Operator’s Manual CRAFTSMAN 21” LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.374410 + SAFETY + UNPACKING P.8 + ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Before using this product, + OPERATION read this manual and follow all safety + MAINTENANCE rules and operating instructions. + ESPANOL Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.craftsman.com Form No. 769-1190 (December 10,2015)TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty Statement... F voserseeePage 2 Service and Maintenance. ........c.ce+0+.++Pages 14-16 Safety Instructions Pages 3-6 Off-Season Storage........ ceeeteseeeeee Page 17 Slope Guide... seesceseeteseeestesesseseesPage7 Troubleshooting Page 18-19 Assembly Pages 8-10 Espafol Page 23 Adjustments «Page 10 Service Number. Back Cover Operation .......- veers neereneeseesPages 143 AR ee CRAFTSMAN LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS fromthe date of sale, tis products waranted against any defects in material or workmanship. \WITH PROOF OF SALE, a defective produc wll ecelve fre repair or eplacement at option of sll. For warranty coverage details to obtain repair or replacement, vst the web site: wor.craftsman.com/warranty This waranty covers ONLY defects in material and workmanship. Waranty coverage does NOT include: Expendable items wiich can wear ot from normal use within the warranty perio, including but not limited to blades, spark plugs ait cleaners, belt, and ol ters + Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification o repair or caused by product accessories. Repais necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according oll supplied instruction. Preventative maintenance or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture, contaminated or stale fue This waranty soldi this products ever used while providing commercial services orf rented to another person, This warranty gives you spetic legal ght, andyou may also have ather rights which vary fom state to state Seas Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman states I. 6179 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS iitele) am Sei :% Engine Oil: SAE 30 Model Number Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline Serial Number Engine: Briggs & Stratton Date of Purchase Record the model number, serial number, and date of purchase above. Seats Brands, LLC 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AX WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions wich fot followed, could endanger te personal safety and/or property of yourself and other, Read an fllowllnstructions inthis manual before attempting to operate this machine. Fallure to comply with these instructions may result personal injury. When you se this symbol, HEED TTS WARNING! yield This machine was bull tobe operated acording tothe safe operation practiesin this manual. As with any typeof power equipment, Carelessnes or eror on the pat ofthe operator can result in evious injury. This machine i capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and ‘throwing debris Failure to observe the following safety instructions could resultinseriousinjury or death CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 Engine Exhaust, some ofits constituents, and certain vehicle components ‘contain or emit chemicals known to State of Califomia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Your Responsibility—Restrc the use ofthis powermachine to etsons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in thismanual and onthe machine. ‘SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! GENERAL OPERATION Read this operator's manual crfulynits entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read undetstand and flo allinstructions onthe machine and inthe manuals before operation. Keep this manual inasafe plac fr ftueand regular reference and for ordering replacement parts ‘Be completely familar with the controls andthe prope se ofthis machine before operating This machine isa precision piece of power equipment, not plaything Therefore, exercise extreme caution at al times. Thismachine hasbeen esgned to perform one job: to mow gras, Donatus itor anyother purpose Neve allow children unde 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children and ove should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices inthis manual anon the machine and shouldbe rained and supervised by an at, Only responsible individuals who are familar with these rules ofsafe ‘operation should be allowed tose this machine. ‘Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment isto be used, Remove all stones ticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objets, which auld be ‘ripped ve or picked up and thrown by the bade Thrown objects an cause serious personal nj. Plan your mowing pattem to avo discharge of mata toward oad, sidewalks, bystanders and thelike, As, avoid discharging material agaist walt or obstruction, which may use discharged material to rcchet back towatd the operator Tahelp avid lade contact or a thrown object injury, stayin operatorzone behind handles and keep cilren, bystanders, lpesand pest least 75 feet ftom mower while tsin operation, Stop machine anyone enter ara, Aways wear safety lasses or safety goggles during operation and ile performing an adjustment orepairto protect your eyes. Thrown objects ‘hi ioc can cause serious injury to the ees ‘Wear sturdy, rough soled work hoes and clse-fiting sacks and shits Shirts and pants that cover the arms and leg and stee-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine nbae fet, sandal slippery or light weight eg, canvas shoes. Do not put hands or fet earotating pars or under the cutting deck Contact with blade can amputate fingers, hands, toes and fet + Amissng or damaged discharge overcan cause lade contacto throun objets Many injuries occur asa est ofthe mower being pulled over the fot uring a all caused by slipping or tipping Do not hold on tothe mower if yo aefalings release the handieimmeditey. + Neve pulthe mower back toward you while you are walking you mst back the mower away fom wal ocbstrution ist ook down a behind ‘oavoid tipping and then follow these steps Step bac rom mover to fly extend your arms forward . —Besure you are wellbalanced with sue footing, © Pullthe mower back slow, nomore than halfway toward you, 4. peat these steps as needed + Donat operate the mower le under te inftence of alcohol or drugs + Donotengage the sloped mechanism on machines so equpped whl starting engine + Theblade control handleisasafety device Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing somakes the safety device inoperative and may result personal injury through contact with the rotting blade. The lade control handle must operat easly noth directions and automaticly retum othe disengaged postion when release, + Never operate the mowerin wet grass Aways be sue of your footing, A slip an alan cuseserous personal nu. you fel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately andthe blade wil sop rotating within thee seconds + Mowonlyin dayliaht or good artifical ight. Wale, neverun. Stop the blade when casing gravel ves, walks orroads.SNe ap aye ila ite) hy + Ifthe equipment should stat to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately fr the cause. Vibrations general warning of trouble ‘hut the engine off and walt unt the lade comes toa complete stp before removing the grass catcher or uncogging the cute The cutting blade Continues to rotate fora ew seconds after the blade contrlis released Never place any part ofthe body in the bade aea until you ace sure the blade has stopped rotating, Never operate mower without proper trallshed discharge cover, grass atch, blade control handle or other safety protective deicesin place and ‘working, Never operate mower wth damaged safety devies, Flue todo so can esultin personal injury. ‘utfler and engine become hot and can cause burn Do not touch Never attempt to make a whee! or cutting eight adjustment wil the engine runnin, + Only wsepats and accessories madeforthismachine by the manufacturer as listen the Part pages ofthis Operator's Manual Faure to do so can suit inpersonalinjuny. {When starting engine pul cord slow until resistance ft, then pull rapidly, Rapid eraction of starter cod (ikbac) wil pul hand and arm toward engine faster than yeu can et go, Broken bones, acres, bruises or sprains coulé result, + Asituations ocur hich are not covered inthis manual use care and good judgement. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are amajr factor lated to sip and fallacies, which canesutinsevere injury. Operation on ies reqitesextra caution. The machine heavy and an speed wp when going downhil. e prepared tomaintan control ofthe machine. you feet uneasy on slope donot mat. For your safety, sete slope gauge included as part of his manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on sloped oily area the lope eater than 15 degres, donot mot Do: + Moivacass the fof sopes;neverup and downto aol ss of contol. + Erte extreme cation when changing direction on slopes turn uphill not down, + Wate forests, rocks, hidden objects or bumps which an cause you toslipo trp. Tal gas can ide obstacles. + Always be suteof your footing slp and al can cause seo pessoal injury. yu fet you are losing your balance release the blade conta handle immediatly nd the Blade wl stop rotating within three) seconds Do Not: + Donotmow near drop-off dices or embankments, because you oul tose your footing or balance + Donot mow slopes greater than 15 degrees asshovm onthe slope guide + Donotmow on wet as. Unstable footing could cause sipping CHILDREN ‘agicacients an occur the operator isnot alert tothe presence of len, Children ace often attracted tothe mower andthe mowing acti. They donot undestand te dangers, Never assume that hlren ll emai where you lst saw them + Heep children out of the mowing area and under watch are ofa responibleadlt the than te operator. + Bealertand tum mower offfa child enters the ara, Before and wile moving backwards, lok behind and down fr smal chien + Useertteme cre when approaching blind comes doorways shrubs, tres, or other objcs that may obscure your von of ach who may un into the + Keep children aay fom hot or running engines. They ansuffer burs fom hot muffler + Never alo ilren under 1 years of ge to operate this machine Children “Wand over should read and understand theinstructionsand safe operation practicesin this manual and on the machine an be trained and supervised byanadutt SERVICE Safe Handling of Gasoline: Toavoid personal injury or property damage use extreme carein handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline spilled on yourself r your clothes which can ignite, Wash you skin and change clothes immediately. + Useonlyan approved gasoline container, + Never il contanesinsde a vehi or on atruckor alr bed witha pasti lie. lays pace containers onthe ground away rom your vil before filing, + Remove gas-powered equipment fam the ruckor trailer and refuel ton the ground this snot possible, then refuel such equipment ona ral witha portable contains, ater than fom a gasoline dispenser naz + Keepthe nozein contact with them ofthe fuel tank or container opening atl times until fueling is complete, Donotuse a nozzle lccopen dec. + Extinguis al igaretes, cigars, pips and othe sources ofignlton + Never uel machneindoots because flammable vapors wl accumulate in thearea + Never emove aa apo ad fu! whileenanels hot orruning, Allow engine to ool at ast wo minutesbefore reeling, + Never oer ul tank. Talo for expansion ofthe ue dot il above the bottom ofthe fuel tank neck. + Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely + gasoline spied wpe off the engne and equipment. Move machine to another area. Walt Sminutesbefore starting engineSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Neve store the machneo ful container nea an open flame spark oplot light aon water heater space heater, fumace, clothes dryer orothergas appliances To reduc frehazad keep machine fre of as, leaves, or ther debris build-up. Cleanup ol or ful plage and remove any fue soaked debs Aw machine to cool at ast minutes before string General Service: Never run an engineindoor or ina pory ventilated area, Engine exhaust otal carbon manne, an odorless and deadly as + Before cleaning, epaing,orinspectng, make ertaln the blade anda ‘moving parts hav topped. scone the sparkplug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting Check the blade and engine mounting bls at frequent intervals for proper tightness. ls, vu inspect bade fr damage, ben, craked, wom), Replace blade with the gina equipment manufacture’ (OEM) bade only sted in the Parts pages ofthis manual. Use of arts which donot meet "he orignal equipment specications may ad to improper performance and compromise safety! Mowe blades are sharp and cancut, Wap the bad or wear gloves and we entra caution when servicing them, ep ll nus, bolts, and scews tight to besure the equipments insafe working condition. Neve tamper ith safety dices. heck ther proper operation regula, ‘Ate siking a foreign objet, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug ‘wire and ground against the engine, Thoroughly inspect the mower fr any damage, Repairth damage before starting ad operating the mw. Never attempt tomakea whe! or cutting heghtadustment while the engin running, Grass catcher components, dscharge cover, and tal shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving pats or llow abject tobe thrown. Forsafety protection, frequently check component and replace immediately with orignal equipment manufacturer’ (0M) pats only, listed inthe Pacts pages of ths manual. Use of parts which dont meet the ign equipment specications may lead to improper performance and «compromise safety Do not change the engine's governor setting or ver speed the engine. The governor contol the maxnm safe operating speedo the engine (heck ful ne, tank, cap and fitings frequently fr cracks reas. Replace ifnecesary. Donotrankengine with pak plu removed. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary, Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of uid and materials can hrm te environment. According tothe Consumer Products Safety Commision (CPSC andthe Enviconmental Protection Agency (El this product has an Average Useful Lief seven 7} years, M40 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Lifehave the machine inspected annual by Sears orother qualified service dealer to ensure tat all mechanical and safety ystemsare working properly and not wor excessively Fale todo so can esutin accidents, injures or death DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE To avoid serousinjury o death, donot modify engine in any way. Tampering With the governor setting canlead toa runaway engine and cause itto operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS. Engines which are certified to comply with Clifomia and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Smal Off Road Equipment) are certified tooperate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification EM), Oxdizng Catalyst (00), ‘Secondary Air Injection (Sl) and Three Way Catalyst (THC) ifso equipped. SPARK ARRESTOR A WARNING Thismachine is equpped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brusheovered or ass-covered land unless the engine’ exhaust system is equipped witha spatkarestor meeting applicable local or state laws fan). If asparkarrestorisuse, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. Inthe State of California the above is required bylaw Section {4442 ofthe California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal land. Asparkarestor forthe mufflers available through your nearest Sears Pats and Repair Service CenterSNe ap aye ila ite) hy SAFETY SYMBOLS Thispage depict and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product, Read understand, and follow al instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate, Sc per cay READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES. To reduce the rsk of injury keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is nits proper place. damaged, replace immediately. DANGER — BYSTANDERS Demat mow when children or others are around. DANGER — HANDY FOOT CUT Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts, DANGER — THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction. Wear safety glasses. DANGER — SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes. The machine is heavy and can speed up when going dowahil. prepared to maintain control ofthe machine, To avoid loss of control, operate across slopes, not up ‘and down. When turning, tun uphill, not down, Do not operate on slopes greater than 15° .WARNING—GASOLINEIS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool a least two minutes before refueling, .WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or ina poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. .WARNING— HOTSURFACE Engine parts, especialy the muffle, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and ‘muffler to coo! before touching, WARNING: Your Responsibity—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machin. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!SLOPE GAUGE Slope Gauge a x ~~ 45° Slope "715° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) yee Figure 1 Figure 2 ~ ~ ~ fs ~ ~ 15° ~. 15 Gasheg lj aie USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE =O IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! —— Tocheck the slope, proceed follows: 7S 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashedine. 7S 2. Locate vertical object on ox behind the slope (ea. a pale building fence, te, te —— 3 Align either se of he slope gauge with the objet See Figure and Figure) ~~ 4.Adjistgauge up or down uni the et come touches the slope (See igre 1 and Figure 2). ~e 5. Ifthe a gap below the gage, the slope isto steepfor safe operation (See Figure 2 above) ‘Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury or death. The machine is heavy and can speed up when going downhil. Be prepared to maintain contol of the machine. To avoid loss of contol, operate across slopes, not up and down. When turning, turn uphil, not down. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees{IMPORTANT This units shipped without gasoline or lin the engine. Be cettain toservce engine with gasoline anol as instructed in the Operation section of the Engine Manual before stating o¢unning your machine OTERefetence right and hadsidecf the Lawn Mowers observed fom the prating poston. Unpacking Opening Carton 1. Cateachcomero te ato veil om topo oto, 2. Removals pats 3. Remove lone pacngatr Removing Unit rom Carton 1. tiftunitfrom the rarto detach fom undetying carton material and rol unitout of arto, 2. Check carton thoroughly fray other loose pats. Loose Parts In Carton + Gras Catcher + Sie Discharge Corer + Engine Oi Assembly Attaching The Handle 1. Remove any packing material which maybe between upper and over handles 2 Remove wingnuts and carriage bolts handle shown n Fig Dono onsen or remove adjacent hex head screws. b, Whilestabiizing mower soit dosnt moe pivot upper handle upas shownin Figure 2. Donotcrimp cable willing the handle up. 2. Remove bots om the handle brackets as showin Figure 3 3. Fallow the steps below to completehandle assembly 2 Pullupwardon the handle unt holes in ewer handle (shown in Figue3 deck cutaway) lineup wth alsin handle bracket See Figure 4 Figure Figure2 FiguresNOTE: Vien pling upward on andl, mak sure to not pl handle al the way ut Insert the bolts removed in Step 2through the handle rackets and lower handle and tighten securely to secure he handle place, See Figures Reattach wingnuts and carriage bolts emoved in Step 1 into loner holes of handleas shown in Figure 4. Therope quid s attached tothe rights ofthe upper han Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide. Refer ta figures Hol blade conto agains upper handle 1b. Slowly pullstartr ope handle from engine and sip starter ope into therope guide See Figureé &Tohtenrope ge wg, S 4. Usecabletis provided to secure blade conto and dive cables to G lower handle asshown in igure IMPORTANT: To reduce wear and allow for rope operation, make ure to leave some slack n the upper portion ofthe cables). Attaching the Grass Catcher 1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass cathe. Make certain bagi tuned right sie out befor assembling (ating labe wil beon the outside), Figures Place bag over fame so that its black plastcsde a the bottom. 1b. _Slpplasticchanne of grass bag over hooks nthe fame, Se gut 7. 2 Fallow step belo to attach grass catcher: a Liftreardicharge dot. b. Place grasscatcerinto the sletsin the handle brackets sshownin Figue8, Let goo discharge door so that it rests onthe grass catcher. Toremove grass cathe ift ear discharge dor onthe mower. it rasscatcher up and ofthe slots inthe handle braces, Release rear dscharge door to allow it to se rear opening of mover. gue? gues FowesADJUSTMENTS Attaching Side Discharge Cover ‘Yourmover shipped asa mulche.Toconverttoside discharge, make sure grass _e ssf ‘atcheris off ofthe unit andrea discharge doors closed cere) > 1. Onteseothe mone it te mulch cre Se Fie X : ‘ 2. Ske twohoosof se dsargecverunderhngepinon mhing cove o* SY AQ ase Lower lig cove Do tent Seung oat ay Y tie een weno tenot un, © Adjustments Cutting Height Therelsacuting height adustment ever located above the font and rerright wheel 1 Pullthe height adjustment lever outward towards wheel (unit wiltend to fallen leeris moved outward), See Figure 1, 2 Move ever to deste postion fr achange in cutting height. See Figure 10 3. ‘Release ever towards deck IMPORTANT Al wheels must be placed inthe same postion. or ough or uneven laws, moe each height adjustment lever toahigher postion Ths wil prevent you from cutting the grass toolset the ground. Handle Pitch For convenience of operation, you may adjust the ith ofthe handles flows: 1 Remove wingnuts and ariage bolts fom handle See Figure 1. 2. Poston the handle in one ofthe thee postions that smost comfortable See Figure I inset 3. Secareinto position wth wingnuts nd catage bls removed in Step 1, ive Controt The adjustment hel slcatedin the dive contol handle housing ands used totighienorlosen the dive bt. You willed to adjust the drive contro the ‘mower doesnot propel self with the drive contro engaged orithe mowers _wheelshesitat with the civ conto engaged the ofthese contons ocu, rotate ajustment whet clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise toloosen the cable Se Figure Much Cover Side Discharge Cover Figure 2OPERATION Drive Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge chute Adjustment Lever Trail Shield Not Shown) O11 Fill Cap Dipstick ‘Muleh co ‘Blade Control cutting Height Adjustment Figure Blade Control The blade controls attached tothe upper handle ofthe mower Depress and Squeeze it against the upper hanfleto operate the unt Release stop enane andblae 2 Thisblade controlisa safety device. Mever attempt to bypass its operation Drive Control The driv contra located on top ofthe upper handle ands wed to engage the chive, Squeeze agains the upper handle to engage the drive; release to siow down or top mower fam propling Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (ne adjustment ever islacted onthe right ear wheel and ones located onthe right fron hee, oth eves have toe tthe same position to ensure a uniform ‘ut Toadjustthe cutting height, refer tothe Assembly Section Side Discharge Cover ‘Your mowers shipped asa ulcer To discharge the gas clippings tothe se Instead flo the instructions nthe Assembly section to attach he ie dscharge cover, Mulch Cover Themalch coer suse for mulching purposes. Instead ocalectng the tas lippngsina grass catcher orasing the sie dscharge chute, some maw models have the option frecrclating the clippings back othe lav. This caled ching CN Keep hands and fet vay from the chute area on cutting deck Refer to warning label onthe unt. Recoil Starter Thereclstrter attached ote right upper handle. Stand bind the nit and palltheecolstrtes ope tostat the unit, Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Refer tothe Engine Operators Manual paced with yourmower ordeal filing, checking and changing instructions. Deck Wash ‘Your mower’ deckis equipped wit awater port on surface spat ofits deck wash system Usethe deck wash orise gas dppings fram the decks underside Trail Shield Theta shied isattache to therear ofthe mower and istheretopotect the operator fom ing debris. Do not sete mower ures the held is ful functional andin place Meets ANSI Safety Standards Cran am Hoes conta tesa tana he Ament Sanat AS,OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: Tis unit shipped without gasoline olin the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oi as istructed in thissecton before starting or running your machine. Oil (one 1 ounce bottle shipped with uit) First Time Use 1. Remove cllfildistick 6) Se Figure 4 2. Withthe ower eel ground, empty entire contents of bottle provided into the engine ol fl 3, Replace fl dipstick and tighten, Subsequent Uses Use stroke moor l that mets or exceeds the requirements for Pl sence Category F 56, SH,S} ot higher. lvays check the AI servielabe onthe ll Container tobe sre itncues the eters SF SG, SH, lor higher. Dutdoor temperatures detenine the propel scost forthe engine. Use the chart select the best viscosty forthe cutdoor temperature ange expected * Below 40+ (4) theuse of SAE 30 wil esultin hard starting. ~Ahove 80° (27° the use of 10-30 may cause increased ol consumption, Check level more frequently 11. Gheckthe cll with the engine stopped and lve 2 Remove theo lipstick and wipe it ean 3. Insert and tighten the oil istic. Remove tt check theolleve. See Figure 14 4. Ifthe level isnear or below the ower limit markon the dosti, remove theo fil istic, andl with the recommended ol othe upper iit sak (Dont oer 5. etl theif dpi Gasoline eT Donat use unapproved gasoline, suchas 85. Do not mix olin gasoline ‘ormodify engine torun on alternate fuels. This wll damage the engine «components and vod the engine wartant Fiowe 4 fuel mustmet these requirements + Gean reshma gasoine + Armin of 7 octane AKI (91 RON. Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (aso saceptable Refuelinawel- ventilated area with the engine stopped, te ngineas been running allow it col fst Never refuel the engine inside a ulding where ql fumes may reach ames or spars EN Gasoline highly flammable and explosive, and you can beburned or seriously injured when refueling. top engine and keep eat, sparks, and flame anay.Refuet only outdoors. Wipe up spils immediately. tfyour equipment willbe used on aninfequent or intermittent bass, please refer tothe Of Season Storage section fo adtional information egarding ue deterioration NOTE: Tue can damage paint and some types of plastic. e careful not tos fuel when filing your fuel tank, Never use stale or contaminated gasoline or an olgasline mixture. Avid getting itor water inthe fuel tank. 1. Remove the fuel tank cap 2. Fillte uel tank with fuel. To allow fr expansion ofthe fue, do nat fil above the bottom ofthe fuel tank nek. Donat verfil. Wipe up spied fel before starting the engine. 3. estate fue tankcapand tighten tunis 4 Move an mower at east 10 feet away rom the fel containrsouce and ste before starting the engin Ed Besureno one other than the operatorisstanding near the lan mower while starting engine o operating mower. Never run engine indoors or inenclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon ‘monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Neep hands fet, hair and lose lothing away from any movingparts on engine and avn mower.OPERATION TO START ENGINE 1. Standing behind the wey, squeeze the blade cont handle against upper handle 2 Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil starter handle and pall rope stowiy until esistaceis fel then pall with rapid, continuous ul arm stoke, Se Figure TS Keeging afm rip on the tater cord hand, et ‘therope rewind sly, Repeat until engine cranks et the ope rewind each time stony CN Keep firm grip on the starter cord handle to prevent rapid retraction of| starter cord kickback) Rapid retraction can pullhand and arm toward ‘engine faster thanyou can let go, and result in broken bones, fractures, bruises orsprains. TO STOP ENGINE 1. Release lade contol ta stop the engine and blade. ‘Wait forthe blade to stop completely before performing any workon the mower orto remove the grass catcher. Using Your Lawn Mower fe sarelawnisclearofstones tks, ie, other objets which oul damage lavn mover engine. Such objects. accident thrwnby te mein any deco nd ase seis persoalny tothe peatorandathers 1. Once the engines running, squseze the drive conta against the upper handle to propel mower CN ‘The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being ‘throwninto the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs oni. 13 Fie 5 Using as Mulcher Fr mulching gras, remove the gras cache ride dscharge chute fromthe ‘mower. When you remove the gas catcher fom the mower, therear discharge oor wl cos. When you rermve the side discharge chute, the mulching coer vl close Fo eectve mulching, donot cut wet gras. the grass has been allowed to row in excess offurinches, mulching i not ecommended. Ue the gras catcher to bag clippings instead Using Grass Catcher You can ws the ors athe to collect ippings wile you ar operating the mower. IMPORTANT: Toeectvely bag the gts, you wll need to install the high ft blade that was packed separately inthe box. ee Blade Care on page 15 ofthe Service and Maintenance section and follow the procedure for removing and restling a bade. 1 Atach gras catcher following instructions in the Assembly section, Grass clippings wil automaticly colect inbag as you un mower. Operate mover ntl grass bag sul 2 Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control, Make sure thatthe units cometo complete stop. 3. _Litischarge door and pal grass bag up and away fom the move to rete the bag. Dispose ofthe grass pings nd tenstal the bag en complete. CS Ifyou strike foreign obec, stop the engine, Disconnect the spark plug Wire, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage, and repair damage before restarting and operating, Extensive vibration of mower during ‘operations an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired,SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any type ofmaintenance/service disengage all controls ‘and stop the engine, Wait untlallmovingpartshave come toa complete stop. Disconnect sparkplug wire and grounditagainst the engine to prevent unintended tating Follow the maintenance schedule given below This car describes serve guidelines only. sete erie Lag cfu to keep track of completed maintenance task, To cate the nearest Sears Service enter orto schedule service, calle following ol fee number1-888-331-456 See the Engine Operators manual packed with the mower for detail instructions ‘on ow to perform many ofthe folowing maintenance ems eo re ice Service Log fachtse 1. Engineoil level check Loose or missing hardware 2. Tighten replace 3. Airleaner 3 Check 4. —_Unitand engine 4 Gean Annual 25 hours 1. Airceanert 1 Can | 2 Controltinkages/ivotsand heels | 2. Lube withtght i | ‘Annually 1 Spareplug 1 Replace 2 _hirCeaner 2 Replace Before Storage 1 Fuelsystem 1. Ranengine unt stops from ack of fue, oF add stabilize toa fultankf es fel prior tostorage + ean more often under dusty conditns or when atborne desi present ‘Always stop engine allow engine to coo, disconnect spark plugwire, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine. General Recommendations + Always observe safety ules when petorming ay maintenance. + Thewanantyon this lawn mower doesnot cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse of negligence. To receive ful value from warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as Instructed hee + Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. + lladjstinents shouldbe checked at east once each season + erladclly checkall fasteners and make sure these are tight Lubrication Blade Control Lubricate pivot points onthe blade and dive contol at east once season with light ol. These controls must operate rely in both lection. See Figure Figures 14SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Engine Maintenance eft age peat Manel pace wth ourmawer fora detaled description of engine rebated service speicatons Clean Engine + Dally or before every use clean aas, chao accumulated debi fom engine, Kep linkage, pring an control clean Keep area around and behind muffler re of any combustible debs eeping engine dean allows ar movement around engine, + Ene parts should be ept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ianiton of acumulated debris ENT Donot use water to ean engine parts, Water could contaminate fuel system, se a brush or dry lth Mower Maintenance Deck Wash Figure 17 ‘Your mowers deckisequlpped witha water port ons surface aspatfls deck washsystem, se the deck wash rinse gas clippings rom the deck’ underside and prevent the buldupof cotosive chemical. Complete the flloing steps AFTER EACH Mown |. Pushthe owe toa level clar spot on your awn near enough for your garden hose to reach, Remove the grass bag attached CN Make certain the mower dlscharge utes directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked ats, ec 2 Removethe ast attach deck wash nozzle from the mower deck and thread t onto the end of your garden hose. 3. AMtach garden ose wit he deck wash nozle tothe water prt on your ec’ ssurfce See Figure 17, 4 Tumthewateron 5, Starttheengin as described inthe Operation section, 6 Runtheenginefor a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside ofthe cating deck to thoroughly nse 7. Felease blade contoto stop the engine and blade 8 Tumthe water OFF and detach the deck wash nozle fom the water porton your decks surface After eanng your deck, restart the mover eep the eng and blade runing foraminimum of twominute, along the underside ofthe cutting deck ‘thoroughly dy. 15SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Blade Care ed ‘When remouing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect yourhands with par of heavy gloves or use a heavy ragto hold the blade, Peviodicallnspect the blade adapter for racks, espedalyifyoustke a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Fallow the stepsbelow for blade service 1. Allow theengine to run unlit soutof fuel Dont attempt to pour fue fromthe engine Dsconnect spark plug wire Refer to Engine Operator's Manual 2. Tummower ont sie making sure that tear filter and the carburetor are facingup. 3. Remove the bolt and the blade bel suport which hold the Blade andthe blade adapterto the engine aankshatt. See Figu 8 4, Remove bladeand adapts from the ankshat, 5. Removeblade from te aapter for esting balance, Balance the bladeona round shaft scevier to check Remove metal rom te heat sid ntl Itbalances evenly. When sharpening the blade, flo the orginal angle of tind Grind each cuting edge equaly to kep the bade balanced lade Bel uppot AAWARNING ‘Anunbalancd blade wl cause excessive vibration when otatingat high speeds, It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal Injury {6 lubricate the engine crankshaft and the mer surface ofthe Blade adapter vith ight ol Side the lad adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Pace the blade on the adapter such thatthe side ofthe blade marked "rasSide™ (orwith part number facesthe ground wien the mower isin the operating ston, Make ue tat the blade is aligned and seated onthe blade adapter flanges. See Figure 8 inst. Place bade bel support on the lade. Aign notches onthe lade bel support with small holsin blade. {8 Replacehexbolt and tighten hex bolo toque 480in-tb (rin, 600 nb a.) To ensure safe operation of your mover, peridicalycheck the lade bl fr correct torque, Belt Care ‘NOTE: Several components must beremoted inode to change the momer’s sel-propulsion dive belt See an authorized Sears Service Center to have our belt replaced 16 Figure 18OFF-SEASON STORAGE Cd Never store avn mower wth fuelin tank indoors or inpoody ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilt light as on furnace, water heater, thes dryer, or gas appliance Preparing The Engine Preparing The Lawn Mower Forengies sored over dy + Toprevent gum rom forming in fel system or on carburetor parts, un engine unt tstops rom ako fuel oradda gasoline adltvetothegas + ——_-Donotusea pressure washer or gasen set lean your unit Inthetank,youuseagas adie, run the engine for several minutes to ‘leclate the aaitve trough the carburetor + Ano changeis no requiredbutifyou dese to change theo then change end while theengneis war ‘When handing he cating bade, protect your hands witha par of heavy + Geanengie of sure debs loves or se aheavy rag toad the blade + Refer to Preparing the Engin orcorect engine storage instructions. (ean an lbricate mower thoroughly as described in thelubrication instructions, + Goatmower'scuting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting, ‘tore mower dry clean area, Donot store nett corasve materials, suchas feta. \When string ary typeof power equpmentin pool ventilated or metalstorage shed care shouldbe taken to rustproof the equipment Using ight oi or scone, atthe equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your ann mower before storage. 7TROUBLESHOOTING ed Disconnect the sparkplug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Before performing ay typeof maintenance/servic, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving arts have come toa complete stop. Aways wear safety glasses during operation orwhile performing ay adjustments or repairs ‘Thissection addresses minor service issues. To locate the nearest Sears Service Center toschedule service, cal the following toll free number: 1-888-331-4569, Core) retry Goud Enginefalstostart 1. Blade control disengaged 1. Engageblade conto 2. Sparkpug boot disconnected 2 Connect wire tospatkboot 3 Fuel tankemptyostale uel 3. lltank with lean, fesh saline 44 Engin not primed equipped withprime) 44 Plime engineasinstractedin the Operation section. 5. Fuly spark 5 ean, adjust gap, or replace 6 Enginefloded. 6. Wait fe minutes torestar, 7. Blocked fuel ie 2 onactyour Sas Pats ep ene toaefueline cleaned, Enginefalstostart withelecric | 1. Hectic Starter Push Mey ot uly inserted. 1. srt ey nt starter busing unt snaps int place ae : 2 Ghargebatery cadet eee ee eee 3. Debrismay be blocking blade operation, Stop engine, remove 2 Ceuitbreaker tipped Hectic Starter Push Key, and disconnect pak plog boot, Very as orate deb ot obstruct Grey cen debs rece Ret aig Bout and reinsert ect Starter Push ey. Wat one minute er trpping fr circuit breaker o automaticaly sees. then reatempt start. Engnerunserat 1. Sparkpag boot os 1. Connect and ihten spark plugboot 2 Sale ua 2 flltank with clean, fesh asain. 3. entingas op plugged 3. earvent. 4, Water dit in fel syste, 4 fn engine unt itstops from ackof fuel. fil with rsh ue 5 Dinyairleane. 5. Refer to ir eaner Maintenance inthe Engine Manual 5 Blocked ful ie 6. Contact you Sears Part & Repair Center tohave ful line cleaned, Engine overheats 1. Engine ol eveliow 1. ilrakcase with prope | 2 _Niflow este 2 eanates around and ontop ofengine ‘ccs kip hesitates 1. Spakplug gap too dose. 1 isto Refer park ogManterncentgbe Mana |TROUBLESHOOTING pone) Cause peered les poorly “L.Spatkpug fouled faulty, or gap too wide 1. Resetaap orepac sparkplug, 2 Diyair cleaner. 2 Refer to ir ean Maintenance inthe Engine Manta. beessveviration 1. Catting lad lose or unbalanced 1. Tighten lade and adapter Balance bade 2 Bent cutting bade 2, Replace blade Mower wil oot mulch gas 1 Wetgrass 1 Donot mow when gasis we; ait unt ater to cut 2. Excessively igh gas 2 Maton ghana tenon pint ded 3 Dullblade 3. Sharpenorreplacblade Unevencat 1. Wihelsnot postoned core 1. Adjustautinghlghtleveron ight ont and ight vee to same poston. 2 Dullbade 2. Sharpen oc replaceblate Mower wits propel 1 Baltotinstaled prope, 1. Chedk bel for proper puleynstalation and movement 2 Debris cogging drive operation, 2 Stopengine, disconect spakplgboc, and clean ot debris, 3. Damaged or wornbet 3 spect an, necessary, see you Sears Parts & Repair entero have belt replced 4. Dive contro out of dust 4 Ade conte Refert page inte sent Sep20{This page applicable nthe U.S.A and Canad oly) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) vSSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGEIS APLICABLETO CERTFED ENGINES AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGMVES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA 1995 AND THEREAFTER, WHICH ARE USED CALIFORNIA, USED ELSEWHERE THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA). California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement Te Cloris Ar Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and Sets at pleased toexplinthe contol system on your engine fo the prods fine listed belo, provided thete has Enision Control System Warranty on your model year 2000 and later smallofEzoad been noabuse, neglect or improper maintenance of our smalofF10ad engine. out engine (SORE) In California, new smal off-road engines must be designed, built and _ension onto system includes parts suchas the carburetor cleans ignition quipped to meet the State's stringent ant-smog standards. Esewhereinthe United system, muffler and caalyticconerter, Als included may be connectrs ad other States, new non-fad, spar-igntion engines certified for model year 1997 and later _erision elated assembles. Whereawarrantabl condition exists, Seas il pair must meet similar standacdssetforthby the U.S. EPA, Sears must warrant theemssion_ yoursmal off-road engine sto costo you including dlagnoss, parts and labor Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Smal of road ognes re waantdreate to emision contra part defects fora petit one year sujet o protons fothbelo any covered parton your ‘Owner's Warranty Responsibilities improper maintenance or nsproved mottos. ou ae esposibleforpresetng yor snl of nad engin ton thoi Sears Sei Deer 00 probie exists Theundspted waranty reps sald becmpletedin resonate anaunt ofa engine but eas canot ey waranty sly fc telackofepsorfor of tie nol toed 30 dos youhaveany questions regan our waranty rights youraluretoensuethe performance ofall ceded maintenance. Asthe small __andresposiities, ou shoul contact aeas Serie Representa at 00-46 ofa engine ier, youstoud however ava tatSeas may ey you waranty 453, Te enon rants a defects waranty. Defects ued oneal enne coverage ours offer a parts ale eto abuse nee, pesomance. The waranty sored to anise emission test. Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Theflonng respect prvsionreltie to your ison Contol Defects Waray 3. NoChage Coverage isinationtothe eas engie waranty fornon-eglted engines found Rear oreplceentof any Warned art wil be pero at chargeto inthe Operating an snteance structions the oer ncldng dagnstc abr whichleads tthe determination hata fee caree Warranted Pats detective the diagnostic wrk performed tan thored Coverage nde ths waranty extends onl tothe pats ste below the Seas Service Dealer For emissions waranty sevice contac your nearest engines defective, the art wil berepaited or replaced by Sear. ‘As the mall of road engine onne, you ae responsible forthe performance of the required maintenance sted in your Operating and Maintenance instruction. Seats recommends that youretan al your recep coveting maintenance on your sal emision contol stems pat tothe extent these parts were present onthe engine purchased. Fuel Metering Sytem + Gldstatenchment system + Gaburetorand intra parts + ful Pump b._irinucton stem + Rircleaner + take anit nition stem * Spark pg + Magneto ignition system 4. Caatpt sytem + Gacconerter + Exhaust manifold + rset system or ube valve 4 Miscelaneous tems Used in Above Stems + Yocum tngetture, poston, tiesenstve ves and swatches + Conmecosand sees 2. tengthof Coverage Sears avant then owner ane each sibsequent purchaser that the ‘Waanted art sale free rom deecsin mates and workmanship which aus fale of the Waranted Parts for a pei of one er from the date theenginesdeleed ta etal puthaser Authorized Sears Service Dealer as istd inthe “Yellow Pages under "Engines, Gasoline” "Gasoline Engines” "Laym Mowers, osiilar category. (is and Coverage Exclusions Warranty claims shale filed inacordance with the provisions ofthe ears Engine Warranty Policy. Warranty coverage shal be excluded or faluresof Warranted Pats which ar not original Sears parts or because of abuse, neglect ‘orimproper maintenance ase frt in the Sears Engine Warranty aly Seas isotlabe to cover fares of Warranted Parts caused by the we of ad-on, non-oignal, of modified parts, Maintenance Ary Warranted Part which snot scheduled foreplacementasrequiced ‘maintenance or whichis scheduled ony for regular inspection tothe eect of “repair or replace as necessary” shall be waranted as to defects forthe waranty perio. Any Warranted Part whichis scheduled forreplacementarequied ‘maintenance shall be waranted as to defects only forthe pid of time up tothe first scheduled replacement for that part. Any replacement pat thats equivalent in performance and durability may be wsedin te performance of any maintenance or tepals. The owner isesponsible forthe perfomance of allrequied maintenance, s defined inthe Sears Operating and Maintenance Instructions Consequential Coverage Coverage hereunder shal ertend tothe alae fay engine components caused bythe faureofany Wacanted Parti under warranty. 073808 Rev. AREPAIR PROTECTION AGREEMENT Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® products designed and manufactured for years of dependable operation. But ike all products, it may require repair from time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection ‘Agreement can save you money and aggravation. Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes: © Expert service by our 10,000 professional repair specialists © Unlimited service and no charge for parts and labor on all covered repairs © Product replacement up to $1500 if your covered product can’t be fixed © Discount of 25% from regular price of service and related installed parts not covered by the agreement; also, 25% off regular price of preventive maintenance check © Fast help by phone — ie clit Rapid Resolution — phone support from a Sears representative, Think f us as “talking owner's manu.” Once you purchase the Repair Protection Agreement, a simple phone calli all that it takes for you to schedule service. You can call anytime day or night, or schedule a service appointment online The Repair Protection Agreement ia rsktree purchase. Ifyou cancel for any reason during the product warranty period, we wl provide a full refund. Ora prorated refund anytime after the product warranty period expites. Purchase your Repair Protection Agreement today! Some limitations and exclusions apply. For prices and additional information in the U.S.A. call 1-800-827-6655. *Coverage in Canada varies on some items. For full details call Sears Canada at 1-800-361-6665. Sears Installation Service For Sears professional installation of home appliance, garage door openers, water heater, and ather majorhome items, in the U.S.A. call 1-888-331-4569, and in Canada call 1-800-469-4663. 22Declaracién de garantia ....... sesteeseseeee23- Operacion = 33-35 Instrucciones de seguridad 24.27 Servicio y Mantenimiento . 36-38 Pendiente De Calibre.........secesseseesessesesvesse+28 Almacenamiento fuera de temporada 39 Montaje 29-31 Solucién de problemas 40-41 Ajustes . sessies32_ Numero de servicio Cubierta posterior oa VT Xa le) yay UY LIL CRAFTSMAN DE GARANTIA LIMITADA POR DOS ANOS a partir de la fecha de la compra, este producto esta garantizado por defectos en los materiales y la mano de obra, (ON EL CONPROBANTE DE VENTA, un producto defectuoso seré recibir la reparacéno el reemplazo libre aopcién del vendedo. Para obtener informacin sobre el akcance de a garantia y slicitar la reparacin o el reemplazo, visite el sitio Webs www crftsman.com/warranty Esta gaantia cubre UNICAMENTE ls defectos en ls materiales yen la mano de obra, Esta gaantia NO cube: + Artculos de duracionlimitada que pueden desgastrse bajo condones normales de uso durante el perido de gaantia, incuyendo pero no imitado a, cuchils, bus fitros deat, coreasyfitros de aceite + Producto dafiosresultantes de os intentos el usuario de modificacién del product, reparacién o ausados por accesoros de productos. + Reparaciones neesarias deb al accdente o porno operaro mantener el producto segdn las istrucciones proistas. + Mantenimiento preventivoo reparaciones necesarias bid a mezca de combustible impropia, combustible contaminadoo ajo La presente garantia se anula ise uliza este producto alguna vez paa prestar servicios comerciales ose a alqulla a otra persona, Esta gaantiae otorga derechos legaesespecticos, pero usted podtia gozar de otros derechos en razon de su lugar deresidenca Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL6O179| ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE MODELO Aceitedelmotor; SAE 30 Numero de modelo Combustible: Gasolina sin plomo Numero de serie Motor: Briggs & Stratton Fecha de compra Registre el ntimero de modelo, ntimero de serie y fecha de compra mas arriba. Seats Brands, LLC 23INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAI suse, Lapresenca de este simbolo indica que se tratadeinstruciones| importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evita poner en peligro su seguridad personal yo material ade otras personas. Lea siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamiento esta maquina. Sino respeta esta instruciones podria provocarlesiones personales. Cuando veaestesimbolo, presteatencén ala advertenia A\PELIGRO Esta maquina fue construida para ser operada de acuerdo con las reglas de seguridad contenidas en este manual, Aligual que con cualquier tipo de equipo moterizado, un descuido o error por parte del operador puede producirlesiones graves sta maquina es capazde amputar manosy pies 3 de anor objets con gran fuerza Deno respetarlasinstruccones de Seguridad siguientes se pueden producirlesiones graves ola muerte sie PROPOSICION 65 DE CALIFORNIA Elescape del motor de este producto, algunos de sus componentes y algunos componentes del vehculo contienenoiberansustancias quimicas quel estado de California considera que pueden producir cncer,defecos, sie. ‘Su responsabilidad—Restrnjaelusode esta maquina motorizada alaspetsonas que lean, comprendan yrespeten las advertencas e Instruciones que aparecen en este manual yen a maquina, jGUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES! de acimiento otros problemas reproductives FUNCIONAMIENTO Lea ysig todas asinstruconesconteidasen este manual antes de intentarensamblar esta maquina Le, cmprendaysiga todas as insrucones que iuran ena maquina yeneloosmanualesantes de intentar operat, Faianrcese completamente contos controls one uso apropiado de estamsquina antes de opera, Garde este manual en un lugar seguro para eerenxiasfuturas yregulares y para solitarepuestos. Estar completamente familarizato con os contoles ye uso apropat de «esta msquina ates de opera Esta miquina es una peza de equipo de pred, noun uguet. Pr tant, tenga lamnima pecavclén en odo momento. Su unidad ha sido dived pararealizar una tarea:crtar el césped, Nola utliceconningin tro propésito. No anita nunca que os nis menors de 4 aos opren esta méquia losniosde 14 arosymisdeben leery comprenderasinstrucines ‘otenidas enestemanualy eben sercapacadosy superisados por uo dos padres, Unicament os induidusrsponsablesquesehayan famllaigad con estas reglas de seguridad paalaoperacin deberén usar esta msquin, Inspecione minuiosamente dl reaen donde tila el equip. Saque todas las pied, pals cables, esos, juguetes tos objets ettios «cmos qe pds topezaroquepodan se todos pola cach, Los objeto arojados pola maquina pueden produ lesiones graves. Planiique cl patn ene queva air descargand el ecort para evita quel descarga dematerial se ealcehacalos camino, las eredas, los bservadores, Eviteadems descargar material conta las paredes yobstruciones que prianprovocar que el material descargado rebote contra el operador. Para ajuda etre contacto con acuchilla oun sin por un objeto artojado, manténgase na ona del operadr det de as maniasy mantengaa losis, observadoresayudantesy mascots aparados al menos 5 metros dela podadora mientras sen operacin,Deengala imquina alguien entra ena zona Para protegese los jostle sempre anteooso antparas de seguridad snentas opera a msquinao mientras jst orepara Los objtes arojados que ebotan pueden esionargravemente a vista, 24 Utlice zapatos de trabajo resltentes, de sua fuerte ypantalonesy camisas ajustados.Serecomienda utilizar amiss pantalones que cubranlosbrazos las plemas as como calzad con putas reforzadas en acto Nunca opere sta mquina con los pies estos, sandals 0 con zapatsligeros con los que se pueda resbalar (po ejemplo, calzadodelona No pang as manos ola pls cerca dels peas rotatoria ena ova de lacottadora. El contacto con as cuchilaspuede producra amputacisn de manos pies. Una cubertade descarga faltant o dariada puede provcar el contacto con lacuchilolesones por objets arrojados. ‘Muchas lesiones ocurren omoresutado de pasar a cortadora sobre spies durante una caida provocada po deapeso topiexos. Nose sostengs dela podadorasse st cayendoseltea mana inmediatamente Nunca hacia usted lapodadra mientras cama, Si debe etroceder a podadoraparaeitar uma pared w obstculo mice primer abajo ats para evitartropezasey luego sia estos pasos a Retroceda dela podadora hasta estar completamente sus bars, b. _Asegrese que est bien equa y bien prado. Tredelapodaderalentamente hacia usted, no masa delamitad ela distancia entre sted ylapodadora 4. Repitaestos pass como se requera No opereesta maquina estado baj ls efectos del alcohol odedagas, "No embrague el mecanism de autopropusin enunidadesconeste equipo ents arranca el motor mecanismo de contol dela cuchla es un dspostive de seguridad. Nunca intentedesviarse desu funcanamiento,Dehaceo no fucionariantos Aispositvs de seguridad y pdrian produce sones personales por el ‘contacto coma atlas giratorias Las mani decontol dea cul deen fucionar ben en ambas drecciones regresar avtomsticamente ala psc de dsengrane cuando seas sultINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI! Nunca oper la podadoaencésped hime. Siempre esté seguro desu quilrio. Stropiezay cae puede lesionarseravemete Sislente que plerde et equltrio suelteinmedatament a manjade contro dela ucla ya cuca dejarde gar an es sequnds Carteel ésped solamente con luz de dia con una buena lz artificial, Canine, nunca cra Detenga a cuca cuando crace camino de grav pases oandadres Sila maquina comenzara ibrar de manera anormal detenga el motor, yybusqueinmeditamente a causa, Laibracion porl general esuna _advertencia de alginprolema, Apague el motor espere hasta que la cuchilsedetenga completamente ants deretarla guard paral ecrte de céspedodesatoralatolva. La ‘ucla contindagrando por uns cuantos segundos despues que el motor seha apagado Nunca coloqueringuna part del cuerpo en lea dela ucla hasta que esté seguro que a cuchllahadetnido su movimiento rotator, Nunca opera cortadoasn las quardas apropos, cublerta de descrge, guard para recorte, maja decontol dea cuca y tos dispositive Seguridad y protein en sugary funconando. Nunca opera cortadora silos spss de seguridad estan dahados. Sino oa, est puede ‘ener como resultado sone. Estencador ye motorsecllentanypueden produc quemaduras, No os toque. Utlceslamente partes y acceso fabrcads especialmente paraesta maquina, rginales del abriant (0B). Sinolo hac, sto puede tener = cy Ey coMONTAJE IMPORTANTE: sta unidad se enviasngaolna i acetenel motor Antes de omenzaro comets msquina argue moto con gaol yaclte coma seindics nla seccién de operacénde del manual deat. OTA efenisaleslads derecho eagle dela orto dcp se hacen obseranola iq desde posi depen Desembalaje Apertura De La Caja De Cartén 1. Cortecaa una de as esquinas da caavertkabmente dela part superior alabase 2 Saque todaslaspiezassuoas 3 Quteel materia de empaqu veto, (Gémo Sacar La Unidad De La Caja 1. Fleveaunidad desde a part posterior para separara del material dela caja que que debajo y haga oda la untad fuera dela cap 2 Verfque cuidadosamentesi en acaa queda alguna parte suela Foua2 Piezassueltas dentro de la caja Coleco de césped + Tolvadedescarga lateral Acie del motor Montaje Montaje de la manija |. Retire el material deempaque que puieraestar entre as mans superior enter Gites torilasytuecas de mariposa transporte dese el mango ‘camo se muestaenta Figura I. No aflojeoquitaradyacentes tolls de cabeza hexagonal b. _Sibienaestabizacién de cortacésped polo que nosemucre, pivot asa superior como se muestra a figura 2, Noengarzado ‘abemientras evant a palanca acaba, 2, etic: pemos ela anja ene corchees como se muestaen a Figura 3 Fgura Figura 29MONTAJE 3. Slgalossguentes pasos para completa conunto del mango: The haciaaribaenelasahastaagueros enla manja (que se muestra ena Figua3 corte dela cable} seainean con os agurosen el mango soporte Veala Figura. NOTA: Kar hacia aba la palanca, asegirese de que notre demanejar todo el camino, b. Insert Tpernos quit anterormentea través del mango cerchetesy sa inferior yapret bien para asegurarel mango ensu lugar Vea Figura © Wuliaa colocartutcsy pemosde transporte retarse antes en una reducin de os agueros dea maja como semuestaenla Figura 4, Laguiadela cuenta, queestéconectada ala vaila de sostén seencuentra sobre ado derecto dela manjinfror. Veala Figura 4 Sestenga la manijade contol de lacuhila contra la manijasuprio. 1b, Jalela cued de arranque para scala del motor. Sueltee contol Figuras delacuchla —~----:—CF Deslicelacuerdadearranque ena guia, 4. Usiliceabrazaderas de cable proporionads par asegurar el contol dela cuchla cables dea unidad ala manja inferior como se muestra ena Figura. LIMPORTANTE: Para cedui el desgastey permit un furconamiento correct, asegitese de dejar un espacio en a parte superior dl cable. Figur Figura 30MONTAJE Cone, n de a colectora de césped 1. Paraensamblarel olectodecésped de ser neces), Haga el cierto bolsoes doula ala derecael ado antes dereunic a advertencia dea ctiquta sed por fur Cooquela bls sobre el marcoconel lao negro de psc ene fondo 1 Descel anal deplscosobrelsganchos et mar Veal gua 7. 2 Paraacoplaelcolector de spe Levante la puerta de descarga posterior. Lugar decolecén decéspedenlasranuasen el mangoentre corchets como se muestaen Figura Sula puerta de simplemente péngase en contacto con Seats al 1-888-331-8569, pee or er Elmetoroaranca 1. Contol dela cua desenganchado 1. Fageanecl conte a uch 2. Seha desconetadoel capuchin dela bya 2. Conectee ate al capuchin dela bua 3 Seepage compute va ck ambestle 3. Lene el tanque con gasoina limpia y nueva. 4 matorno est cebado. (ote) 4 bear acao seen seine 5. 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