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Operator's Manual

PRO E S S I 0 N A

21" SELF PROPELLED MOWERModel No. 247.887210

CAUTION: Before usingthis product, read thismanual and follow allsafety rules and operatinginstructions.

o SAFETYASSEMBLYOPERATIONMAINTENANCEPARTS LIST

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.Visit our website: www.craftsman.com FORM1/0. 769-03781

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WarrantyStatement..................................Page2SafeOperationPractices..........................Pages3-4SlopeGuide..............................................Page5SafetyLabels............................................Page7Assembly..................................................Pages8-11Operation..................................................Pages12-13

ServiceandMaintenance.........................Pages14-19Off-SeasonStorage..................................Page20TroubleShooting.......................................Page21PartsList...................................................Page22-32Espa_ol.....................................................Page37ServiceNumbers......................................BackCover

CraftsmanTwoYear Limited WarrantyIf this Craftsmanproductfailsdueto a defectinmaterialor workmanshipwithintwo yearsfromthedateof purchase,returnitto any Searsstore,SearsServiceCenter,orother Craftsmanoutletin the UnitedStatesfor free repair.

Thiswarrantydoesnot include: Expendableitemswhichcan wearout fromnormaluse withinthe warrantyperiod,suchas rotarymowerblades,bladeadapters,belts,air

cleaners,andsparkplug. Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuseor negligence,includingbentcrankshaftsandthefailureto operateor maintainthe equip-

mentaccordingto allsuppliedinstructions.

Thiswarrantyappliesforonly 90days ifthis productiseverusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes.Thiswarrantyappliesonly whilethisproductis usedinthe UnitedStates.

Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,andyou mayalso haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

EngineOilType: SAE30EngineOilCapacity: 18ouncesFuel: UnleadedGasolineSparkPlug: ChampionRC12YCEngine: Briggs& Stratton

ModelNumber.................................................................Serial Number.................................................................Dateof Purchase.............................................................

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__IL his symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich,if not followed,couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfandothers.Readandfollowall instructionsin thismanualbefore

attemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywith theseinstructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,HEEDITSWARNING!

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadandleadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato causecancerandreproductiveharm.Washhandsafterhandling.

Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesforsafeoperationin this manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessorerroronthe partof the operatorcan resultin seriousinjury.Thismachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury ordeath.

__ate of Californiato Icausecancerandbirthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.

CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccur ifoperatoris notalert to presenceof children.Chil-drenareoften attractedto mowerandmowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthedangers.Neverassumethat childrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.,, Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaand underwatchfulcare of a

responsibleadult otherthanthe operator.,, Be alert andturn moweroff if a child entersthe area.,, Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,look behindanddownfor small

children.,, Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho mayrun into themower.

,, Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.They cansufferburnsfroma hot muffler.

,, Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatea power mower.Children14years old and overshouldreadand understandoperationinstructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya adult.

GENERAL OPERATION Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin itsentirety beforeattempting

to assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollow all instructionson the machineand inthe manual(s)beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliarwiththe controlsand the properuseof this machinebeforeoperatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.

,, Be familiarwithall controlsandtheir properoperation.Knowhowto stopthemachineanddisengagethem quickly.

,, Thismachineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,not a plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourunit hasbeendesignedto performonejob: to mowgrass. Do notuse it for anyotherpurpose.

,, Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis machine.Chil-dren14yearsold and overshouldreadand understandthe instructionsinthis manualand shouldbe trainedandsupervisedby a parent.

,, Onlyresponsibleindividualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safeoperationshouldbe allowedto usethis machine.

,, Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones, toysand otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe trippedoveror pickedupand thrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancauseseriouspersonalinjury.

,, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,

sidewalks,bystandersand the like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall orobstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterialtoricochetbacktoward theoperator.

,, To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobject injury,stay in operatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren,bystanders,helpers,and petsatleast75 feet frommowerwhile it is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea.

,, Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringoperationand whileperformingan adjustmentor repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious injury to theeyes.

,, Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.Shirts and pantsthat coverthe armsand legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperatethis machinein barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light weight (e.g.canvas)shoes.

,, Donot puthandsor feetnear rotating partsor undercutting deck.Contactwith bladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

,, A missingor damageddischargecover cancausebladecontact orthrownobjectinjuries.

,, Manyinjuriesoccur as a resultof the mowerbeingpulledoverthefootduringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.Do notholdon to the mowerifyouare falling; releasethe handleimmediately.

,, Neverpull the mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.If youmustbackthe mowerawayfroma wall or obstructionfirst look downandbehindto avoidtrippingandthenfollow thesesteps:a. Step backfrom mowerto fully extendyourarms.b.Be sureyouare wellbalancedwithsure footing.c. Pull backslowly,nomorethan halfwaytowardsyou.d. Repeatthese stepsas needed.

,, Donotoperatethe mowerwhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.,, Donotengagethe self-propelledmechanismonunits so equippedwhile

startingengine.,, The blade controlhandleis a safety device.Neverattemptto bypassits

operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice inoperativeand mayresultinpersonalinjury throughcontactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandlemustoperateeasilyin both directionsand automaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhen released.

,, Neveroperatethe mowerin wet grass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. Aslip andfall cancauseseriouspersonalinjury.If you feel youare losingyourfooting, releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewill stoprotatingwithinthreeseconds.

,, Mowonly in daylightor good artificial light.Walk,neverrun.,, Stopthe bladewhencrossing graveldrives,walksorroads.

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If theequipmentshould startto vibrateabnormally,stoptheengineandcheck immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warningoftrouble.

Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestopbeforeremovingthe grass catcheror uncloggingthe chute.The cuttingblade continuesto rotatefor a fewseconds afterthe engineis shut off.Neverplaceanypart of the bodyinthe bladearea untilyouaresure the bladehasstoppedrotating.

Neveroperatemowerwithoutproper trailshield,dischargecover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,orothersafety protectivedevices in placeandworking.Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso can resultin personalinjury.

Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancausea burn.Do not touch. Only usepartsand accessoriesmadefor this machineby manufacturer.

Failureto doso can result in personalinjury. Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowly until resistanceis felt, then pull

rapidly.Rapid retractionof starter cord(kickback)willpull handandarmtowardenginefaster than youcan let go.Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscouldresult.

If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredinthis manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.ContactyourSearsServiceCenterfor assistance.

SLOPE OPERATIONSlopesare a major factorrelatedto slipandfall accidentswhichcan resultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyou feeluneasyona slope,donotmow it.Foryoursafety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partof this manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit ona slopedor hillyarea.If theslopeis greaterthan 15degrees,do notmowit.Do: Mowacrossthefaceof slopes; neverupanddown. Exerciseextreme

cautionwhenchangingdirectionon slopes. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich cancause

youto slipor trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles. Alwaysbe sureof your footing.A slip andfall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If you feel youare losingyour balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandle immediately,andthe bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.

Do Not: Do notmowneardrop-offs, ditchesorembankments,whereyoucould

lose yourfootingor balance. Do notmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon the

slopegauge. Do notmowonwetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.SERVICESafe Handling Of Gasoline: Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in

handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycanoccurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skinand changeclothesimmediately.

Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoron a truckor trailerbedwith a

plastic liner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck or trailerand refuel itontheground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,ratherthan froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

Keepthe nozzlein contact withthe rimof thefuel tank or containeropeningat all timesuntil fueling is complete.Donot usea nozzle

lock-opendevice. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandother sources

of ignition. Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswillaccumu-

latein the area. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhile engineis hotor running.

Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbeforerefueling. Neveroverfill fuel tank.Fill tankto no morethan 1 inchbelowbottom

of filler neckto provideforfuel expansion. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off the engineand equipment.Moveunit

to anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting engine. Neverstorethe machineor fuel containernearan openflame, spark

or pilot light ason a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryer,or othergasappliances.

To reducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,or otherdebris build-up.Cleanupoilor fuel spillageandremoveany fuelsoakeddebris.

Allowa mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.General Service: Neverrun anengine indoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.Engine

exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorlessand deadlygas. Beforecleaning, repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeand

all movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting.

Checkthe bladeand enginemountingboltsat frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually inspectbladefor damage (e.g.,bent,cracked,worn) Replacebladewiththe original equipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed inthis manual."Useof partswhich donotmeet theoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

Mowerbladesare sharpand cancut.Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

Keepallnuts, bolts,andscrewstight to besurethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.

After strikinga foreignobject, stoptheengine,disconnectthe sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthemowerfor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.

Neverattemptto makea wheelor cutting heightadjustmentwhiletheengine is running.

Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldaresubjectto wear anddamagewhichcould exposemovingparts orallowobjectsto be thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only, listedin this manual."Useof partswhich donotmeet theoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromisesafety!"

Donotchangetheenginegovernorsetting oroverspeedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of theengine.Do notcrankenginewithspark plugremoved.

Checkfuel line,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceif necessary.

Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary. Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improperdisposalof

fluids and materialscanharmtheenvironment.YourResponsibility:Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,understand,andfollowthe warningsand instructionsin this manualandon themachine.

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IDo notmowoninclineswitha slopein excessof 15degrees(a riseof approximately2-1/2feetevery10feet).OperateWALK-BEHINDmowersacrossthe faceof slopes,neverup anddownslopes.

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READOPERATOR'SMANUAL. KEEPSAFETYDEVICES(BLADECONTROL,TRAILINGSHIELD,DISCHARGECOVER,ETC.)IN PLACEANDWORKING.IFDAMAGED,REPLACEIMMEDIATELY.

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IMPORTANT:Thisunit is shippedwithoutgasolineoroil in the engine.Becertain to serviceenginewithgasolineandoilas instructedintheOperationsectionbeforestartingor runningyourmachine.

NOTE:Referenceto rightand lefthandsideof the LawnMowerisobservedfromthe operatingposition.

OPENING CARTON1. Cuteachcornerof the cartonverticallyfromtop to bottom.2. Removeall looseparts.3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.

REMOVING UNIT FROM CARTON1. Liftunit fromthe rearto detachit fromunderlyingcartonmaterial

androllunit out of carton.2. Checkcartonthoroughlyfor anyotherlooseparts.

LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON GrassCatcher GrassCatcherAdapter SideDischargeChute HardwarePack EngineOil

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ASSEMBLYAttaching The Handle1. Removeany packingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperand

lowerhandles.a. Pullupandbackon upperhandleas shownin Figure1.

Makecertainthe lowerhandle is seatedsecurelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.Do notcrimpcableswhile liftingthe handleup.

b. Tightenstarknobsto secureupperhandleto lowerhandle.Makesurethateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin thehandle.

2. Locatethe hairpinclip onthe weldpinon eachsideof lowerhandle.a. Removehairpinclipfromthishole. Usinga pairof pliers,

inserthairpinclip intothe holeonpinclosestto thebracket.SeeFigure2. Repeaton otherside.

b. Inserta carriagebolt fromthe hardwarepack intothe upperholeonthe handlemountingbracket.Securewithone plasticwingnut,also includedin thehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.

NOTE:Makecertainthe drivecable is routedaroundthe outsideandabovethe lowerhandleso it does not interferewithattachingthe grassbag.The chutedoorhas beendesignedto movethe starterropeout ofthewayof the bagwhenthe chutedoor is opened.

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3. The ropeguide,which is connectedto the support rod,is locatedonthe rightsideof the lowerhandle.See Figure3.a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle.b. Pullstarterropeout of the engine.Releasebladecontrol.c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.

4. Attachcablesto the lowerhandlewith thecable tiesalreadyonthe lowerhandle.Insertpegson cableties intothe holeson thelowerhandle.SeeFigure4. Pullcable tiestightandcutoff theextra.

Attaching the Grass CatcherThemowerwasshippedwith the mulchingbaffleinstalledonthe unit.For baggingpurposes,youwill haveto attachthe grassbaganditsadapterin placeof the mulchingbaffle.1. Removethreewingnutsholdingthe mulchingbaffle in placeand

removefromunit.SeeFigure5.2. Replacewithgrassbagadapter,whilemakingsurethe front lipof

adaptergoes undertheedgeof the deck.Securewithwingnutspreviouslyremoved.

3. Liftchutedooronthe grassbagadapterand slidegrassbagontothe adapter.SeeFigure6.

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ADJUSTMENTSCutting HeightThecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabovethe rearleftwheel.SeeFigure7Ainsert.1. Pull leveroutandawayfrommower.2. Moveleverforwardor backfor desiredcuttingheight.3. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.Thefrontwheelcuttingheightisdeterminedby selectingoneof sixpositionsoneachcasterassembly.To adjustfrontcuttingheight,referto Figure7Bandproceedas follows:1. Removewing nut fromaxle bolt.

Slideaxle bolt andwavewasherfromthe assemblyandselectacuttingheight.

2. Withwavewasheron axle bolt,reinserthardwarein the squareholedesiredthroughwheelassemblyandsecurewithwingnut previouslyremoved.

IMPORTANT:Allwheelsmustbeplacedinthe samerelativeposition.For roughor unevenlawns,movethe heightadjustmentleverto ahigherposition.Thiswill stopscalpingof grass.

Thecasterscan belockedina straightaheadpositionor positiontoswivelfreely.SeeFigure70 insert.1. Lift lock pins.2. Placein largerholesto lockwheels.Placepins insmallerholesto

allowcastersto rotatefreelyfor turning.Drive ControlTheadjustmentwheelis locatedin the drivecontrolhandlehousingandis usedto tightenor loosenthe drivebelt.Youwill haveto adjustthedrive controlif any of the followinghappens:1. The mowerdoes notpropelitself with thedrive controlengaged.2. The mower'sdrivewheelshesitatewith the drivecontrolengaged.Ifeither of theseconditionsoccur,rotatetheadjustmentwheelclockwiseto tightenandcounter-clockwiseto loosencableto adjustthedrive control.SeeFigure8.

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NOTE:Forsomepeoplethe drivecontrolmaynot beina comfortableposition.Youcan adjustthe handleby tighteningthe adjustmentwheel.

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DriveControl

Control

ElectricStartIgnitionKey

ShiftLever

RecoilStarter.....................

Cutting HeightAdjustment Lever

0il Cap/Dipstick

YGas Cap

Side Discharge Chute

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug

Primer Bulb

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BLADE CONTROL ELECTRIC START IGNITION KEYThebladecontrolis attachedto the upperhandleof the mower.SeeFigure9. Depressand squeezeit againstthe upperhandleto operatethe unit.Releaseit to stopengineand blade.

The electricstartignitionkey is locatedonthe left sideof the handlepanel.It is usedonly forthe electricstarter.SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE

Thisbladecontrolis a safetydevice.Neverattemptto bypassitsoperations.

Yourmoweris shippedas a mulcher.Todischargethegrassclippingsto the side instead,followthe instructionsin the Assemblysectiontoattachthe sidedischargechute.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTLEVER

Thecuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabovetheleft rearwheel.Toadjust thecutting height,referto theAssemblysection.

DRIVE CONTROLThedrivecontrol is locatedonthe upperhandle.Squeezethe drivecontrolto engagethe drivesystem.Releaseit to disengagethedrivesystem.SHIFT LEVERTheshift leveris locatedonthe drivecontrolhousingonthe upperhandle.This leveris usedto selectthe forwardspeedof the mower.Whenchangingspeedselection,releasethe drivecontrol.

IMPORTANT:Movethe shift leveronlywhenthe engineis running.Changingthe shift leversettingwith theengineoff can damagethemower.

Keephandsandfeetawayfromthe chuteareaoncuttingdeck. Referto warninglabelonthe unit.

RECOIL STARTERThe recoilstarteris connectedto the supportrodandis locatedon therightsideof the lowerhandle.Standbehindthe unit andpull the recoilstarterropeto start the unit.GAS CAPRemovethe gascap to addfuel to the fueltank. Useclean, fresh,regularunleadedgasolinewitha minimumof 87 octane.SPARK PLUGReferto the Maintenancesectionfor instructionsonsparkplugreplacement.OIL CAP/DIPSTICKReferto the Maintenancesectionfor instructionsoncheckingthe oil.

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GAS AND OIL FILL-UPOil (one bottle shipped with unit)FirstTimeUse1. Removeoil fill dipstick.2. Withthe lawnmoweron levelground,use a funnelto emptyentire

contentsof oil bottleprovidedintothe engine.3. Replaceoil fill dipstickandtighten.

Subsequent UsesOnlyuse highqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIserviceclassificationSF,SG,SH,or SJ.Selectthe oil's SAEviscositygradeaccordingtotheexpectedoperatingtemperature.Followthe chartbelow.

'Colder -'_ 32F _Warmer

,.._ Oi!Viscosity Chart JAlthoughmulti-viscosityoils (5W30,10W30,etc.)improvestartingincold weather,theywill result in increasedoil consumptionwhenusedabove32E Checkyourengineoil level morefrequentlyto avoidpossibleenginedamagefromrunninglowon oil. SeeFigure9.1. Checkthe oil levelbeforeeachoperationmakingcertainnot

to rubthe dipstickalongtheinsidewallsof the oil fill tube andwithoutscrewingit in.Thiswould resultina falsedipstickreading.Refillto FULLmarkon dipstick,if necessary.Capacityis approximately18oz. Overfillingwillcausetheengineto smokeprofuselyandwill resultin poorengineperformance.

2. Replaceoil fill dipstickandtighten.3. Keepoil levelat FULL.Runningtheenginewith too littleoil can

result inpermanentenginedamage.Gasoline

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extreme when Gasolineisflammableandthe vaporsareexplosive.Neverfuelmachineindoorsor whilethe engineis hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,cigars,pipes,andothersourcesof ignition.

1. Removefuel cap fromthefuel tank.2. Makesurethe containerfromwhichyouwill pour thegasolineis

cleanandfreefromrustor foreignparticles.Neveruse gasolinethatmaybestale fromlongperiodsof storagein itscontainer.Gasolinethathasbeensittingfor anyperiod longerthanfourweeksshouldbeconsideredstale.

3. Fillfuel tankwithclean,fresh,unleadedregulargasolineonly.Donot usegasolinecontainingMETHANOL.Replacefuelcap.

Useof alcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor usingethanolormethanol)canattractmoisturewhich leadsto separationandforma-tionof acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascan damagethe fuel system

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Toavoidengineproblems,thefuel systemshouldbeemptiedbeforestoragefor 30daysor longer.Drainthe gas tank,startthe engineandlet it rununtilthe fuel linesandcarburetorare empty.Usefreshfuel nextseason.See STORAGEInstructionsfor additionalinformation.

Neveruseengineorcarburetorcleanerproductsin the fuel tankorpermanentdamagemayoccur.

Besurenooneotherthan theoperatoris standingnearthe lawnmowerwhilestartingengineoroperatingmower.Neverrunengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas.Keephands,feet, hairand looseclothingawayfromany movingpartson engineandlawn mower.

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TO START ENGINE1. Attach sparkplugwireand rubberbootto sparkplug.2. Gastankshouldbeat least3/4 full beforestarting.3. Pushprimerbutton3 times.Do not primeon hotdaysor to restart

a warmengineaftera shortshutdown.See Figure10.4. Standingbehindthe mower,depressthe bladecontroland holdit

againstthe upperhandle.SeeFigure10.5. This mowerhastwoseparatestartingsystems,electricand recoil.

Electric Start: Turnignitionkeyto the rightto startthe engine.Releasethe keyafter theenginestarts.Recoil Start: Graspstarterhandleandpull ropeout slowlyuntilenginereachesstartof compressioncycle(ropewill pullslightlyharderat this point).Letthe roperewindslowly.Pull ropewitha rapid,continuous,full arm stroke.Keepinga firmgrip onthe starterhandle,letthe roperewindslowly.

TO STOP ENGINE f1. Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade.2. Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit to the retainingpost to ,--__5./

preventaccidentalstartingwhilethe equipmentis unattended.

Waitfor the bladeto stopcompletelybeforeperforminganyworkonthe moweror to removethe side dischargechute.

USING YOUR LAWN MOWERBesure lawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,orotherobjectswhichcoulddamagelawnmoweror engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownby the mowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the operatorandothers.1. Oncethe engineis running,squeezethe drivecontrolagainstthe

upperhandleto propelmower.Releaseit to disengagethe drive.2. Usethe shiftleverto selectthe forwardspeedof the mower- 1

is the slowestspeed,6 is thefastest.Whenchangingspeedselection,releasethedrivecontrol.

IMPORTANT:Movethe shift leveronlywhenthe engineis running.Changingthe shift leversettingwith theengineoff can damagethemower.

If youstrikea foreignobject,stopthe engine.Removewirefromthesparkplug,thoroughlyinspectmowerfor anydamage,and repairdamagebeforerestartingandoperating.Extensivevibrationof mowerduringoperationis an indicationof damage.The unitshouldbepromptlyinspectedand repaired.

USING GRASS CATCHERYoucan usethe grasscatcherbagto collectclippingswhileyouareoperatingthe mower.1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsin the Assembly

section.Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectin thebagasyou runthe mower.

2. Operatethe mowertill the grassbagis full.3. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe bladecontrol.Makesure

that the unithas cometo a completestop.4. Whileholdingthegrassbagby boththe rearhandleandthe lower

handle,lift the grassbagstraightupoff the adapter.The chutedoorwill movethe ropeout of the wayof the bag.

5. Continuingto holdthe lowerhandle,raisethe rearof thegrassbagandreleasethe lowerhandleovera properreceptacle.Thegrassbagwill openandthe grassclippingswilldisperse.Whenreplacingthe grassbag, besurethe topof the bagrestsonthewiresupportbetweenthe handles.

USING SIDE DISCHARGEFollowstepsbelowto installthe sidedischargechute:1. Removemulchingbaffleorgrassbagadapterfromunitby

disconnectingwingnuts.2. Attachsidedischargechuteto unit andsecurewith thethree wing

nuts.SeeFigure11.

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The operationof any lawnmowercan resultin foreignobjectsbeingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely.Alwayswearsafetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,or whileperformingany adjustmentsor repairsonit.

USING AS IVlULCHERFormulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcheror the sidedischargechutefromthe mower,andreattachthe mulchingbaffle.Referto page9 of Assemblysection.Foreffectivemulching,donot cutwetgrass.Ifthe grasshasbeenallowedto growin excessof fourinches,mulchingis not recommended.Usethegrasscatcher to bagclippingsinstead.

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Alwaysstopengine,disconnectsparkplugwire,andgroundagainstenginebeforeperformingany typeof maintenanceon yourmachine.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot coveritemsthathave

beensubjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.To receivefullvaluefromwarranty,operatormustmaintaintheequipmentasinstructedhere.

Changingof engine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonceeach season. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethesearetight.

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ENGINE MAINTENANCEChecking the Spark PlugCleansparkplugandreset theelectrodegapto 0.030"at leastonceaseason;replaceevery100hoursof operation.

Cleanareaaroundthe sparkplugbase.Do not sandblastsparkplug.Sparkplugshouldbecleanedby scrapingorwire brushingandwashingwitha commercialsolvent.Removeand inspectthe sparkplug.Checkgapto makesureit issetat .030".SeeFigure12.Replacethe sparkplug if electrodesarepitted,burned,or theporcelainis cracked.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Do notuse pressurizedair or solventsto cleanthe aircleanercartridge.

Theair cleanerpreventsdamagingdirt, dust,etc.,fromenteringthecarburetorandbeingforcedintothe engineandis importantto enginelifeand performance.Neverrunthe enginewithoutan aircleanercompletelyassembled.Cleanor replacetheair cleanerevery25hoursof operation.1. Loosenscrewsthatholdthe air filtercover.2. Opencoverandremovecartridge.See Figure13.3. Installnewaircleanercartridge.Cartridgemustfit securelyin

base.4. Placecoveroveraircleaner.5. Tightenscrews.NOTE:If thefilter is torn ordamagedin anyway,replaceit.

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Afterservicingtheair cleaner,be sureall the removedpartsarereinstalledproperlyin place.Failureto securelyfastentogetheraircleanercaseandaircleanerbodymaycausedirt orotherforeignmaterialsto enterthe enginewhile it is running,resultinginenginetroublesor failures.

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Check Engine OilCheckoil levelbeforeeachoperation.Be sureoil levelismaintained.1. Removeoil fill dipstickandwipeclean withcloth.2. Replacedipstickwithoutscrewingitin. Removeandcheckoil

level.Levelshouldbeat FULLmark.3. If needed,addoil slowJy-recheck.Do notoverfill.4. Installandtightendipstick.

Donotoverfill.Overfillingwithoil maycausethe engineto not start,hardstarting,orenginesmoking.If overthe FULLmarkonthedipstick,drainoil to reduceoil levelto FULLmarkondipstick.

Change Engine Oil Onlyuse highqualitydetergentoil ratedwithAPIservice

classificationSF,SG, SH,orSJ. Selectthe oil'sSAEviscositygradeaccordingtothe expectedoperatingtemperature.RefertoOperationsectionfor viscositychart.

Changeengineoil afterthe first eighthoursof operation,andeveryfifty hoursthereafter.

To Drain Oil1. Drainthe fuelfromthe tankby runningthe engineuntil thefuel

tank is empty.Besurethe moweris level.2. WithengineOFFbutstillwarm,disconnectsparkplugwire and

keepit awayfromsparkplug.3. Tip themower,keepingthe aircleanerabovethe oil fill.See

Figure14.4. Removethedipstickfromthe engineandpourentireoilcontents

fromthecrankcaseintoanappropriatecontainer.5. Putthe mowerbackto itsoperatingposition(onall fourwheels).6. Refillwithapproximately18oz.of freshoil. Fillto FULLlineon

dipstick.Donot overfill.Referto GasAndOil Fill-Upin Operationsection.

7. Replaceoil fill dipstickandtighten.8. Replacesparkplugwirebeforestarting.

Usedoil is a hazardouswasteproduct.Disposeof usedoil properly.Donotdiscardwith householdwaste.Checkwithyourlocalauthori-tiesor SearsServiceCenterfor safedisposal/recyclingfacilities.

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Service Muffler Inspectmufflerperiodically,and replaceif necessary.Replace-

mentparts for the mufflermust bethe sameandinstalledin thesamepositionas the originalparts.

Temperatureof mufflerandnearbyengineareasmayexceed150 F(650).Avoidcontactwith theseareas.

Clean Engine Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaff oraccumulated

debrisfromengine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfree of anycombustibledebris.

Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine. Enginepartsshouldbe keptcleanto reducethe riskof overheat-

ingand ignitionof accumulateddebris.

Do notuse waterto cleanengineparts.Watercouldcontaminatefuelsystem.Usea brushordry cloth.

Carburetor AdjustmentThecarburetoronthisengine isnot adjustable.

Engine Speed

Do not tamperwith thegovernorsettingor the carburetorsettingtoincreasethe enginespeed.Eachcarburetoris adjustedat the factorywitheithera cap orstopplateinstalledonthe mixturescrew.Anyadjustmentsmustbe performedby a Searsor otherqualifiedservicedealer.

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LUBRiCATiON

lAIwaysstopengine, sparkplug, groundagainstdisconnect and

enginebeforeperformingany typeof maintenanceon yourmachine.Blade ControlLubricatepivotpointsonthe bladecontrolat leastoncea seasonwithlightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperatefreely in bothdirections.SeeFigure15.Wheels and CastersLubricatethe wheelsandcastersat leastoncea seasonwith lightoil(ormotoroil). Ifwheelsare removedforany reason,lubricatethe axleboltand innersurfaceof the wheelwith lightoil. SeeFigure15.Grass Catcher AdapterLubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointoneachendof thegrasscatcheradapterdoorat leastoncea seasonwith light oil to preventrust.See Figure15.TransmissionThetransmissionis pre-lubricatedand sealedat the factoryanddoesnot requirelubrication.CLEANING DECKCleanundersideof themowerdeckaftereachuseto preventbuild-upof grassclippingsor otherdebris.Followstepsbelowforthis job.1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawnmoweror

placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.2. Tip mowersothat it restsonthe housing,keepingthe mufflerside

down.Hold mowerfirmly.

Nevertip the mowermorethan 90oinanydirectionanddo not leaveI the mowertippedfor any lengthof time. Oilcan draininto the upperpartof theenginecausinga startingproblem.

3. Scrapeandcleanthe undersideof the deckwitha suitabletool.Do not spraywithwater.

IMPORTANT:Donot usea pressurewasherorgardenhoseto cleanyourunit.Thesemaycausedamageto bearings,or the engine.Theuseof waterwill resultin shortenedlife andreduceserviceability.

4. Putthe mowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground.Ifyou hadputplasticunderthe gascap earlier,makesureto removeit now.

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REPLACING REAR FLAPTo replacerear flap,proceedas follows:1. Cutoff the flatendof the wire rodwhichsecuresit to the deck.

See Figure16.2. Attachthe newflap andnew rodto thedeck, bendingthe endsof

the new rodoverto secureto deck.

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ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER CABLEPeriodicadjustmentof the sixspeedshiftcable maybe necessarydueto normalwearon the cable.Adjustmentis neededif all sixspeedsdonot work.The adjustablecablebracketis locatedonthe leftside of themowerbesidethe engine.SeeFigure17.1. Startengineandplaceshift leverin the sixth speedposition.2. Stopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit against

engine.3. Loosenhex nutwhichsecuresthe adjustablecablebracket.See

Figure17.4. Pushbackon the adjustablecablebracket.5. Tightenhexnut.

BLADE CARE

When removingthe cutting bladefor sharpeningor replacement,protectyour handswitha pairof heavyglovesor use a heavyragtoholdthe blade.

Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterforcracks,especiallyif youstrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhennecessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice.1. Disconnectsparkplugbootfromsparkplug.Turnmoweronits

side makingsurethat theair filterand thecarburetorarefacingup.

2. Removethebolt andthe bladebellsupportwhichholdthe bladeandthe bladeadapterto the enginecrankshaft.SeeFigure18.

NOTE: Whenremovingthe blade,bladeadapter,etc.,becarefulnotto removeor lose partsaboveit associatedwith the enginepulley.3. Removebladeandadapterfromthe crankshaft.SeeFigure18.4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.Balancethe

bladeon a roundshaft screwdriverto check.Removemetalfromthe heavyside untilit balancesevenly.Whensharpeningtheblade,followthe originalangleof grind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallyto keepthe bladebalanced.

An unbalancedbladewillcauseexcessivevibrationwhenrotatingat highspeeds.It maycausedamageto mowerandcouldbreakcausingpersonalinjury.

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5. Lubricatethe enginecrankshaftand theinnersurfaceof the bladeadapterwith lightoil. Slidethe bladeadapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placethe bladeonthe adaptersuchthat the sideofthe blademarked"Bottom"(orwith part number)facesthe groundwhenthe moweris in the operatingposition.Makesurethatthebladeis alignedandseatedonthe bladeadapterflanges.

6. Placebladebell supportonthe blade.Alignnotcheson the bladebellsupportwithsmallholesin blade.

7. Replacehexboltand tightenhexbolt to torque:450in. Ibs. rain.,600in. Ibs.max.

Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodicallycheckthe bladeboltfor correcttorque.

BELT CARE

NOTE:Severalcomponentsmustbe removedinorder to changethemower'sdrivebelt.SeeanauthorizedSearsServiceCenterto haveyour belt replaced.

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REPLACING BATTERY

Batteriescontainsulfuricacid whichmaycauseburns.Donot shortI circuitormutilatebatteriesinanyway.Do not putbatteriesin fireas_thesemayburstor releasetoxic materials.1. Loosenstarknobssecuringupperandlowerhandlesand

carefullyfoldthe upperhandledowntowardthelowerhandleasshowninFigure19.

2. Removethe two screwssecuringbatterycoverto batteryhousingandplacethemto the side.See Figure19.

3. Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegativeleadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewith newbattery.Connectthepositiveleadto the positiveside of the batterypack,then connectthe negativeside.

NOTE:Thebatteryyou havemaydifferslightlyfromthe oneshowninFigure20. Referto the PartsList.

iMPORTANT:Whenreplacingbatterypack inhandlepanel,batterypackmustbepositionedwith the positiveterminalto the left sideandthe negativeterminalto the rightsideof panel(Positiveterminalisclosestto the keyswitch).SeeFigure20. Replacingbatterypackincorrectlywill causeseriousdamage.

4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbysecuringwith thetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsureto snapthe wire conduitonthe leftintoplaceon the housing.

5. Foldhandlesbackupandtightenstarknobs.

Do notremovethe batterypackfromtheelectricstarterhousingforanyreasonotherthanreplacement.

Charging Battery

Thebatterycontainscorrosivefluidandtoxic material;handlewithcareandkeepawayfromchildren.Donot puncture,disassemble,mutilateor incineratethe battery.Explosivegasescouldbeventedduringchargingordischarging.Use ina wellventilatedarea,awayfromsourcesof ignition.

NOTE:Thespecialdesignedplugon thechargerwill onlyfit intotheplugonthe batterybox.1. Plugthe batterychargerintothe porton the undersideof the

batteryhousing.SeeFigure21.2. Insertthe batterychargerplug intoa standard120volthousehold

outlet.Chargebatteryfor 8to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Failureto do somayresult indiminishedbatterylife.Do not chargelonger than 12 hours. The batteryshouldonly needto bechargedupon initialsetupandafterany otherextendedperiodsofnon-use.

3. Aftercharging,disconnectchargerplugfromoutletfirst, thendisconnectchargerleadfrombattery.

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IMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadinto batterypackleadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerplug into 120voltstandardhouseholdoutlet.Followthisorderof actioneverytimeyou chargethe battery.

Useonlythe batterychargersuppliedwith thismower.

Replacing FuseTheelectricstartercircuitandbatteryareprotectedbya 40 amperefuse.If thefuseburnsout, the electricstarterwill notoperate.If theunitfails to startwith the electricstarter,performthe followingstepstocheckthe fuseinsidethe batteryhousing:1. Openthe batterycoveras describedin ReplacingBattery.See

Figure19.2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectas shownin Figure22. If it

is burnedout, replacewith standardautomotive40amperefuse.3. Carefullyplacewiringbackinto housing,closebatterycover,and

foldupperhandleback intoplace.

NOTE:Theenginecan be startedmanuallyif the fuseburnsout.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

XBeforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,disengageallcontrolsandstoptheengine.Waituntilallmovingpartshavecometoacompletestop.Disconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit againsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.

Followthe maintenanceschedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribesserviceguidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompletedmaintenancetasks.To locatethe nearest Sears ServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,simplycontactSearsat1-800-4-MY-HOME.

Each Use

1st5-8 hours25 hours

50 hours

Annuallyor 100hoursBeforeStorage

1. Engineoil level2. Looseor missinghardware3. Unitandengine.1. Engineoil1. Aircleaner12. Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels1. Engineoil ff1. Sparkplug1. Fuelsystem

1. Check2. Tightenor replace3. Clean1. Change1. Cleanor replace2. Lubewith lightoil1. Change1. Clean,replace,re-gap1. Runengineuntil it stopsfromlackof

fuelor adda stabilizerto thegas in thetank.

1 Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsorwhenairbornedebrisis present.Replaceaircleanerif verydirty.ff Changeoil every25 hourswhereoperatingtheengineunderheavyloador in hightemperatures.

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Neverstorelawnmowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilatedareaswherefuel fumesmayreachan openflame,spark,or pilot lightas ona furnace,waterheater,clothesdryer,or gasappliance.

PREPARING THE ENGINEEquipmentstoredwith fuel canbecomestalewhenstoredover30days.Stalefuel causesacid andgumdepositsto formin fuel systemor onessentialcarburetorparts. Mixfuel stabilizerwith fuelin tankorstoragecontainer.Runenginefora shorttimeto circulatestabilizerthroughcarburetorandengine.Engineandfuelwithstabilizercan bestoredupto 24months.

IMPORTANT:If fuel stabilizerisnot used,you needto draingasolinefromequipmentprior to storage.

Performthe followingbeforelong-termstorageof equipment:1. Whileengineis stillwarm,changeoil.2. Removesparkplugand pourapproximately1/2 oz. (15ml)of

new engineoil intosparkplugcavitywhichputsoil intocylinder.Replacesparkplugsecurely.

3. Pullstarterropeslowly.This turnsthe engine'scrankshaftanddistributesoil throughthe engine.

4. Addfuel stabilizeror drain fuelfromengine.5. Cleandirt anddebrisfromtopandall areasaroundengine.6. Storein a clean,dry area.

PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedinthe lubrica-

tion instructions. Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto prevent

rusting. Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstorenextto corrosive

materials,suchas fertilizer.Whenstoringany typeof powerequipmentina poorlyventilatedormetalstorageshed,care shouldbetakento rust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,coat the equipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.BatteryThe batterymustbestoredwitha full charge.Extendedstorageof adischargedbatterywill reducelifeandcapacityof the battery.

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Enginefails to start

Enginerunserratically

1. Bladecontroldisengaged.2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.3. Fueltankemptyor stale fuel.4. Enginenot primed.

5. Faultysparkplug.6. Blockedfuel line.7. Engineflooded.

8. Burntfuse.(ElectricStartonly)1. Sparkplugbootloose.2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

3. Ventingas cap plugged.4. Waterordirt in fuel system.5. Dirtyair cleaner.1. Engineoil levellow2. Air flowrestricted

Engineoverheats

Enginehesitatesat highRPMs 1. Sparkpluggap set toocloseEngineidles poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gaptoo wide.

2. Dirtyair cleanerExcessivevibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.

2. Bentcuttingblade.Mowerwill not mulchgrass 1. Wetgrass.

2. Excessivelyhighgrass.

3. Dullblade.

Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.Dullblade.

Mowerwill not selfpropel Beltnot installedproperly.

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Debriscloggingdriveoperation.

Damagedorworn belt.

1. Engagebladecontrol.2. Connectwireto sparkboot.3. Filltankwithclean, freshgasoline.4. Primeengineas instructedinthe Operation

section.5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.6. Cleanfuel line.7. Waita fewminutesto restart,butdo not

prime.8. Replacefuse(see ServiceSection).1. Connectandtightensparkplugboot.2. Cleanfuel line; fill tankwithclean,fresh

gasoline.3. Clearvent.4. Drainfueltank. Refillwith freshfuel.5. Referto Maintenancesectionin manual.

1. Fillenginewithproperamountand typeof oil.2. Cleandebrisfromaroundthe engine'scoolingfins

and blowerhousing.1. Adjustgapto .030".1. Clean,replace,or resetgapto .030".2. Referto Maintenancesectionin manual.

1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade.2. Contactyour SearsServiceCenter.1. Do notmowwhengrassis wet;waituntil

laterto cut.2. Mowonce at a highcuttingheight,then mowagain

at desiredheightor makea narrowercuttingpath.3. Sharpenor replaceblade.1. Placeall fourwheels insameheightposition.2. Sharpenor replaceblade.1. Checkbeltfor properpulleyinstallationand

movement.2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplugboot,

and cleanout debris.3. Contactyour SearsServiceCenter.

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694543 Screw(FuelTank)202 691303 Adjuster-RockerArm209 691851 Link-MechanicalGovernor222 792404 Spring-Governor(Yellow)227 694864 Bracket-Control240 298090S Lever-GovernorControl276 271716 Washer-Sealing287 690940 Screw(DipstickTube)300 697590 Muffler

304 499677 Housing-Blower305 691108 Screw(BlowerHousing)306 691232 Shield-Cylinder307 690345 Screw(CylinderShield)309 795092 Motor-Starter332 690662 Nut(Flywheel)333 802574 Armature-Magneto334 691061 Screw(MagnetoArmature)337 692051 Plug-Spark339 795146 Tube/ConnectorAssembly356 692390 Wire-Stop358 792384 GasketSet-Engine363 19069 Puller-Flywheel365 691129 Screw(Carburetor)383 19374S Wrench-SparkPlug404 690272 Washer(GovernorCrank)425 690244 Screw(Air CleanerCover)443 690255 Screw(Air CleanerPrimerBase)445 697029 Filter-AirCleanerCartridge455 791960 Cup-Flywheel456 692299 Plate-PawlFriction

281505S PawI-Ratchet505 691251 Nut(GovernorControlLever)510 795093 Drive-Starter513 795100 Clutch-Drive523 499621 Dipstick524 692296 Seal-DipstickTube525 495265 Tube-Dipstick562 691119 Bolt(GovernorControlLever)584 697734 Cover-BreatherPassage585 _691879 _ Gasket-BreatherPassage592 690800 Nut(RewindStarter)597 691696 Screw(PawlFrictionPlate)601 791850 Hose-Clamp608 497680 Starter-Rewind613 691108 Screw(Muffler)613A 691140 Screw(Muffler)615 690340 Retainer-GovernorShaft616 698801 Crank-Governor619 691108 Screw(CylinderHeadPlate)621 692310 Switch-Stop633 691321_635 66538S Seal-Choke/ThrottleShaft651 691660 Boot-SparkPlug684 690345 Screw(StarterGearCover)689 691855 Screw(BreatherPassage)697 691127 Spring-Friction718 690959 Screw(DriveCap)741 794388 Pin-Locating(Cylinder)742 795094 Gear-Timing745 691648 Retainer-ERing

1 Includedin EngineGasketSet,KeyNumber358Includedin CarburetorOverhaulKit,Key Number121

* IncludedinValveGasketSet,KeyNumber1095ff Availablefroma Briggs& StrattonAuthorizedDealer

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795099 Screw(Brake) 691138 Screw(BlowerHousingCover)784 795095 Gear-Pinion 972 794792 Tank-Fuel830 694544 Cover-StarterGear 975 493640 Bowl-Float842 691031 Stud-RockerArm 976 694395 Primer-Carburetor847 692047 Seal-ORing(DipstickTube) 977 792385 GasketSet-Carburetor851 493880S Dipstick/TubeAssembly 993 694088 Gasket-CylinderHeadPlate853 696842 Adaptor-Wire 1022 691890t* Gasket-RockerCover868 795440t* Seal-Valve 1023 499624 Cover-Rocker883 691893t Gasket-Exhaust 1026 692045 Rod-Push914 691108 Screw(RockerCover) 1029 691230 Arm-Rocker

914A 691127 Screw(RockerCover)(Usedin Pos.1& 2) 1034 691313 Guide-PushRod921 795145 Cover-BlowerHousing 1036 tt Label-Emissions922 691831 Spring-Brake 1058 277102TRI Operator'sManual923 691994 Brake 1059 692311 Kit-Screw/Washer935 499421 Switch-Interlock 1095 795441 GasketSet-Valve937 795098 Spline-Starter 1160 690345 Screw(InterlockSwitch)957 794793 Cap-FuelTank 1210 498144 Pulley/SpringAssembly(Pulley)966 795151 Base-AirCleanerPrimer 1211 498144 Pulley/SpringAssembly(Spring)967 273356S Filter-PreCleaner 1330 272147 RepairManual968 795147 Cover-AirCleaner

t Includedin EngineGasketSet,KeyNumber358Includedin CarburetorOverhaulKit,KeyNumber121

* IncludedinValveGasketSet,KeyNumber1095tt Availablefroma Briggs& StrattonAuthorizedDealer

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(Thispageapplicablein the U.S.A.and Canadaonly.)Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD)

and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA)Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

EMISSIONCONTROLWARRANTYCOVERAGEISAPPLICABLETOCERTI-FIEDENGINESPURCHASEDINCALIFORNIAIN1995ANDTHEREAF-TER,WHICHARE USEDINCALIFORNIA,ANDTOCERTIFIEDMODEL

California and United States Emission

The CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARD),U.S.EPAand Searsare pleasedto explainthe EmissionControlSystemWarrantyonyour modelyear2000andlatersmalloff-roadengine(SORE).In California,newsmall off-roadenginesmustbedesigned,builtand equippedto meettheState'sstringentanti-smogstandards.Elsewherein theUnitedStates,newnon-road,spark-ignitionenginescertifiedfor modelyear 1997and latermustmeetsimilarstandardssetforthbythe U.S.EPA.Searsmustwarranttheemissioncontrolsystemonyour

YEAR 1997ANDLATERENGINESWHICHARE PURCHASEDANDUSEDELSEWHEREINTHEUNITEDSTATES(ANDAFTERJANUARY1,2001 INCANADA).Control Defects Warranty Statementenginefor theperiodsoftime listedbelow,providedtherehasbeen noabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof your smalloff-roadengine.Youremis-sion controlsystemincludespartssuchas thecarburetor,air cleaner,ignitionsystem,mufflerand catalyticconverter.Also includedmaybeconnectorsandotheremissionrelatedassemblies.Wherea warrantableconditionexists,Searswill repairyour smalloff-roadengineat nocostto you includingdiagnosis,partsand labor.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageSmalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativeto emissioncontrolpartsdefectsfora periodof one year,subjectto provisionsset forthbelow.Ifanycovered

Owner's WarrantyAsthe smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsiblefor theperformanceoftherequiredmaintenancelistedin yourOperatingand MaintenanceInstruc-tions.Searsrecommendsthatyou retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmalloff-roadengine,butSearscannotdenywarrantysolelyfor thelackof receiptsor for yourfailureto ensuretheperformanceof all scheduledmaintenance.As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethat Searsmaydenyyouwarrantycoverageif your smalloff-roadengineora part hasfaileddueto abuse,neglect,impropermaintenanceor unap-

parton yourengineis defective,the part willbe repairedorreplacedbySears.

Responsibilitiesprovedmodifications.Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto anAuthorizedSearsServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Theundisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedina reasonableamountoftime,not to exceed30days. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,youshouldcontacta SearsService Representativeat 1--800--469--4663.The emissionwarrantyis a defectswarranty.Defectsarejudgedonnormalengineperformance.Thewarrantyis not relatedto an in-useemissiontest.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty ProvisionsThefollowingarespecificprovisionsrelativetoyourEmissionControlDefectsWarrantyCoverage.It isinadditiontotheSearsenginewarrantyfornon-regulatedenginesfound in theOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.1. WarrantedParts

Coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to the parts listedbelow(theemissioncontrolsystemsparts)to the extentthese partswere presentontheenginepurchased.

a. FuelMeteringSystem Cold start enrichmentsystem Carburetorand internalparts FuelPump

b. Air lnductionSystem Air cleaner Intakemanifold

c. IgnitionSystem Sparkplug(s) Magnetoignitionsystem

d. CatalystSystem Catalyticconverter Exhaustmanifold Air injectionsystemor pulsevalve

e. MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystems Vacuum,temperature,position,timesensitivevalvesandswitches Connectorsandassemblies

2. Lengthof CoverageSearswarrantsto the initialownerand eachsubsequentpurchaserthattheWarrantedPartsshallbe free fromdefects in materialsandworkman-shipwhich causedthefailure of the WarrantedPartsfor a periodof oneyearfromthe datethe engineis deliveredto a retailpurchaser.

3. NoChargeRepairor replacementof anyWarrantedPartwill beperformedat nochargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlabor whichleadsto thedeterminationthata WarrantedPartis defective, if the diagnosticwork isperformedat anAuthorizedSearsServiceDealer.Foremissionswarrantyservicecontact yournearestAuthorizedSearsServiceDealeras listed inthe "YellowPages"under"Engines,Gasoline,""GasolineEngines,""LawnMowers,"orsimilarcategory.

4. Claimsand CoverageExclusionsWarrantyclaimsshall be filed in accordancewiththe provisionsof theSearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Warrantycoverageshall beexcludedforfailuresof WarrantedPartswhichare notoriginal Searspartsor becauseof abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceas setforth inthe SearsEngineWarrantyPolicy.Sears is not liableto coverfailuresof WarrantedPartscausedby theuseof add-on,non-original,or modifiedparts.

5. MaintenanceAny WarrantedPart whichis notscheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceor whichis scheduledonly for regularinspectionto the effectof "repairor replaceas necessary"shallbe warrantedas to defectsfor thewarrantyperiod.Any WarrantedPartwhich is scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenanceshallbewarrantedas to defectsonly fortheperiodof time up to the first scheduledreplacementfor that part.Anyreplacementpart that is equivalentin performanceand durabilitymaybeusedin the performanceof anymaintenanceor repairs.The ownerisresponsibleforthe performanceof all requiredmaintenance,as definedinthe SearsOperatingand MaintenanceInstructions.

6. ConsequentialCoverageCoveragehereundershallextend to thefailure of anyenginecomponentscaused bythe failureof anyWarrantedPartstill underwarranty.

Inthe USAandCanada,a 24hourhot line, 1-800-469-4663,hasa menuof pre-recordedmessagesofferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.

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Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period andAir index information On Your Engine Emissions Label

Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards mustdisplay information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A.makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

The Emissions Durability Period describes the number of hours of actual running time for which the engine iscertified to be emissions compliant, assuming proper maintenance in accordance with the Operating & Mainte-nance Instructions. The following categories are used:Moderate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 125 hours of actual engine running time.Intermediate: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 250 hours of actual engine running time.Extended: Engine is certified to be emission compliant for 500 hours of actual engine running time.For example, a typical walk-behind lawn mower is used 20 to 25 hours per year. Therefore, the EmissionsDurability Period of an engine with an intermediate rating would equate to 10 to 12 years.The Air Index is a calculated number describing the relative level of emissions for a specific engine family. Thelower the Air Index, the cleaner the engine. This information is displayed in graphical form on the emissions label.

After July 1,2000, Look For Emissions Compliance PeriodOn Engine Emissions Compliance Label

After July 1, 2000 certain Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. engines will be certified to meet the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Phase 2 emission standards. For Phase 2 certified engines, the Emis-sions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hoursfor which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements.For engines less than 225 cc displacement, Category C = 125 hours, B = 250 hours and A = 500 hours.For engines of 225 cc or more, Category C = 250 hours, B = 500 hours and A = 1000 hours.

This is a generic representation of the emission label typically found on a certified engine.

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Congratulationson makinga smartpurchase.YournewCraftsmanProfessionalproductis designedandmanufacturedfor yearsofdependableoperation.Butlike allproducts,it mayrequirerepairfromtimeto time.That'swhen havinga RepairProtectionAgreementcansaveyou moneyandaggravation.Here'swhat the RepairProtectionAgreement*includes: Expertserviceby our 10,000professionalrepairspecialists

Unlimitedserviceandno chargefor partsandlaboronall coveredrepairsProductreplacementupto $1500if yourcoveredproductcan't befixed

Discountof 10%fromregularpriceof serviceandservice-relatedpartsnotcoveredby theagreement;also,10%off regularpriceofpreventivemaintenancecheck

Fasthelpby phone- we callit RapidResolution- phonesupportfroma Searsrepresentative.Thinkof usas a "talkingowner'smanual."

Onceyou purchasethe Agreement,a simplephonecall is all that ittakesfor youto scheduleservice.Youcan call anytimedayor night,orschedulea serviceappointmentonline.The RepairProtectionAgreementis a risk-freepurchase.If youcancelfor any reasonduringthe productwarrantyperiod,wewill provideafullrefund.Or,a proratedrefundanytimeafter the productwarrantyperiodexpires.Purchaseyour RepairProtectionAgreementtoday!Somelimitations and exclusionsapply. Forpricesand additionalinformationin the U.S.A.call1-800-827-6655.*Coverage inCanadavarieson someitems.Forfull details callSears Canadaat 1-800-361-6665.Sears Installation ServiceForSearsprofessionalinstallationof homeappliances,garagedooropeners,waterheaters,andothermajorhomeitems,in the U.S.A.orCanadacall 1-800-4-MY-HOME.

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Declaraci6n de garantia .................................................. 37Instrucciones de seguridad ....................................... 38-39Guia de cuesta ................................................................ 40Etiquetas de seguridad ................................................... 41Montaje ..................................................................... 42-45

Operaci6n .................................................................. 46-47Servicio y Mantenimiento ......................................... 48-53Almacenamiento fuera de temporada ............................ 54Soluci6n de problemas ................................................... 55NOmero de servicio ............................... Cubierta posterior

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cuchillasdecortadorarotativas,adaptadoresparacuchillas,correas,filtrosde aire,y bujiasde encendido. Las reparacionesrequeridasdebidoa abusoo negligenciadeloperador,incluiyendoabolladurasdel cig(JeSaly nooperaro mantenerel

equipodeacuerdoconlas instruccionessuministradas.

Estagarantias61otendr&validezdurante90 dias si esteproductoseutilizaencualquiermomentoparafinescomercialesode alquiler.Estagaranfias61otendr&validezmientrasel productose utiliceen los EstadosUnidos.

Estagarantialeotorgaderechoslegalesespedficos,peroustedpodriagozarde otrosderechosen raz6nde su lugarde residencia.Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Aceitedel motor: SAE30Capacidaddeaceitedelmotor: 18onzasCombustible: Gasolinasin plomoBujia: ChampionRC12YCMotor: Briggs& Stratton

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Lapresenciadeestesimboloindicaquesetratadeinstruccionesimportantesdeseguridadquesedebenrespetarparaevitarponerenpeligrosuseguridadpersonaly/omaterialyiadeotraspersonas.Leaysigatodasiasinstruccionesdeestemanualantesdeponerenfuncionamientoestama.quina.Sinorespetaestasinstruccionespuedeprovocariesionespersonales.Cuandoveaestesimbolo,iTENGAENCUENTALAADVERTENCIA!

Loshomesdelabateriaylosaccesoriosdines contienen plomo ycompuestosde plomo,sustancias quimicas que seg@ io establecidopot el Estadode California causan ca.ncery daSos enei sistemareproductive. La.veselas manes despues de estar en contacto con estoscomponentes.

Estama.quinarue construida para set operada de acuerdo con iasregias de seguridad contenidas en este manual. AI igual que concuaiquier tipo de equipo motorizado, un descuido o errorper partedel operador puede producir lesiones graves. Estama.quinaes capazde amputar manos y pies y de arrojarobjetos con gran fuerza. De norespetar las instrucciones de seguridad siguientesse pueden producirlesiones graves o la muerte.

Elescape dei motor de este producto,algunos de sus componentesy aigunos componentesdel vehiculo contienen o iiberansustanciasquimicas que el estado de California considera que pueden producirca.ncer,defectos de nacimiento u otros problemas reproductivos.

N QOSPueden ocurrir accidentes tr_.gicossi el operador no est,. atento a la presencia deniRos.Per Io general a los niRos les atraen las cortadoras y la actividad de cortarel cesped. No entienden los riesgos ni los peligros. Nunca suponga que los niRospermanecer_.nen el mismo lugar donde los vie per Oltimavez. Mantenga a los niRos fuera del _.reade corte de cesped y bajo estricta

vigilancia de un adulto responsable adem_.sdel operador. Este alerta y apague la cortadora si un niRoingresa al _.rea. Antes y mientras se est,. moviendo hacia atr_.s,mire hacia atr_.sy hacia

abajo y verifique que no haya niRos. Tenga extrema precaucidn cuando se aproxime a esquinas ciegas, entradas

de puertas, arbustos, _.rbolesu otros objetos que puedan obstaculizarle lavista de un niRoque pudiese correr hacia la cortadora de cesped.

Mantenga a los niRos alejados de los motores en marcha o calientes.Pueden sufrir quemaduras con un silenciador caliente.

Nunca permita que niRos menores de 14 ares operen una cortadorade cesped. Los niRos mayores de 14 ares deben leery entender lasinstrucciones de operaci6n y las reglas de seguridad contenidas en estemanual y deben ser entrenados y supervisados per un adulto.

FUNCIONAMIENTO GENERAL Lea cuidadosamente todas las instrucciones contenidas en este manual

antes de intentar realizar el montaje de la m_.quina.Lea, comprenda yrespete todas las instrucciones que figuran en la m_.quinayen el(los)manual(es) antes de hacerla funcionar. Antes de operar este equipo,familiarfcese totalmente con los controles y el use correcto del mismo.Guarde este manual en un lugar seguro para consultas futuras y periddicas,asf come para solicitar repuestos.

Familiarfcese con todos los controles y su operaci6n correcta. Sepa cdmodetener la m_.quinay desactivar los controles r_.pidamente.

Esta m_.quinaes un equipo de precisidn, no un juguete. Per Io tanto, tengamucho cuidado en todo memento. Esta unidad rue diseRada para realizaruna tarea: cortar el @sped. No la utilice para ningOnotro fin.

No permita nunca que los niRos menores de 14 ares utilicen esta m_.quina.Los niRos mayores de 14 ares deben leery entender las instruccionesde operaci6n contenidas en este manual, y deben ser entrenados ysupervisados per sus padres.

S61ose debe permitir usar esta m_.quinaa individuos responsables queest@ familiarizados con sus reglas de seguridad.

Revise minuciosamente el _.readonde se utilizar_,el equipo. Retire todas laspiedras, palos, Ilantas, huesos,juguetes y otros objetos extraRos que podrfanhacer tropezar o ser recogidosy arrojadosper laaccidn de las cuchillas. Losobjetos arrojados per la m_.quinapueden producir lesiones graves.

Planifique el patrdn de corte para evitar que la descarga de material serealice hacia los caminos, las veredas, los observadores, etc. Evite adem_.sdescargar material contra las paredes u obstrucciones que podfian hacerque el material descargado rebote contra el operador.

Para ayudar a evitar el contacto con la cuchilla o una lesidn per un objetoarrojado, mant@gase en la zona del operador detr_.sde las manijas y 38

mantenga a los niRos,observadores, ayudantes y mascotas apartadosal menos 75 pies de la cortadora mientras est,. en operacidn. Detenga lam_.quinasi alguien entra en la zona.

Para protegerse los ojos, utilice siempre gafas o anteojos de seguridadmientras opera la m_.quinao mientras la ajusta o repara. Los objetosarrojados que rebotan pueden producir lesiones oculares graves.

Utilice zapatos de trabajo resistentes, de suela fuerte, y pantalonesy camisasajustados. Se recomiendavestir camisay pantaldn para cubrir brazos ypiernas y usar zapatoscon puntera de acero. Nuncaopere esta m_.quinadescalzo, con sandalias, zapatos resbalosos o livianos (per ej. de Iona).

No ponga las manes o los pies cerca de las piezas rotatorias ni debajode la plataforma de corte. El contacto con las cuchillas puede producir laamputaci6n de manes y pies.

Una cubierta de descarga que falte o este daRada puede provocar lesionesper contacto con la cuchilla o per objetos arrojados.

Muchas lesiones ocurren come resultado de pasar la cortadora sobre lospies durante una caida provocada al patinarse o tropezarse. No se sostengade la cortadora si se est,. cayendo, suelte la manija inmediatamente.

Nunca jale hacia usted la cortadora mientras camina. Si debe retrocedercon la cortadora para evitar una pared u obst@ulo, mire primero abajo yatr_.spara evitar tropezarse y luego siga estos pasos:a. Retroceda de la cortadora hasta estirar completamente sus brazes.b. AsegOrese de que est,. en equilibrio y bien parado.c. Tire lentamente hacia atr_.s,no m_.sall_.de la mitad de la distancia entre

usted y la cortadora.d. Repita estos pasos segOn sea necesario.

No opere esta m_.quinaestando bajo los efectos del alcohol o de drogas. En las unidades que disponen de mecanismo de autopropulsidn no

embrague dicho mecanismo mientras arranca el motor. La manija de control de la cuchilla es un dispositivo de seguridad. Nunca

intente evitar su funcionamiento. De hacerlo no funcionarian los dispositivosde seguridad y podrian producirse lesiones personales per el contacto conlas cuchillas rotatorias. La manija de control de la cuchilla debe funcionarbien en ambas direcciones y regresar autom_.ticamentea la posicidndesengranada cuando se la suelta.

Nunca opere la cortadora sobre cesped hOmedo. Siempre este seguro deestar bien parade. Si tropieza y cae puede lesionarse gravemente. Si sienteque pierde el equilibrio, suelte inmediatamente la manija de control de lacuchilla y la misma dejar_,de rotar en tres segundos.

Corte el cesped solamente con luz de dia o con buena luz artificial. Camine,nunca corra.

Detenga la cuchilla cuando cruce caminos de gravilla, sendas o senderos. Si la m_.quinacomenzara a vibrar de manera anormal, detenga el motor

y busque inmediatamente la causa. La vibracidn per Io general es unaadvertencia de algOn problema.

Apague el motor y espere hasta que la cuchilla se detenga completamenteantes de retirar el colector de cesped o de desbloquear el canal. La cuchillaconti@a rotando per unos cuantos segundos desp@s que el motor se haapagado. Nunca coloque ninguna parte del cuerpo en el _.reade la cuchilla

hastaqueestesegurodequelamismahadetenidosumovimientorotatorio. Nuncaoperelacortadorasinotienecolocadosyfuncionandoelescudo

posteriorapropiado,lacubiertadedescarga,elcolectordecesped,lamanijadecontroldelacuchillayotrosdispositivosdeseguridadyprotecci6n.Nuncaoperelacortadorasilosdispositivosdeseguridadest_.ndaRados.SinoIohace,puedenproducirselesionespersonales.

Elsilenciadoryelmotorsecalientanypuedencausarquemaduras.Nolostoque.

Utilicesolamentepiezasyaccesoriosoriginalesdefgbrica.SinoIohace,puedenproducirselesionespersonales.

Paraencenderelmotor,jaledelacuerdalentamentehastaquesientaresistencia,luegojalergpidamente.Elreplieguergpidodelacuerdadearranque(tensi6nderetroceso)lejalarglamaneyelbrazehaciaelmotorm_.srgpidodeIoqueustedpuedesoltar.Elresultadopuedenserhuesosrotes,fracturas,hematomasoesguinces.

Sisepresentansituacionesquenoest_.nprevistasenestemanual,seacuidadosoyuseelsentidocomOn.ComunfqueseconsucentredeservicioSearsparaobtenerayuda.

FUNCIONAiVlIENTO EN PENDIENTESLas pendientesson un factor importanteen los accidentesocasionadospor derrapesy cafdas y pueden producir lesiones graves.La operaci6n en pendientes requieremucha precauci6n.Si no se siente seguroen una pendiente, no realice el corte decesped.Para su seguridad, useel indicadorde pendientesque se incluyecomeparte de este manual para medir la pendiente antesde operar la unidad en una zonainclinada.Si la pendientesupera los 15 grades,no realiceel corte de cesped.Haga Io siguiente: Corte el cesped de la pendiente en sentido transversal, nunca hacia arriba y

abajo. Tenga mucho cuidado al cambiar de direcci6n en pendiente. Este atento a los agujeros, surcos, rocas, objetos ocultos o bultos que

puedan provocar que se resbale o se tropiece. El cesped alto puede ocultarobst_.culos.

Siempre este seguro de que est,. bien parade. Si tropieza y caepuede lesionarse gravemente. Si siente que pierde el equilibrio, suelteinmediatamente la manija de control de la cuchilla y la misma dejar_,de rotaren 3 segundos.

No haga Io siguiente: No corte el cesped cerca de hundimientos, zanjas o terraplenes, podrfa

perder el equilibrio. No corte el cesped en pendientes que superen los 15 grades come Io indica

el medidor de pendientes. No corte el cesped hOmedo.Si no est,. firmemente parade, puede resbalarse.SERVlCIOManejo seguro de la gasolina: Para evitar lesiones personales o dares materiales sea sumamente

cuidadoso al manipular la gasolina. La gasolina es sumamente inflamabley sus vapores pueden causar explosiones. Si se derrama gasolina encimao sobre la ropa se puede lesionar gravemente ya que se puede incendiar.Lgvese la piel y c_.mbiese de ropa de inmediato.

Utilice s61orecipientes para gasolina aprobados. Nunca Ilene los recipientes en el interior de un vehfculo o cami6n o caja de

remolque con recubrimientos pl_.sticos.Coloque siempre los recipientes enel piso y lejos del vehfculo antes de realizar la carga.

Retire el equipo a gasolina del cami6n o remolque y Ilenelo en el suelo. Siesto no es posible, Ilene el equipo en un remolque con un recipiente port_.til,en vez de hacerlo con una boquilla dispensadora de gasolina.

Mantenga la boquilla en contacto con el borde del dep6sito de combustibleo con la abertura del recipiente en todo memento, hasta terminar de cargar.No utilice un dispositivo de boquilla de apertura/cierre.

Apague redes los cigarrillos, cigarros, pipas y otras fuentes de combusti6n. Nunca cargue combustible en la m_.quinaen interiores porque los vapores

inflamables podrfan acumularse en el grea. Nunca saque la tapa de la gasolina ni agregue combustible mientras el

motor est,. caliente o en marcha. Deje que el motor se enfrfe per Io menosdos minutes antes de volver a cargar combustible.

Nunca Ilene en exceso el dep6sito de combustible. Llene el tanque a nom_.sde 1 pulgada per debajo de la base del cuello del tap6n de carga, parapermitir la expansi6n del combustible.

Vuelva a colocar la tapa de la gasolina y ajOstelabien. Limpie la gasolina que se pueda haber derramado sobre el motor y el

equipo. Traslade la m_.quinaa otra zona. Espere 5 minutes antes deencender el motor.

Nunca almacene la m_.quinao el recipiente de combustible en un espaciocerrado donde haya fuego, chispas o aparatos con piloto come per ejemplo,calentadores de agua, calefactores, homes, secadores de ropa u otrosaparatos a gas.

Para reducir el riesgo de incendio mantenga la m_.quinalimpia de paste,hojas y de acumulaci6n de otros escombros. Limpie los derrames de aceiteo combustible y saque todos los residues embebidos en combustible.

Dejeque la m_.quinase enfffe per Io menos 5 minutes antes de almacenarla.Servicio general: Nunca encienda el motor en espacios cerrados o en una zona con poca

ventilaci6n. El escape del motor contiene mon6xido de carbono, un gasinodoro y letal.

Antes de limpiar, reparar o inspeccionar la m_.quina,compruebe que lacuchilla y todas las partes que se mueven se hayan detenido. Desconecte elcable de la bujfa y p6ngalo haciendo masa contra el motor para evitar quese encienda accidentalmente.

Revise los pernos de montaje de la cuchilla y del motor a intervalosfrecuentes para verificar que esten bien apretados. Inspeccione adem_.svisualmente la cuchilla en busca de dares (per ejemplo, abolladuras,desgaste, roturas). Reemplace la cuchilla Onicamente con equipo originaldel fabricante (OEM) listado en este manual. "La utilizaci6n de piezas queno cumplen con las especificaciones de equipos originales puede tenercome resultado un rendimiento inadecuado y puede poner en riesgo laseguridad".

Las cuchillas de las cortadoras son muy afiladas y podrfan cortarlo.Envuelva la cuchilla o use guantes y extreme las precauciones cuandoefectOe mantenimiento.

Mantenga todas las tuercas, pernos y tornillos bien ajustados paraasegurarse de que la m_.quinase encuentra en condiciones seguras deoperaci6n.

Nunca intente alterar los dispositivos de seguridad. Controle peri6dicamenteque funcionen correctamente.

Despues de golpear algOnobjeto extraRo, detenga el motor, desconecte elcable de la bujfa y col6quelo haciendo masa contra el motor. Inspeccioneminuciosamente la m_.quinapara determinar si est,. daRada. Repare el dareantes de encenderla y operarla.

Nunca trate de ajustar una rueda o la altura de corte mientras el motor est,.en marcha.

Loscomponentes del colector de cesped, la cubierta de descarga y el escudoposterior,estgn sujetosa desgaste y dares que podrian dejar expuestaslas piezas m6viles o permitir que se arrojen objetos. Para proteger suseguridad, verifique frecuentemente redes los componentes y reempl_.celosinmediatamentes61ocon piezas de los fabricantes de equipos originales(O.E.M.)listadas en este manual. "La utilizaci6n de piezas que no cumplencon las especificaciones de equipos originales puede tener como resultado unrendimientoinadecuado y puede poner en riesgo la seguridad".

No cambie la configuraci6n del regulador del motor ni acelere demasiadoel mismo. El regulador del motor controla la velocidad m_.ximadefuncionamiento seguro del motor. No de arranque al motor si no est,. la bujiade encendido.

Verifique frecuentemente la linea de combustible, el tanque, el tap6n ylos accesorios para ver si hay rajaduras o perdidas. Reemplace de sernecesario.

Mantenga o reemplace las etiquetas de seguridad e instrucciones segOnsea necesario.

Respete las leyes y normas aplicables para disponer adecuadamente de losdesechos. La eliminaci6n inapropiada de liquidos o materiales puede daRarel medio ambiente.

Su responsabilidad: S61opermita que usen esta m_tquinaelectrica las personas que lean, comprendan y respeten las advertencias y las instrucciones que aparecen eneste manual yen la m_.quina.

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IMPORTANTE: Esta unidad se envfa sin gasolina ni aceite enel motor.Antes de comenzar o correr ia ma.quinacargue el motor con gasolina yaceite como se indica en la secci6n de operaci6n de este manual.

NOTA: Las referencias a los ladosderecho e izquierdo de ia cortadora decesped se hacen observando la ma.quinadesde la posici6n de operaci6n.

APERTURA DE LA CAJA DE CARTON1. Corte cada una de ias esquinas de la caja verticaimente, de la parte

superiora la base.2. Saquetodas las piezassueltas.3. Quite el material de empaque suelto.

C61VIO SACAR LA UNIDAD DE LA CAJA1. Eleve la unidaddesde la parte posterior parasepararla del material

de ia caja que quede debajo y haga rodar ia unidad fuera de ia caja.2. Verifique cuidadosamente si en la caja queda aiguna parte suelta.

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iVIONTAJEIViontaje de la manija1. Retire el material de empaque que pudiera estar entre las manijas

superiore inferior.a. Tire haciaarriba y hacia atras ia manija superior como se

muestraen la Figura 1.Asegurese de que ia manija inferior esteasentada firmemente en los soportes de montaje de ia manija.Asimismo,no prense los cables mientras levanta la manija.

b. Apriete las periiias estreiia que sujetan la manija superior a iamanija inferior. Asegurese de que cada perno del carro esteapropiadamente asentadoen la manija.

2. Localice el pasadorde horquilla que se encuentra en el pasadorsoldado a cada ladode la manija inferior.a. Saque el pasador de horquilia deeste orificio. Con unpar

de pinzas, inserte el pasador de horquilla enei agujero delpasador ma.scercano ai soporte. Vea la Figura 2. Repita delotro lado.

b. Inserte un bul6n decarro dei paquete de elementosdeferreterfaen el orificio superiordel soporte de montaje dela manija. Sujete con una tuerca pla.sticade mariposa,quetambien se incluyeen el paquetede elementosde ferreterfa.Repita del otto iado con los elementos restantesdel paquete deelementosde ferreterfa.

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3. Laguia de la cuerda, que esta.conectadaa lavariiiade sosten, seencuentrasobreel ladederechode la manija inferior.Vea la Figura3.a. Sostenga la manija de control de la cuchilla contra la manija

superior.b. Jale la cuerda de arranque parasacarla del motor. Suelte el

control de la cuchilla.c. Deslice la cuerda dearranque en la guia.

4. Una los cables a la manija inferior con las uniones de cable que yase encuentran en la manija inferior. Inserte los pasadores de lasuniones decables dentro de los orificios de la manija inferior. Veala Figura 4. Jaie las uniones de cables apreta.ndolasy recortando elexceso.

Conexi6n de la colectora de c_spedLa cortadora fue enviadacon iatolva de abono instalada en la unidad.Para fines de embolsado, debera,acoplar ia boisa colectora y suadaptadoren lugar de la tolva de abono.1. Extraiga ias tres tuercas de mariposaque sostienen ia toiva de

abono en su iugar y retireia de la unidad. Vea ia Figura 5.2. Reemplace con el adaptador de ia boisa colectora, asegurandose

de que el labio frontal del adaptador encaje debajo del horde de laplataforma.Asegure con las tuercas de mariposa que extrajo antes.

3. Eleve ia puerta dei canal en el adaptador de la bolsa colectora ydeslice la bolsa sobre el adaptador. Veala Figura 6.

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