I OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 247.370320 CRRFTSMRN® Caution: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Instructions BeforeOperating This Equipment 1 IOV 12AMP ELECTRIC DOUBLE INSULATED 18" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO., Chicago,IL 60684 U.S.A.
IMPORTANT RULESFORSAFEOPERATION AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATI-EMPTING TO OPERATE ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS RESULTTHE IN PERSONAL THIS SYMBOLYOUR POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETYFAILURE INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULDMAY ENDANGER PERSONALINJURY. SAFETY_ )WHENYOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-- A HEED ITS WARNING.
SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES (Continued) • DOnot force lawn mower. It will do the job betterand safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. • Mow acrosstheface of slopes, never up-and-down. Nevercut grass by pulling mower toward you. Exerciseextremecautionwhen operatingmower on uneven terrainor changingdirectiononslopes. Donot mow excessivelysteep slopes. Always be sure of your footing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ................. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .............. INDEX .................................... WARRANTY ............................... CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............ ASSEMBLY .............................. OPERATION .............................. 2 3 3 4 4 5 5, 6 7-9 MAINTENANCE ........................... 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............... 1G STORAGE ................................
CONTENTS (Hardware OF HARDWARE PACK pack may contain extra Items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown In parentheses.
Restraint Tongue Cord Hand Knob Bolts Washer ATTACHINGTHE HANDLE • Lay the upper handle to the right side of the mower so the control cord is out of the way. • Pull up and back on the lower handle until it locks into operating position, • Attach the upper handle as follows. a. Slide cord restraint onto the top of upper handle, so the tongue of the cord restraint is away from -..--..._.---the motor/blade control as shown in figure 1. b. Place the upper handle position over lower handle.
OPERATION KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Motor/ Blade Control Restraint Catcher Upper Handle Chute Control Cord Height ustment Knob Hand Chute Deflector Housing FIGURE 4.
HOWTO USEYOUR MOWER MOTOR/BLADE CORDCONNECTION CONTROL OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORD (MINIMUM WARNING: USE ONLY UL APPROVED 16 GAUGE RECOMMENDED), CORD RESTRAINT TROL ON THIS MOWER 18 INSTALLED TO WARNING: THE MOTOR/BLADE CONMINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY AND IS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL REGULATIONS, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL. Attach extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord restraint as follows.
TO STARTMOTORAND ENGAGEBLADE Standing behind the unit, lift the motor/blade control handle with the left forefinger, then pull handle up and hold it against the upper handle with right hand. See figure 7. The length of the extension cord you will need depends on the size of the area to be mowed. See extension cord information on page 2. Never mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outlet where cord is connected.
MAINTENANCE GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS • Tighten blade nut securely (30-35 ft. Ibs. torque). Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 11. • Re-insert cotter pin and bend ends to secure. MOWER NOTE: If after tightening nut, the slot in nut is not aligned with hole in shaft, tighten nut just enough to allow cotter pin insertion. BLADE CARE Your mower will work better with a sharp blade. WARNING: DANGEROUS.
STORAGE Your mower should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: the hand knobs which secure the upper and lower handles. MOWER • Clean underside of mower housing (See "CLEANING" in Maintenance section of manual), • Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "BLADE CARE" in Maintenance section of manual). • Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart below. • Make sure motor/blade control is in OFF (released) position for storage.
TROUBLE Trouble Does not start Possible SHOOTING Cause(s) 1. Motor/blade control disengaged. 2. Extension cord disconnected. GUIDE Correctlve Action 3. Blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. 1. Engage motorlblede control. 2. Be sure that the extension cord is plugged into the outlet and the lawn mower switch plug. 3. Check to see if a fuse has been blown or 4. Motorlblade control switch defective. a circuit breaker tripped in your electrical box. 4. Replace motorlblade control switch.
USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE ! 15 ° Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2_ feet every 10 feet). If operating a walk.behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. SAFELY.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY ,e or P.rts MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 IAWA. NO--or.e com 1 ponents. It is important that all parts be reassembled in positions shown.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts KEY NO. PART NO.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts 17 /3 27 KEY NO. PART NO. 71 (_0255 DESCRIPTION Truss Mach. Scr. 1/4-20 x .75" KEY NO. PART NO, 13 710-0969 Lg. 2_ 3i 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 736-0329 720-0236 732-0675 738-0137 738-0811 731-1128 747-0589 747-0802 714-0104 17521 17800 L-Wash. 1/4" I.D.* Plastic Knob Ball Plunger Shld. Bolt .342" Dia. x .268" Lg. i Height Adjuster Spindle Spindle Guide Height Adjustment Rod Height Adjustment Link Int.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY Repair Parts MOWER & MODEL WARNING: Insulators are safety components. It Is Important that all parts be reassembled in positions shown. Service replacement motors are supplied with insulators attached. 127 17 NO. 247.
SEARS CRAFTSMAN 18" ELECTRIC ROTARY MOWER MODEL NO. 247.370320 Repair Parts KEY NO. PART NO.
I 8 _A/R8 OWNER'S MANUAL [RRFTSMRN® 1IOV 12AMP ELECTRIC DOUBLE INSULATED 18" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODELNO. 247.370320 Each lawn mower has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a label attached to the rear of the deck. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
