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Operator's

Manual

CRRFr MRN
21" LAWN MOWER
Model No. 247.370000

,, SAFETY
o ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
o ESPANOL

CAUTION" Before using this
product, read this manual and
follow all safety rules and operating
instructions.

Sears Brands

Management

Corporation,

Visit our website:

Hoffman

www.craftsman.com

Estates,

IL 60179, U.S.A.
FormI/o 769-07571A
(October1,2012)

WarrantyStatement
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SafetyInstructions............................
SlopeGuide.....................................
Assembly
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Operation..................................
ServiceandMaintenance
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Page2 Off-Season
Storage
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Pages3-6 Troubleshooting
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Page7 PartsList....................................
Pages8-10 Espa_ol
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Pages11-13 ServiceNumbers............................
Pages14-17

Page18
Page19
Page20-29
Page33
BackCover

CRAFTSMAN
TWOYEARFULLWARRANTY
Fortwo yearsfromthedateofpurchase,
this productiswarrantedagainstanydefectsinmaterialor workmanship.
Defective
productwill receivefreerepair
orfreereplacement
ifrepairisunavailable.
Forwarrantycoverage
detailsto obtainrepairor replacement,
visitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com.
ThiswarrantycoversONLY
defectsinmaterialandworkmanship.
Warrantycoverage
doesNOTinclude:
,

Expendable
itemswhichcanwearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,suchasmowerblades,bladeadapters,
belts,filters,or sparkplugs.

Productdamageresultingfrom userattemptsat productmodificationor repairor causedbyproductaccessories.

Repairsnecessary
becauseofaccidentorfailureto operateormaintainthe productaccording
to all suppliedinstructions.

Preventative
maintenance
or repairsnecessary
dueto improper
fuelmixture,contaminated
or stalefuel.

Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommercial
services
or ifrentedto anotherperson.
Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
SearsBrandsManagement
Corporation,
HoffmanEstates,
IL60179

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.

Thissymbolpointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not
followed, couldendangerthe personalsafetyand/or property of
yourself and others.Readandfollow all instructions in this manual
beforeattempting to operatethis machine.Failureto complywith these
instructions
may resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED
ITSWARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents
containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand

Thismachinewasbuilt to beoperatedaccordingto the safeoperation
practicesin this manual.Aswith anytype of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcanresultin seriousinjury.
Thismachineiscapableof amputating fingers, hands,toesandfeet and
throwingdebris. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructions
could
resultin seriousinjury or death.

Your Responsibility--Restrict
the useof this powermachineto
personswho read,understandandfollow the warningsand instructionsin
this manualandon the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

GENERAL

OPERATION

Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattemptingto
assemble
this machine.Read,understand,andfollowall instructions
on the
machineandin the manualsbeforeoperation.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement
parts
Becompletelyfamiliarwith the controlsandthe properuseofthismachine
beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,nota plaything.
Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Thismachinehasbeen
designedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Donot useit foranyother
purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machine.Children
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructions
andsafeoperation
practicesinthis manualandonthe machineandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedbyanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividuals
whoarefamiliarwith theserulesof safe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
Thoroughlyinspect
the areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall
stones,sticks,wire, bones,toysandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbe
trippedoveror pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,
sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst
awall or obstruction,whichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback
towardthe operator.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjury,stayin operatorzone
behindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystanders,helpersandpetsat least75
feetfrommowerwhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea.
Alwayswearsafetyglasses
or safetygogglesduringoperationandwhile
performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects
whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts.
Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare
recommended.
Neveroperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor
light-weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cuttingdeck.
Contactwith bladecanamputatefingers,hands,toesandfeet.
Amissingor damageddischargecovercancausebladecontactor thrown
objectinjuries.
Manyinjuries
occurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulledoverthe foot
duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.Donot hold onto the mowerif
youarefalling:releasethe handleimmediately.
Neverpull the mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouarewalking.If youmust
backthe mowerawayfroma wallor obstructionfirst lookdownandbehind
to avoidtrippingandthenfollowthesesteps:
a.

Stepbackfrom mowerto fullyextendyourarmsforward.

Besureyouarewell balancedwith surefooting.

Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway towardyou.

Repeatthesestepsasneeded.

Donot operatethe mowerwhileunderthe influence
of alcoholor drugs.
Donot engagethe self-propelledmechanismonmachinessoequipped
whilestartingengine.
Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattemptto bypassits
operation.Doingsomakesthe safetydeviceinoperative
andmayresultin
personalinjurythroughcontactwith the rotatingblade.Thebladecontrol
handlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsandautomaticallyreturnto the
disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
Neveroperatethe mowerin wetgrass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. A
slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
footing,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately
andthe bladewill
stoprotatingwithin threeseconds.
Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight. Walk,neverrun.
Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

Iftheequipment
should
start
tovibrate
abnormally,
stop
theengine
and
Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaandunderwatchfulcareof a
check
immediately
forthecause.
Vibration
isgenerally
awarning
oftrouble.
responsible
adultotherthanthe operator.
Bealertandturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
Shut
theengine
offand
waituntil
theblade
comes
toacomplete
stop
before
removing
thegrass
catcher
orunclogging
thechute.
The
cutting
blade
Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddownforsmall
continues
torotate
forafewseconds
after
theblade
control
isreleased.
children.
Never
place
any
part
ofthebody
intheblade
area
until
you
are
sure
the
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,doorways,shrubs,trees,
blade
has
stopped
rotating.
or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe
Never
operate
mower
without
proper
trailshield,
discharge
cover,
grass
mower.
catcher,
blade
control
handle
orother
safety
protective
devices
inplace
and
Keep
children
awayfromhotorrunningengines.
Theycansufferburnsfrom
working.
Never
operate
mower
withdamaged
safety
devices.
Failure
todo
a hotmuffler.
socan
result
inpersonal
injury.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethismachine.Children
Muffler
and
engine
become
hotand
can
cause
aburn.
Do
nottouch.
14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation
Never
attempt
tomake
awheel
orcutting
height
adjustment
while
the
practicesinthismanualandon the machineandbetrainedandsupervised
engine
isrunning.
byan adult.
Only
use
parts
and
accessories
made
forthismachine
bythemanufacturer
as SERVICE
listed
intheParts
pages
ofthisOperator's
Manual.
Failure
todosocan
result
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
inpersonal
injury.
Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein handling
When
starting
engine,
pullcord
slowly
until
resistance
isfelt,then
pull
gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsare explosive.
rapidly.
Rapid
retraction
ofstarter
cord
(kickback)
willpullhand
and
arm Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself or your
toward
engine
faster
than
you
can
letgo.Broken
bones,
fractures,
bruises
or clotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
sprains
could
result.
Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
Ifsituations
occur
which
arenotcovered
inthismanual,
use
care
and
good
Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor onatruckor trailer bedwith a plastic
judgement.
liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfrom yourvehiclebefore
filling.

SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfall accidents,
whichcanresultinsevere
injury.Operationonslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do
not mowit. Foryoursafety,usethe SlopeGuideincludedaspartof thismanualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineonaslopedor hillyarea.Ifthe slope
isgreaterthan 15degrees,do not mowit.

Removegas-powered
equipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelit on
the ground.Ifthisis not possible,thenrefuelsuchequipmenton atrailer
with a portablecontainer,ratherthanfrom agasolinedispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rim ofthe fuel tankor containeropening
at all timesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.

Do:

Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
of ignition.

Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecaution
whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

Neverfuel machineindoorsbecause
flammablevaporswill accumulatein
the area.

Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhichcancauseyou
to slipor trip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

Neverremovegascapor addfuel whileengineishot or running. Allow
engineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.Aslip andfallcancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourbalance,releasethe bladecontrol
handleimmediatelyandthe bladewill stop rotatingwithin three(3)
seconds.

Neverover-fillfuel tank.Toallowforexpansionof the fuel,do not fill above
the bottomof the fueltank neck.

Do Not:

Replace
gasolinecapandtightensecurely.

Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,because
youcould
loseyourfootingor balance.

Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit off the engineandequipment.Movemachineto
anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.

Donot mowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownon the slopeguide.

Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkor pilot
lightason awaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas
appliances.

Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.

CHILDREN

Toreducefire hazard,keepmachinefreeofgrass,leaves,or otherdebris
build-up.Cleanup oil or fuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.

Tragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatorisnot alertto the presenceof children.
Childrenareoftenattractedto the mowerandthe mowingactivity.Theydonot
understandthe dangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw
them.

Allow machinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General

Service:

Neverrunan engineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust
containscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,
makecertainthe bladeandall
movingpartshavestopped.Disconnect
the sparkplugwireandground
againstthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper
tightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn).
Replacebladewith the originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.)blade
only,listedinthe Partspagesof thismanual.Useof partswhichdo not meet
the originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!

DO NOT MODIFY

ENGINE

Toavoid seriousinjuryordeath,do notmodifyenginein anyway.Tampering
with the governorsetting can leadto a runawayengineandcauseit to
operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwith factory setting of engine
governor.

NOTICE

REGARDING

EMISSIONS

Engineswhkh arecertified to complywith Californiaandfederal EPA
emissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)arecertified
to operate on regular unleadedgasoline,and may includethe following
emissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM),OxidizingCatalyst(OC),
SecondaryAir Injection (SAI)andThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)if soequipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,anduse
extracautionwhenservicingthem.
Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besurethe equipmentisin safe
workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplug
wireandgroundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforany
damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe
engineisrunning.
Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjectto
wearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be
thrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplace
immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)partsonly,
listedinthe Partspagesof thismanual.Useofpartswhichdo not meetthe
originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improperperformanceand
compromisesafety!
Donot changethe engine'sgovernorsettingor over-speed
the engine.The
governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.
Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace
if necessary.
Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improperdisposalof fluids
andmaterialscanharmthe environment.
Accordingto the ConsumerProductsSafetyCommission
(CPSC)
andthe U.S.
Environmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA),thisproducthasanAverageUseful
Lifeofseven(7)years,or 140hoursof operation.At the endof theAverage
UsefulLifehavethe machineinspectedannuallybya Searsor otherqualified
servicedealerto ensurethat all mechanical
andsafetysystemsareworking
properlyandnot wornexcessively.
Failureto do socanresultinaccidents,
injuriesor death.

Thismachineisequippedwith an internalcombustionengine andshould
not be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brusbcoveredor
grass-coveredland unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwith a
sparkarrestormeeting applicablelocalor state laws(if any).
If asparkarrestor isused,it shouldbe maintained in effective working order
bythe operator. Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredby law (Section
4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources
Code).Other statesmay havesimilar
laws.Federallawsapply on federallands.
Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts
and RepairServiceCenter.

SAFETY

SYMBOLS

Thispage depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before

attempting to assembleand operate.

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

to assemble

and

operate

DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate
catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

•

imI

unless discharge

cover or grass

®
DANGER -- BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when

children

DANGER -- HAND/FOOT

or others are around.

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. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.

WARNING--GASOLINE

IS FLAMMABLE

Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes

WARNING--

before refueling.

CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING--

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler,
muffler to cool before touching.

WARNING:

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

become extremely

the use of this power machine

hot during

to persons

and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

operation.

Allow engine and

who read, understand

and follow

15° Slope

(OK)
_- _.

15° Slope

(TOO STEEP)

Figure1

Figure 2

_O._daShed._
fine
USETHiS SLOPEGAUGETO DETERMINE
iF A SLOPEiS TOOSTEEPFORSAFEOPERATION!
Tocheckthe slope, proceedas follows:
1. Removethis pageand fold alongthe dashedline.
2. Locatea vertical object on or behindthe slope(e.g. a pole, building,fence, tree, etc.)
3. Align either side of the slope gaugewith the object (SeeFigure1 and Figure2 ).
4. Adjust gaugeup or down until the left cornertouchesthe slope (SeeFigure1 and Figure2).
5. If there is a gap belowthe gauge,the slope is too steepfor safe operation(SeeFigure2 above).

Slopes are a major factor relatedto tip-over and roll-overaccidents which can result in severe injury or death. Do not operate machine on slopes
in excess of 15 degrees. All slopes require extra caution. Always mow across the face of slopes, nevermow up and down slopes.

IMPORTAN_
Thisunit isshippedwithout gasolineor oil inthe engine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin the Operationsectionbefore
startingor runningyourmachine.

flOTE:Reference
to right andleft handsideof the LawnMowerisobservedfrom the
operatingposition.

OPENING
CARTON
1.

Cuteachcornerof thecartonverticallyfrom top to bottom.

Removeall looseparts.

Removeloosepackingmaterial.

REMOVING
UNITFROMCARTON
1.

Lift unit from the rearto detachit from underlyingcartonmaterialandroll
unit out of carton.

Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.

LooseParts In Carton

Figure2

SideDischarge
Cover
EngineOil

Assembly
Attaching The Handle
1.

Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperandlower
handles.
a.

Removewingnuts andcarriageboltshandleasshownin Figure1.
Donot loosenor remove
adjacenthexheadscrews.

Whilestabilizingmowersoit doesn'tmove,pivotupperhandleupas
shownin Figure2. Donotcrimpcablewhilelifting the handleup.

RemoveT-boltsfrom the handlebracketsasshownin Figure3.

,,J

Figure3

Figure1

Followthe stepsbelowto completehandleassembly:
a.

Pullupwardon the handleuntil holesinlowerhandle(shownin
Figure3deckcutaway)lineup with holesinhandlebracket.See
Figure4.

NOTE:Whenpullingupwardon handle,makesureto not pullhandleall the
wayout.

Insertthe T-boltsremovedin stepearlierthroughthe handle
bracketsandlowerhandleandtightensecurelyto securethe handle
inplace.SeeFigure4.

Reattachwingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlierinto lower
holesof handleasshownin Figure5.

Theropeguideisattachedto the rightsideof the upperhandle.Loosenthe
wingknobwhichsecuresthe ropeguide.Referto Figure6.
a.

Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

Slowlypullstarterropehandlefromengineandslipstarterropeinto
the ropeguide.SeeFigure6.

Tightenropeguidewingknob.

Usecabletiesto securebladecontrolcableto lowerhandle.

Figure5

Figure6
Figure4

Attaching Side DischargeCover

SideMulching
Cover

Yourmowerisshippedasa mulcher.Toconvertto sidedischarge,makesuregrass
catcherisoffof the unit andreardischargedoorisclosed.
I.

Onthe sideof the mower,lift the mulchingcover.SeeFigure7.

Slidetwo hooksof sidedischargecoverunderhingepinon mulchingcover
assembly.
Lowermulchingcover.Donot removesidemulchingcoverat any
time,evenwhenyouarenot mulching.

Adjustments
CuttingHeight

Side Discharge

Thereisacutting heightadjustmentleverlocatedabovethe front andrearright
wheel.

Pulltheheightadjustment
leveroutwardtowards
wheel(unitwilltendto
fallwhenleverismoved
outward).
SeeFigure
8.

Movelevertodesired
positionforachange
incuttingheight.SeeFigure
8.

Release
levertowards
deck.

Figure7

IMPORTANT:
All wheelsmustbeplacedinthe sameposition.Forroughor uneven
lawns,moveeachheightadjustmentleverto ahigherposition.Thiswill preventyou
fromcutting thegrasstoo closeto the ground.

J
Figure8

Control

Recoil Starter
Primer

Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever

Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever
Side Discharge
Cover

J
Figure9

BladeControl

SideDischargeCover

Thebladecontrolisattachedto the upperhandleof the mower.Depressand
squeezeit againstthe upperhandleto operatethe unit. Release
it to stopengine
andblade.

Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Todischargethegrassclippingsto the side
instead,
follow the instructions
inthe Assemblysectionto attachthe sidedischarge
cover.

This bladecontrol isasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.

Keephandsandfeet awayfrom the chutearea on cutting deck.Referto
warning label on the unit.

Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever

RecoilStarter

Oneadjustmentleverislocatedon the right rearwheelandoneislocatedonthe
rightfront wheel. Bothlevershaveto beatthe samepositionto ensurea uniform
cut.Toadjustthe cutting height,referto the AssemblySection.

Therecoilstarterisattachedto the rightupperhandle.Standbehindthe unit and
pullthe recoilstarterropeto startthe unit.

Mulch Plug

Primer
Theprimerislocatedinthe centerofthe air filter.SeeFigure9 inset.Theprimeris
usedto pumpgasintothe carburetorandaidinstartingtheengine.

Themulchplugisusedformulchingpurposes.Insteadof collectingthe grass
clippingsin agrasscatcheror usingthe sidedischargechute,somemowermodels
havethe optionof recirculatingthe clippingsbackto the lawn.Thisiscalled
mulching.

Oil fill Cap/Dipstick
Referto the Maintenancesectionforinstructions
on checkingthe oil.

MeetsANSISafety Standards
Craftsman
LawnMowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
(ANSI).

GASANDOILFILL-UP

IMPORTANT:
Thisunit isshippedwithout gasolineor oil inthe engine.Becertainto
serviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedin thissectionbeforestartingor
runningyourmachine.

OU(one18ouncebottleshippedwithunit)
First Time Use
1.

Removeoil fill dipstick(G).SeeFigure10.

Withthe moweronlevelground,emptyentirecontentsof oil bottle
providedintothe engineoil fill (H).

Replace
oil fill dipstickandtighten.

Subsequent Uses
Use4-strokemotoroil thatmeetsor exceedsthe requirementsfor APIservice
categorySF,SG,SH,SJor higher.Alwayscheckthe APIservicelabelonthe oil
containerto besureit includesthe lettersSF,SG,SH,SJor higher.

Outdoortemperaturesdeterminethe properoil vBcosityfor the engine.Usethe

Figure10

chartto selectthe bestviscosityforthe outdoortemperaturerangeexpected.

Fuelmustmeettheserequirements:
Clean,fresh,unleadedgasoline.

A minimumof 87octane/87AKI(91RON).
Gasoline
with up to 10%ethanol(gasohol)isacceptable.
Refuelinawell-ventilatedareawith the enginestopped.If the enginehasbeen
running,allowit to coolfirst. Neverrefuelthe engineinsidea buildingwhere
gasolinefumesmayreachflamesor sparks.

Gasolineis highlyflammable andexplosive,andyou canbe burned or
seriouslyinjuredwhen refueling. Stopengine and keepheat,sparks,and
flame away.Refuelonly outdoors.Wipeup spills immediately.

Z>°30

Ifyourequipmentwill beusedonan infrequentor intermittentbasis,please
refertothe OffSeason
Storagesectionfor additionalinformation
regardingfuel
deterioration.

* Below40°F(4°C)the useof SAE30will resultinhardstarting.
** Above80°F(27°C)the useof 10W-30maycauseincreasedoil consumption.
Checkoil levelmorefrequently.
1.

Checkthe oil withthe enginestoppedandlevel.

Removethe oil fill dipstickandwipeit clean.

Insertandtightenthe oil fill dipstick.Removeit to checkthe oil level.See
Figure10.

NOTE:Fuelcandamagepaintandsometypesof plastic.Becarefulnot to spillfuel
whenfilling yourfuel tank.
Neverusestaleor contaminatedgasolineor anoil/gasolinemixture.Avoidgetting
dirt or waterinthe fuel tank.
1.

Removethefuel tank cap.

If the oil levelisnearor belowthe lowerlimit markonthe dipstick,remove
the oil fill dipstick,andfill with the recommended
oil to the upperlimit
mark(J).Donot overfill.

Fillthe fuel tankwith fuel.Toallowfor expansionof the fuel,do not fill
abovethe bottomof the fueltank neck.Donot overfill.Wipeup spilledfuel
beforestartingthe engine.

Reinstallthe oil fill dipstick.

Installthe fuel tankcapandtightenit until it clicks.

Movelawnmowerat least10feetawayfromthe fuel container/source
and
sitebeforestartingthe engine.

Gasoline

Donot useunapprovedgasolines,suchasE85.Donot mix oil in gasoline
or modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Thiswill damagethe engine
componentsandvoid the engine warranty.

Besurenooneother than the operator isstanding nearthe lawnmower
while starting engine or operating mower.Neverrun engine indoorsor
in enclosed,poorlyventilated areas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas. Keephands,feet, hairand loose
clothing awayfrom any moving parts on engine andlawn mower.

TOSTARTENGINE
Pushthe primerthreetimes.SeeFigure11.Donot primeto restartawarm
engine.
NOTE:Ifyou pushthe primertoo manytimes,excessive
fuelwill floodthe
carburetorandthe enginewill bedifficult tostart.
2.

Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrolhandleagainstupper
handle.

Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoilstarterhandleand
pullropeslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt, thenpull witha rapid,continuous,full
armstroke.SeeFigure11.Keepinga firmgrip onthe startercordhandle,let
the roperewindslowly.Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
time slowly.
Figure11

Usingas Mulcher

Rapidretractionof starter cord(kickback)will pull handand arm toward
engine faster than you canlet go. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor
sprainscould result.

Formulchinggrass,removethe sidedischargechutefrom the mower.Foreffective
mulching,do not cutwetgrass.If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growin excessof
four inches,mulchingisnot recommended.
Usethe grasscatcherto bagclippings
instead.

TOSTOPENGINE
1.

Release
bladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade.
If youstrike a foreign object, stop the engine. Disconnect
the sparkplug
wire, thoroughly inspectmower for any damage,andrepair damage
before restarting andoperating. Extensivevibrationof mower during
operationisan indicationof damage.Theunit should be promptly
inspectedandrepaired.

Wait for the blade to stop completelybefore performinganyworkon the
mower or to removethe grasscatcher.

UsingYourLawn Mower
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire, or otherobjectswhichcoulddamage
lawnmoweror engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe mowerin
anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury tothe operatorandothers.

Theoperationof any lawn mowercan resultinforeign objects being
thrown intothe eyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafety glasseswhile operating the mower,or while performingany
adjustments or repairson it.

MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Followthe maintenance
schedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribes
service
guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted
maintenancetasks.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror to scheduleservice,

Beforeperforming any type of maintenance/service,disengageall controls
andstop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo a complete
stop. Disconnectsparkplug wire and ground it againstthe engine to
preventunintendedstarting.

EachUse

simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME
®.

Engineoil level

Check

Looseor missinghardware

Tightenor replace

Aircleaner

Check

Unitandengine

Clean

Ist Monthor 5hours

Engineoil

Change

Annuallyor 25hours

Aircleanerf

Clean

Controllinkages/pivotsandwheels

Lubewith light oil

Undersideof mowerdeck

Clean

Annuallyor 50hours

Engineoil ff

Change

Annually

Sparkplug

Replace

AirCleaner

Replace

Fuelsystem

Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lackoffuel, or
addstabilizerto afull tankof freshfuel prior

BeforeStorage

to storage.
Cleanmoreoften underdustyconditionsor whenairbornedebrisis present.Replace
aircleanerif verydirty.
ff Changeoil every25hourswhenoperatingthe engineunderheavyloador inhigh temperatures.

f
Alwaysstop engine,disconnectsparkplug wire, andground againstengine
before performing anytype of maintenanceon your machine.
Electrode

GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforminganymaintenance.
Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcoveritemsthat havebeen
subjectedto operatorabuseor negligence.Toreceivefull valuefrom
warranty,operatormustmaintainthe equipmentas
instructedhere.
Changingof engine-governed
speedwill voidenginewarranty.

> <

All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonceeachseason.

0.020 in. (.51ram)

Periodicallycheckall fastenersandmakesurethesearetight.

ENGINEMAINTENANCE
.J

SparkPlug

Figure12

Forgoodperformance,
the sparkplug mustbe properlygappedandfreeof
deposits.Replace
the sparkplug annually.
1.

Disconnect
the capfrom the sparkplug,andremoveanydirt from the spark
plugarea.

Usethe propersizesparkplug wrenchto removethe sparkplug.
NOTE:Replace
with aChampionRC12YC
sparkplug.

Checkthegapwitha wiregauge.SeeFigure12.Sparkplug gapshouldbe
0.020in(0.51mm).If necessary,
resetthe gap.

Installandtightenthe sparkplugto the recommended
torque(180Ib-in [20
Nm]).

Attachthe sparkplug capto the sparkplug.

Air Cleaner
Adirty air cleanerwill restrictairflow to thecarburetorandcausepoorengine
performance.Inspectthe filter eachtime the engineisoperated.Youwill needto
cleanthe filter morefrequentlyif youoperatethe engineinverydustyareas.
Cleanthe air cleanerevery25hoursofoperationor oncea season.Replace
the air
cleanerannually.
Figure13

Neverstart or run the engine with the air cleanerassemblyor the air filter
removed.
NOTE:Donot usepressurized
airor solventsto cleanthe filter. Pressurized
air can
damagethefilter andsolventswill dissolvethe filter.
Theaircleanersystemusesafoamelementthat canbewashedandreused.
1.

Openthecover(B)andremovethe foamelement(C).SeeFigure13.

Washthe foamelementinliquiddetergentandwater.Squeeze
dry the foam
elementin acleancloth.

Saturatethe foamelementwith cleanengineoil.Toremovethe excess
engineoil,squeeze
the foamelementinacleancloth.

Installthefoamelementandclosethe cover.

Check
Engine
Oil
Checkoil levelbeforeeachoperation.Besureoil levelismaintained.
1.

Checkthe oil withthe enginestoppedandlevel.

Removethe oil fill dipstickandwipeit clean.

Insertandtightendipstick.Removeit to checkthe oil level.

If the oil levelis nearor belowthe lowerlimit markonthe dipstick,remove
the oil filler cap/dipstick,andfill with the recommended
oil to the upper
limit mark.Donot overfill.

Reinstallthe oil fill dipstick.

ChangeEngineOil

Gasolineand its vaporsare extremely flammable andexplosive.Fireor
explosioncancausesevereburnsor death.

Change
engineoilafterthefirstfivehoursofoperation,
andeveryfifty hoursor
onceaseason
thereafter.

Figure14
f

Whenyou drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be
empty or fuel canleak out andresult in afire or explosion.Toempty the
fuel tank, runthe engine until it stopsfrom lackof fuel.
1.

Withengineoff but still warm,disconnectthe sparkplugwire andkeepit
awayfromthe sparkplug.

Placeasuitablecontainernext to theengineto catchthe usedoil.

Removethe oil fill dipstickanddrainthe oil into the containerbytippingthe
enginetowardthe oil filler neck.SeeFigure14.

Usedoil is a hazardouswaste product. Dispose
of usedoil properly. Donot
discardwith householdwaste. Checkwith your localauthorities or Sears
ServiceCenterfor safe disposal/recyclingfacilities.
Withthe enginein alevelposition,fill to the upperlimit markonthe dipstick
with the recommended
oil.

J
Figure15

Runningthe engine with a low oil level cancauseengine damage.
5.

LUBRICATION

Reinstallthe oii fill dipsticksecurely.

Blade Control
CleanEngine
Lubricatepivotpointson the bladecontrolat leastonceaseasonwith light oil.This
controlmustoperatefreelyin bothdirections.SeeFigure15.

Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrass,chaffor accumulated
debrisfrom
engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand
behindmufflerfreeof anycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsair movementaroundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleanto reducethe riskof overheatingand
ignitionofaccumulateddebris.

Donot usewater to clean engine parts. Watercould contaminatefuel
system.Usea brushor dry cloth.

Cleaning Deck
Cleanundersideofthe mowerdeckonceaseasonto preventbuild-upofgrass
clippingsor otherdebris.Followstepsbelowforthisjob.
1.

Runengineuntil it stopsfrom lackoffuel. Disconnect
sparkplugwire.

Tipmowersothatit restson the housing,keepingthe mufflersidedown.
Referbackto Figure14.Holdmowerfirmly.

Nevertip the mower morethan 90oin any direction anddo not leavethe
mower tipped for any length of time. Oilcandrainintothe upperpart of
the engine causinga starting problem.
Scrapeandcleanthe undersideofthe deckwith asuitabletool. Donot spray
with water.

IMPORTAN_
Donot usea pressure
washeror gardenhoseto cleanyourunit.
Thesemaycausedamageto bearings,or the engine.Theuseofwaterwill
resultinshortenedlifeandreduceserviceability.

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Bolt
J

Putthe mowerbackon its wheelson the ground.

Figure16

BladeCare
Anunbalancedbladewill causeexcessivevibrationwhen rotatingat high
speeds.It may causedamageto mowerand could breakcausingpersonal
injury.

When removingthe cutting bladefor sharpeningor replacement,protect
yourhandswith apairofheavyglovesorusea heavyragto holdthe blade.
Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterfor cracks,especiallyifyoustrikeaforeign
object.Replace
when necessary.
Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice.
1.

Disconnect
sparkplugbootfrom sparkplug.Turnmoweron itssidemaking
surethat the airfilter andthe carburetorarefacingup.

Removethe bolt andthe bladebellsupportwhichhold the bladeandthe
bladeadapterto the enginecrankshaft.SeeFigure16.

Removebladeandadapterfrom the crankshaft.

Removebladefrom the adapterfortestingbalance.Balancethe bladeona
roundshaftscrewdriverto check.Removemetalfrom the heavysideuntil
it balances
evenly.Whensharpeningthe blade,followtheoriginalangleof
grind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallyto keepthe bladebalanced.

Lubricatethe enginecrankshaftandthe innersurfaceof the bladeadapter
with light oil.Slidethe bladeadapterontothe enginecrankshaft.Placethe
bladeonthe adaptersuchthatthe sideof the blademarked"Bottom"(or
with part number)facesthe groundwhenthe mowerisin theoperating
position.Makesurethatthe bladeisalignedandseatedon the bladeadapter
flanges.SeeFigure16inset.

Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotcheson the bladebell
supportwith smallholesin blade.

Replace
hexbolt andtightenhexbolt to torque:450in. Ibs.min.,600in.Ibs.
max.

Toensure
safeoperation
ofyourmower,
periodically
check
thebladeboltforcorrect
torque.

Neverstore lawn mowerwith fuel in tank indoorsor in poorlyventilated
areaswhere fuel fumes mayreachan openflame, spark,or pilot light ason
afurnace,water heater,clothesdryer, or gasappliance.

PreparingThe Engine

PreparingTheLawnMower
Clean
andlubricate
mowerthoroughly
asdescribed
in thelubrication
instructions.

Forenginesstoredover30 days:
Topreventgumfromforminginfuel systemor on carburetorparts,run
engineuntil it stopsfrom lackof fuelor addagasolineadditiveto the gas
inthe tank.If youuseagasadditive,runthe enginefor severalminutesto
circulatetheadditivethroughthe carburetor--after whichthe engineand
fuelcanbestoredup to 24months.

Donot usea pressure
washeror gardenhoseto cleanyourunit.
Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting.
Referto Preparingthe Engineforcorrectenginestorageinstructions.
Storemowerinadry,deanarea.Donotstorenextto corrosivematerials,
suchasfertilizer.

Whileengineisstill warm,changethe oil.
Cleanengineof surfacedebris.

Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentinapoorlyventilatedor metalstorage
shed,careshouldbetakento rust-proofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coatthe equipment,especially
cablesandall movingpartsof yourlawnmower
beforestorage.

Disconnect
the sparkplug wireand groundit againstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service,
disengageall controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntil a[I movingparts
havecometo acompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation
or while performingany adjustments or repairs.

Thissectionaddresses
minorservice
issues.
Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenterorto schedule
service,
simplycontactSearsat 1-800-4-MY-HOME
_.

1. Bladecontrol
disengaged.

1. Engagebladecontrol.

2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected.

2. Connectwireto sparkboot.

3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel.

3. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.

4. Enginenotprimed(Ifequippedwith primer).

4. Primeengineasinstructedinthe Operation
section.

5. Faultyspark
plug.

5. Clean,
adjustgap,or replace.

6. Engineflooded.

6. Waitafewminutesto restart.

7. Blocked
fuel line.

7. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenter
to havefuelline
cleaned.

1. Sparkplugbootloose.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugboot.

2. Stalefuel.

2. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline.

3. Ventingascapplugged.

3. Clearvent.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.

4. Runengineuntilit stopsfrom lackoffuel. Refillwithfreshfuel.

5. Dirtyaircleaner.

5. RefertoAirCleaner
inEngineMaintenance
section.

6. Blocked
fuel line.

6. ContactyourSearsParts&RepairCenter
to havefuelline
cleaned.

1. Engineoillevellow.

1. Fillcrankcase
withproperoil.

2. Airflow restricted.

2. Cleanareaaroundandontop of engine.

Occasional
skips(hesitates)

1. Sparkpluggaptoo close.

1. Adjustgap.Referto SparkPluginEngineMaintenance
section.

Idlespoorly

1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gaptoo wide.

1. Resetgaporreplace
sparkplug.

2. Dirtyaircleaner.

2. RefertoAirCleaner
inEngineMaintenance
section.

1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.

1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade.

2. Bentcuttingblade.

2. Replace
blade.

1. Wetgrass.

1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet; waituntil
laterto cut.

2. Excessively
highgrass.

2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainatdesired
heightor makeanarrowercuttingpath.

3. Dullblade.

3. Sharpen
or replace
blade.

1. Wheels
notpositioned
correctly.

1. Adjustcuttingheightleveronrightfront andrightrearwheelto
sameposition.

2. Dullblade.

2. Sharpen
or replace
blade.

EngineFailstostart

Enginerunserratic

Engineoverheats

Excessive
vibration

Mowerwill notmulchgrass

Unevencut

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747-05184A

Blade Control

749-04680-0637

Upper Handle

710-0895

Screw, 1/4-15 x .750

749-04608A-0637

Lower Handle

720-0279

Wing Nut

710-1205

Rope Guide

710-04998

Carriage

710-04995A

Screw, 5/16-14 x .750

720-04072A

Hand Knob

731-07486

Side Chute

725-0157

Cable Tie

712-04222

Nut, Sq., 1/4-20

911-04143B

Front Axle Assembly

747-0710A

Hinge Pin

787-01779

Chute Deflector

911-04142

Rear Axle Assembly

Screw ,5/16-18

Bracket

734-04562

Wheel, 7 x 1.8

931-04486A

Rear Baffle

710-05073

Screw, 1/4-20 x .500

787-01869A-4043

Deck - 21"

987-02516

Hinged

787-01818A-0637

Front Height Adjuster

748-0376E

Blade Adapter

942-0741A

Mulching

710-I044

Screw,

732-I014C

Torsion Spring

738-04419A

Sldr. Screw, .375 x .126 x 1/4-20

712-04217

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

720-04130

Adjustment

720-04123A

Wing Nut

736-0524B

Blade Bell Support

712-04064

Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20

734-04563

Wheel, 8 x 1.8

946-0957

Control

710-04683A

TT Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0

731-07203

Trail shield

731-07078A

Front Cover

N/A

Mulch

Plug Assembly
Plate

Blade
3/8-24 x 1.50

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