Craftsman 247.370371 User Manual

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Operator's Manual
CRRFTSPlFIN
21" LAWN MOWER
Model No. 247.370371
CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions.
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-07601D
SAFETY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
ESPANOL
(March11,2014)
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WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafetyInstructions............................ Pages3-6
SlopeGuide..................................... Page7
Assembly.................................... Pages8-10
Operation.................................. Pages11-12
CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
Fortwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,thisproductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwillreceivefreerepair orfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude: , Expendableitemswhichcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchasmowerblades,bladeadapters,belts,filters,orsparkplugs. , Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsatproductmodificationorrepairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
, Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintainthe productaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions. , Preventativemaintenanceorrepairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedorstalefuel. Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,HoffmanEstates,IL60179
ServiceandMaintenance.................... Pages13-15
Off-SeasonStorage.............................. Page16
Troubleshooting................................ Page17
Espa_ol......................................... Page21
ServiceNumbers............................ BackCover
Engine Oil: SAE 30 Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Briggs & Stratton
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Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnot followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow all instructions inthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury. Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safety instructionscould resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,and certainvehiclecomponents containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiato causecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe machineandinthemanualsbeforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe placefor futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts
Becompletelyfamiliarwith thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachine beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceofpowerequipment,nota plaything. Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.Thismachinehasbeen
designedto performonejob:to mowgrass.Donotuseitforanyother purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof agetooperatethis machine.Children 14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliarwith theserulesofsafe operationshouldbeallowedtousethismachine.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoverorpickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads, sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst awall orobstruction,whichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback towardtheoperator.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75 feetfrommowerwhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects whichricochetcancauseseriousinjurytotheeyes.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseofthis powermachineto personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthecuttingdeck. Contactwith bladecanamputatefingers,hands,toesandfeet.
Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown objectinjuries.
Manyinjuriesoccurasaresultofthemowerbeingpulledoverthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingortripping.Donotholdontothemowerif youarefalling:releasethehandleimmediately.
Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouarewalking.Ifyoumust backthemowerawayfroma wallorobstructionfirst lookdownandbehind toavoidtrippingandthenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrom mowertofullyextendyourarmsforward. b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwith surefooting.
c. Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfwaytowardyou. d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs. Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismonmachinessoequipped
whilestartingengine. Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempttobypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthesafetydeviceinoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythroughcontactwith therotatingblade.Thebladecontrol handlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsandautomaticallyreturntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatethemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipandfallcancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour footing,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthebladewill stoprotatingwithinthreeseconds.
Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun. Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksorroads.
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Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengineand checkimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoacompletestopbefore removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.Thecuttingblade
continuestorotateforafewsecondsafterthebladecontrolisreleased. Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouaresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,dischargecover,grass
catcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand working.Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe
engineisrunning. Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachinebythemanufactureras
listedinthePartspagesofthisOperator'sManual.Failuretodosocanresult inpersonalinjury.
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpullhandandarm towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgement.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere injury.Operationonslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do notmowit.Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedor hillyarea.Iftheslope isgreaterthan 15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exerciseextremecaution whenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Watchforholes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,orbumpswhichcancauseyou tosliportrip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancauseseriouspersonal injury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyourbalance,releasethebladecontrol handleimmediatelyandthebladewill stoprotatingwithinthree(3)
seconds.
Do Not:
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,becauseyoucould loseyourfootingorbalance.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownontheslopeguide. Donotmowonwetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren. Childrenareoftenattractedtothemowerandthemowingactivity.Theydonot understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderwatchfulcareof a responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnmoweroff ifa childentersthearea. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownforsmall
children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe
mower.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children 14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised byanadult.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline: Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive. Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselfor your clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwitha plastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefuelit on theground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailer with aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein thearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotorrunning.Allow engineto coolatleasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neverover-fillfueltank.Toallowforexpansionofthefuel,donotfill above thebottomof thefueltankneck.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkorpilot
lightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas appliances.
Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris. Allowmachinetocoolat least5minutesbeforestoring.
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General Service:
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthebladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn). Replacebladewith theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.)blade only,listedinthe Partspagesof thismanual.Useof partswhichdonotmeet theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformance andcompromisesafety!
Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequipmentisin safe workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforany damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe engineisrunning.
Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldaresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobe thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)partsonly, listedinthePartspagesof thismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!
Donotchangetheengine'sgovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace if necessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved. Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary. Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improperdisposalof fluids
andmaterialscanharmtheenvironment. Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful Lifeofseven(7)years,or140hoursof operation.At theendoftheAverage UsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybya Searsorotherqualified servicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworking properlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodo socanresultinaccidents, injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,do notmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering with thegovernorsetting canleadtoarunawayengineandcauseitto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factory setting ofengine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engineswhkh arecertified to complywith Californiaandfederal EPA emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified to operateonregularunleadedgasoline,and mayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC), SecondaryAirInjection (SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brusbcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor state laws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestor isused,itshouldbemaintained ineffectiveworkingorder
bythe operator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredby law(Section 4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands. Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts andRepairServiceCenter.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting toassembleand operate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
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DANGER -- BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are around.
DANGER -- HAND/FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER-- THROWNDEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.
DANGER -- SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.
WARNING--GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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15° Slope
15° Slope
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USETHiSSLOPEGAUGETO DETERMINE
iFA SLOPEiSTOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethis pageandfold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locateaverticalobjecton or behindthe slope(e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Aligneitherside oftheslope gaugewith theobject(SeeFigure1 andFigure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or downuntil theleft cornertouchestheslope(SeeFigure1 andFigure2).
5.
If thereis agap belowthe gauge,theslopeistoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2 above).
(TOO STEEP)
Figure2
Slopesare a major factor relatedto tip-over and roll-overaccidentswhich can resultin severe injuryor death. Do not operate machine onslopes in excess of 15 degrees.All slopes require extracaution. Always mow across the face of slopes, nevermow up and down slopes.
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IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithout gasolineoroil intheengine.Becertain toserviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedintheOperationsectionofthe EngineManualbeforestartingorrunningyourmachine.
NOTE:Referencetoright andlefthandsideofthe LawnMowerisobservedfromthe operatingposition.
OPENINGCARTON
1. Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtopto bottom.
2. Removealllooseparts.
3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVINGUNITFROMCARTON
1. Liftunitfromtherearto detachit fromunderlyingcartonmaterialandroll unitoutofcarton.
2. Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.
LoosePartsin Carton
GrassCatcher SideDischargeCover
EngineOil
Assembly
Figure2
Attaching TheHandle
I. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperandlower
handles.
a. RemovewingnutsandcarriageboltshandleasshowninFigureI.
Donotloosenor removeadjacenthexheadscrews.
b. Whilestabilizingmowersoit doesn'tmove,pivotupperhandleupas
shownin Figure2.Donotcrimpcablewhileliftingthehandleup.
2.
RemoveT-boltsfromthehandlebracketsasshownin Figure3.
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Figure1
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3. Followthestepsbelowtocompletehandleassembly: a. Pullupwardonthehandleuntilholesinlowerhandle(shownin
Figure3deckcutaway)lineupwith holesinhandlebracket.See Figure4.
NOTE:Whenpullingupwardon handle,makesuretonotpullhandleallthe wayout.
b. InserttheT-boltsremovedinstepearlierthroughthehandle
bracketsandlowerhandleandtightensecurelyto securethehandle inplace.SeeFigure4.
c. Reattachwingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlierintolower
holesof handleasshowninFigure5.
4. Theropeguideisattachedto therightsideoftheupperhandle.Loosenthe
wingknobwhichsecurestheropeguide.Referto Figure6.
a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle. b. Slowlypullstarterropehandlefromengineandslipstarterropeinto
theropeguide.SeeFigure6.
c. Tightenropeguidewingknob. d. Usecabletiestosecurebladecontrolcabletolowerhandle.
Attaching the Grass Catcher
1. Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher.Makecertainbagisturned
rightsideout beforeassembling(warninglabelwillbeontheoutside).
a. Placebagoverframesothatitsblackplasticsideisat thebottom. b. Slipplasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksontheframe.SeeFigure7.
2. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher: a. Lift reardischargedoor.
Figure5
Figure4
Figure6
Figure7
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b. Placegrasscatcherinto theslotsinthehandlebracketsasshownin
Figure8.Letgoofdischargedoorsothatit restsonthegrasscatcher.
Toremovegrasscatcher,lift reardischargedooronthemower.Liftgrasscatcherup andofftheslotsin thehandlebrackets.Releasereardischargedoortoallowit to closerearopeningof mower.
Attaching SideDischargeCover
Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Toconvertto sidedischarge,makesuregrass catcherisoffof theunitandreardischargedoorisclosed.
1. Onthesideofthemower,lift themulchingcover.SeeFigure9.
2. Slidetwo hooksofsidedischargecoverunderhingepinonmulchingcover assembly.Lowermulchingcover.Donotremovesidemulchingcoveratany time,evenwhenyouarenotmulching.
Adjustments
CuttingHeight
Thereisacutting heightadjustmentleverlocatedabovethefrontandrearright wheel.
1. Pulltheheightadjustmentleveroutwardtowardswheel(unitwill tendto fallwhenleverismovedoutward).SeeFigure10.
2. Movelevertodesiredpositionforachangeincuttingheight.SeeFigure10.
3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.
SideMulching
Cover
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IMPO2TAN_All wheelsmustbeplacedinthesameposition.Forroughoruneven lawns,moveeachheightadjustmentlevertoahigherposition.Thiswillpreventyou fromcuttingthegrasstooclosetotheground.
HandlePitch
Forconvenienceofoperation,youmayadjustthepitchofthe handleasfollows: I. Removewingnutsandcarriageboltsfromhandle.SeeFigure11.
2. Positionthehandleinoneofthethreepositionsthat ismostcomfortable. SeeFigure11inset.
3. Secureintopositionwith wingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.
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Recoil Starter
Grass Catcher
Control
Deck Wash
Cutting Height Adjustment
Lever
Side Discharge
Cover
Gas Cap
Mulch Cover
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BladeControl
Thebladecontrolisattachedto theupperhandleofthemower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupperhandletooperatetheunit.Releaseit to stopengine
andblade.
Thisbladecontrol isasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.
CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever
Oneadjustmentleverislocatedontherightrearwheelandoneislocatedonthe rightfrontwheel.Bothlevershaveto beatthesamepositiontoensureauniform cut.Toadjustthecuttingheight,refertotheAssemblySection.
DeckWash
Yourmower'sdeckisequippedwithawaterportonitssurfaceaspartofitsdeck washsystem.Usethedeckwashtorinsegrassclippingsfromthedeck'sunderside.
Mulch Cover
Themulchcoverisusedfor mulchingpurposes.Insteadofcollectingthegrass clippingsin agrasscatcherorusingthesidedischargechute,somemowermodels havetheoptionofredrculatingtheclippingsbacktothelawn.Thisiscalled mulching.
MeetsANSISafety Standards
Cutting Height Adjustment
Lever
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SideDischargeCover
Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Todischargethegrassclippingsto theside
instead,followtheinstructionsintheAssemblysectionto attachthesidedischarge
cover.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrom the chuteareaon cutting deck.Referto warning labelonthe unit.
TrailShield
Thetrailshieldisattachedtotherearofthemowerandistheretoprotectthe operatorfromflyingdebris.Donotusethemowerunlesstheshieldisfully functionalandinplace.
RecoilStarter
Therecoilstarterisattachedto therightupperhandle.Standbehindtheunitand
pulltherecoilstarterropetostarttheunit.
Oil FillCap/Dipstick
Referto theMaintenancesectionforinstructionsoncheckingtheoil.
CraftsmanLawnMowersconformto thesafetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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Besurenooneother thanthe operatorisstandingnearthe lawnmower
while starting engineoroperatingmower.Neverrunengineindoorsor
inenclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet,hairandloose
clothingawayfromanymovingpartsonengineandlawnmower.
To Start Engine
Standingbehindthemower,squeezethebladecontrolhandleagainstupper handle.
Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoilstarterhandleand pullropeslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt,thenpull witharapid,continuous, full armstroke.SeeFigure13.Keepingafirmgrip onthestartercordhandle, letthe roperewindslowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewind eachtimeslowly.
Rapidretractionofstarter cord(kickback)will pullhandandarm toward enginefasterthanyoucanlet go.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscouldresult.
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Figure13
To StepEngine
I. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade.
Waitfor the bladeto stopcompletelybeforeperforming anywork onthe
moweror to removethe grasscatcher.
UsingYourLawnMower
Besurelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,orotherobjectswhichcoulddamage lawnmowerorengine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythemowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytotheoperatorandothers.
Theoperation ofanylawn mowercanresultinforeignobjectsbeing thrown intotheeyes,whichcandamageyour eyesseverely.Always wearsafetyglasseswhile operating the mower,orwhile performing any adjustmentsor repairson it.
UsingasMuicher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherandsidedischargechutefromthe mower.Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.Ifthegrasshasbeenallowed togrowinexcessof fourinches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethegrass catcherto bagclippingsinstead.
UsingGrassCatcher
Youcanusethegrasscatcherto collectclippingswhileyouareoperatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinthe"Assembly"section.Grass clippingswill automaticallycollectinbagasyourunmower.Operatemower
untilgrassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingthebladecontrol.Makesurethatthe unithascometoacompletestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagupandawayfromthemowerto removethebag.Disposeofthegrassclippingsandreinstallthebagwhen
complete.
Ifyoustrikeaforeign object, stopthe engine.Disconnectthe sparkplug wire,thoroughly inspectmowerforanydamage,andrepairdamage beforerestarting andoperating.Extensivevibration of mowerduring operationisanindicationof damage.Theunit shouldbepromptly inspectedandrepaired.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytype of maintenance/service,disengageallcontrols andstoptheengine.Wait until all movingparts havecometo acomplete stop.Disconnectsparkplugwireand grounditagainstthe engineto preventunintended starting.
Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,
callthefollowingtollfreenumber:l-888-331-4569.
EachUse
1stMonthor5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annually
BeforeStorage
Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornedebrisispresent.Replaceaircleanerifverydirty.
ff Changeoilevery25hourswhenoperatingtheengineunderheavyloadorinhightemperatures.
1. Engineoillevel
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Aircleaner
4. Unitandengine
1. Engineoil
1. Aircleanerf
2. Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels
3. Undersideof mowerdeck
1. Engineoilff
1. Sparkplug
2. AirCleaner
1. Fuelsystem
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
1. Clean
2. Lubewith lightoil
3. Clean
1. Change
1. Replace
2. Replace
1. Runengineuntil itstopsfromlackoffuel,or addstabilizerto afull tankof freshfuelprior
tostorage.
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Alwaysstopengine,disconnectsparkplugwire, andgroundagainstengine
beforeperforming anytype of maintenanceonyour machine.
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance. Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcoveritemsthat havebeen
subjectedtooperatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom warranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentasinstructedhere.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonceeachseason. Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
LUBRICATION
BladeControl
Lubricatepivotpointsonthebladecontrolat leastonceaseasonwith lightoff.This controlmustoperatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure14.
CleanEngine
Dallyorbeforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chafforaccumulateddebrisfrom engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeofanycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsairmovementaroundengine. Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleantoreducethe riskofoverheatingand
ignitionofaccumulateddebris.
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Donotusewater tocleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuel
system.Useabrushor drycloth.
DeckWash
Yourmower'sdeckisequippedwitha waterportonitssurfaceaspartofitsdeck washsystem.
Usethedeckwashtorinsegrassclippingsfromthedeck'sundersideandprevent thebuildupof corrosivechemicals.CompletethefollowingstepsAFTEREACH
MOWING:
Pushthemowerto alevel,clearspotonyourlawn,nearenoughforyour gardenhoseto reach.Removethegrassbagif attached.
Makecertainthe mower'sdischargechuteisdirectedAWAYfromyour house,garage,parkedcars,etc.
2. Threadthehosecoupler(packagedwith yourmower'sOperator'sManual) ontotheendofyourgardenhose.
3. Attachthehosecouplertothewaterport onyourdeck'ssurface.SeeFigure
15.
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4.
Turnthewateron.
5.
StarttheengineasdescribedintheOperationsection.
6.
Runtheengineforaminimumof twominutes,allowingtheundersideofthe
cuttingdecktothoroughlyrinse.
7.
Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade.
8.
Turnthewateroffanddetachthehosecouplerfromthewaterportonyour deck'ssurface.
Aftercleaningyourdeck,restartthemower.Keeptheengineandbladerunning foraminimumoftwo minutes,allowingtheundersideofthecuttingdeckto thoroughlydry.
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BladeCare
Whenremovingthe cutting bladefor sharpeningorreplacement,protect yourhandswith apair ofheavyglovesoruseaheavyragto holdthe blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterfor cracks,especiallyifyoustrikeaforeign object.Replacewhennecessary.Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugbootfromsparkplug.Turnmoweronitssidemaking surethattheairfilter andthecarburetorarefacingup.
2. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhichholdthebladeandthe bladeadaptertotheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure16.
3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdrivertocheck.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntil it balancesevenly.Whensharpeningtheblade,followtheoriginalangleof grind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallytokeepthebladebalanced.
Anunbalancedbladewill causeexcessivevibration when rotating at high speeds.Itmaycausedamagetomowerandcouldbreakcausingpersonal
injury.
5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurfaceofthebladeadapter with lightoil.Slidethebladeadapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placethe bladeontheadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked"Bottom"(or with partnumber)facesthegroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating position.Makesurethat thebladeisalignedandseatedonthebladeadapter flanges.SeeFigure16inset.
6. Placebladebellsupportontheblade.Alignnotchesonthebladebell supportwithsmallholesinblade.
7. Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450in.Ibs.min.,600in.Ibs. max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodicallycheckthebladeboltforcorrect torque.
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Neverstorelawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated areaswhere fuel fumesmayreachanopenflame, spark,orpilot light ason afurnace,water heater,clothesdryer, orgasappliance.
PreparingTheEngine
Forenginesstoredover30days:
Topreventgumfromforminginfuelsystemoroncarburetorparts,run engineuntil it stopsfromlackoffueloraddagasolineadditivetothegas inthetank.If youuseagasadditive,runtheengineforseveralminutesto circulatetheadditivethroughthecarburetor--after whichtheengineand fuelcanbestoredupto24months.
Whileengineisstillwarm,changetheoil. Cleanengineof surfacedebris.
PreparingTheLawnMower
Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedinthelubrication instructions.
Donotuseapressurewasherorgardenhosetocleanyourunit. Coatmower'scutting bladewithchassisgreaseto preventrusting. Referto PreparingtheEngineforcorrectenginestorageinstructions. Storemowerinadry,deanarea.Donotstorenexttocorrosivematerials,
suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentinapoorlyventilatedormetalstorage shed,careshouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoil orsilicone, coattheequipment,especiallycablesandallmovingpartsofyourlawnmower beforestorage.
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Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometoacompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation orwhile performinganyadjustmentsorrepairs.
Thissectionaddressesminorserviceissues.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterortoscheduleservice,callthefollowingtoll freenumber:1-888-
331-4569.
EngineFailstostart
1. Bladecontroldisengaged.
2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel.
4. Enginenotprimed(Ifequippedwithprimer).
5. Faultysparkplug.
6. Engineflooded.
7. Blockedfuelline.
Enginerunserratic
1. Sparkplugbootloose.
2. Stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Blockedfuelline.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoillevellow.
2. Airflow restricted. Occasionalskips(hesitates) 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,orgaptoowide.
2. Dirtyaircleaner.
1. Engagebladecontrol.
2. Connectwiretosparkboot.
3. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
4. PrimeengineasinstructedintheOperationsection.
5. Clean,adjustgap,orreplace.
6. Waitafewminutestorestart.
7. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCentertohavefuelline cleaned.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugboot.
2. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel.Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. RefertoAirCleanerMaintenanceintheEngineManual.
6. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCentertohavefuelline cleaned.
1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Cleanareaaroundandontopofengine.
1. Adjustgap.RefertoSparkPlugMaintenanceinEngineManual.
1. Resetgaporreplacesparkplug.
2. RefertoAirCleanerMaintenanceintheEngineManual.
Excessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced.
2. Bentcuttingblade.
Mowerwill notmulchgrass 1. Wetgrass.
2. Excessivelyhighgrass.
3. Dullblade.
Unevencut
1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.
2. Dullblade.
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1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade.
2. Replaceblade.
1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;waituntil latertocut.
2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainatdesired heightormakeanarrowercuttingpath.
3. Sharpenorreplaceblade.
1. Adjustcuttingheightleveronrightfrontandrightrearwheelto sameposition.
2. Sharpenorreplaceblade.
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(ThispageapplicableintheU.S.A.andCanadaonly.)
Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears),the California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U,S, EPA)
EmissionControl System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)
EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTIFIEDENGINES ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODELYEAR1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHAREPURCHASEDAND PURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN1995ANDTHEREAFTER,WHICHAREUSEDINCALIFORNIA,USEDELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001INCANADA).
California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement
TheCaliforniaAirResourcesBoard(CARB),U.S.EPAandSearsarepleasedto explainthe
EmissionControlSystemWarrantyonyourmodelyear2000andlatersmalloff-road engine(SORE).InCalifornia,newsmalloff-roadenginesmustbedesigned,built and equippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.Elsewhereinthe United States,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedformodelyear1997andlater mustmeetsimilarstandardssetforthbytheU.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemission
Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage
Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativetoemissioncontrolpartsdefectsfora periodofoneyear,subjectto provisionssetforthbelow.Ifanycoveredpartonyour
Owner's Wa rra nty
Asthesmalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsiblefortheperformanceof the requiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.Sears recommendsthat youretainallyourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmall off-roadengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthelackofreceiptsorfor yourfailuretoensurethe performanceofallscheduledmaintenance.Asthesmall off-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethatSearsmaydenyyouwarranty coverageifyoursmalloff-roadengineoraparthasfailedduetoabuse,neglect,
Soars Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions
ThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarranty Coverage.Itisinadditionto theSearsenginewarrantyfornon-regulatedenginesfound in theOperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.
1. WarrantedParts Coverageunderthiswarrantyextendsonlyto thepartslistedbelow(the
emissioncontrolsystemsparts)totheextentthesepartswerepresentonthe enginepurchased.
a. FueIMeteringSystem
Coldstartenrichmentsystem
Carburetorandinternalparts
FuelPump
b. AirlnductionSystem
Aircleaner
Intakemanifold
c. IgnitionSystem
Sparkplug(s)
Magnetoignitionsystem
d. CatalystSystem
Catalyticconverter
Exhaustmanifold
Airinjectionsystemor pulsevalve
e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedinAboveSystems
Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesandswitches
Connectorsandassemblies
2. LengthofCoverage Searswarrantstotheinitialownerandeachsubsequentpurchaserthat the
WarrantedPartsshallbefreefromdefectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipwhich causedthefailureoftheWarrantedPartsforaperiodofoneyearfromthedate theengineisdeliveredto aretailpurchaser.
Inthe USAandCanada,a24hourhotline,1-800-469-4663,hasamenuofpre-recordedmessagesofferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.
controlsystemonyourenginefortheperiodsoftimelistedbelow,providedtherehas
beennoabuse,neglectorimpropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.Your emissioncontrolsystemincludespartssuchasthecarburetor,aircleaner,ignition system,mufflerandcatalyticconverter.Alsoincludedmaybeconnectorsandother emissionrelatedassemblies.Whereawarrantableconditionexists,Searswill repair yoursmalloff-roadengineat nocosttoyouincludingdiagnosis,partsandlabor.
engineisdefective,thepartwillberepairedorreplacedbySears.
Responsibilities
impropermaintenanceorunapprovedmodifications.Youareresponsibleforpresenting yoursmalloff-roadengineto anAuthorizedSearsServiceDealerassoonasaproblem exists.Theundisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedinareasonableamount oftime,nottoexceed30days.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrights andresponsibilities,youshouldcontacta SearsServiceRepresentativeat1-800-469-
4663.Theemissionwarrantyisadefectswarranty.Defectsarejudgedonnormalengine
performance.Thewarrantyisnotrelatedto anin-useemissiontest.
3. NoCharge RepairorreplacementofanyWarrantedPartwill beperformedatnochargeto
theowner,includingdiagnosticlaborwhichleadsto thedeterminationthata WarrantedPartisdefective,if thediagnosticworkisperformedatanAuthorized SearsServiceDealer.Foremissionswarrantyservicecontactyournearest AuthorizedSearsServiceDealeraslistedin the"YellowPages"under"Engines, Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""LawnMowers,"orsimilarcategory.
4. ClaimsandCoverageExclusions Warrantyclaimsshallbefiledinaccordancewith the provisionsof theSears
EngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshallbeexcludedforfailuresof WarrantedPartswhicharenotoriginalSearspartsorbecauseof abuse,neglect orimpropermaintenanceassetforth intheSearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears isnotliabletocoverfailuresofWarrantedPartscausedbytheuseofadd-on, non-original,ormodifiedparts.
5. Maintenance AnyWarrantedPartwhichis notscheduledforreplacementasrequired
maintenanceorwhichisscheduledonlyforregularinspectionto theeffectof "repairorreplaceasnecessary"shallbewarrantedastodefectsforthewarranty period.AnyWarrantedPartwhichisscheduledforreplacementasrequired maintenanceshallbewarrantedastodefectsonlyfortheperiodoftimeup tothefirstscheduledreplacementforthatpart.Anyreplacementpartthatis equivalentin performanceanddurabilitymaybeusedin theperformanceof anymaintenanceorrepairs.Theownerisresponsiblefortheperformanceof all requiredmaintenance,asdefinedintheSearsOperatingandMaintenance
Instructions.
ConsequentialCoverage Coveragehereundershallextendto thefailureofanyenginecomponentscaused bythefailureof anyWarrantedPartstillunderwarranty.
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Congratulationsonmakingasmartpurchase.YournewCraftsman®productisdesignedandmanufacturedforyearsof dependableoperation.Butlikeallproducts,it mayrequirerepairfromtimeto time.That'swhenhavingaRepairProtection
Agreementcansaveyoumoneyandaggravation. Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement_ includes:
[] Expertservicebyour10,000professionalrepairspecialists [] Unlimitedserviceand nochargeforpartsandlaboronallcoveredrepairs
[] Productreplacementupto $1500ifyourcoveredproductcan'tbefixed [] Discountof 25%fromregularpriceofserviceandrelatedinstalledpartsnotcoveredbytheagreement;also,25%off
regularpriceofpreventivemaintenancecheck
[] Fasthelpbyphone- wecallitRapidResolution- phonesupportfromaSearsrepresentative.Thinkofusasa"talking
owner'smanual."
OnceyoupurchasetheRepairProtectionAgreement,asimplephonecallisallthatit takesforyoutoscheduleservice.You cancallanytimedayornight,orscheduleaserviceappointmentonline.
TheRepairProtectionAgreementisarisk-freepurchase.Ifyoucancelforanyreasonduringtheproductwarrantyperiod, wewill provideafull refund.Or,aproratedrefundanytimeaftertheproductwarrantyperiodexpires.PurchaseyourRepair
ProtectionAgreementtoday!
Somelimitations and exclusionsapply. Forpricesand additional informationinthe U.S.A.call 1-800-827-6655. _Coveragein Canadavariesonsomeitems.Forfull detailscall SearsCanadaat 1-800-361-6665.
SearsInstallationService ForSearsprofessionalinstallationof homeappliances,garagedooropeners,waterheaters,andothermajorhomeitems,in
theU.S.A.orCanadacall1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
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