Craftsman 247.388240 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

CRAFTSMAN

19" Mulching/Rear Discharge

PUSH LAWN MOWER

Model No.

247.388240

CAUTION: Before using this product,
read this manual and follow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions.

Sears, Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

Printed in U.S.A.

770-10185A

(1/99)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Warranty Information
Safe Operation Practices

Siope Gauge

Assembly...............................................7

Operation............................................... 9

Maintenance

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Content Page

Service & Adjustment

Storage.................................................... 17

T rouble-Shooting

Parts List..............................................................20

Espandl................................................... 26

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

Two-Year Warranty on Craftsman Lawn Mower

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman lawn mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned
up according to the instructions in the owner’s manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defects in material or
workmanship. If this 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:

1. Expendable items which become worn during norma! use. such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters,

belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

2. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to

maintain 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 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, IL 60179

ACCESSORIES

These accessories were

available when the lawn
mower was purchased. They
are also available at most
Sears retail outlets, and
service centers. Most Sears
stores can order repair parts
for you when you provide the

model number of your lawn
mower.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Horsepower:
Engine Oil

Fuel Capacity:
Spark Plug

Spark Plug

Engine Oii Stabilizer Gas Can

4.0
21 oz. SAE 30 oil

1.5 quarts

J19LM
Gap .030 inches

Biade

Please record model number, serial number, and
date of purchase here for future reference. You will
find this information on the model plate located on
the cutting deck of your mower.

Model Number.
Serial Number
Date of Purchase.

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Grass Catcher

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

This symbol points out Important safety Instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal

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injury. When you see this symbol—heed its warning.

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

DANPER- 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.

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), if a spark arrester is used, it should be

maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources

Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See the REPAIR PARTS section
of this manual.)

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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GENERAL OPERATION

Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety

before attempting to assemble this machine.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before
operation. 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. Your unit has been

designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not

use it for any other purpose.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
a power mower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate mower under close parental
supervision. Only responsible individuals who are
familiar with these rules of sate operation should
be allowed to use your mower.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine

when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help

prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.

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.

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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys 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. Plan
your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
To help avoid a thrown object's injury, keep
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
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.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close
fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or

jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never

operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light
weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times
as the rotating blade can cause injury.

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the foot during a fall. Do not hang on to
the mower if you are falling; release the handle

immediately.

Never pull the mower toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a

wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and
then follow these steps:

a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your

arms.

b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure

as shown on the slope gauge (page 6), do not operate this
unit on that area or serious injury could result.

DO:

• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and

footing.

c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half

way toward you.

d. Repeat these steps as needed.

• Do not operate the mower while under the

• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps.

• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can

influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on

units so equipped while starting engine.

• The blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes

• ON MODELS WITH CASTER WHEELS: Lock

the safety device inoperative and may result in
personal injury through contact with the rotating
blade. The blade control handle must operate
easily in both directions and automatically return
to the disengaged position when released.

• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be

DO NOT:

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or

sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause

serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are

• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as

losing your footing, RELEASE THE BLADE
CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATLEY and the

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could

blade will stop rotating within three seconds.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

• ON MOWERS WITH CASTER WHEELS: Do Not

• Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks

or roads.

• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.

• Shut the engi ne off and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if tiie operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under

blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the
body in the blade area until you are sure the blade

• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the

has stopped rotating.

• Never operate mower without proper guards,

• Before and while moving backwards, look behind

■ grass catcher, plates or other safety protective
devices in place.

• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the

• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a

bum. Do not touch.

• Do not adjust the throttle control with the engine

running.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind

• Only use accessories approved for this machine
by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and

follow all instructions provided with the approved

accessory.

• If situations occur which are not covered in this

Service

< Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

manual, use care and good judgment. Contact
your dealer for assistance.

Slope Operation

• Use only an approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the

For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of
this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on
a slope or hilly area, if the slope is greater than 15 degrees

down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.

Tail grass can hide obstacles. '

cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are

losing your balance release the blade control
handle immediately and the blade will stop in less

than 3 seconds.

both front wheels so they do not pivot while
mowing on the face of slopes. To turn the mower,
depress the handle and raise the front wheels
slightly.

embankments. The operator could lose footing or

balance.

shown on the slope gauge.

cause slipping.

mow on slopes with casters unlocked since the
mower has a tendency to drift down hill.

the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.

area.

and down for small children or other objects.
mower. Children 14 years of age and above

should read and understand the operation
instmctions and safety rules in this manual.

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or hazard.

fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.

engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least

two minutes before refueling.

Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any

spilled gasoline before starting №e engine as It

may cause a fire or explosion.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

Never refuel machine indoors because flammable

vapors will accumulate in the area.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside

where there is an open fiame or spark such as a

gas water heater, space heater, or furnace.
Never run an engine inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spi llage. Allow mower to cool at least 5

minutes before storing.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.

Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent inten/als for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,

cracked or worn). Replace with blade which

meets original equipment specifications listed in

this manual.

Keep ail nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly.

• After striking a foreign oblect, stop the engine,
remove №e wire from the spark plug, and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before starting and operating
the mower.

• N ever attempt to make a wheel or cutti ng height
adjustment while the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer’s recommended
parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the

blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution

when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds

are dangerous.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, u nderstand and follow the

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warnings and instructions in this manual and
on the machine.

Following are representations of the safety labels on your lawn mower. Maintain safety while operating the mower.

Please have the part number ready when re-ordering safety labels.

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 SA^TY DEVICES (BLADE CONITTOL, I

TRAILING SHIELD, DISCHARGE COVER, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. |

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AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
ROTATING PARTS.

■ REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN
BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. '
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES,

■ DO HOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN 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
DOVJN 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 waik-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

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 unit out of

carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts.

Note: Make sure not to crimp the cable while

removing loose parts or the unit from the carton.

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline
or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with

gasoline and oil before operating your mower.

NOTE: Reference to right or teft hand side of the

mower and/or front or behind the mower is observed
from the operating position.

Loose Parts

a. Owner’s Manual
b. A Bottle of Engine Oil
c. Parts for Grass Bag: Frame, Bag

d. Discharge Chute

Upper Handle

Lowerl

Figure 2

For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in the
outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle.

• Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of

the weld pin. See Figure 3.

Tools Required

a. Pair of Pliers
b. Funnel

Disconnecting Spark Piug

• Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect
the spark piug wire from the spark plug, and
ground it against the engine. See Figure 1.

• Attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to

ground as shown below.

'Spark Plug

Assembiing Handle

• Raise lower handle in direction A shown in

Figure 2. It should snap into place.

Note: Make sure to route the cable inside the iower

handle. Also do not crimp the cable while lifting the

handle up

Figure 3

Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into

the inner hole in the weld pin. See Figure 3.

Repeat on other side.

Raise the upper handle in the direction B shown

in Figure 2. Tighten the wing nuts which are
already on the handle.

Attach control cable to the lower handle with the
cable tie already on the lower handle. Pull tight
the cable tie and cut off extra. See Figure 4.

Cable Tie

Attaching Starter Rope

The rope guide is aiready attached to the right side of

the upper handle of your mower. See Rgure 5.

• With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the
upper handle, and pull starter rope out of the engine.

• Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown in
Figure 5. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope
guide to the upper handle.

Attaching Discharge Chute

• There is a groove 2" from the left end of the rod.
Bend and Snap off approximately 2" of the rod

with a pair of vise grips. See Figure 6.

• Insert push cap, provided with №ie chute rod,
onto the end of the rod which you just snapped
off. Tap on with a hammer. See Figure 6.

Place bag over frame (black plastic side is frie
bottom of bag). Siip the openings in the side of
the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the
grass catcher frame.

Secure bag to frame by working the plastic

channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure

7. All of the plastic channels except center top of

bag attach from the outside of bag. Center top of

bag attaches from the inside of bag.

Plastic

Channels

Figure 7

Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower

• Lift the chute door on the mower. Remove the

mulching plug or the discharge chute. See
Figure 8.

• To attach discharge chute: Lift the discharge
door and place the ends of the chute rod into
the slot on each handle bracket assembly.

Release the rear discharge door.

• To remove discharge chute: Lift the rear
discharge door of the mower. Lift the discharge
chute up and outwards and pull it out of the
slots on the handle bracket assemblies.

Release the rear discharge door.

Assembling Grass Catcher

NOTE: Make certain bag is turned right side out
before assembling (warning label will be on the
outside).

Mulching
Plug

Holding the grass bag firmly, place the bag on
the mower as shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9

Place hooks, located on two sides of the grass
catcher frame, in the slots on the handle
brackets. See Figure 9. Release the -chute
door.

Warning: Never operate the mower unless

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the grass catcher frame is firmly seated on
the chute door pivot rod, and the rear
discharge door rests firmiy on top of the

grass catcher.

OPERATION

Know Your Lawn Mower

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure

10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference. . . .u

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the

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mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the handle. Stand

behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start
the unit. :

Primer

The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor.

Use it to start a cold engine, but do not use it to
restart a warm engine after short shutdown.

Blade Control Handle

The blade control handle is located on the upper

handle of the mower. The blade control handle must
be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release
blade control handle to stop engine and blade.

Meets CPSC Blade Safety Standards

Craftsman Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute

and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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Height Adjustment Lever
These levers are located on each wheel and are used

to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at
the same relative position to ensure uniform cut.

WARNING: This blade control mechanism

is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.

stopping Engine

• Release blade control handle to stop the

engine and the blade.

• Disconnect spark plug wire and move away

from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.

WARNING: Before using your lawn mower,
again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5

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Gas And ON Fill-Up

Engine Oil .

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API

service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil’s
viscosity grade according to your expected operating
temperature. Follow the chart below.

• Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil.

• Fill oil sump and check the oil level as follows:

• Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30,

etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these
multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil

consumption when used above 329F. Check the oil
level more frequently to avoid possible engine

damage from running low on oil.

Gasoline

of this manual. Always be careful.

32°F

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5W30

Oil Viscosity Grade Chart

a. Position the mower on level ground.
b. Clean area around oil fill plug.
c. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
d. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole

and tighten securely.

e. Remove dipstick and check oil level. If the

oil is not upto FULL mark on the dipstick,

pour recommended oil through the oil fill

and check the level again.

SAE 30

starting Engine

(RefertoRgure 11.)

WARNING: Be sure no one other than the

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operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starling or operating.

Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make
certain the metal cap on the end of the spark

plug wire is fastened securely over the metal tip
on the spark plug.

WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in
enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING: Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts
on engine and lawn mower.

Push primer three times. Wait about two

seconds between each push. In cold weather

around 55° F or below, prime five times. Do not
prime to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown.

Hold control handle against the upper handle.

Grasp recoil starter and pull rope out slowly

until engine reaches the start of compression

cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).

See Figure 11 inset. Let the rope rewind slowly.

WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or
when engine is running or hot. Do not

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• Clean area around gas tank cap. For location,

• Use a funnel to prevent spillage.

• Pour approximately 1.5 quarts of fresh, regular

IMPORTANT: Never mix engine oil with gasoline,

• Fill tank to 1/2" below the bottom of the filler

smoke when filling fuel tank.

see Figure 10. Remove cap.

grade, unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank.

neck. Wipe any fuel spillage. Do not fill fuel tank
completely. Provide space for fuel expansion.

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• Pull горе with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the recoil starter,
let the rope return to the starter slowly.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a
side discharge unit.

• For converting from a mulcher to a side
discharge unit, refer to instructions on page 8.

Do not operate mower without the mulching
deflector or the grass catcher properly
installed and tightly secured.

• Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks,

wire, or other objects which could damage lawn
mower or engine. Such objects could be
accidently thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.

• For best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings,
and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass,

thick grass or wet grass may require a

narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted
to the condition of the lawn.

• The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion, then

recut at right angles to first direction.

• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-thiid or

less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should
be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.

• Thlsmoweris designed to be ope rated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the

most effective job of bagging the clippings.

operate the mower till the grass catcher bag is
full, or the job has been completed whichever is
earlier.
Stop the engine completely by releasing the
blade control handle. Make sure that the unit
has come to a complete stop and the blade has
stopped rotating. Empty the grass catcher bag
as foliows.
Lift the discharge door and pull the grass bag
away from the mower as shown in Figure 12.

Holding the bag firmly, carry the bag away from

the mower. Dispose off the clippings

appropriately.

Chute Door

Bag Handle

Hold bag with

clippings firmly

WARNING: If the mower strikes a foreign

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object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug
wire fromepark plug and thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting the mower.
Extensive vibration during operation is an
indication of equipment damage.

Using Grass Catcher

You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings
while operating the mower.

• Attach the grass catcher to the mower fol lowing

instructions on page 8 of this manual.

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Figure 12

Height Adjustment

Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on
page 16 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting
height and the handle height.
For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height
position high until it is determined which height is best
for your lawn.

MAINTENANCE

General Recommendations

• Always observe safety rules when performing

any maintenance.

• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from tiie
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as instructed in this manual.

• Changing of engine governed speed will void

engine warranty.

• Some adjustments will have to be made

periodically to maintain your unit properly.

• All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual should be checked at
least once each season.

• Follow the maintenance schedule given below.

• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and

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disconnect the spark plug wire before

performing any maintenance or adjustments.

Cleaning

The underside of tiie mower deck should be cleaned

after each use to prevent any buildup of grass clippings,
leaves, dirt, or other debris. If this debris is allowed to
accumulate, it will result in rust and corrosion.

Disconnect spark plug wi re.
Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or
place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing.
Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up.
Hold it firmly.

Scrape clean the underside of the deck with a
suitable tool.
Put the mower back on its wheels on the
ground. If you had put plastic under the gas
cap, make sure to remove it now.

WARNING: Never tip the mower more

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NOTE: We do not recommend using a garden hose to

clean mower unless the muffler, air filter and
carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in
engine can shorten engine life.

than 90 degrees and do not leave the
mower tipped for any iength of time. Oil
can drain into the upper part of the engine
causing a starting problem.

Engine Maintenance

WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug wire, and move it

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away from spark plug before performing any

adjustments or repairs.

Customer Responsibilities

MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE

Lubricate wheels

H
o

Lubricate casters

3

o

o

Lubricate blade control

cc

D.

Clean deck
Blade care

Change oil

Replace air filter

UJ

z

o

Clean engine

z

m

Check spark plug

Check spark arrester (if any)

/ / / / / /

/ / / / / / /

SERVICE

DATES

T

4

~T

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Engine Oil

• Only use high quality detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select
the oil's viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Refer to page

10 of this manual for viscosity chart.

• Stop engine and wait several minutes before
checking oil level. With engine on level ground,
the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.

• Change engine oil after the first five hours of

operation, and every twenty-five hours

thereafter.

To Change Engine Oil
Change oil after first two operating hours and every

25 operating hours thereafter. Drain oil while engine
is warm. Follow the instructions given below.

• Tip the mower with the spark plug facing up.

• Place a container under the dipstick. Pull the

dipstick out of oil fill.

• Drain the oil sump empty, collecting oil in an

approved container.

• Fill oil sump with 21 ounces of fresh SAE 30 oil.
Refer to page 10 of this manual for oil fill-up
instructions.

Air Cleaner
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.,

from entering the carburetor and being forced into the
engine and is important to engine life and
performance. Replace filter once a year or every 100

operating hours, more often if used in extremely dusty

conditions.

To Service Air Cleaner:

• Turn air filter cover counterclockwise and

remove the cover and filter from the flange.
See Figure 13. Discard filter.

Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
Insert the new filter into the cover.

Place the cover and the filter against flange

with tab on the cover inserted into lower left

corner of slot in flange. See Figure 13.

Push cover firmly against flange and turn it
clockwise as far as it will go. Make sure that the
retainers are locked around the flange. See

Figure 13.

WARNING: Never run the engine without
air cleaner completely assembled.

A

Clean Engine

• Clean engine periodically. Remove dirt and

debris with a cloth or brush.

• Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and
debris from cooling fins, air intake screen and
levers and linkage. This wilt help ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed.

NOTE: Do not dean with a forceful spray of water as

water could contaminate the fuel system.

Spark Plug

• Clean spark plug and reset gap to .030” at least
once a season or every 50 hours of operation.

See Figure 14. Sparkplug replacement is
recommended at the start of each season. Refer

to engine parts list for correct spark plug type.

NOTE: Do not sandblast spark plug. Sparkplug

should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing and
washing with a commercial solvent.

Feeler gap .030”

^Flange

Figure 13

Air Cleaner

Filter Retainer

13

Muffler

A

Figure 14

WARNING: Do not operate the lawn

mower without a muffler, or tamper with
the exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or
spark arresters could create afire hazard.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas

may exceed 150® F(65®C).

Blade Care

Lubrication

Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks,
especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when

necessary.

WARNING: When Inspecting the cutting
blade, protect hands by using heavy

A

gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting
blade.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
Turn mower on its side making sure that the air
filter and the carburetor are up to check the

blade. If the blade needs to be serviced, refer

to the instructions on blade care in the “Service

& Adjustments" section of this manual.

Wheels

• Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are
removed for any reason, lubricate frie surface
of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the
wheel with light oil.

Blade Control Handle

• Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control
handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. The blade control handle
must operate freely in both directions. For
complete lubrication chart, see Figure 15.

Chute Deflector

• Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point
on each end of the chute deflector using a light
oil. This will prevent rusting and ensure that the
deflector, which is a safety device, can always
work properly.

NOTE: For sake of clarity, illustrations in the insets represent view from another perspective rather than from the operating position.

Figure 15; Lubrication Chart

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SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS

Servicing Biade

To Remove Blade

• Remove the bolt and blade bel! support which
hold the blade and adapter to the engine ‘
crankshaft. See Figure 16.

• Remove the blade and adapter from the

crankshaft.

To Replace Blade;

• Before reinstalling the blade and the blade

adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade
adapter with light oil. _

• Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with

the “star” away from the engine. See Figure 16.

To Sharpen Blade:
The blade can be sharp>ened with a file or on a grinding

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• Follow the original angle of grind as a guide.
Make sure that each cutting edge receives an

equal amount of grinding to prevent an

unbalanced blade.

NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive

vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause
damage to the mower and couid break, causing
personal injury.

• Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft

screwdriver or a blade balancer. See Figure 17.

• If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from

the heavy side until it balances evenly.

1. Insert screw driver through hole

2. Blade should be parallel to ground

Screw ■

Driver -- ^

------------

V Blade

Ground

• Place the new blade with the side marked
bottom (or with part number) facing away from

the adapter.

• Place the bell support next. Make sure to align
the tabs in the holes of the blade with the hole in

the bell support.

• Insert the hex bolt through the biade assembly.

Figure 16 shows the correct order of assembly.

• Use block of wood to hold blade again while you
tighten the bolt clockwise. Follow the

recommended torque for the bolt which is 450
600 in.-lbs.

IMPORTANT: The bolt, used to secure the blade to

the engine, is specially heat-treated. Do not

substitute. To order replacement bolt, refer to the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

WARNING: To ensure safe operation of

your unit, all nuts and bolts must be

àk

checked periodically for correct tightness.

Figure 17

Engine Adjustments

A WARNING: Do not make unnecessary

adjustments on the engine. Factory settings

•• are satisfactory for most conditions.

If any adjustments are made to the engine
while the engine is running, keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler. Keep your hands

away from these parts. -

Carburetor
The carburetor has been pre-set at the factory and
should not require adjustment.

• If the engine on your mower does not operate
properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your lawn mower to your nearest SEARS
service center.

• Engine performance may be affected in altitudes

above 4000 feet. To improve engine

. performance, install a high altitude adjustment

kit, available at the SEARS service center.

NOTE; A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run

rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to

the carburetor.

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Engine Speed

WARNING: Overspeeding engine above

A

• If you believe the engine is running too fast or

the factory setting can be dangerous. Do not
attempt to increase engine speed or it may

result in personal injury. Changing of engine
governed speed will void engine warranty.

too slow, take your lawn mower to the nearest

SEARS service center.

Adjusting Handle Height

Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher

height position. To lower the handle height, proceed
as follows.

• Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.

• Remove the upper handle by removing the hand
knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle
out of the way, being careful not to bend or kink
the cable.

• Remove the hairpin clip from the weld pin on the
handle bracket on each side of the lower handle.
See Figure 18 inset. Press out on the legs of the
lower handle. Remove lower handle from the
mower.

• Turn the lower handle around so the notch on
the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward
as shown in Figure 18. Reassemble, placing the

bottom hole on the handle over the weld pin in
the handle mounting bracket.

• Reassemble the upper handle to the lower

handle.

• Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the
weld pins and attach the starter rope as

instructed in the Assembly section. See Figure

18 inset.

Adjusting Cutting Height

IMPORTANT; All wheels must be placed In f/ie same

relative position.

• Raise the mower wheels for low cut and lower the
wheels for high cut. For rough or uneven lawns,
move the height adjustment lever to a higher

position. This will help stop scalping of the
grass.

There is an adjusting plate and thumb lever at each

wheel position to adjust the cutting height. Each
adjusting plate heis nine height positions. Height of cut
will change if you move the thumb lever from one hole

to another.

• Simply depress the lever towards wheel and
move the wheel and lever assembly to the
desired position. See Figure 19. All wheels
must be placed in the same relative position for
unifomn cutting height.

• For rough or uneven lawns, move the height
adjustment handles to positions which will give
a higher cutting height. Both front and rear

handles must be placed in the same relative
position.

Height Adjustment
Lever

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Figure 19

STORAGE

Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the

season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or

more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area.

Mower

• Clean underside of the mower following
instructions in the Maintenance section of this
manual.

• Inspect and reptace/sharpen blade, if required.
Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual
for blade care instructions.

• Lubricate mower following the lubrication chart
on page 14 of this manual.

You can fold your mower’s handle for convenient
storage as shown in Figure 20. Follow the steps
below to fold the handle.

• Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.

• Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the

handle, and let the upper handle fold down to

the rear.

• Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.

• Spread the sides of the lower handle, and push

it forward and down.

Upper^^ndle

Drain fuel system & carburetor

WARNING: Drain fuel into approved
container outdoors away from open flame.

** Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Drain carburetor by removing bowi drain screw
which is located below the carburetor. See

Figure 21.

Figure 20

NOTE: When folding the handle for storage or

transportation, be careful not to bend or kink the

cable.

Engine

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts such as
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during
storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or
methanol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

Note: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

WARNING: Never use engine or

A

• Use fresh fuel next season.
Use fuel stabilizer
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during
storage.

• Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

• Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

• Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

• Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.

container.
container.
stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the

carburetor.
using fuel stabilizer. Drain all the oil from the

crankcase (This should be done after the

engine has been operated and is still warm)
and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.

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Oil cylinder bore
After you have drained the fuel tank, protect the

inside of the engine as follows:

• Remove spark plug, pour approximately one
ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole,
and crank slowly to distribute oil.

WARNING: Avoid spray from spark plug
hole when cranking the engine slowly.

A

• Replace speirk plug; do not connect spark plug wire.

Change oil

• Change oil if it has not been changed in the last

three months. For instructions on how to
change oil refer to the Maintenance section of
this manual.

Clean engine

• Clean engine and remove any grass clippings,

• Remove any dirtordebrisfrom cooli ng fins, ai r

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust.

NOTE: If storing in an unventilated or metal storage

shed, be certain to rustproof the equipment by coating

with a light oil or silicone.

dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine.
Intake screen, levers, and linkage.

another.
Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause

problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not
store next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer.

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TROUBLE-SHOOTING

PROBLEM

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

Occasional skip

(hesitates) at high
speed

Idles poorly

Excessive vibration

Mower will not
mulch grass

Uneven cut

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Blade control handle disengaged

2. Spark plug wire disconnected

3. Throttle control lever not in starting position

4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

5. Blocked fuel line

6. Faulty sparkplug

1. Spark plug wire loose

2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel

3. Vent in gas cap plugged

4. Water or dirt in fuel system

5. Dirty air cleaner

1. Engine oil level low

2. Air flow restricted

1. Spark plug gap too close

1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide

2. Dirty air cleaner

1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced

2. Bent cutting blade

3. Bent engine crankshaft

1. Wet grass

2. Excessively high grass

3. Dull blade

1. Wheels not in same height position

2. Dull blade

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Engage blade control handle.

2. Connect wire to spark plug.

3. Move throttle lever to starting position.

4. Fill tank with fresh, clean fuel.

5. Clean fuel line.

6. Clean, adjust gap or replace.

1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2. Cleanfuelline,filltankwith clean,fresh

gasoline.

3. Clear vent.

4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to

Maintenance section of this manual.

1. Fill crankcase with proper oil.

2. Clean lawn mower engine.

1. Adjust gap to .030 inches.

1. Reset gap to .030 inches or replace

sparkplug.

2. Clean air cleaner following instructions

on page 13.

1. Tighten blade and adapter, balance

blade.

2. Replace blade.

3. Contact your SEARS Service Center.

1. Wait until later to cut.

2. Mow once at a high cutting height, then
mow again at desired height. Make a

narrower cutting swath (1/2) width. Do
not cut off more than 1/3 of the total
length.

3. Sharpen or replace blade.

1. Place all four wheels in same relative

height position.

2. Sharpen or replace blade.

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above,
please contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.

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PARTS LIST

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.R LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

Key

No.

2.

3.

4.

5.

7.

Part No. Description

747-0824

1.
749-0538D­0637
749-0928
0637
710-1270 Oval C-SunkScr. 1/4-20 x 1.3'
712-0324

746-0883 Cable Housing

6.
710-1205
720-0241

8.
736-0451

9.
710-0450 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 3.0"

10.
720-0279

11.
746-0737 Control Cable: 51"

12.
726-0240 Cable Tie

13.
714-0104 Hairpin Clip

14.
782-7025

15.
764-0447 Grass Catcher

16.
764-0325 Grass Catcher Frame

17.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

— Engine, Tecumseh model 143.994002
732-0678
732-0677 Torsion Spring, LH
732-0712 Wire: Trail Shield
731-1261 Trail Shield
726-0201
731-1405
782-5007A

Blade Control Handle
Upper Handle

Lower Handle

Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20

Eye Bolt: Rope Guide .
Wing Nut 5/16-18
Saddle Washer

Handle Knob 1/4-20

Chute Door: RD

Torsion Spring, RH

Speed Nut

SD Chute: Kit

Mulch Plug

Key
No.

28.

Part No. Description

782-0054A-

0689

682-0516 Height Adj. Bracket Assy. RH

29.
682-0515

710-1248 Weld Pin

30.
720-0190

31.
732-0404

32.
710-0654A

33.
14765

34.
738-0507B Shoulder Screw

35.
734-1841

36.
738-0102 Shoulder Scr. 3/8-16 x 1.445"

37.
782-5004 Rear Baffle RH

38.
782-5025

39.
736-0356 Bell Washer

40.
712-0798

41.

15261A Height Adj. Piate

42.
736-0105

43.

15262B Pivot Bar: Front Wheel

44.
710-1044

45.
736-0524A

46.
742-0739 Blade: Mulching

47.
748-0376C

48.
711-0996 SD Chute Rod

49.
732-0417A

50.

Cutting Deck

Height Adj. Bracket Assy. LH (not

shown)

Height Adjustment Knob
Spring Lever: Front Wheel

Sems Screw TT 3/8-16 x 1,0"

Pivot Bar: 9 Position

Wheel 8 X1.7 Aero Gray

Front Baffle
Hex Nut 3/8-16
Spring Washer
Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.5’ Gr.8 Special

Blade Bell Support
Blade /^apter
Spring Lever: Rear Wheel

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CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR
CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

-370K

238

250

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CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR

CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

Key No.

1

2

6

7

12

12A 36558

12B

14 28277
15
16
17
18 651018
19
20
30
40 35544A
40 35545A
40
41
41

41

42 35547A
42 35548A
42
43
45

46

48

50
52 29914
69 35261
70

72
75
80 30574A
81
82 30591
83
86 650488 Screw, 1 /4-20 x 1 -1 /4"
89
90
92 650815
93

100
101
103

110
119
120
125
126 37289

* This engine could have been built with 590694 starter

Part No.

37280 Cylinder {Inct. 2,20 & 150)
26727 Dowel Pin
33734 Breather Element
36557
36775 Breather Tube

36694 Breather Tube Elbow

30589

34839A

31335

36281
32600 Oil Seal
36797

35546 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020" OS)
35541
35542 Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS)

35543 Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.020* OS)

35549 Ring Set (.020 OS)

20381 Piston Pin Retaining Ring
36777 Connecting Rod Ass'y. (Incl. 46)
3261OA
27241 Valve Lifter
37032

3431 IE

36083
27897 Oil Seal ■

30590A

30588A

611004 Flywheel Key
611112 Flywheel

650816 Flywheel Nut

34443B Solid State Ignition

610118 Spark Plug Cover
651007
37047
37028
36825
37288

Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)

Breather Cover & Tube (incl. 128)

Washer
Governor Rod (Incl. 14)
Governor Lever
Governor Lever Clamp

Screw, Tone T-15,8-32 x 19/64"
Extension Spring

Crankshaft
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.)
Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS)

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) (Incl. 43)

(Incl. 43)

(Incl. 43)
Ring Set (Std.)
Ring Set (.010" OS)

Connecting Rod Bolt

Camshaft (NCR)
Oil Pump Ass'y.

Mounting Flange Gasket
Mounting Flange (Incl, 72 thru
83,306)
Oil Drain Plug

Governor Shaft
Washer •

Governor Gear Ass'y. (Incl. 81)

Governor Spool

Belleville Washer

Screw, Torx T-15,10-24 x 15/16*
Ground Wire
Cylinder Head Gasket
Cylinder Head
Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Inci. 151)

Intake Valve (Std.) (incl. 151)

Description

Key No. Part No.

130 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM)
150
151 31673
151A
169 36783
172 36784
174 30200 Screw. 10-24x9/16"
178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28

182 6201 Screw. 1/4-28x7/8"

184 26756 Carburetor - Intake Pipe Gasket

185 36785
186 32653
189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20x3/8*
191 36559A S.E. Brake Bracket (incl. 195)
195 610973 Terminal

207 34336

216 , 33086 R.P.M. Adjusting Lever

223 650451

224 36786
238 650932
239 34338
241 35797 Air Cleaner Collar
245 35066
250 35065
260 36980
261
262 650831

275 36790A

277 650988 Screw. 1/4-20x2-5/16"

285 35000A
287
290 29774
292 26460
298
300 36916
301
305

306 36996

307 35499

309
310 35648
313 34080
370A 36261
370C 37199
370K 36695
380
390 590737
400
416 36085
417 650821

900 0

900

31672

40017

30200

650926 Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

28763

36246

35647 Oil Fill Tube

650562 Screw, 10-32x1/2"

640173 Carburetor (Incl. 184)

37029A

0 Replacement Short Block 750836

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Description

Valve Spring
Valve Spring Cap
Intake Valve Seal
Valve Cover Gasket
Valve Cover

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Throttle Link

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1*

intake Pipe Gasket
Screw, 10-32x49/64"
Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Filter
Air Cleaner Cover
Blower Housing

Screw, 10-24x9/16*

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler

Starter Cup

Fuel Line
Fuel Line Clamp
Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"
Fuel Tank (Incl. 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

"0*-Ring

"0"-Ring

Dipstick

Spacer

Lubrication Decal

Primer Decal

Starter Decal

Rewind Starter*

Gasket Set

Spark Arrestor Kit (Optional)
Screw, 10-32 X1/2" (Optional)
Replacement Engine NONE, order

from 71-9990

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR
CRAFTSMAN 4.05 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

Carburetor No. 640173

Key

Part No.

No.

1

631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly
2 631767 Throttle Return Spring
4 631184 Dust Seal Washer (Throttle)
5 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle)
6 631616 Throttle Shutter
7

650506

631807

16

25 631700 Float Bowl

631024

27
28 632019 Float
29 631028 Float Bowl “O“ Ring
30 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat & Clip

31 631022 Spring Clip

35 632047A Pnmer Bulh/Retaining Ring

631937A

40
44 631334

48 631027 Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent
60 632760 Repair kit

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting
Float Shaft

(Ind. 31)

High Speed Bowl Nut
Bowl Nut Washer

Description .

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CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR
CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240

Recoil Starter 590694

12

Key No.

-

Part No. Description

590694

Recoil Starter

1 590599A Spring Pin

2 590600 Washer
3

590696

Retainer
4 590601 Washer
5
6 590698

590697

Brake Spring

Starter Dog
7 590699 Dog Spring
8

11 590695

590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass’y-

Starter Housing Ass’y.

(40 degree grommet)

12 590535

Starter Rope

(98" X 9/64" dia.)

13

590701 Starter Handle

Recoil Starter 590737

14

Key No. Part No. Description

-

3

590737

Rewind Starter

690740 Retainer

6 590616 Starter Dog

11

7
8

590617
590618A

S90687A Starter Housing Ass'y

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass’y.

(40 Degree Grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope

( 98” X 9/64")
13 590701
14 590760

25

Starter Handle
Spring Clip

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOW1ESM (1 -800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparación a domicillio —1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs, call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pièces ~

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 7 am — 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domiciliio 1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement

or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am — 5 pm, Monday — Saturday

1-800-827-6655

The Service Side of Sears^""