Operator's Manual CRAFTSMAN 21" LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.380310 » SAFETY + UNPACKING P. 8 + ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Before using this product, + OPERATION read this manual and follow all safety + MAINTENANCE rules and operating instructions. « LIFESPAN Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: craftsmanship Form No.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4X WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others, Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING! A DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble, Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes tu a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute, The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the blade contra is released. Ever place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . Ever store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark ar pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. . To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up off ar fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked debris. . Allow machine fo cool at least 5 minutes before storing. General Service: . Ever tun an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. 0 eal) RIE READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow alt instructions in the manual(s} before attempting to assemble and operate AE i, AY DANGER ~ ROTATING BLADES E To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away.
"15° Slope (TOO STEEP) a. Figure 1 Figure 2 peels 2 ermine cl = { hal o ~'2 slangy , ~ fin, ne USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE — IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! = To check the slope, proceed os follows 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g a pole, building, fence, tees, etc) — Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
loci Re IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or ofl In the engine. Be certain tu service engine with gasoline and oll as instructed in the Operation section of the Engine Operator's Manual before starting or running your machine, NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the lawn mower is observed farm the operating position. Unpacking Opening Carton Jo Cu teach comer of the carton vertically from top to bottom. 2 Remove all loose parts. 3.
ASSEMBLY 3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly. a. Pull upward on the handle until holes winnower handle {shown in Figure 3 deck cutaway) fine up with holes in handle bracket. See Figure 4. NOTE: When pulling upward on handle, make sure to not pull handle all the way out, bo Insert the T-bolts removed in Step 2 through the handle brackets and lower handle and tighten securely to secure the handle in place. See Figure 4. ¢.
ADJUSTMENTS bo Place grass catcher into the slots in the handle brackets as shown in Figure 8. Let go of discharge door So that it rests on the grass catcher, To remove grass catcher, sift rear discharge door an the mower, Lift grass catcher up and off the slots in the handle brackets. Release rear discharge door to allow it to J. close rear opening of mower, iP EN Mulch Cover \ Attaching Side Discharge Cover Your mower is shipped as a sepulcher, To convert fo side discharge, make sure grass Vo catcher is o
OPERATION Recollect Starter Grass Catcher... Cutting Height Adjustment Lever or Side Discharge Trail Shield Cover \ ~ Blade Control Deck Wash 7 / / Cutting Height Adjustment J Figure 12 Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit, Release it to stop engine and blade.
OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and ofl as instructed in this section before starting or running your machine, Qit {one 18 ounce bottle shipped with unit) First Time Use 1. Remove ail fill dipstick (G). See Figure 13. 2. With the mower on level ground, empty entire contents of oil bottle provided into the engine ofl fill (H), 3 Replace oil fill dipstick and tighten.
lo = ede Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. To Start Engine 1 Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control handle against upper handle. 2.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE PTY Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine, Wait until ali moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug quite and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Folio the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines nly. Use the Service Log column fo keep track of completed maintenance tasks.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Lubrication Blade Contra Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light ofl. This control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 15. Engine Maintenance Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your mower for a detailed description of all engine-related service specifications. Clean Engine Daily or before every use, clean grass, chaff ar accumulated debris from engine. Keep linkage, spring, and controls clean.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Blade Care Jain When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade, Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially If you strike a foreign abject. Replace when necessary. Fallow the steps below for blade service, 30 Allow the engine fo run unt its out of fuel, Do not attempt to pour fuel Fromm the engine. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual.
OFF SEASON STORAGE Tee Never store fawn mower with fuel in tank indoors of in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance, Preparing The Engine Preparing The Lawn Mower For engines stored over 30 days: BN Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication © To prevent gum from farming in fuel system or on carburetor parts, nin instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING ed Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait unt all moving parts have come to a complete stop, Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs. This section addresses minor service issues.
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INDICE Declaración de garantía o.oo 21 Instrucciones de seguridad... 2225 Servicio y Mantenimiento 33-38 Quia recuesta. o.oo 26 Almacenamiento fuera de temporada 36 Montaje o.oo 27-29 Solución de problemas... 37 AJUSTES LL 29 Numero de servicio Cubierta posterior DECLARACIÓN DE GARANTÍA CRASCITARAN DE GARANTÍA LIMITADA POR DOS AROS a partir de fa fecha de la compra, este producto est garantizado por defectos en los materiales y la mano de obra.
Pid e hale le INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD La presencia de este símbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poner en peligro su seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamientos esta maquina. 5 no respeta estas inspeccionaras dipodia provocar lesiona personales.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD . Nunca opere la podadora en césped chimenea. Siempre esté seguro de su equilibrio, Si tropieza y cae puede lesionarse gravemente, $i siente que pierde ef equilibrio, suelte inmediatamente la manija de control dela cuchilla y a cuchilla defamar de gibar en tres segundos. . Corte el césped solamente con luz de dia o con una buena luz artificial. (amine, nunca corra. . Detenga la cuchilla cuando cruce camines de gravilla, pasos o andadores. .
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Nunca recargue #f tangue he combustible, Tiene el tanque no mds de 1 pulgada por debajo de la base del cuelo de Senado para dejar espacio para la expansión del combustible Vuelva a colocar a tapa de la gasolina y trajiste bien. Suplirle 1a gasolina derramada sobre el motor y el equipo, Traslade fa anguina a otra zona. Espere § minutos antes de encender of motor.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD símbolos DE SEGURIDAD Esta pagina representa y describe la seguridad los simbolismo que pueden parecer en este producto, Lea, comprada, y siga todas instrucciones en la maquina antes procurar para Reunir y operar. piletas [ota Talo te] LEA EL MANUALES) DEL OPERADOR Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en el manual (manuales antes procurar para unitivo operar, PELIGRO— GIRANDO HOJAS Para reducir el riesgo de herida, guarde manos y pies lejos.
82 "15° Pendiente "715° pendiente (ACEPTAR) (DEMASIADO ESCARPADO) ~ Figura 1 Figura lino g — Jisca USO DE ESTE PENDIENTE DE CALIBRE PARA DETERMINAR en $1 UNA PENDIENTE ES DEMASIADO ESCARPAD PARA UNA OPERACIÓN SEGURA — Para comprobar ka pendiente, bag lo siguiente: had wo 1. Borrar asía pagina v doble a fo faro de la linea discontinua, “on — 2. Localizar us objeto vertical sobre o detrás de la pendiente {un poste, un edificio, una valla. un árbol ete) ny —— 3.
MONTARE IMPORTANTE: Esta unidad se envía sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor. Antes de comenzar o correr fa maquina cargue # motor con gasolina y aceite maco se indica tenla sección de operación def manual de motor, NOTA: Las referencias a los lada derecho e izquierda de 1a cortadora de césped se hacen observando {a maquina desde la posición de operación. Desembalaje Apertura De La (aja De Cartón 1 Corte cada una de las esquinas de Ja caja verticalmente, de la parte superior alabase, 2.
{Conexión de la colectora de césped 1 2. MONTAJE Siga bos siguientes pases para completar conjunto del mango: a Tire hacia abina ene asa hasta jaqueros en fa manija (que se muestra en la Figura 3 corte de {a cubierta) se alinean con los agujeros en el mango soporte. Vea la Figura 4. NOTA: Al tirar hacia arriba la palanca, giraseis de que no tire de manejar todo ef camino. Bo Inserte of A-pernas quite anteriormente a través del mango cachetes y asa inferior v apriete bien para asegurar el mango en su fugar.
Sys Para quitar al receptor de hiera, levante la puerta de descarga trasera en ef corta césped, Ascensor césped y fuera de fas ranuras en ef mango entre paréntesis, Hl reverso de liberación descarga la puerta para permisivo que ello creara la apertura frasear del corresponder. Conexión de Canal de Descarga Lateral Su podadora ha sude enviada come abonadora.
eo] Arrancador retrocarga Colector de Césped Palanca de ajuste de altura de corte Canal de Descarga Lateral Escudo de ruta” de aceite _..Controle cuchilla Tapen de acabestrillara Ng de cismad del nivel / Clavija para abono Palancada WW ajuste de altura de corte / Figura 12 Control de Cuchilla Ef control de la cuchilla estad unido a ta manía superior, Presione la manija de control de fa cuchilla contra la manía superior para operas ia unidad.
OPERACIÓN LLENADO DE GASOLINA Y ACEITE Deleite {se envía una botella junto con la unidad) Primer uso 1 Sarga la varilla del nivel de aceite (G). Véala Figura 13 2. Confortadora de césped ubicada en suso rielado, vierta ef aceite lentamente por dentro del tubo de llenado de aceite del motor (H), 3 Descolocar fa canilla de llenase de aceite y alpistela. Usos posteriores Use aceite para motor de 4 tempos que cumpla o sobrepase los requisitos para {a clasificación de servicio API equivalente.
eo] FI Asegúrese de que ninguna persona aparte del operador permanezca cerca de fa cortadora mientras arranca el motor u opera la misma. Nunca encienda ef motor en espacios cerrados 6 en una zona con poca ventilan, H escape del motor contiene mondado de carbone, un gas inodoro vy letal. Mantenga fas manos, los pies, el caballo y fa ropa suelta alejados de fas partes móviles del motor de la cortadora. Para Encender ef Motor 1.
SERVICIO Y MANTENIMIENTO PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO PIT Antes de realizar cualquier tipo de mantenimiento o servicie, desenganche todos fos controles y detenga el motor. Espere a que se detengan completamente todas fas piezas móviles.
SERVICIO Y MANTENIMIENTO LUBRICATIVO Control de la cuchilla Lubrique con celta ligero Jos puntos de pivote del control de la cuchilla al menos Ung vez cada estación, Este controle debe funcionar libremente en ambas direcciones. Vea la Figura 15. Mantenimiento del motor Consulta al manual del parador del motor entregado con sit cortadora para obtener wna descripción detallada de todas las especificaciones de servicio relacionadas con ef motor. Limpie ef motor .
ALMACENAMIENTO FUERA DE TEMPORADA PI Nunca almacene la cortadora de césped con combustible sn of tanque en un espacio cerrado o en reas con poca ventilación, donde fos gases del combustible pueden alcanzar ef fuego, chispas o una luz piloto come gue tienen algunos hornos, calentadores de agua, secadores de ropa o alga otro dispositiva a gas. Preparación del Motor Preparación de la Cortadora de (césped Ya que los motores almacenaron mds de 30 días: .
ACUERDO DE PROTECCIÓN PARA REPARACIONES Felicitaciones por haber realizado una adquisición inteligente. El producto Craftsman® que ha adquirido estad diseñado y fabricado para brindar muchos afinos de funcionamiento confiable. Pera como todos los productos a veces puede requerir de reparaciones. Es en ese momento cuando el disponer de un Acuerdo de protección para reparaciones le puede ahorrar dinero y problemas.