SEARS OWNERS MANUAL Model No. 486.37613 CRAFTSMAN 18" PUSH REEL MOWER CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and OPerating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A.
Safety Rules ............................................................ Warranty .................................................................. Full Size Hardware Chart ........................................ 2 2 3 Assembly ................................................................. Operation ................................................................ Maintenance ............................................................ 4 5 6 Storage .................................................
SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE E o f jA I 1 I I I E I I I I I REF. QTY. A B C D 1 2 1 2 DESCRIPTION Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2-1/2" Long Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 2-1/4" Long Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 1-3/4" Long Screw, #10 x 5/8" Long REF. QTY. E F G 4 1 2 DESCRIPTION Hex Lock Nut, 5/16" Handle Brace Spacer Handle Gdp CARTON CONTENTS Loose Parts in Carton 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Attach the two upper handles to the handle braCas with two 5/16" x 2-1/4' hex bolts and 5/16" hex nuts. Tighten only finger tight at this time. See figure 3. Fasten the upper handles together at the top with a 5/16" x 1-3/4" hex bolt and a 5/16" Iocknut as shown In figure 3. Tighten all four bolts and nuts assembled In figures 2 and 3. TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY (1) 1/2" Wrench (1) 5/16" Wrench (1) Pliers • • Remove the reel mower, the loose parts and the hardware package from the carton.
& ADJUSTING THE ROLLER • To adjust the roller, tilt the mower forward and loosen both the knobs on the roller at least two full turns. Move the roller to the desired position. Both roller knobs must be in the same relative position and tightened until firmly seated in the notches, See figures 5 and 6. CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp. Keep hands and feet clear. Be sure blades are stopped before approaching near blades.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow the maintenance schedule and the procedures listed in the maintenance section. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Fill in dates as you complete regular service. Check for loose fasteners Check for worn or dama_led parts Clean mower Lubricate miler, ediustment points Lubricate wheel bearinas and aears SCHEDULED Service Dates X X X X X X MAINTENANCE I. J. Lubricate the wheel adjustment mechanisms and the roller with a light oil as shown in figure 7.
SHARPENING THE BLADES • • The blades should be sharpened when the mower will no longer cut satisfactorily without the cutter bar being adjusted to rub against the reel blades. CUTTER To decrease the clearance between the cutter bar and the blades, loosen the upper nut 1/4 turn and then tighten the lower nut 1/4 turn. Adjust each side of the mower equally until a .003" clearance is obtained. See figure 10.
GEAR HOUSING REPLACEMENT GEAR IMPORTANT: The gear housing must be reassembled properly, according to the following instructions, or it will result in loose wheels and an early failure of the pinion and the wheel. Refer to figure 12. • • If the gear housing assembly is removed for service, it is very important for the gear housing assembly to fit UNDER the lip of the retainer when reassembled. The shoulder on the shoulder washer must fit into the curved slot in the end plate.
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PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 486.37613 F:tEF. PARTNO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 46471 43084 43064 46434 43224 44292 3603-43 2624-018 1108-80 0425-000 2118-082 1609-708 46330 43716 1632-144" 1509-086 2134-14 46331 46329 43512 0455-000 3111-131 1643-023 1609-707 43081 43682 0010-000 44060 1112-029 QTY'. 18 = PUSH REEL MOWER DESCRIPTION 2 1 4 2 2 1 2 Grip Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4" Lg. * Nut, Hex Lock 5/16-18 Thd.
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