATION TO PROTECT THE USER. ALL EXPOSED METAL PARTS ARE ISOLATED FROM THE INTERNAL METAL MOTOR COMPONENTS WITH PRO TECTING 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 QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE LAWN MOWER TO YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR. ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL FAC TORY 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 dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech nicians 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.”

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE DECK.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

247.370320

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

VOLTAGE;

AMPERAGE: 12

Hz;

BLADE NUT TORQUE:

110 - 120 AC

30-35 ft. lbs.

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, caring for

and using your lawn mower.

• Follow the instructions under “Maintenance” and

"Storage” sections of this Owner’s Manual.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES......................................................................2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

INDEX.......................................................................................4

WARRANTY ............................................................................4

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

ASSEMBLY.........................................................................5, 6

OPERATION.........................................................................7-9

Adjustments:

Cutting Height

Assembly:

Chute Deflector Handle

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Grass Catcher

Blade:

Balancing.........................................10

Replacement Sharpening

Cleaning Controls:

Cord Restraint Customer Responsibilities

Cutting Heights......................................8

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Motor/Blade Control Height Adjustment Knob

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Hardware Pack Contents......................5

Handle Storage

Lubrication:

Motor

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Wheels.............................................11

Maintenance:

Agreement

Blade Care/Replacement ... .10

Cleaning...........................................10

Lubrication......................................11

Operating Mower................................7-9

Repair/Replacement Parts. . .14-18 Responsibilities, Customer

MAINTENANCE ....................................................................V

3 3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE.............................................................................11

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

TROUBLE SHOOTING

SLOPE GAUGE ....................................................................13

REPAIR PARTS

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

INDEX

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Safety Rules Service and Adjustments:

Cutting Height

Rear Trail Shield Service Recommendations.

Specifications.............................

Starting the Motor/Blade .. Stopping the Motor/Blade..

Storage........................................

Table of Contents Trouble Shooting Guide

Warranty...............................

Wheels:

Adjusting Height ....

Lubrication

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Extension Cord

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WARRANTY

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

workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental 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 NEAREST 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 731CR-W Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in

parentheses.)

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INCHES

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from behind the mower in the

operating position.

Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate the lawn mower.

For shipping purposes, the lawn mower has been assembled at the factory, except for the upper handle.

The necessary hardware is found in the hardware pack.

Before assembling or operating the mower, check for damage and/or missing parts. Do not operate this mower until the following steps have been completed.

UNPACKING

• Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open

ing the top flaps and removing the carton inserts, grass catcher, chute deflector and hardware pack.

• Cut along the corners on one end of the carton, and

lay the end of the carton down flat.

• Roll mower out of carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded.

NOTE: The control cord is attached to both the upper

handle and the motor. Use care in removing the mower from the carton.

Control

Cord

Hand Knob

Cord Restraint

Tongue

Saddle Washer

ATTACHING THE HANDLE

• Lay the upper handle to the right side of the mower

so the control cord is out of the way.

• Pull up and back on the lower handle until it locks

into operating position.

• Attach the upper handle as follows.

a. Slide cord restraint onto the top of upper handle,

so the tongue of the cord restraint is away from

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the motor/blade control as shown in figure 1.

Place the upper handle position over lower han

dle. Make certain the control cord is routed to the outside and below lower handle as shown in figure 1. Secure the handles using the curved head bolts,

saddle washers and hand knobs as shown. Tighten securely.

• Attach the control cord to the upper handle at the position shown in figure 1, using the cable tie provided.

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 2.

Chute

Door

ATTACHING THE GRASS CATCHER OR CHUTE DEFLECTOR

Your mower is equipped with a grass catcher to bag grass clippings, and a chute deflector to allow clippings to be discharged to the side when bagging is not desired.

WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR MOWER UNLESS THE COMPLETE GRASS

TO ATTACH THE GRASS CATCHER

Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Lower grass catcher into position. The grass catcher must rest firmly on the lower handle of the mower. Release the chute door. Make certain the magnets on the grass

-catcher bag secure the chute door firmly, see figure 2.

TO REMOVE THE GRASS CATCHER

Raise the chute door and lift the grass catcher up. Release the chute door.

TO ATTACH THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Insert the tab end of the chute deflector into the mower discharge opening, sliding the two tabs on the top of the chute deflector into the notches inside the discharge open-

-ing. See figure 3. One side at a time, push the lower edge of the discharge chute down until the tab on the discharge chute snaps into the hole in the mower. Release the chute door.

TO REMOVE THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

Lift the chute door on the back of the mower. Grasp

the inside lower edge of the chute deflector. Pull up ward and outward to remove the deflector. Release the chute door.

CATCHER OR CHUTE DEFLECTOR IS PROPERLY MOUNTED ON THE MOWER.

WARNING: MAKE CERTAIN ALL FOUR TABS ON THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR ARE SEATED SECURELY INTO THE MOWER BEFORE OPERATING THE MOWER.

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