Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada.
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• Do not pull mower backwards unless • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. absolutely nec es sary. Always look down • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced and behind before and while moving footing could cause slipping. backwards. •...
V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never attempt to make wheel height • Never run machine inside a closed area. adjustments while the engine is running. • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Grass catcher components are sub ject the engine (motor) running. Dis con nect the to wear, dam age, and de te ri o ra tion, spark plug wire, and keep the wire away which could expose moving parts or...
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TO REMOVE MOWER FROM Handle CAR TON bracket Bolt 1. Remove loose parts included with mower. 2. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down fl at. 3. Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator Knob presence control bar to upper handle.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels mower can result in foreign for high cut, adjust cutting height to suit objects thrown into the your requirements. Me di um position is eyes, which can result in best for most lawns.
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TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, dis charge defl ector must be 1. Lift up on grass catcher using the removed and mulcher door closed. frame han dle. 2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings from under lawn mower han dle.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD GASOLINE ADD OIL • Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck. Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 the engine.
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the your mower and could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...
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LAWN MOWER 5. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the Always observe safety rules when per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. form ing any main te nance. • The recommended tightening torque is TIRES 35-40 ft. lbs. / 47-54 N-m. •...
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• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco 6. Stop adding oil when you reach the Starplex Pre mi um 1 Grease, Part No. FULL mark on the dipstick. Wait a 750369. Do not substitute. minute to allow oil to settle. 7.
CLEANING • Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • We do not recommend using a garden mower housing free of built-up grass and hose to clean lawn mower unless the trash.
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TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT High 1. Place new drive belt in engine pulley Bolt Med. and belt retainer of debris shield. 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. 3. Reinstall debris shield. Handle 4.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a bracket period of time, clean it thor oughly, remove Bolt all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
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ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.
TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3.
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TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Centre. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 1330 REPAIR MANUAL...
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MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1059 1211 1210 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL...
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 358 ENGINE GASKET SET Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J11940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-5).
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MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 696565 Shaft-Throttle 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691242 Ø Pin-Float Hinge 493279 Sump-Engine 494870 Jet-Main (Standard) 691160 Head-Cylinder 498667 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
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MODEL NUMBER 122T02-0879-B7 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691251 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner (Governor Control Lever) 691138 Screw 499621 Dipstick (Blower Housing Cover) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 691669 Screw 495265 Tube-Dipstick (Air Cleaner Bracket) 691923 Grommet 699374 Tank-Fuel...