247.370311 Lawn Mower

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: 247.370311
• Engine Oil: SAE 30
• Fuel: Unleaded Gasoline
• Engine: Briggs & Stratton

Safety Instructions

This machine was built to be operated according to the safe
operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating
fingers, hands, toes, and feet and throwing debris. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.

California Proposition 65: Engine Exhaust, some
of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this
power machine to persons who read, understand, and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

General Operation:

• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
  attempting to assemble this machine.

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
  and in the manuals before operation.

• Become completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
  of this machine before operating it.

• This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
  plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This
  machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
  use it for any other purpose.

• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
  machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
  instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the
  machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the rules of
  safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
  Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
  objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the
  blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

Product Usage Instructions

Assembly

Before operating the lawn mower, it is important to properly
assemble it. Follow the steps below:

1. Refer to the assembly instructions provided in the manual or on
   the machine.

2. Gather all necessary tools and components for assembly.

3. Follow the step-by-step instructions to attach the handle,
   wheels, and other components as required.

4. Ensure all connections are secure and tightened properly.

Operation

Once the lawn mower is assembled, follow these instructions to
operate it:

1. Make sure you are wearing appropriate protective gear, such as
   safety goggles and closed-toe shoes.

2. Check the oil level in the engine and fill if necessary with
   SAE 30 oil.

3. Fill the fuel tank with unleaded gasoline.

4. Check that all controls are in the correct position and that
   the cutting height is set according to your preference.

5. Start the engine according to the instructions provided in the
   manual.

6. Push or walk behind the lawn mower in a straight line,
   overlapping each pass slightly to ensure complete coverage.

7. Periodically check the grass bag or discharge chute to ensure
   it is not clogged with clippings.

8. After mowing, turn off the engine and allow it to cool before
   performing any maintenance or storage.

Service and Maintenance

To keep your lawn mower in optimal condition, regular service
and maintenance are required. Follow these guidelines:

1. Refer to the service and maintenance section in the manual for
   detailed instructions on oil changes, filter replacements, and
   other maintenance tasks.

2. Inspect the blades regularly and sharpen or replace them as
   needed.

3. Clean the underside of the mower deck to remove grass clippings
   and debris.

4. Store the lawn mower in a dry and secure location when not in
   use.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while using the lawn mower, refer to
the troubleshooting section in the manual for possible solutions.
Some common problems and their solutions include:

• Lawn mower does not start: Check fuel level, spark plug, and
  ignition switch.

• Poor cutting performance: Check blade sharpness and cutting
  height adjustment.

• Excessive vibration: Check for loose or damaged
  components.

FAQ

Q: Can I use any type of fuel for this lawn mower?

A: No, only use unleaded gasoline as specified in the
manual.

Q: How often should I change the oil in the engine?

A: Refer to the maintenance schedule in the manual for
recommended oil change intervals.

Q: Can I mow wet grass with this lawn mower?

A: It is recommended to mow dry grass for optimal performance
and to prevent clogging of the cutting deck.

Operator’s Manual
CRRFTSPlFIN
21″ LAWN MOWER
Model No. 247.370311

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

· SAFETY · ASSEMBLY · OPERATION · MAINTENANCE · ESPANOL

Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A.

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WarrantyStatemen..t………………………. SafetyInstructions………………………. SlopeGuide………………………………. Assembl.y…………………………….. Operation…………………………….

Page2 ServiceandMaintenanc.e………………. Pages3-6 Off-SeasoSntorag.e………………………..
Page7 Troubleshootin.g…………………………. Pages8-10 Espa_o..l………………………………… Pages11-12 ServiceNumbers……………………….

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CRAFTSMATNWOYEARFULLWARRANTY Fortwo yearsfromthedateofpurchaseth, is productiswarrantedagainsat nydefectsinmateriaol r workmanshipD. efectiveproductwill receivefreerepair orfreereplacemeniftrepairisunavailable. Forwarrantycoveragdeetailsto obtainrepairor replacemenvt,isitthewebsite:www.craftsman.com. ThiswarrantycoversONLYdefectsinmateriaal ndworkmanshipW. arrantycoveragdeoesNOTinclude: , Expendablietemswhichcanwearoutfrom normalusewithin thewarrantyperiod,suchasmowerbladesb, ladeadaptersb,elts,filters,or sparkplugs. , Producdt amageresultingfrom userattemptsat productmodificationor repairor causedbyproductaccessories. , Repairsnecessarbyecauseofaccidenot rfailureto operateormaintainthe productaccordintgo all suppliedinstructions. , Preventativme aintenancoer repairsnecessardyueto impropefurelmixture,contaminateodr stalefuel. Thiswarrantyisvoidifthisproductiseverusedwhileprovidingcommerciaslerviceosr ifrentedto anotherperson. Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfrom stateto state.
SearsBrandsManagemenCt orporationH, offmanEstatesI,L60179

Engine Oil: Fuel: Engine:

SAE 30 Unleaded Gasoline Briggs & Stratton

© Sears Brands, LLC

Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase
Record the model number, serial number, and date of purchase above.
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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 instructionms ay resultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethis symbol, HEED ITSWARNING!

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 instructioncsould resultin seriousinjury or death.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certain vehiclecomponents containor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

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

GENERAL OPERATION
Readthis operator’smanualcarefullyinitsentirety beforeattemptingto assemblethis machineR. eadu, nderstanda, ndfollowall instructionosn the machineandin the manualsbeforeoperation.Keepthismanualina safe placefor futureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacemenptarts
Becompletelyfamiliarwith the controlsandthe properuseofthismachine beforeoperatingit.
Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,nota plaything. Thereforee,xercisextremecautionat all times.Thismachinehasbeen designedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Donot useit foranyother purpose.
Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsof ageto operatethis machineC. hildren 14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionasndsafeoperation practicesinthis manuaal ndonthe machineandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbyanadult.
Onlyresponsibleindividuawlshoarefamiliarwith theserulesof safe operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall stoness, ticks,wire, bonest,oysandotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbe trippedoveror pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.
Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads, sidewalksb, ystanderasndthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainst awall or obstructionw, hichmaycausedischargedmaterialto ricochetback towardthe operator.
Tohelpavoidbladecontactor a thrownobjectinjurys, tayin operatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildrenb, ystandersh, elpersandpetsat least75 feetfrommowerwhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneentersarea.
Alwayswearsafetyglasseosr safetygogglesduringoperationandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjects whichricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.

Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsandlegsandsteel-toedshoesare recommendedN. everoperatethismachineinbarefeet,sandalss, lipperyor light-weight(e.g.canvass) hoes.
Donot put handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cuttingdeck. Contacwt ith bladecanamputatefingers,hands,toesandfeet.
Amissingor damageddischargecovercancausebladecontactor thrown objectinjuries. Manyinjurieosccurasa 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. b. Besureyouarewell balancedwith surefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway towardyou.
d. Repeathesestepsasneeded. Donot operatethe mowerwhileunderthe influencoef alcoholor drugs.
Donot engagethe self-propelledmechanismonmachinesoequipped whilestarting engine.
ThebladecontrolhandleisasafetydeviceN. everattemptto bypassits operation.Doingsomakesthe safetydeviceinoperativaendmayresultin personailnjurythroughcontactwith the rotatingblade.Thebladecontrol handlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirectionsandautomaticallyreturnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased. Neveroperatethe mowerin wetgrass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonailnjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour footing,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelayndthe bladewill stoprotatingwithin threeseconds.
Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight. Walk,neverrun.
Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

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Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaandunderwatchfulcareof a responsiblaedultotherthanthe operator.

Shutht enginoeffanwd aiut nttihl ebladceomteoascomplsettoebpefore removtihnegrascsatchoerurncloggthinecghutTeh. ceuttinbglade contintuoerostaftoearfewseconadftsethr ebladceontrisorleleased.
Nevpelracaenpyarotfthebodinythebladaereuantyilouaresurtehe bladheasstoppreodtating.
Nevoepreramteowweirthopurtopterar silhiedldis, chacrogveegrr,ass catchbelar,dceontrhoal ndolerothesrafeptyrotecdtievveicinepslacaend workinNge.voepreramteowweirthdamagseadfedtyevicFeas.ilutordeo socanresuinlpt ersoinnajul ry.

Bealertandturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
Beforeand while movingbackwardsl,ookbehindand downfor small children.
Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcornersd, oorwayss, hrubst,rees, or otherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe mower.
KeecphildrenawayfromhotorrunningengineTs.heycansufferburnsfrom a hotmuffler.

Mufflaenr ednginbecohmoeat ncdancauasbeurnD.onottouch.
Nevaetrtemtpomt akaewheoercl uttinhgeigahdt justmwehnitlehe enginisreunning.

Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsofageto operatethismachineC. hildren 14andovershouldreadandunderstandthe instructionsandsafeoperation practicesinthismanualandon the machineandbetrainedandsupervised byan adult.

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inpersoinajulry.

Safe Handling of Gasoline:

Whesntartienngginpeu,cllorsdlowulyntrilesistaisnfeclett,henpull rapidRlya. priedtractoiofsntartceorr(dkickbawcikllp)uhllanadnadrm towaerdngifnaestethraynoucalnetgoB. rokbeonnefrsa,cturbersu,isoers spracinosurldesult.

Toavoid personailnjuryor propertydamageuseextremecarein handling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable andthe vaporsare explosive. Seriouspersonalinjury canoccurwhen gasolineis spilledon yourself or your clotheswhichcan ignite. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

Ifsituationccswurhicahrenoctoverinetdhismanuuaslc,earaengdood

Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

judgement.

Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor onatruckor trailer bedwith a plastic

SLOPE OPERATION

liner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe groundawayfrom yourvehiclebefore filling.

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfall accidentsw, hichcanresultinsevere injury.Operationonslopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do not mowit. Foryoursafety,usethe SlopeGuideincludedaspartof thismanualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis machineonaslopedor hillyarea.Ifthe slope

Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailerandrefuelit on the ground.Ifthisis not possiblet,henrefuelsuchequipmenot n atrailer with a portablecontainer,ratherthanfrom agasolinedispensenrozzle.

isgreaterthan 15degreesd, o not mowit.

Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rim ofthe fuel tankor containeropening

at all timesuntil fuelingiscomplete.Donot usea nozzlelock-opendevice.
Do:

Mowacrossthe faceofslopesn; everupanddown.Exerciseextremecaution

Extinguishall cigarettesc, igars,pipesandothersources

whenchangingdirectionon slopes.

of ignition.

Watchfor holesr,uts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhichcancauseyou to slipor trip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein the area.

Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.Aslip andfallcancauseseriouspersonal injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourbalancer,eleasethe bladecontrol

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

handleimmediatelyandthe bladewill stop rotatingwithin three(3) seconds.

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

Do Not: Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankmentsb, ecauseyoucould loseyourfootingor balance. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownon the slopeguide.
Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.
CHILDREN Tragicaccidentscanoccurif the operatorisnot alertto the presenceof children. Childrenareoftenattractedto the mowerandthe mowingactivity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassumethatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsaw them.

Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
Ifgasolineisspilled,wipeit off the engineandequipment.Movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.
Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainernearanopenflame,sparkor pilot lightason awaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergas appliances. Toreducefire hazardk, eepmachinefreeofgrass,leaveso, r otherdebris build- up.Cleanup oil or fuelspillageandremoveanyfuel-soakeddebris.
Allow machinetocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

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General Service:
Neverunan engineindoorsor inapoorlyventilatedarea.Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxidea, nodorlessanddeadlygas.
Beforecleaning,repairingo, r inspectingm,akecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectht e sparkplugwireandground againsthe engineto preventunintendedstarting.
Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervalsforproper tightnessA. lso,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g.b, ent,crackedw, orn). Replacebladewith the originalequipmentmanufacture’s(O.EM.)blade only,listedinthe Partspagesof thismanual.Useof partswhichdo not meet the originalequipmentspecificationms ayleadto improperperformance andcompromisesafety!
Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthe bladeor wearglovesa, nduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.

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

Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstight to besurethe equipmentisin safe workingcondition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevicesC. hecktheir properoperationregularly.
Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplug wireandgroundagainsthe engineT. horoughlyinspectthe mowerforany damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe engineisrunning.
Grasscatchercomponentsd,ischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjectto wearanddamagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown. Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replace immediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer’s(O.EM.p) artsonly, listedinthe Partspagesof thismanual.Useofpartswhichdo not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationms ayleadto improperperformanceand compromisesafety!

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 CaliforniaPublicResourceCs ode).Other statesmay havesimilar laws.Federallawsapply on federallands. Asparkarrestorfor the muffler isavailablethrough your nearestSearsParts and RepairServiceCenter.

Donot changethe engine’sgovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeedof theengine.

Checkfuelline,tank,cap,andfittings frequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replace if necessary.

Donot crankenginewith sparkplug removed.

Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,asnecessary.

ObserveproperdisposalawsandregulationsI.mproperdisposaol f fluids andmaterialscanharmthe environment.

Accordingto the ConsumePr roductsSafetyCommissio(nCPSCa)ndthe U.S. EnvironmentaPl rotectionAgency(EPA)t,hisproducthasanAverageUseful Lifeofseven(7)years,or 140hoursof operationA. t the endof theAverage UsefulLifehavethe machineinspectedannuallybya Searsor otherqualified servicedealerto ensurethat all mechanicaalndsafetysystemsareworking properlyandnot wornexcessivelyF.ailureto do socanresultinaccidents, injuriesor death.

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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.

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READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions operate

in the manual(s) before attempting

to assemble and

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.

unless discharge

cover or grass

DANGER — BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or others are around.

DANGER — HAND/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. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.

WARNING–GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING– CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

ventilated

area. Engine exhaust contains

carbon

WARNING– HOT SURFACE Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely muffler to cool before touching.

hot during operation.

Allow engine and

WARNING: Your Responsibility–Restrict

the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow

the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

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Figure1

15° Slope

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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).

15° Slope

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.

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IMPORTANTh: isunit isshippedwithout gasolineor oil inthe engine.Becertain to serviceenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructedinthe Operationsectionofthe EngineManualbeforestartingor runningyourmachine. NOTER: eferencteo right andleft handsideof the LawnMowerisobservedfrom the operatingposition.
OPENINGCARTON
1. Cuteachcornerof thecartonverticallyfrom top to bottom. 2. Removeall looseparts. 3. Removeloosepackingmaterial.
REMOVINGUNITFROMCARTON
1. Lift unit from the rearto detachit from underlyingcartonmaterialandroll unit out of carton.
2. Checkcartonthoroughlyforanyotherlooseparts.
LoosePartsIn Carton
GrassCatcher SideDischargeCover EngineOil
Assembly
Attaching The Handle I. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetweenupperandlower
handles. a. Removewingnuts andcarriageboltshandleasshownin FigureI. Donot loosenor removeadjacenht exheadscrews. b. Whilestabilizingmowersoit doesn’tmove,pivotupperhandleupas shownin Figure2. Donotcrimpcablewhilelifting the handleup.
2. RemoveT-boltsfrom the handlebracketsasshownin Figure3.

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Figure1

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3. Followthe stepsbelowto completehandleassembly: a. Pullupwardon the handleuntil holesinlowerhandle(shownin Figure3deckcutaway)lineup with holesinhandlebracket.See Figure4.
NOTEW: henpullingupwardon handle,makesureto not pullhandleall the wayout.
b. Insertthe T-boltsremovedin stepearlierthroughthe handle bracketsandlowerhandleandtightensecurelyto securethe handle in place.SeeFigure4.
c. Reattachwingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlierinto lower holesof handleasshownin Figure5.
4. Theropeguideisattachedto the rightsideof the upperhandle.Loosenthe wingknobwhichsecuresthe ropeguide.Referto Figure6. a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle. b. Slowlypullstarterropehandlefromengineandslipstarterropeinto the ropeguide.SeeFigure6. c. Tightenropeguidewingknob. d. Usecabletiesto securebladecontrolcableto lowerhandle.
Attaching the Grass Catcher 1. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcherM. akecertainbagisturned
right sideout beforeassembling(warninglabelwill beonthe outside). a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticsideisat the bottom. b. Slipplasticchanneol fgrassbagoverhooksontheframe.SeeFigure7.
2. Followstepsbelowto attachgrasscatcher: a. Lift reardischargedoor.

Figure5 Figure6

Figure4

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Figure7

b. Placegrasscatcherinto the slotsinthe handlebracketsasshownin

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Figure8. Letgo ofdischargedoorsothat it restsonthe grasscatcher.

Toremovegrasscatcherl,ift reardischargedooron the mower.Lift grasscatcherup andoffthe slotsin the handlebracketsR. eleasereardischargedoortoallowit to closerearopeningof mower.

SideMulching

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Cover

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Attaching Side DischargeCover
Youmr owerisshippedasa mulcherT. oconvertto sidedischargem, akesuregrass catcherisoffof the unit andreardischargedoorisclosed.

1. Onthe sideof the mower,lift the mulchingcoverS. eeFigure9.
2. Slidetwo hooksof sidedischargecoverunderhingepinon mulchingcover assemblyL.owermulchingcover.Donot removesidemulchingcoverat any time,evenwhenyouarenot mulching.

SideDischarge Cover

Adjustments

CuttingHeight

Thereisacutting heightadjustmentleverlocatedabovethe front andrearright

wheel.

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Figure9

1. Pullthe heightadjustmentleveroutwardtowardswheel(unitwill tendto fallwhen leverismovedoutward).SeeFigure10.
2. Moveleverto desiredpositionforachangeincuttingheight.SeeFigure10. 3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.

Lower

IMPORTANA_ll wheelsmustbeplacedinthe sameposition.Forroughor uneven lawns,moveeachheightadjustmentleverto ahigherposition.Thiswill preventyou fromcutting thegrasstoo closeto the ground.
HandlePitch

Forconveniencoef operationy, oumayadjustthe pitchofthe handleasfollows: I. Removewing nutsandcarriageboltsfrom handle.SeeFigure11. 2. Positionthe handlein oneofthe threepositionsthat ismostcomfortable.
SeeFigure11inset. 3. Secureinto positionwith wingnutsandcarriageboltsremovedearlier.
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Control

Recoil Starter

Grass Catcher

Deck Wash

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

Trail Shield

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Gas Cap

Nulch Cover

Figure12

Spark Plug J

Blade Control

SideDischargeCover

Thebladecontrolisattachedto the upperhandleof the mower.Depressand squeezeit againsthe upperhandleto operatethe unit. Releaseit to stopengine andblade.

Yourmowerisshippedasamulcher.Todischargethegrassclippingsto the side insteadfo, llow the instructioninsthe Assemblysectionto attachthe sidedischarge cover.

Thisbladecontrol isasafetydevice.Neverattempt to bypassitsoperation.

Keephandsandfeet awayfrom the chutearea on cutting deck.Referto

Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever

warning label on the unit.
Trail Shield

Oneadjustmentleverislocatedon the right rearwheelandoneislocatedonthe

rightfront wheel. Bothlevershaveto beatthe samepositionto ensurea uniform Thetrail shieldisattachedto the rearof the mowerandisthereto protectthe

cut.Toadjustthe cutting height,referto the AssemblySection.

operatorfromflying debris.Donot usethe mowerunlessthe shieldisfully

DeckWash

functionalandin place.
RecoilStarter

Yourmower’sdeckisequippedwithawaterport on itssurfaceaspartof itsdeck washsystem.Usethe deckwashto rinsegrassclippingsfrom the deck’sunderside.
MulchCover

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

Themulchcoverisusedfor mulchingpurposesI.nsteadof collectingthe grass

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

clippingsin agrasscatcheror usingthe sidedischargechute,somemowermodels Referto the Maintenancesectionforinstructionosn checkingthe oil.

havethe optionof redrculatingthe clippingsbackto the lawn.Thisiscalled

mulching.

MeetsANSISafety Standards

CraftsmanLawnMowersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI). 11

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Besurenooneother than the operator isstandingnearthe lawnmower while starting engine or operating mower.Neverrunengine indoorsor inenclosed,poorlyventilated areas.Engineexhaust containscarbon monoxide,an odorlessanddeadlygas. Keephands,feet, hair andloose clothing away from any moving parts on engine andlawn mower.
ToStart Engine
Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrolhandleagainstupper handle.
Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoilstarterhandleand pull ropeslowlyuntil resistanceisfelt, thenpull witha rapid,continuousf,ull armstroke.SeeFigure13.Keepingafirm griponthe startercordhandlel,et the roperewindslowly.Repeaut ntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach time slowly.

Rapidretractionof starter cord(kickback)will pullhandandarm toward engine faster than you can let go. Brokenbones,fractures,bruisesor sprainscould result.
ToStop Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade.
Wait for the bladeto stop completelybefore performing anyworkon the moweror to removethe grasscatcher.
UsingYourLawn Mower
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or otherobjectswhichcoulddamage lawnmoweror engine.Suchobjectscouldbeacddentlythrownbythe mowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonailnjuryto theoperatorandothers.
Theoperationof any lawn mowercan resultinforeign objectsbeing thrown intothe eyes,whichcan damageyour eyesseverely.Always wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or whileperforming any adjustments or repairson it.

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UsingasMulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcheror sidedischargechutefromthe mower.Whenyouremovethe grasscatcherfromthe mower,the reardischarge doorwill close.Whenyouremovethe sidedischargechute,the mulchingcoverwill close.Foreffectivemulchingd, o not cutwetgrass.Ifthe grasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessoffour inchesm, ulchingisnot recommendedU. sethe grasscatcher to bagclippingsinstead.
Using GrassCatcher
Youcanusethe grasscatcherto collectclippingswhileyouareoperatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowing instructionsinthe “Assemblys”ection.Grass clippingswill automaticallycollectinbagasyou runmower,Operatemower untilgrassbag isfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingthe bladecontrol.Makesurethatthe unit hascometo acompletestop.
3. Lift dischargedoorandpullgrassbagupandawayfrom the mowerto removethe bag.Disposeofthe grassclippingsandreinstallthe bagwhen complete.

If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine.Disconnecthe sparkplug wire, thoroughly inspectmowerfor any damage,andrepairdamage before restartingandoperating. Extensivevibrationof mower during operationis an indication of damage.Theunit should be promptly inspectedand repaired.

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MAINTENANCSECHEDULE

Beforeperforming any type of maintenance/serviced, isengageall controls and stop the engine.Wait until all moving parts havecometo acomplete stop. Disconnectsparkplug wire and groundit againstthe engineto prevent unintended starting.

Followthe maintenancsechedulegivenbelow.Thischartdescribeservice guidelinesonly.Usethe ServiceLogcolumnto keeptrackofcompleted maintenancteasks.Tolocatethe nearestSearsServiceCenteror toscheduleservice, callthe following tollfreenumber:l-888-331-4569.

EachUse

1. Engineoil level

1. Check

2. Looseor missinghardware 3. Aircleaner

2. Tightenor replace 3. Check

1stMonthor5hours Annualloyr25hours

4. Unitandengine 1. Engineoil 1. Aircleanerf

4. Clean 1. Change 1. Clean

2. Controlinkages/pivotsandwheels

2. Lubewith lightoil

3. Undersideof mowerdeck

3. Clean

Annualloyr50hours

1. Engineoil ff

1. Change

Annually BeforeStorage

1. Sparkplug 2. AirCleaner 1. Fuelsystem

1. Replace
2. Replace 1. Runengineuntil itstopsfrom lackoffuel, or
addstabilizerto afull tankof freshfuel prior to storage.

Cleanmoreoftenunderdustyconditionsor whenairbornedebrisispresent.Replaceaircleanerif verydirty.

ff Changeoil every25hourswhenoperatingthe engineunderheavyloador inhigh temperatures.

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Alwaysstopengine,allow engine to cool, disconnecstparkplug wire, and groundagainst engine beforeperforming any type of maintenanceon your machine.
General Recommendations

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performinganymaintenance. Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnot coveritemsthat havebeen subjectedtooperatorabuseor negligenceT. oreceivefull valuefrom warranty,operatormustmaintainthe equipmenat s instructedhere.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwill voidenginewarranty. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonceeachseason. Periodicallycheckall fastenersandmakesurethesearetight.
Lubrication

Blade Control

Lubricatepivot pointsonthe bladecontrolat leastonceaseasonwith lightoil.This

controlmustoperatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure14.

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CleanEngine
Dailyor beforeeveryuse,cleangrassc, haffor accumulatedebrisfrom engine.Keeplinkage,spring,andcontrolsclean.Keepareaaroundand behindmufflerfreeof anycombustibledebris.
Keepingenginecleanallowsair movemenat roundengine.
Enginepartsshouldbekeptcleanto reducethe riskof overheatingand ignition ofaccumulateddebris.

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Donotusewater to clean engine parts. Watercould contaminatefuel system.Usea brushor dry cloth. DeckWash Yourmower’sdeckisequippedwith a waterport on its surfaceaspartof its deck washsystem. Usethe deckwashto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck’sundersideandprevent the buildupof corrosivechemicalsC. ompletethe followingstepsAFTEREACH MOWING:
Pushthe mowerto alevel,clearspotonyourlawn,nearenoughforyour gardenhoseto reachR. emovethe grassbagif attached.
Makecertain the mower’sdischargechuteisdirectedAWAYfrom your houseg, arage,parkedcars,etc.
2. Threadthe hosecoupler(packagedwith yourmower’sOperator’Ms anual) ontotheendof yourgardenhose.
3. Attachthe hosecouplerto the waterport onyourdeck’ssurfaceS. eeFigure 15.

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5. Startthe engineasdescribedinthe Operationsection.
6. Runthe enginefora minimumof two minutes,allowingthe undersideofthe cuttingdeckto thoroughlyrinse.
7. Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandblade.
8. Turnthe wateroff anddetachthe hosecouplerfrom the waterport on your deck’ssurface.

Aftercleaningyourdeck,restartthe mower.Keepthe engineandbladerunning for aminimumoftwo minutesa, llowingthe undersideof the cuttingdeckto thoroughlydry.

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When removingthe cutting bladefor sharpeningor replacement,protect yourhandswith apair of heavyglovesor usea heavyragto hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspecthe bladeadapterfor crackse, speciallyif youstrikeaforeign object.Replacewhen necessaryF.ollowthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice.
1. Disconnecstparkplugbootfrom sparkplug.Turnmoweron its sidemaking surethat the airfilter andthe carburetorarefacingup.
2. Removethe bolt andthe bladebellsupportwhichhold the bladeandthe bladeadapterto the enginecrankshaft.SeeFigure16.
3. Removebladeandadapterfrom the crankshaft.
4. Removebladefrom the adapterfortestingbalanceB. alancethe bladeona roundshaftscrewdrivetro check.Removemetalfrom the heavysideuntil it balanceesvenly.Whensharpeningthe blade,followtheoriginalangleof grind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallyto keepthe bladebalanced.

…………B..|.a..d..e.B…_..IISuplc

@_ ………… Bolt

An unbalancedbladewill causeexcessivevibration when rotating at high speeds.It maycausedamageto mower andcould breakcausingpersonal injury.

Figure16
5. 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.
6. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotcheson the bladebell supportwith smallholesin blade.
7. Replacehexbolt andtightenhexbolt to torque:450in. Ibs.min.,600in.Ibs. max.
Toensurseafeoperatioonfyourmowepr,eriodicalclyhectkhebladeboltforcorrect torque.

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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
Forenginesstoredover30 days:
Topreventgumfromforminginfuel systemor on carburetorparts,run engineuntil it stopsfrom lackof fuelor addagasolineadditiveto the gas inthe tank.If youuseagasadditive,runthe enginefor severaml inutesto circulatetheadditivethroughthe carburetor–after whichthe engineand fuelcanbestoredup to 24months.
Whileengineisstill warm,changethe oil.
Cleanengineof surfacedebris.

PreparingTheLawn Mower
Cleaanndlubricatme owetrhoroughlaysdescribeindthelubrication instructions.
Donot usea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto cleanyourunit.
Coatmower’scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting.
Referto Preparingthe Engineforcorrectenginestorageinstructions.
Storemowerinadry,deanarea.Donotstorenextto corrosivematerials, suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentinapoorlyventilatedor metalstorage shed,careshouldbetakento rust-proofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone, coatthe equipment,especiallcyablesandall movingpartsof yourlawnmower beforestorage.

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Disconnecthte sparkplug wireand groundit againstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting. Beforeperforminganytypeof maintenance/service, disengageall controlsandstopthe engine.Waituntil all movingparts havecometo acompletestop.Alwayswearsafetyglassesduringoperation or while performingany adjustments or repairs.
ThissectionaddressemsinorserviciessuesT.olocatethe nearesSt earsServiceCenterorto schedulseervicec,allthe followingtoll freenumber1:-888331-4569.

EngineFailstostart
Enginerunserratic
Engineoverheats Occasionsaklips(hesitates) Idlespoorly Excessiveibration Mowerwill notmulchgrass Unevecnut

1. Bladecontrodlisengaged. 2. Sparkplugbootdisconnected. 3. Fuetlankemptyor stalefuel. 4. Enginenotprimed(Ifequippedwith primer). 5. Faultysparpklug. 6. Engineflooded. 7. Blockefduel line.
1. Sparkplugbootloose. 2. Stalefuel. 3. Ventingascapplugged. 4. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 5. Dirtyaircleaner. 6. Blockefduel line.
1. Engineoillevelow. 2. Airflow restricted. 1. Sparkpluggaptoo close. 1. Sparkplugfouled,faulty,or gaptoo wide. 2. Dirtyaircleaner. 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 2. Bentcuttingblade. 1. Wetgrass.
2. Excessivehlyighgrass.
3. Dulbl lade. 1. Wheelnsotpositionecdorrectly.
2. Dullblade.
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1. Engagebladecontrol. 2. Connecwt ireto sparkboot. 3. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline. 4. Primeengineasinstructeidnthe Operationsection. 5. Cleana,djustgap,or replace. 6. Waitafewminutesto restart. 7. ContacytourSearsParts&RepairCentetro havefuelline
cleaned. 1. Connecatndtightensparkplugboot. 2. Filltankwithdean,freshgasoline. 3. Cleavr ent. 4. Runengineuntilitstopsfrom lackoffuel. Refillwithfreshfuel. 5. Referto AirCleaneMr aintenancienthe EngineManual. 6. ContacytourSearsParts&RepairCentetro havefuelline
cleaned.
1. Fillcrankcasweithproperoil. 2. Cleanareaaroundandontop of engine. 1. Adjusgt ap.Referto SparkPlugMaintenancien EngineManual.
1. Resegt aporreplacseparkplug. 2. Referto AirCleaneMr aintenancienthe EngineManual.
1. TightenbladeandadapterB. alanceblade. 2. Replaceblade. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet; waituntil
laterto cut. 2. Mowonceat ahighcuttingheight,thenmowagainatdesired
heightor makeanarrowercuttingpath. 3. Sharpenor replacbelade. 1. Adjusct uttingheightleveronrightfront andrightrearwheelto
sameposition. 2. Sharpenor replacbelade.

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(ThispageapplicablientheU.S.Aa.ndCanadoanly.)

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)

EMISSIOCONNTRWOALRRANCTOYVERAISGAEPPLICATBOLCEERTIFEIENDGINES

ANDTOCERTIFMIEODDEYLEA1R997ANDLATEERNGINWESHICAHREPURCHASAEND

PURCHASINECDALIFORINNI1A995ANDTHEREAFWTEHRIC, HAREUSEIDNCALIFORNIA,USEEDLSEWHIENRTEHEUNITESDTAT(EASNDAFTEJRANUAR1,Y2001INCANADA).

California and United States Emission Control Defects Warranty Statement

TheCaliforniaAir ResourceBsoard(CARB)U, .SE. PAandSearsarepleasedto explainthe EmissionControSl ystemWarrantyonyourmodelyear2000andlatersmalloff-road engine(SOREI)n. Californian, ewsmalloff-roadenginesmustbedesignedb, uilt and equippedto meetthe State’sstringentanti-smogstandardsE. lsewhereinthe United States,newnon-roads, park-ignitionenginescertifiedformodelyear1997andlater mustmeetsimilarstandardssetforth bythe U.S.EPAS. earsmustwarrantthe emission

controlsystemon yourengineforthe periodsof time listedbelow,providedtherehas beennoabuse,neglector impropermaintenanceofyoursmalloff-roadengine.Your emissioncontrolsystemincludespartssuchasthe carburetora,ir cleaneri,gnition system,mufflerandcatalyticconverterA. lsoincludedmaybe connectorasndother emissionrelatedassembliesW. hereawarrantableconditionexists,Searswill repair yoursmalloff-roadengineat nocostto youincludingdiagnosisp, artsandlabor.

Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage

Smalloff-roadenginesarewarrantedrelativetoemissioncontrolpartsdefectsfor a periodof oneyear,subjectto provisionssetforth below.Ifanycoveredparton your

engineisdefectivet,he partwill berepairedor replacedbySears.

Owner’s Wa rra nty Responsibilities

Asthe smalloff-roadengineowner,youareresponsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelistedinyourOperatingandMaintenanceInstructionsS. ears recommendtshat youretainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceonyoursmall off- roadengine,but Searscannotdenywarrantysolelyforthe lackofreceiptsor for yourfailureto ensurethe performanceof all scheduledmaintenanceA. sthe small off-road engineowner,youshouldhoweverbeawarethat Searsmaydenyyouwarranty coverageifyoursmalloff-roadengineor apart hasfaileddueto abuse,neglect,

impropemr aintenanceor unapprovedmodificationsY. ouareresponsibleforpresenting yoursmalloff-roadengineto anAuthorizedSearsServiceDealerassoonasaproblem exists.Theundisputedwarrantyrepairsshouldbecompletedin a reasonableamount of time,not to exceed30days.Ifyou haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrights andresponsibilitiesy,oushouldcontacta SearsServiceRepresentativaet 1-800-4694663.Theemissionwarrantyis adefectswarranty.Defectsarejudgedon normalengine performanceT.hewarrantyisnot relatedto an in-useemissiontest.

Soars Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

Thefollowingarespecificprovisionrselativeto yourEmissionControDl efectsWarranty 3. CoverageI.t isinadditionto the Searsenginewarrantyfornon- regulatedenginesfound in the OperatingandMaintenanceInstructions.

1. WarrantedParts

Coveraguenderthiswarrantyextendsonlyto the partslistedbelow(the

emissioncontrolsystemsparts)to the extentthesepartswerepresenton the

enginepurchased.

a. FueIMeteringSystem

· Coldstartenrichmenst ystem

· Carburetoar ndinternalparts

· FuelPump

b. Air lnductionSystem · Aircleaner

· Intakemanifold

c. IgnitionSystem

· Sparkplug(s)

· Magnetoignitionsystem

d. CatalysSt ystem

· Catalyticconverter · Exhausmt anifold

· Airinjectionsystemor pulsevalve

e. MiscellaneouIstemsUsedinAboveSystems

· Vacuumt,emperaturep, osition,time sensitivevalvesandswitches · Connectorasndassemblies

2. Lengthof Coverage

Searswarrantsto the initialownerandeachsubsequenpturchasetrhat the

WarrantedPartsshallbefreefromdefectsin materialsand workmanshipwhich

causedthe failureof theWarrantedPartsforaperiodof oneyearfrom the date

the engineisdeliveredto aretailpurchaser.

NoCharge Repairor replacemenotf anyWarrantedPartwill beperformedat nochargeto the owner,includingdiagnosticlaborwhichleadsto the determinationthata WarrantedPartisdefectivei,f the diagnosticwork isperformedat anAuthorized SearsServiceDealerF. oremissionswarrantyservicecontactyournearest AuthorizedSearsServiceDealeraslistedin the”YellowPages”under”Engines, Gasoline,”GasolineEngines,””LawnMowers,”or similarcategory.
Claimsand CoveragEe xclusions Warrantyclaimsshallbefiled inaccordancweith the provisionosf the Sears EngineWarrantyPolicyW. arrantycoverageshallbeexcludedforfailuresof WarrantedPartswhicharenot originalSearspartsor becauseof abuse,neglect or impropemr aintenanceassetforth inthe SearsEngineWarrantyPolicyS. ears isnot liableto coverfailuresofWarrantedPartscausedbythe useofadd-on, non-original,or modifiedparts.
Maintenance AnyWarrantedPartwhichis not scheduledforreplacemenatsrequired maintenanceor whichisscheduledonlyforregularinspectionto the effectof “repairor replaceasnecessarys”hallbe warrantedastodefectsforthe warranty period.AnyWarrantedPartwhichisscheduledfor replacemenatsrequired maintenanceshallbewarrantedasto defectsonlyforthe periodoftime up to the first scheduledreplacemenftorthat part.Anyreplacemenptart thatis equivalentin performanceanddurabilitymaybeusedin the performanceof anymaintenanceor repairs.Theowneris responsiblfeor the performanceof all requiredmaintenancea,sdefinedinthe SearsOperatingandMaintenance Instructions.
ConsequentiaCl overage Coveragheereundershallextendto the failureofanyenginecomponentscaused bythe failureof anyWarrantedPartstill underwarranty.

Inthe USAandCanadaa,24hourhot line,1-800-469-4663,hasamenuofpre- recordedmessageosfferingyouenginemaintenanceinformation.

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CongratulationosnmakingasmartpurchaseY.ournewCraftsma®nproductisdesignedandmanufacturedfor yearsof dependableoperation.Butlikeall productsi,t mayrequirerepairfromtime to time.That’swhenhavinga RepairProtection Agreemenct ansaveyoumoneyandaggravation. Here’swhat the Repair ProtectionAgreement_ includes:
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[] Unlimitedservice and nocharge for partsandlaboronallcoveredrepairs [] Productreplacementupto $1500if yourcoveredproductcan’tbefixed [] Discountof 25%from regularpriceof serviceandrelatedinstalledpartsnot coveredbythe agreementa; lso,25%off
regularpriceof preventivemaintenancecheck [] Fasthelp by phone- wecallit RapidResolution- phonesupportfromaSearsrepresentativeT.hinkof usasa”talking
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