Craftsman 247.889980 User Manual [en, es]
Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSMRN
33-inch Wide Cut Mower
Model No. 247.889980
®
For answers to your questions about this product,
call 1-800-4iViY-HOiViE.
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow ail safety rules and operating
instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
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SAFETY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
ESPAÑOL P. 48
Form No. 769-04684A
(December 21,2009)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty Statement...............................................................2
Safety Instructions.................................................................3
Slope Guide......................................................................5
Safety Labels....................................................................6
Assembly..........................................................................8
Know your Lawn Mower.......................................................11
Operation..............................................................................14
Service and Maintenance ...................................................16
Off-Season Storage.............................................................26
Accessories and Attachments
Troubieshooting...................................................................27
Parts List..............................................................................28
Españoi................................................................................48
Service Numbers
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Back Oover
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WARRANTY STATEMENT
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL FULL WARRANTY
When operated and maintained according to all supplied instructions, it this Craftsman Professional product fails due to a defect in material or
workmanship within two years from the date or purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or replacement it repair proves
impossible).
This warranty applies for only one year from the date of purchase it this product is ever used for commercial or rental purposes.
This warranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Sears will NOT pay for:
• Expendable items that become worn during normal use, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
• Standard maintenance servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups.
• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass.
• Tire or wheel replacement or repair resulting from normal wear, accident, or improper operation or maintenance.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to damage caused by impacting objects that bend the frame or
crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper
storage, failure to use the proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris, or failure to maintain the
equipment according to the instructions contained in the operator's manual.
• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used
within 30 days of its purchase date.
• Normal deterioration and wear of the exterior finishes, or product label replacement.
This warranty applies only while this product is within 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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Gross HP: 12.5
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Spark Plug: Champion® RC12YC
Engine: Briggs & Stratton PowerBuilt™
§ Sears Brands, LLC
MODEL NUMBER
Model Number__
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
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Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Awarning
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read
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and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol,
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility:
Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc
tions in this manual and on the machine.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Chil
dren are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a
responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small
children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may
run into the mower.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns
from a hot muffler.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower.
Children 14 years old and over should read and understand operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this operator’s manual 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.
• This machine 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 this machine.
Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instruc
tions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
• 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 tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects
can cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules tor
safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
A DANGER
AWARNING
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator
zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers, and pets at
least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters area.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
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. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals,
slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting deck.
Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet.
A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or
thrown object injuries.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot
during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower if
you are falling; release the handle immediately.
Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must
back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and
behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull back slowly, no more than half way towards you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
Do not operate the mower while under the 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 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 sure of your footing. A
slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade
will stop rotating within three seconds.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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 engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop
before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
The cutting 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 has stopped rotating.
• Never operate mower without proper trailshield, discharge cover, grass
catcher, blade control handle, or other safety protective devices in place
and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure
to do so can result in personal injury.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
• Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by manufacturer.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury. For recommended acces
sories, call 1-800-659-5917.
• If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and
good judgment. Contact your Sears Service Center for assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on
a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope guide included as part of
this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause
you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control
handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
Do Not:
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, where you could
lose your footing or balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the
slope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
SERVICE
Safe Handling Of Gasoline;
• To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
• Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a
plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on
the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container
opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate
in the area.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than '/2 inch below bottom
of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit
to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer,
or other gas appliances.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
General Service:
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,
cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufac
ture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. Use of parts which do
not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all 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 object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and
operating the mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running.
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trailshield are
subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check
components and replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the
engine.
Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of
fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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AWARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, it not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
SAFETY LABELS
DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS AN UNDAMAGED D ISCHARGE
COVER OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN PLACE .
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WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and
follow all instructions in this manual before attempting
to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see
this symbol
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand, and follow the warnings and instruc
tions in this manual and on the machine.
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ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil in the engine. After
assembly, see page 12 for fuel and oil details.
IMPORTANT: Reference to right or left side of the mower is observed
from the operating position.
A WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against
prevent unintended starting.
LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON
The following items are packaged in a bag:
Operator’s Manual, Oil drain hose. Water hose coupler. Engine Manual
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY
A set of adjustable wrenches and tire gauge
MOWER SET-UP Shipping Brace Removal
the engine to
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (■+•). The negative
battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery
terminal (■+•) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory.
The negative cable (heavy black wire) may be secured to the negative
battery terminal at the factory. If it hasn’t been attached, proceed as
follows:
1. Remove the carriage bolt and hex nut from the positive cable
(heavy red wire).
2. Remove the red plastic cover, it present, from the positive battery
terminal and attach the positive cable to the positive battery
terminal (■+•) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 2.
AWARNING
Make sure the lawn mower’s engine is off. Remove the ignition key
before removing the shipping brace.
1. Locate the shipping brace, it present, found on the right side of
the cutting deck. See Figure 1.
3. Remove the carriage bolt and hex nut from the negative cable
4. Remove the black plastic cover, it present, from the negative bat
5. Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the battery,
Figure 1
2. While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the
shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your
thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.
AWARNING
The shipping brace is used for packaging purposes only. Remove
and discard the shipping brace before operating your lawn mower.
AWARNING
The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate
the mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating posi
tion could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
Figure 2
(heavy black wire).
tery terminal and attach the negative cable to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 2.
securing it in place and make certain that the red rubber boot cov
ers the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the mower.
ASSEMBLY
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Unfolding the Handle
1. Remove the star knobs and carriage screws from the lower
handle. See Figure 3.
2. Pivot the upper handle into operating position. Be careful not to
crimp cables. See Figure 4.
Attaching the Shift Lever
1. Remove the screw and the lock nut that secures the shift lever to
the shift lever plate. See Figure 5.
2. Remove the remaining screw and nut from the lower shift lever
plate. See Figure 5.
3. Position the upper shift lever into a vertical position aligning the
holes in the lever with the holes in the shift plate. See Figure 6.
3. Reinstall the carriage screws and knobs removed earlier.
4. Tighten the upper and lower star knobs and carriage screws to
secure the upper handle to the lower handle, See Figure 4.
5. The handle height can be adjusted to any of three positions.
For instructions, refer to Handle Height in the Maintenance and
Adjustments section of this manual.
4. Secure the lever to the plate using the two screws and two nuts
removed earlier. See Figure 6.
ASSEMBL
Checking Tire Pressure
AWARNING
Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The rear tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes.
Reduce the tire pressure before operating the mower. Recommended
operating tire pressure is approximately 20 p.s.i. Check the sidewall of
tire for maximum p.s.i.
Gas and Oil
The fuel tank has a capacity of two gallons. Remove the fuel cap by
turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh (no more than 30
days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill the tank no higher than four inches
below the top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
AWARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
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NOTE: Your lawn mower is shipped with oil in the engine. However,
you MUST check the oil level before operating. Refer to the Service
and Maintenance Section for Check Oil instructions.
A CAUTION
Always check the engine oil level before each use. Add oil as neces
sary. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to your engine.
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KNOW YOUR MOWER
Spark Plug
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on spark plug
replacement.
Oil Cap/Dipstick
Refer to the Maintenance section for instructions on checking the oil.
MOWER CONTROLS
Refer to Figure 7 for locations of the mower controls.
Throttle/Choke Control
NOTE: When operating the mower with the
cutting deck engaged, be certain that the
throttle/choke control is in the fast position.
THE throttle/choke control is used to adjust
engine speeds, to activate the engine choke
and to stop the engine. Always run engine
ENGINE CONTROLS
Refer to Figure 8 for locations of the
Oil Drain Valve
Use the oil drain valve to drain oil from the engine. Refer to the
Maintenance section for instructions.
Air Cleaner Handle
The air cleaner handle is used to gain access to the air cleaner. The air
cleaner cartridge can be removed and cleaned or replaced. Refer to
the Maintenance section for details.
engine
controls.
with the throttle / choke control lever in the
fast position for best mower performance.
CHOKE: Use when starting a cold engine.
FAST: Use during mower operation.
SLOW: Use when idling engine.
STOP: Stops the engine.
REFER to Starting The Engine in the
Operation section of this manual for detailed
starting instructions.
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Deck Height Lever
Use this lever to adjust the mowing deck’s cutting height. To use, move
the lever to the left, then place the lever in the notch best suited for
your application.
Drive Control
The drive control is used to engage and
disengage drive to the wheels. To engage
this control, squeeze the drive control
against the handlebar grip. To stop the drive.
release the drive control.
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AWARNING
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage
blades, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
The four-position switch is used to start and stop the engine on
electric-start models. To start the engine, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn clockwise to the START (Q) position.
Release key into the RUN (^) position once the engine has started.
Move the key into the RUN/LIGHT position to run the mower
with the headlight on. Turn the key to STOP to stop the engine.
See Figure 9.
Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to your transmission.
Blade Control
Located on the right-hand handle, the blade
control is used to engage the mowing deck.
To operate, press and hold the lever against
the handlebar grip. To stop the blades,
release the blade control.
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Never attempt to start the engine with the blade control engaged.
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CAUTION
Never move the key into the Start position while the engine is running;
doing so may cause damage to the engine’s starter.
Always release the blade control when starting the engine. Failure to
do so may result in premature wear to your engine’s electric starter.
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AWARNING
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KNOW YOUR MOWER
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GEAR SHIFT LEVER
Use this lever to select any of four forward ground speeds, neutral, or
reverse.
Forward
Four forward speeds are available. Position one (1) is the slowest and
position four (4) is the fastest.
Reverse
To select reverse, put the lever in the Reverse (R) position.
SYSTEMS INDICATOR MONITOR/HOUR METER
AWARNING
Look behind the mower before and during reverse operation. Stop the
mower blades before operating in reverse.
Neutral
Place the lever in neutral (N) before starting the mower and when the
mower is not in use. In addition, the mower can be manually pushed
or pulled by placing the gear shift lever into N (neutral) position and
pressing the drive control against the handlebar grip.
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CAUTION
Always release the drive control before changing speeds. Failure to
do so may result in serious damage to your transmission.
When the ignition key is rotated out of the STOP position but not
into the START position, the systems indicator monitor displays the
battery’s output, in volts, on its LCD tor approximately five seconds,
after which it displays an hour glass and the hours of mower operation.
Once the engine is started, the monitor continually displays an hour
glass and the hours of mower operation on its LCD. See Figure 10.
NOTE: Flours of mower operation are recorded any time the ignition
key is rotated out of the STOP position, regardless of whether the
engine is started.
The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance
intervals for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash the
recorded hours, “CHG ” and “OIL” for five minutes, after every 50 hours
of recorded operation elapse. The maintenance interval lasts for two
hours (from 50-52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash
as described above for five minutes every time the mower’s engine
has been started during this maintenance interval. Before the interval
expires, change the engine oil as instructed in the Maintenance section
of this Operator’s Manual.
Battery
It is normal for the Battery light to illuminate while the engine is
cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates during operation, while the
engine is running, the battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s
charging system is not generating sufficient amperage. Charge the
battery as instructed in the Service section of this manual or have the
charging system checked by Sears or another qualified service dealer.
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OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE
Refer to the Service and Maintenance section of this manual for
Gasoline and Oil fill-up instructions.
1. Disengage all controls on the mower.
2. Move the gear shift lever into the neutral (N) position.
3. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
4. If starting a cold engine, place the throttle/choke control all the
way forward, into the CHOKE
engine, place the throttle/choke control into the Fast V position.
5. Turn the ignition key clockwise to the START (Q) position. After
the engine starts, release the key. It will return to the RUN
position.
6. Move the key to the RUN/LIGHT position to operate the
mower using the headlight. ""
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To travel in REVERSE,
Do NOT attempt to change the direction of travel when the mower is
in motion. Always release the drive control and bring the mower to a
complete stop before repositioning the gear shift lever from a forward
gear into Reverse. Failure to do so may result in serious damage to
your transmission.
Do not leave the operator’s position without first releasing the Blade
Control. If leaving the mower unattended, also turn the engine off and
remove the ignition key.
A CAUTION
Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than five
seconds at a time. Doing so may cause damage to your engine’s
electric starter.
7. Move the throttle/choke control into the FAST position.
NOTE: Never leave the throttle/choke control in the CHOKE M
position while operating the mower. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel
mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.
Stopping the Engine
ENGAGING THE BLADES
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystand
ers, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while
it is in operation. Stop machine it anyone enters the area.
1. Move the throttle/choke control to the FAST ^ position.
2. Slowly squeeze the Blade Control against the right handle grip
a. Check that the area behind is clear.
b. Place the gear shift lever in Reverse (R).
c. Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left handle grip
and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
A CAUTION
AWARNING
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and the blades will engage. Release it and the blades will stop.
AWARNING
If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and remove the ignition
key. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair the
damage before restarting and operating.
1. If the blades are engaged, release the Blade Control.
2. Move the throttle/choke control into the STOP @ position.
3. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the STOP iQ) position.
4. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended
starting.
ENGAGING THE DRIVE
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OPERATING ON SLOPES
Refer to the SLOPE GUIDE on page 5 to help determine slopes where
you may operate the mower safely.
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise
of
and cause serious injury.
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Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.
Start the engine as instructed earlier in this section and move the
throttle/choke control into the FAST
To travel FORWARD:
a. Place the gear shift lever in any of the four forward ground
speeds. Select a speed appropriate for the conditions and a
pace you're comfortable with.
b. Slowly squeeze the Drive Control against the left handle grip
and the mower will move. Release it and drive motion will stop.
^
position.
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approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). The mower could overturn
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can
cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious
personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release
the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three (3) seconds.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could
lose your footing or balance.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the
slope gauge.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
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OPERATION
USING THE DECK HEIGHT LEVER
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the deck height lever to the
left, then place It in the notch best suited for your application.
MOWING
The following information will be helpful when operating your mower.
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Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
Do not mow at fast ground speeds, especially it a mulch kit or
grass collector is installed.
Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed
growth and yellows quickly in dry weather.
Always operate the mower with the throttle/choke control in the
FAST
^ position while mowing.
For best results It is recommended that the first two laps be cut
with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the first two
laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge to the outside
for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the
lawn.
Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall
grass. Your mower is designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
Before installing or removing the mulch baffle, disengage blades, stop
the engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Stop the engine and wait for all parts to stop moving.
Installing the Mulch Baffle
1. Insert the right-side tab (A) of the baffle into the bracket on the
2. Insert the mulch baffle into the discharge opening (B). See
3. Once it's positioned in the deck opening, push the baffle towards
INSTALLING/REMOVING MULCH BAFFLE
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deck. See Figure 11.
Figure 11.
the rear of the mower (C) to secure it in place.
See Figure 11.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Always Inspect the blade timing belt as
instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
MULCHING
The Craftsman Pro Wide Cut mower is equipped with a mulch kit (sup
plied with the mower), which uses special blades to recirculate grass
clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings
are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer.
Observe the following points for the best results when mulching.
• Never attempt to mulch it the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends
to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper
mulching of the clippings.
• Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the
grass. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the
deck and not be mulched effectively.
• Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more
time to effectively be mulched.
• Always keep the throttle control lever In the
while mowing. Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places
strain on the mower's engine and does not allow the blades to
properly mulch the grass clippings.
FAST
^ position
Removing the Mulch Baffle
Slide the baffle to the right (toward the front of the mower) to disen
gage the slot from the mower deck and then pry the left-side of the
baffle outward.
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MAINTENANCE
2. To gain access to the oil drain valve on the engine, pivot the right
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Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage blades,
stop
engine
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always observe safety rules when performing any type of
maintenance on the mower.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have
been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as
instructed in this manual.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they are tight.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Checking the Engine Oil
Check oil level before each use. Stop engine and wait several minutes
before checking oil level. With engine on level ground,
the oil must be to FULL mark on dipstick.
1. Remove the Oil Cap/Dipstick and wipe with a
clean cloth.
2. Replace and tighten Oil Cap/Dipstick. Remove
Oil Cap/Dipstick and check oil level. Level
should be at FULL mark.
3. If needed, add oil slowly into the engine oil'
Do not overfill.
4. Reinsert Oil Cap/Dipstick and tighten.
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
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least once each season.
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Recheck oil level.
3. Pop off the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to
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handle brace tube forward.
a. Remove the upper star knob and carriage screw on the right
side of the handle. Figure 12.
b. Pivot the brace tube towards the front of the mower to allow
room to connect the oil drain hose to the oil drain valve.
Figure 12.
Figure 12
expose the drain port. See Figure 13.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
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CAUTION
Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may make the engine hard to start,
or not to start. If over the FULL mark on the dipstick, drain oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
Changing the Engine Oil
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If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and sur
rounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin.
Exercise caution to avoid burns.
The oil in the engine should be changed after the first two hours of
operation and every 25 hours of operation.
1. Run the engine for a tew minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase
to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of
the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the
crankcase. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
4.
5.
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Figure 13
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. Figure 13.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain
port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collec
tion container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
Release the valve by pressing the two tabs inward while pulling
the valve out. The oil will begin to drain out of the engine.
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7. After the oil has finished draining, press the two tabs inward and
push the oil drain valve back in to lock the valve closed. Remove
the hose, and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris
from entering the drain port.
8. Refill the engine with new motor oil until the oil level on the
dipstick reads FULL. Replace the oil fill cap/dipstick.
9. Pivot the right handle brace tube back into position. Align the
middle hole in the brace tube with the hole in the handle. Secure
with the star knob and carriage screw removed earlier.
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification
SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your
expected operating temperature. Figure 14. Although multi-viscosity
oils (5W30,10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi
viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above
32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oil.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
If filters, or covers are not installed correctly serious injury or death
could result from backfire. Do not attempt to start the engine with
them removed.
Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the air cleaner
cartridge.
Clean or replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation.
1. Pull up on air cleaner handle. Figure 10, and pull back towards the
2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Figure 16.
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engine.
Checking the Spark Plug
Clean spark plug and reset the electrode gap to 0.030” at least once a
season; replace every 100 hours of operation.
1
.
Clean area around the spark plug base. Do not sandblast spark
plug. Spark plug should be cleaned by scraping or wire brushing
and washing with a commercial solvent
Remove and inspect the spark plug. Check gap to make sure it is
set at .030”. See Figure 15.
3.
Replace the spark plug it electrodes are pitted, burned, or the
porcelain is cracked. Use a Champion® RC12YC spark plug.
Carefully remove air cleaner cartridge and pre-cleaner (it
equipped) from the blower housing.
4.
Clean the base of the air cleaner cartridge carefully to prevent
debris from entering the engine.
Place the pre-cleaner, it equipped, and cartridge back into the
blower housing. The cartridge must be placed securely into
position.
Align tabs on cover with slots in blower housing and replace the
cover.
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BATTERY
1. Position the mower on a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
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Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be
checked and fluid can not be added.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of
corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of
petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
Make certain the mower’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from
your house, garage, parked cars, etc.
A CAUTION
If removing the battery for cleaning, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)
wire from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its
terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that
the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could
result in serious damage to your engine’s alternating system.
TIRE PRESSURE
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Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
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Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower’s Operator’s
Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the deck surface.
See Figure 17.
Periodically check the pressure on both your mower's rear tires.
Uneven tire pressure will cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly
and may result in mower to veering to either the left or right during
operation. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 20
p.s.i. Check the sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
CLEANING THE MOWER
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do
NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine,
the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet
Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part
of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside
and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following
steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
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Before using the deck wash system, always disengage the Blade
Control, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST
position.
While in the operator’s position behind the mower, move the
Blade Control into the ON position.
Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged
7.
fora minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the
cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
Move the Blade Control into the OFF position.
8.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the mower’s
9.
engine off.
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water
10.
port on your deck’s surface.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, start the mower’s
engine, return to the operator’s position and engage the blades. Keep
the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
LUBRICATION
Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
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Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage at
least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season.
Lubricate the axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose grease
before reinstalling them.
Front Wheels
BLADE TIMING BELT
The cutting deck spindles are driven by a timing (cogged) belt,
assuring that the deck blades are always perpendicular to each other.
At least once a season, or after striking any foreign object, check the
timing belt as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and washers
which secure it to the frame. See Figure 20.
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Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Figure 19.
Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or
sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Figure 19
Figure 21. The arrows should be perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to
each other.
Figure 21
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3. If the arrows on the surface of each spindle pulley are not
perpendicular (at a 90° angle) to each other, see your Sears or
other qualified service dealer to have the timing belt reset.
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Do not operate the machine without the deck's timing belt properly
set. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or
property damage.
ADJUSTMENTS
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage blades,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and washers
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Shut the engine off and remove the ignition key before making
adjustments.
Handle Height
The upper handle is secured to two support bars that can be adjusted
to raise or lower the handle height. Adjust it necessary as follows:
1. Remove the upper star knob and carriage screw on the right side
of the handle and the left side of the handle.
See Figure 22.
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which secure it to the frame. See Figure 23.
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holes on each support bar with the holes on the handle.
3. Reinstall the upper star knob and carriage screw on the right side
of the handle and the left side of the handle when a comfortable
height is achieved.
Figure 23
Place the deck height lever in its highest position.
Position wood blocks at various places under the deck's edge.
These will temporarily support the deck in the process of removing it.
Use the deck height lever to lower the deck, so that it rests on the
wood blocks.
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Remove the screw and flange nut which secures the belt keeper
rod to the left side of the mower’s frame. See Figure 24.
around the mower’s engine pulley.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side, locate and carefully
remove the hairpin clips that secure the deck supports on the rear
left side and front left side of the deck. See Figure 25.
13. Pull the click pin out and unhook the drive spring cable from the
idler arm assembly. See Figure 26.
To install the cutting deck, follow the above steps in the opposite order
and manner of removal.
9. Carefully remove the front deck supports from the deck lift arms.
Figure 25.
10. Carefully unhook the mower’s lift assembly from the rear deck
supports.
11. Use the deck height lever to raise the lift assembly to its highest
position.
12. Remove the wooden blocks from under the deck and gently slide
the cutting deck toward the rear of the machine.
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CUTTING BLADES
4. To properly sharpen the cutting blades, remove equal amounts
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Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the
cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
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Periodically inspect the blade and/or spindle for cracks or damage,
especially after you've struck a foreign object. Do not operate the
machine until damaged components are replaced.
To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the mower, (refer to Cutting Deck
Removal earlier In this section) then gently flip the deck over to
expose Its underside.
2. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing baffle
and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer. See Figure 27.
If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or It
any metal separation Is present, replace the blades with new ones.
A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may damage
to the mower and/or result In personal Injury.
of metal from both ends of the blades along the cutting edges,
parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25“- to 30“ angle. Always grind
each cutting blade edge equally to maintain proper blade balance.
See Figure 28.
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CAUTION
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5. Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the
Figure 27
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the spindle
assembly. See Figure 27.
side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with a part number stamped In
It) facing the ground when the mower Is In the operating position.
Figure 28
the heavy end until the blade balances evenly.
A
CAUTION
Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to
between 70 Ibs-ft and 90 Ibs-ft.
A
CAUTION
The cutting blades
the blades cannot be installed perpendicular to each other, the blade
timing belt must be reset. See your Sears or other qualified service
dealer to have the deck timing belt reset.
must
be Installed perpendicular to each other. If
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TRAIL SHIELD
Jump Starting
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Never operate the mower without the trail shield in place and working.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
To replace the trail shield, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the screw which secures the trail shield to the right side
of the mower. See Figure 29.
Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles
do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your mower’s
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the
3. Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of the
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the mower, away
If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT
start the vehicle’s engine when jump starting your mower.
5. Start the mower (as instructed in the Operation section of this
6. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order of connection.
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discharged battery.
jumper battery.
jumper battery.
from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part to assure a good
connection.
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manual).
Charging
mower frame.
3.
Install the replacement trail shield by following the steps above in
the opposite order and manner of removal.
BATTERY
Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery
in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot
light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
AWARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A CAUTION
If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire
from it's terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its
terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
When charging your mower’s battery, use only a charger designed for
12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger’s Owner’s Manual
prior to charging your mower’s battery. Always follow its instructions
and heed its warnings.
If your mower has not been put into use for an extended period of time,
charge the battery as follows:
SET your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
IF your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
automatic, charge for at least eight hours.
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