MTD 12ABD32J799 Owner’s Manual
Operator's Manual
21" LAWN MOWER
Model No. 247,375910
®
o SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
o OPERATION
o MAINTENANCE
CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions,
Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FormNo.769-09384
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(November25,2013)
WarrantyStatement.............................. Page2
SafetyInstructions............................ Pages3-6
SlopeGuide..................................... Page7
Assembly.................................... Pages8-11
Operation.................................. Pages12-15
CRAFTSMANTWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
Fortwoyearsfromthedateofpurchase,this3roductiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialorworkmanship.Defectiveproductwill receivefreerepair
orfreereplacementifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoveragedetailstoobtainrepairorreplacement,visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmaterialandworkmanship.WarrantycoveragedoesNOTinclude:
, Expendableitemswhichcanwearoutfromnormalusewithinthewarrantyperiod,suchasmowerblades,bladeadapters,belts,filters,orsparkplugs.
, Productdamageresultingfromuserattemptsat productmodificationorrepairorcausedbyproductaccessories.
, Repairsnecessarybecauseofaccidentorfailuretooperateormaintaintheproductaccordingtoallsuppliedinstructions.
, Preventativemaintenanceorrepairsnecessaryduetoimproperfuelmixture,contaminatedorstalefuel.
Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercialservicesorifrentedtoanotherperson.
ServiceandMaintenance.................... Pages16-21
Off-SeasonStorage............................. Page22
Troubleshooting............................ Page23-24
Espa_ol........................................ Page27
ServiceNumbers............................ BackCover
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.
SearsBrandsManagementCorporation,NoffmanEstates,IL60179
Engine Oil: SAE 30
Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
Engine: Craftsman
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number,
and date of purchase above.
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Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, ifnot
followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/orproperty of
yourselfandothers.Readandfollow allinstructions inthismanual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructionsmayresultinpersonalinjury.Whenyouseethis symbol,HEED
ITSWARNING!
Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingtothesafeoperation
practicesinthis manual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,
carelessnessorerroronthe part ofthe operatorcanresultinseriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputatingfingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris.Failuretoobservethefollowing safetyinstructionscould
resultinseriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someofits constituents,andcertainvehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand
birth defectsorother reproductiveharm.
GENERAL OPERATION
Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto
assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthe
machineandinthemanualsbeforeoperation.Keepthismanualinasafe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts
Becompletelyfamiliarwith thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachine
beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisaprecisionpieceofpowerequipment,nota plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.Thismachinehasbeen
designedto performonejob:tomowgrass.Donotuseitforanyother
purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbyanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividualswhoarefamiliarwith theserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused.Removeall
stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbe
trippedoverorpickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,
sidewalks,bystandersandthelike.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awall orobstruction,whichmaycausedischargedmaterialtoricochetback
towardtheoperator.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayinoperatorzone
behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75
feetfrommowerwhileitisinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea.
Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsafetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto theeyes.
Your Responsibility--Restrict theuseof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understandandfollow thewarningsand instructionsin
thismanualandonthe machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare
recommended.Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor
light-weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthecuttingdeck.
Contactwith bladecanamputatefingers,hands,toesandfeet.
Amissingordamageddischargecovercancausebladecontactorthrown
objectinjuries.
Manyinjuriesoccurasaresultofthemowerbeingpulledoverthefoot
duringafall causedbyslippingortripping.Donotholdontothemowerif
youarefalling:releasethehandleimmediately.
Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouarewalking.Ifyoumust
backthemowerawayfroma wallorobstructionfirstlookdownandbehind
toavoidtrippingandthenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrom mowertofullyextendyourarmsforward.
b. Besureyouarewell balancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfwaytowardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
Donotoperatethemowerwhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.
Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismonmachinessoequipped
whilestartingengine.
Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattemptto bypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthesafetydeviceinoperativeandmayresultin
personalinjurythroughcontactwith therotatingblade.Thebladecontrol
handlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsandautomaticallyreturntothe
disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatethemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A
slipandfallcancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
footing,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthebladewill
stoprotatingwithinthreeseconds.
Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksorroads.
Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stoptheengineand
checkimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoacompletestopbefore
removingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.Thecuttingblade
continuestorotateforafewsecondsafterthebladecontrolisreleased.
Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouaresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,dischargecover,grass
catcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceand
working.Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo
socanresultinpersonalinjury.
Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Donottouch.
Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe
engineisrunning.
Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachinebythemanufactureras
listedinthePartspagesofthisOperator'sManual.Failuretodosocanresult
inpersonalinjury.
Whenstartingengine,pullcordslowlyuntilresistanceisfelt,thenpull
rapidly.Rapidretractionofstartercord(kickback)willpullhandandarm
towardenginefasterthanyoucanletgo.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscouldresult.
Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,usecareandgood
judgement.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslipandfall accidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injury.Operationonslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do
notmowit.Foryoursafety,usetheSlopeGuideincludedaspartofthismanualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthismachineonaslopedor hillyarea.Iftheslope
isgreaterthan 15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirectiononslopes.
Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,orbumpswhichcancauseyou
tosliportrip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancauseseriouspersonal
injury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyourbalance,releasethebladecontrol
handleimmediatelyandthebladewill stoprotatingwithinthree(3)
seconds.
Do Not:
Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,becauseyoucould
loseyourfootingorbalance.
Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownontheslopeguide.
Donotmowonwetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.
CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscanoccuriftheoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.
Childrenareoftenattractedtothemowerandthemowingactivity.Theydonot
understandthedangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyoulastsaw
them.
Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandunderwatchfulcareof a
responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
Bealertandturnmoweroff ifachildentersthearea.
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownforsmall
children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
orotherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe
mower.
Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycansufferburnsfrom
ahotmuffler.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofagetooperatethismachine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandtheinstructionsandsafeoperation
practicesinthismanualandonthemachineandbetrainedandsupervised
byanadult.
SERVICE
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextremecareinhandling
gasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.
Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor your
clotheswhichcanignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoronatruckortrailerbedwith aplastic
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthegroundawayfromyourvehiclebefore
filling.
Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckortrailerandrefueliton
theground.Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuchequipmentonatrailer
with aportablecontainer,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltankorcontaineropening
atalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donotuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein
thearea.
Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhileengineishotorrunning.Allow
engineto coolat leasttwominutesbeforerefueling.
Neverover-fillfueltank.Toallowforexpansionof thefuel,donotfill above
thebottomof thefueltankneck.
Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkorpilot
lightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergas
appliances.
Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,orotherdebris
build-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.
Allowmachinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
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General Service:
Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthebladeandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkplugwireandground
againsttheenginetopreventunintendedstarting.
Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn).
Replacebladewith theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.)blade
only,listedinthe Partspagesofthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeet
theoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformance
andcompromisesafety!
Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorweargloves,anduse
extracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequipmentisin safe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnectthesparkplug
wireandgroundagainsttheengine.Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforany
damage.Repairthedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe
engineisrunning.
Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldaresubjectto
wearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsorallowobjectsto be
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)partsonly,
listedinthePartspagesofthismanual.Useofpartswhichdonotmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Donotchangetheengine'sgovernorsettingorover-speedtheengine.The
governorcontrolsthemaximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyforcracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donotcrankenginewithsparkplugremoved.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improperdisposaloffluids
andmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
AccordingtotheConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC)andtheU.S.
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeofseven(7)years,or140hoursofoperation.AttheendoftheAverage
UsefulLifehavethemachineinspectedannuallybyaSearsorotherqualified
servicedealertoensurethat allmechanicalandsafetysystemsareworking
properlyandnotwornexcessively.Failuretodosocanresultinaccidents,
injuriesordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
Toavoidseriousinjuryordeath,do notmodifyengineinanyway.Tampering
with the governorsettingcanleadtoarunawayengineandcauseitto
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factory settingof engine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engineswhkh arecertified to complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified
to operateonregularunleadedgasoline,andmayincludethefollowing
emissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC),
SecondaryAirInjection (SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifsoequipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
Thismachineisequippedwith aninternalcombustionengineandshould
not beusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brusbcoveredor
grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
Ifasparkarrestor isused,itshouldbemaintained ineffectiveworkingorder
bythe operator.Inthe Stateof Californiatheaboveisrequiredbylaw(Section
4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply onfederallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough yournearestSearsParts
andRepairServiceCenter.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assembleandoperate.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass
catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
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DANGER -- BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when children or others are around.
DANGER -- HAND/FOOT CUT
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER-- THROWNDEBRIS
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses.
DANGER -- SLOPES
Use extra caution on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.
WARNING--GASOLINE ISFLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
WARNING-- CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-- HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and
muffler to cool before touching.
WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!
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15° Slope
15° Slope
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(OK)
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USETHiSSLOPEGAUGETODETERMINE
iFA SLOPEiS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
Tochecktheslope,proceedasfollows:
1. Removethispageandfold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locateaverticalobjecton or behindthe slope(e.g.a pole,building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Aligneitherside oftheslopegaugewith the object(SeeFigure1 andFigure2).
4. Adjust gaugeupordown until theleftcornertouchesthe slope(SeeFigure1 andFigure2).
5.
If thereis agapbelowthe gauge,theslopeistoo steepfor safeoperation(SeeFigure2above).
(TOO STEEP)
Figure2
Slopesare a major factor relatedto tip-over and roll-overaccidents which can resultinsevereinjuryordeath.Donotoperatemachineonslopes
in excessof 15 degrees.All slopesrequireextracaution. Always mow acrosstheface of slopes, nevermow upand down slopes.
IMPORTANT:Thisunitisshippedwithout gasolineoroil intheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoilasinstructedintheOperationsectionbefore
startingorrunningyourmachine.
NOTE:Referencetorightandlefthandsideof theLawnMowerisobservedfromthe
operatingposition.
OPENINGCARTON
1. Cuteachcornerofthecartonverticallyfromtoptobottom.
2. Removealllooseparts.
3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVINGUNITFROMCARTON
1. Liftunitfromthereartodetachitfromunderlyingcartonmaterialandroll
unitoutofcarton.
2. Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.
LoosePartsIn Carton
SideDischargeCover
GrassCatcher
EngineOil
Assembly
Figure2
Attaching TheHandle
I. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperandlower
handles.
a. RemovewingnutsandcarriageboltshandleasshowninFigureI.
Donotloosenor removeadjacenthexheadscrews.
b. Whilestabilizingmowersoit doesn'tmove,pivotupperhandleupas
shownin Figure2. Donotcrimpcablewhileliftingthehandleup.
2. RemoveT-boltsfromthehandlebracketsasshowninFigure3.
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Figure3
Figure1
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3. Followthestepsbelowtocompletehandleassembly:
a. Pullupwardonthehandleuntil holesinlowerhandle(shownin
Figure3deckcutaway)lineupwith holesinhandlebracket.See
Figure4.
NOTE:Whenpullingupwardonhandle,makesuretonotpullhandleallthe
wayout.
b. InserttheT-boltsremovedinstepearlierthroughthehandle
bracketsandlowerhandleandtightensecurelytosecurethehandle
inplace.SeeFigure4.
c. Reattachwingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlierintolower
holesof handleasshownin Figure5.
4. Theropeguideisattachedto therightsideoftheupperhandle.Loosenthe
wingknobwhichsecurestheropeguide.Referto Figure6.
a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Slowlypullstarterropehandlefromengineandslipstarterropeinto
theropeguide.SeeFigure6.
c. Tightenropeguidewingknob.
d. Usecableclipsprovidedtosecurebladecontrolanddrivecablesto
lowerhandleasshownin Figure6.
IMPORTANT:Toreducewearandallowforproperoperation,makesureto
leavesomeslackintheupperportionofthecable(s).
Figure5
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Figure6
Figure4
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Attaching the GrassCatcher
I. Followstepsbelowto assemblethegrasscatcher.Makecertainbagisturned
rightsideoutbeforeassembling(warninglabelwillbeontheoutside).
a. Placebagoverframesothatitsblackplasticsideisatthebottom.
b. Slipplasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksontheframe.SeeFigure7.
2. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:
a. Liftreardischargedoor.
b. Placegrasscatcherintotheslotsinthehandlebracketsasshownin
Figure8. Letgoofdischargedoorsothatit restsonthegrasscatcher.
Toremovegrasscatcher,lift reardischargedooronthemower.Lift grasscatcherup
andoff theslotsinthehandlebrackets.Releasereardischargedoortoallowit to
closerearopeningof mower.
Attaching SideDischargeCover
Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Toconvertto sidedischarge,makesuregrass
catcherisoffoftheunitandreardischargedoorisclosed.
I. Onthesideofthemower,lift themulchingcover.SeeFigure9.
2. Slidetwo hooksof sidedischargecoverunderhingepinonmulchingcover
assembly.SeeFigure9.Lowermulchingcover.Donotremovesidemulching
coveratanytime,evenwhenyouarenotmulching.
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Adjustments
CuttingHeight
Thereisacutting heightadjustmentleverlocatedabovetherearleftwheel.
1. Pulltheheightadjustmentleveroutwardtowardswheel(unitwill tendto
fallwhenleverismovedoutward).SeeFigure10.
2. Movelevertodesiredpositionforachangeincuttingheight.SeeFigure10.
3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.
HandlePitch
Forconvenienceofoperation,youmayadjustthepitchofthehandleasfollows:
I. Removestarknobsandcarriageboltsfrom handle.SeeFigure11.
2. Positionthehandlein oneofthethreepositionsthat ismostcomfortable.
SeeFigure11inset.
3. Secureintopositionwithstarknobsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.
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Premium /Blade Control
Drive
Recoil Starter ....................,q
Side Discharge
Chute
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Deck Wash
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BladeControl
Thebladecontrolisattachedto the upperhandleofthemower.Depressand
squeezeitagainstthedrivecontroltooperatetheunit.Releaseittostopengine
andblade.
Thisbladecontrolisasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.
PremiumDriveControl
Thepremiumdrivecontrolislocatedontheupperhandleandisusedtoengagethe
drive.Pushingthecontrolforwardwillengagethedrive.Thefartherthecontrolis
pushedforward,thefasterthemowerwill propel.Oncepressureisreleasedfrom
thecontrolitwill returnto theneutralpositionandthedrivewill bedisengaged.
CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever
Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabovetheleft rearwheel.Toadjust
thecuttingheight,refertotheAssemblySection.
DeckWash
Mulching Cover
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MulchingCover
Themulchingcoverisusedfor mulchingpurposes.Insteadofcollectingthegrass
clippingsinagrasscatcherorusingthesidedischargechute,somemowermodels
havetheoptionofrecirculatingtheclippingsbacktothelawn.Thisiscalled
mulching.
SideDischargeCover
Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Todischargethegrassclippingsto theside
instead,followtheinstructionsintheAssemblysectiontoattachthesidedischarge
cover.
Keephandsandfeetawayfrom the chuteareaoncutting deck.Referto
warning labelonthe unit.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterisattachedtothe rightupperhandle.Standbehindthe unitand
pulltherecoilstarterropetostarttheunit.
Yourmower'sdeckisequippedwith a waterport onitssurfaceaspartofitsdeck
washsystem.Usethedeckwashtorinsegrassclippingsfromthedeck'sunderside.
MeetsANSISafety Standards
CraftsmanLawnMowersconformtothesafetystandardof theAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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GASANDOILFEL-UP
IMPORTAfl#Thisunitisshippedwithoutgasolineoroilintheengine.Becertainto
serviceenginewith gasolineandoilasinstructedinthissectionbeforestartingor
runningyourmachine.
Alwayskeephandsandfeet dearof equipmentmovingparts. Donotusea
pressurizedstarting fluid. Vaporsareflammable.
OU (one 20ouncebottleshippedwith unit)
Beforestartingengine,fill withmotoroil,capacityis600ml/20oz.Referto
viscositychartbelowforoilrecommendations.Donotover-fill.Useasyntheticor
non-synthetk4-stroke,oranequivalenthighdetergent,premiumqualitymotor
oilcertifiedtomeetorexceedU.S.automobilemanufacturer'srequirementsfor
serviceclassificationSG,SEMotoroilsclassifiedSG,SFwill showthisdesignation
onthecontainer.
SAE30isrecommendedforgeneral,alltemperatureuse.Ifsingleviscosityoil is
used,selecttheappropriateviscosityfortheaveragetemperatureinyourareafrom
thechartbelow.
CheckingOilLevel
NOTE:Besureto checktheoilwhileonalevelsurfacewith theenginestopped.
1. Removetheoilfiller cap/dipstickandwipethedipstickclean.
2. Insertthedipstickintotheoilfiller neck.Turnthedipsticka 1/4turnintothe
lockedpositiontofullyseat.
3. Removedipstick.Ifthelevelis low,slowlyaddoiltotheupperlimitonthe
dipstick.SeeFigure13inset.
Oil Filler/Y
Cap/Dipstick
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20w40, 20w50 _____
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15w40, 15w50 ______h.
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10w30 _____m
(°C)-300 -200 -10° 0° 10° 200 300 400
(°F)-20 ° 0° 200 400 600 800 1000
1.
SingleViscosity
2.
MultiViscosity
Donotusenon-detergentoil or 2-strokeengineoil.It couldshortenthe
engine'sservicelife.
NOTE:A5w30syntheticoil maybeusedto improvestartabilityforcoldweather
(temperaturesbelow400F).
Figure13
Reinsertthedipstickintothelockedpositionbeforestartingtheengine.
NOTE:Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausesmoking,hardstarting,
sparkplugfouling,oroilsaturationofaircleaner.
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FuelRequirements
Operatingthe enginewith EISorEgsfuel,anoil/gasolinemixture, dirty
gasoline,or gasoline over 30 days old without fuel stabilizing additive
mayresultin damagetoyour engine'scarburetor.Subsequentdamage
would not becoveredunderthe manufacturer'swarranty.
Useautomotivegasoline(unleadedorlowleadedtominimizecombustionchamber
deposits)witha minimumof87octane.Gasolinewith upto10%ethanol(EIO)
or15%MTBE(MethylTertiaryButylEther)canbeused.Neveruseanoil/gasoline
mixtureordirtygasoline.Avoidgettingdirt, dust,orwaterinthefueltank.DO
NOT use E15 or E85 gasoline.
Gasolineisextremelyflammableand isexplosiveundercertainconditions.
Refuelin awell-ventilatedareawith theenginestopped.Donotsmokeor
allowflamesorsparksin theareawheretheengineisrefueledorwhere
gasolineisstored.
Donotoverfillthefueltank.Afterrefueling,makesurethetankcapisclosed
properlyandsecurely.
Becarefulnotto spillfuelwhenrefueling.Spilledfuelorfuelvapormay
ignite.Ifanyfuelisspilled,makesuretheareaisdrybeforestartingthe
engine.
Adding Fuel
Anadult shouldfuelthis engine.NEVERallowchildren torefuel theengine.
Gasoline(fuel)vaporsarehighly flammableandcanexplode.Fuelvapors
canspreadandbeignited bya sparkor flame manyfeet awayfrom engine.
Topreventinjury ordeathfrom fuelfires, follow theseinstructions:
DONOTuseleadedfuel.
Fuelmustbefreshandclean.NEVERusefuelleft overfromlastseasonor
storedfor longperiods.
NEVERmixoilwith fuel.
DONOTusefuelcontainingMethanol(WoodAlcohol)
NOTE:Beforerefueling,allowenginetocooltwo minutes.
1. Cleanaroundfuelfill beforeremovingcaptofuel.
2. Filltankuntilfuelreaches1/2inchbelowthebottomofthefiller neckto
allowspaceforfuelexpansion.Becarefulnottooverfill.
3. Replacethegasolinecapandtightensecurely.Wipeupspilledfuelbefore
startingengine.IffuelisspilledDONOTstartengine.Movemachineaway
fromareaofspillage.Avoidcreatinganysourceof ignitionuntilfuel vapors
aregone.
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Besurenooneother thanthe operatorisstandingnearthelawn mower
while startingengineor operatingmower.Neverrunengineindoorsor
in enclosed,poorlyventilated areas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet,hair andloose
clothingawayfrom anymovingpartsonengineand lawnmower.
TOSTARTENGINE
Standingbehindthemower,pullthebladecontrolhandlebackagainstthe
drivecontrol.
2. Whileholdingthebladeanddrivecontrolstogetherfirmly,grasptherecoil
starterhandleandpullropeoutwith arapid,continuous,full armstroke.
SeeFigure14.Keepingafirmgriponthestarterhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Keepafirm gripon the startercordhandletopreventrapidretractionof
startercord(kickback).Rapidretractioncanpull handandarmtoward
enginefaster thanyoucanlet go,andresultinbrokenbones,fractures,
bruisesor sprains.
TOSTOPENGINE
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade.
Waitforthe bladeto stopcompletelybeforeperforming anyworkonthe
mowerorto removethe grasscatcher.
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UsingYourLawnMower
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,orotherobjectswhichcoulddamage
lawnmowerorengine.Suchobjectscouldbeacddentlythrownbythemowerin
anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytotheoperatorandothers.
Oncetheengineisrunningandwhilecontinuingto holdthebladeanddrive
controlstogether,pushthedrivecontrolforwardtopropelmower.Thefarther
thecontrolispushedforward,thefasterthemowerwill propel.Oncepressureis
releasedfromthecontrolit willreturnto theneutralpositionandthedrivewill be
disengaged.Referto Figure15.
NOTE:Foreaseofuse,whilegrippingthecontrols,simplylockyourwristand
elbowsandwalk-theunitwill automaticallyadjusttoyourspeed.
Theoperationof anylawn mowercanresultinforeign objectsbeing
thrown intothe eyes,which candamageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafety glasseswhile operatingthemower,orwhile performingany
adjustmentsor repairson it.
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UsingasMulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherorsidedischargechutefromthe
mower.Whenyouremovethegrasscatcherfromthemower,the reardischarge
doorwill close.Whenyouremovethesidedischargechute,themulchingcoverwill
close.Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedto
growinexcessoffourinches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethegrasscatcher
tobagclippingsinstead.
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UsingGrassCatcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhileyouareoperatingthe
mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinthe"Assembly"section.Grass
clippingswill automaticallycollectinbagasyourunmower.Operatemower
untilgrassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingthe bladecontrol.Makesurethat the
unit hascometo acompletestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagupandawayfromthemowerto
removethebag.Disposeofthegrassclippingsandreinstallthebagwhen
complete.
NOTE:Makesuretocleananyexcessgrassfromaroundtherearopeningof
themower,especiallybetweenthetransmissioncoverandsidewallonthe
left handsideandalongthebottom,to ensuretight fit ofbagontomower.
Ifyoustrikea foreignobject, stoptheengine. Disconnectthe sparkplug
wire,thoroughly inspectmowerfor anydamage,andrepairdamage
beforerestartingandoperating. Extensivevibrationofmowerduring
operationis anindicationof damage.Theunit shouldbepromptly
inspectedandrepaired.
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MAINTENANCESCHEDULE
Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstopthe engine.Wait until all movingpartshavecometo acomplete
stop.Disconnectsparkplug wireand grounditagainstthe engineto
preventunintendedstarting.
Followthemaintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesservice
guidelinesonly.UsetheServiceLogcolumntokeeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.TolocatethenearestSearsServiceCenterorto scheduleservice,
simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
EachUse
IstMonthor5hours
Annuallyor25hours
Annuallyor50hours
Annuallyor100hours
BeforeStorage
Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornedebrisispresent.Replaceaircleanerifverydirty.
ff Changeoilevery25hourswhenoperatingtheengineunderheavyloadorinhightemperatures.
A Checkandcleanmoreoftenif moweristypicallyusedin themulchingconfiguration.
1. Engineoil level
2. Looseormissinghardware
3. Aircleaner
4. Unitandengine
1. Engineoil
1. SparkPlug
2. Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels
3. UndersideofmowerdeckA
1. Engineoil ff
1. Sparkplug
2. AirCleanerf
3. FuelFilter
4. CarbonCanisterFilterf
1. Fuelsystem
1. Check
2. Tightenorreplace
3. Check
4. Clean
1. Change
I. Check
2. Lubewith lightoii
3. Clean
I. Change
I. Replace
2. Replace
3. Replace
4. Replace
1. Runengineuntilitstopsfromlackoffuel,or
addstabilizerto afull tankoffreshfuelprior
tostorage.
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Alwaysstopengine,allow enginetocool,disconnectsparkplugwire, and
groundagainstenginebeforeperforming anytype ofmaintenanceonyour
machine.
GENERALEECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcoveritemsthathavebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseornegligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom
warranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
Changingof engine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedatleastonceeachseason.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
ENGINEMAINTENANCE
SparkPlug
Forgoodperformance,thesparkplugmustbeproperlygappedandfreeof
deposits.Replacethesparkplugannually.
1. Disconnectthecapfromthesparkplug,andremoveanydirtfromthespark
plugarea.
2. Usethe propersizesparkplugwrenchto removethesparkplug.
3. Visuallyinspectthesparkplug.Discardthesparkplugif thereisapparent
wear,orif theinsulatoriscrackedorchipped.Cleanthesparkplugwitha
wirebrushifit isto bereused.
4. Checkthegapwitha wiregauge.SeeFigure16.Sparkpluggapshouldbe
0.030in(0.76ram).Ifnecessary,resetthegap.
5. Checkthatthesparkplugwasherisin goodconditionandthreadthespark
pluginbyhandtopreventcross-threading.
6. Afterthesparkplugisseated,tightenwith asparkplugwrenchto compress
thewasher.
NOTE:Wheninstallinga newsparkplug,tighten1/2turnafterthespark
plugseatstocompressthewasher.Whenreinstallingausedsparkplug,
tighten1/8-1/4turnafterthesparkplugseatstocompressthewasher.
IMPORTANT:Thesparkplugmustbesecurelytightened.An improperly
tightenedsparkplugcanbecomeveryhotandmaydamagetheengine.
Attachthesparkplugcapto thesparkplug.
AirFilter
Paperfilterscannotbecleanedandmustbereplacedonceayearorevery100
operatinghours;moreoftenif usedinextremelydustyconditions.
Neverusegasolineor lowflash point solventsforcleaningthe air filter
element.Afire orexplosioncouldresult.
IMPORTANT:Neverruntheenginewithout theairfilter. Rapidenginewearwill
result.
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Electrode
Tab
1. Turncovertoleft (counterclockwise)andremoveit andpaperelementfrom
flange.SeeFigure17.
2. Discardpaperelement.
3. Cleancoverandflangethoroughly.
4. Installnewpaperelementintocover.
5. Positioncoverandelementagainstflangewithtabonthecoverinsertedinto
thelowerleft cornerof slotinflange.
6. Pushcoverfirmlyagainstflangeandturntoright (clockwise)asfarasitwill
gountilit locks.
Porcelain
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Figure16
Paper
Element
Flange
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Figure17
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