Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 247.388250 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual 19" Mulching/Rear Discharge PUSH LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.388250 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Service • Maintenance • Espafiol Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Content Page Warranty Information ................................... 2 Safe OpePptibn Practices ................ i.._ ......... 3 Slope Gauge ..................... i.......................... 6 Assembly ...............................................
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and then follow these steps: a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms. b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing. c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you. d.
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources ofignition. Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
i _ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE z L '_. i '91 A POWER POLE "_ _" i _ i _ A CORNER OF A BUILDING '_ _ _. ! OR A FENCE POST " I II Or) iii Z nl I- iii t_ o I- tU o Will rl t,/) J WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
Removing Unit From Carton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove owner's manual from the carton. Remove any loose parts, if included with unit. See Figure 1. _ 1. Remove manual & loose parts 2.
• Lift the chute door on the mower. Remove the • mulching plug as shown in Figure 6. Secure with wing nut. Repeat on other side. Raise the upper handle in the direction B shown in Figure 4. Tighten the wing nuts which are already on the handle. Route the control cable to the inside of the lower handle.
Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting. WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 of this manual.
Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a rear bagger unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a rear bagger unit, refer to instructions on page 8 of this manual. Do not operate mower without the mulching cover or the grass catcher properly installed and tightly secured.
General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual.
Engine Oil Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 10 of this manual for viscosity chart. • Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level.
Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When inspecting the cutting blade, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to post on engine.
Servicing Blade To Remove Blade Remove the bolt, and the blade bell support. which holds the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 14.
Engine Speed ,_ WARNING: Overspeeding engine above the factory setting can be dangerous, Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury. Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty. • if you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to the nearest Sears service center.
Prepare your lawn mower forstorage atthe end ofthe season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Mower • Clean the mower thorougly. Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. • Lubricate mower following the lubrication chart on page 14 of this manual.
• Replace spark plug; do not connect spark plug wire. Change oil • Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three months. Clean engine • Clean engine and remove all grass clippings, dir.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic 1. Blade control handle disengaged 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 4. Blocked fuel line 5. Faulty spark plug 1. Spark plug wire loose 2.
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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 Part No. Description 747-0824 710-1205 720-0279 710-1174 710-0654A 720-0276 710-12.
CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 0--370K 400 135 130 120 182 185 178 9O0 _261 3700 119 125 / 275. 298 ,285 46 300 "310 "3O5 241 < 245 /_ .
CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Key No. Part No. 1 37280 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18.
CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P, LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Carburetor No. 640173 25J 44 "( 40-( I I I 3O Key NO. 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 631616 7 650506 16 631807 25 631700 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 3O 631O21 31 35 4O 44 48 60 Part No.
CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388250 Recoil Starter 590694 12 / 13 O ",--- 2 Key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 ,12 13 Part No.
In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicillio -- 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces _ 1-800-469-4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.
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