Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Sears Service Center/Department while this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific vary from state to state.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. •...
They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE...
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• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts. HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE...
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KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied product. Learn and understand...
The blade turns when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.
ADD GASOUNE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. AWARNING: Experience indicates alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol using ethanol or methanol)
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil. 4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season. GENERALRECOMMENDA_ONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that hove been subjected to operator abuse or negligence.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. sure air filter and carburetor • Use a wood block between mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt.
If either • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. Crankshaft • Oil will drain more freely when warm. keyway •...
Disconnect from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash. Turn • Clean engine often to keep trash from counter- accumulating.
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Operation section of this manual. DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position.
Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Control bar in released position. Control bar defective. Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Dirty air filter. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
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Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. Contact an authorized service center. Replace blade adapter. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Raise cutting height. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ----640262 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 640200 631867 631024 632019 631028 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal (Throttle)
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE B--5 MODEL PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter ----590a694 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
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Getit fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...