Craftsman 247.388240 manuale d’uso

Owner's Manual CRAFTSMRN 19" Mulching/Rear Discharge PUSH LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.388240 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. 770-10185A (1/99)[...]

Content Page Warranty Information ................................... 2 Safe Operation Practices ........................... ,3 Slope Gauge ................................................ 6 Assembly ..................................................... 7 Operation ..................................................... 9 Maintenance ................[...]

This symbol points out important safety Instructions which, if not followed,couldendanger the per- sonal safety and/or property of yourselfand others. Read and follow ell instructions in this manuel before attemptingto operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.When you see this symbol--heed Its[...]

wall Or obstruction first look down and behind, and- then follow these steps: a. Step back from the mowerto fully extandyour arms, b. Be sure you are well balancod withsure footing. c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you. d. Repeat these steps as needed. Do not operate the mowerwhile underthe influence of alcohol or drugs. [...]

• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engineas it may cause a fire or explosion. Extinguish all cigarettes,cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where th[...]

' ; SI HTANOHOLO IS AVERTIC TREApo RPOLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING _" _- ... _. _. _'_ i _ OR A FENCE POST | , law _ _ , -- _o_€_,_ ' J. ,<,,< a. t_ Do not mow on inclines w th a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). _-- _- A r d ng mower could overturn and cause serious injury. I[...]

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 loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner's manual, etc,). Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll unit out of carton. Check carton thoroughly for loose parts. N[...]

Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the dght side of the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5. • With the spark plugwire disconnected and grounded, holdthe blade control handle against the upper handle, and pug starterrope out of the engine. • Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown in Figure 5. Tighten the wi[...]

Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ,i_ WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign obj[...]

Stopping Engine • Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting. WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the safety rules on pages 3-5 of this manual. Always be careful. Gas And Oil Fill-Up Engine Oil Only use high quality de[...]

Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm gdp onthe recoil starter, let the rope return to the starter slowly. Using Your Lawn Mower Your mower is designed to operate as a mulching or a side discharge unit. • For converting from a mulcher to a side discharge unit, refer to instructions on page 8. Do not operate mower wit[...]

General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on thislawn mower does notcover items that have been subjectedto operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty,operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual. Changing of engine governed speed will void engin[...]

Engine OII Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's viscosity grade accordingto your expected operating temperature. Refer to page 10 of this manual for viscosity chad. Stop engine and wait several minutes before checking oil level. With engine on level ground, the oil must be to [...]

Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When inspecting the cutting _lk lade, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter an[...]

Servicing Blade To Remove Blade Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 16. Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft. To Replace Blade: Before reinstalling the blade andthe blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapte[...]

Engine Speed WARNING: Overspeedlng 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. Adjusting[...]

Prepare your lawn mower forstorage atthe end ofthe season orIf the unitwill not be used for 30days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Mower Clean underside of the mower following instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required. Refer to the Maintenance section of this manual for bla[...]

011 cylinderbore After you have drained the fuel tank, protect the inside of the engine as follows: • Remove spark plug, pour approximately one ounce (30 ml) of engine oil into spark plug hole, and crank slowly to distdbute oil. WARNING: Avoid spray from spark plug hole when cranking the engine slowly. • Replace spark plug; do notconnect sparkp[...]

PROBLEM Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skip (hesitates) at high speed i Idles poorly Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Blade control handle disengaged 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Throttle control lever not in starting position 4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 5. Blocked f[...]

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Key Part No. No. 1, 747-0824 2. 749-0538D- 0637 3. 749-0928- 0637 4. 710-1270 5, 712-0324 6. 746-0883 7, 710-1205 8. 720-0241 9. 736-0451 10. 710-0450 11. 720-0279 12. 746-0737 13. 726-O24O 14. 714-0104 15. 782-7025 16. 764-0447 17, 764-O325 18. 19, 732-0678 20. 732-0677 21. 732-0712 22, 731-1261[...]

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H-P- LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 O-37OK 298 300 4OO 130 416 135 120 119 125 370C 262' _ 110_ ,285 126 182 185 / ,s- 178 7 46 22[...]

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO, 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Key No,J 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 651018 19 36281 20 32600 30 36797 40 35544A 40 35545A 40 35546 41 35541 41 35542 41 35543 42 35547A 42 35548A 42 35549 43 20381 45 36777 46 32610A 4[...]

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.05 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Carburetor No. 640173 I I 30 31 Kay No. 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 25 27 28 29 3O 31 35 40 44 48 60 Part No. Description 631615 631767 631184 631183 631616 650506 631807 631700 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 632047A 631937A 631334 631027 632760 Throttle Shaft & Lever As[...]

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FOR CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240 Recoil Starter 590694 12 J 13 6 6 O_2 Key No. Pad No. - 590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 12 590535 13 590701 Description Recoil Stader Spring Pin Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley[...]

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 In Canada for all your service and parts needs, call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces --1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 7 a[...]