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    Operator's Manual CRRFTSMRH 22" LAWN MOWER Model No. 247.38528 CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. o SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST o ESPANOL, p. 33 Sears Brands Management Corporation, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179, U.S.A. Visit our website: www.crafts[...]

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    Warranty Statement .................................. Page 2 Safety instructions .................................... Pages 3-6 Slope Guide .............................................. Page 7 Safety Labels ............................................ Page 9 Assembly .................................................. Pages 10-13 Operation ........[...]

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    This symbol pointsout important safetyinstructions which, if not followed, could endangerthe personal safetyand/or propertyof yourself and others. Read and followall instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may resultin personal injury.When you see this symbol,HEED ITS WARNING![...]

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    • The bladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice. Neverattemptto bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safetydevice inopera- tive and may resultin personal injury through contactwith the rotatingblade. The bladecontrol handlemust operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged positionwhen released. • Neveroperate the m[...]

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    • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Neverfuel machineindoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. • Neverremove gas cap or add fuel while engineis hot or running. Allow engineto cool at leasttwo minutes before refueling. • Neverover-fill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, [...]

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    SAFETY SYMBOLS This pagedepicts and describes safetysymbolsthat mayappear on this product. Read,understand, and followall instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. i i ® J READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER -[...]

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    Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... 15 ° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn moweron such slopes. Do not mowon inclineswith a slope in excessof 15degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10feet). Operate walk = behindmowers across[...]

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    IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service enginewithgasoline and oil as instructedin the Operation section before starting or runningyour machine. NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Moweris observed from the operating position. OPENING CARTON 1. Cut each corner of the cartonver[...]

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    2. If satisfied with the height of the handle, tightenthe star knobsat the ends of the lower handleshownin Figure 3. For convenience of operation, you may adjustthe handle height as follows: NOTE: Each end of the lower handlemust be placed in the same positionon the mountingbrackets. A. Remove the star knobsshownin Figure 3 and remove the lower han[...]

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    Attaching the Mulching Baffle Yourmower is shipped for side dischargeoperation. To convert mower to the mulching operation, followthe sequenceindicated here: 1. Lift up and hold the side discharge coverand insert the bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the chuteopeningSee Figure 6. 2. Snapthe hooks of the mulching baffleover the hingepin of th[...]

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    Recoil Starter Mulching Baffle ..................... Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) GasCap _ BLADE CONTROL / Side Discharge Cover Spark Plug Figure 8 RECOIL STARTER J The blade controlis attached to the upper handleof the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handleto operate the unit. Releaseit to stop engineand [...]

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    GAS AND OiL FILL-UP f "_ IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service enginewithgasoline and oil as instructed in this section before starting or running your machine. Oil (one 18 ounce bottle shipped with unit) First Time Use 1. Remove oil fill dipstick (G). See Figure 9. 2. Withthe mower on lev[...]

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    TO START ENGINE 1. Standing behindthe mower, squeeze the bladecontrolhandle againstupperhandle. 2. Holding these two handles togetherfirmly,grasp recoil starter handleand pull ropeslowly until resistance is felt, then pull with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.See Figure 10. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the roperewind slowly.R[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Before performing any typeof maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stopthe engine. Waituntil all moving partshave come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plugwire andground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Follow the maintenance schedule given below.This chart describes service guidelines only. [...]

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    Always stop engine, disconnect spark plugwire, and groundagainst enginebefore performing any type of maintenance on your machine. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS • Always observesafetyrules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mowerdoes not coveritems that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full valu[...]

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    Check Engine Oil Check oil level before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained. 1. Check the oil with the enginestopped and level. 2. Remove the oil fill dipstickand wipe it clean. 3. Insert and tightendipstick. Remove it to check the oil level. 4. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, remove the oil fille[...]

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    CLEANING DECK Clean underside of the mower deck once a seasonto prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for thisjob. 1. Disconnect sparkplug wire. Run engineuntil it stops from lack of fuel. 2. Tip mowerso that it rests on the housing, keeping the muffler side down. Referbackto Figure 13. Hold mower firmly. Never tip[...]

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    Neverstorelawn mowerwith fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an openflame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer,or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE For engines storedover 30 days: 1. To prevent gum from formingin fuel system or on carburetor parts, run engine until it stops [...]

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    Engine fails to start Engine runs erratically 1. Bladecontroldisengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. Faulty spark plug. 5. Engineflooded. 6. Blocked fuel line. 1. Spark plug boot loose. 2. Stale fuel. 3. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4. Wateror dirt in fuel system. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Blocked fuel line. Eng[...]

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    Craftsman Mower B Model No. 247.38528 14 31 32 28 27 27 31 17 18 19 38 10 11 J 22[...]

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    Craftsman Mower B Model No. 247.38528 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 16a. 17. 18. 19. 20. 710-1205 720-0279 747-1161A-0637 749-1092A-0637 946-1130 749 -04037 725-0157 687-02048A-4044 Eye Bolt Wing Nut BladeControlHandle Upper Handle ControlCable Lower Handle Cable Tie Deck Assembly, 22" 710-0654A 748-0376E 942-0742A 736[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126TO2-O795-B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 [ 48 SHORT BLOCK ] 11058OPERATOR'S MANUAL S [sos e 615 _ 307 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 883 _ 3_ 306 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 2o 617 0 51 163 842 0 524 I I 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 883 718 @ 24@ 684 ? 1330 REPAIR MANUAL lO_ 524 22 g 24[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126T02=0795=B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 36s _:_ 108 633A [_ [ 633 Q 163 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 127 (_ 633 Q 163 _ 276 _) 633A 957 425 188 968 443 _' 163 _ 883 _/ 883 25[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126T02-0795-B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL ] s64 6s 55 1211 1210 689 0 456 597 921 969 I 604 z4s 922 621 304 305 (_ 334 635 (_ 23 332 455 78 851 26[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126T02=0795=B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 697322 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (MagnetoSide) 3o 299819s Seal-Oil(Magneto Side) 4 493279 Sump-Engine 5 691160 Head-Cylinder 7o+ 692249 Gasket-Cylinder Head 8 695250 Breather Assembly 9 699472 Gasket-Breather 10 691125 Screw(Breather Assembly) 11 691[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126T02=0795=B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 Shaft-Choke 117 498977 Jet-Main (Standard) (Includes O-Ring Seal) 118 694975 Jet-Main (High AIt.) (Includes O-Ring Seal) 121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 125 794304 Carburetor 1270 694468 Plug-Webh 130 696564 Valve-Throttle 133 398187 Float-Carburetor 134 398188 Kit[...]

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    Craftsman Engine Model No. 126T02=0795=B1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. 247.38528 Starter-Rewind 613 790833 Screw (Muffler) 615 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 616 698801 Crank-Governor 6170+ 270344s SeaI-O Ring 621 692310 Switch-Stop 633 @ 691321 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft (Throttle Shaft) 633A 693867 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft (ChokeShaft) 635 66538[...]

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    (Thispage applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARD) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO C[...]

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    Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air index information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. makes this information avai[...]

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    Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Yournew Craftsman@ productis designed and manufactured for yearsof dependable opera- tion. But like all products, it may requirerepairfrom time to time. That's when having a Repair Protection Agreement can save you moneyand aggravation. Here's what the Repair Protection Agreement* includes: * Ex[...]

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    Declaraci6n de garantia .................................................. 33 Instrucciones de seguridad ....................................... 34-38 Guia de cuesta ................................................................ 39 Etiquetas de seguridad ..................................................... 9 Montaje .............................[...]

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    La presencia de este sirnbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones irnportantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poneren peligrosu seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poneren funcionarniento esta rn_.quina. Si no respeta estas instrucciones podria provocar [...]

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    • Una cubiertade descarga faltante o da_adapuede provocar el contacto con la cuchillao lesionesporobjetosarrojados. Muchas lesionesocurren corno resultado de pasar la cortadora sobre los pies durante una caida provocada por derrapes o tropiezos. No se sostenga de la podadora si se est,. cayendo, sueltela rnanijainmediatarnente. Nuncatire hacia us[...]

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    N QOS Pueden ocurrir accidentes tr_.gicos si el operadorno est,. atentoa la presencia de ni_os.Por Io generala los ni_os les atraen las podadoras y la actividad de podarel c_sped. No entienden los riesgosni los peligros.Nuncad_ por sentadoque los ni_os perrnanecer_.n en el rnisrno lugardonde los vio por Oltirna vez. • Mantenga a los ni_os fuera d[...]

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    • Despu_s de golpearcon algOn objeto extrafio,detenga el motor, desconecte el cable de la bujfa y conecte el motora rnasa. Inspeccione rninuciosarnente la rn_.quina paradeterrninar si est,. dafiada. Repare el dafio antesde encenderla y operarla. • Nuncatrate de ajustaruna ruedao la altura de corte rnientras el motorest,. en rnarcha. • Los cor[...]

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    SilVIBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD Esta p&gina representa y describela seguridad los simbolos que puedenparecer en este producto. Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en la m_quina antesprocurar para reuniry operar. i i ® LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en el manual (manuales) antes procurar para reunir y op[...]

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    Mire y mantenc3a este nive[ con un _rbo[ vertical Use esta pagina como guia para determinar en qu_ pendientes no puede operar eI tractor de manera segura. No opere la cortadorade c_speden dichaspendientes. No corte en inclinaciones mayores de 15grados (elevaci6n aproximada de 2 1/2 pies per cada 10 pies).Opere las podadoras QUE SE EMPUJAN de manera[...]

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    IMPORTANTE: Esta unidad se envfa sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor. Antes de comenzar o correr ia ma.quina cargue el motor con gasolina y aceite como se indica en la secci6n de operaci6n de este manual. NOTA: Las referencias a los lados derecho e izquierdo de ia cortadora de cesped se hacen observando la ma.quina desde la posici6n de operaci6n. AP[...]

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    2. Si esta satisfecho con la altura de la manija, apriete las tuercas de marl posa en los extremes de la manija inferior mostrados en la Figura 3. Para comodidad de la operaci6n, puede ajustar la altura de la manija come sigue: NOTA: Cada extrerno de la manija superior debe ser colocado en la misma posicidn relativa. A. Quite las tuercas de maripos[...]

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    Cone×i6n de la Tolva de Abono Su cortadora de cesped se suministra para la operacidn de descarga lateral. Para convertir el cortacesped a la operaci6n mulching, siga el orden indicado aqui: 1. Levante y sostenga el deflector del lade de la descarga e inserte el labio inferior de la tolva de abono dentro de la apertura del canal. Vea la Figura 6. 2[...]

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    f Control de cuchilla Arrancador de retroceso Tolva de abono ..................... Tap6n de aceite/varUla de medici6n del nivel de aceite ! Palanca de ajuste de altura de corte (en cada rueda) Tap6n De Gasolina Cubierta de descarga lateral CONTROL DE LA CUCHILLA Bujia de encendido Figura 8 ARRANCADOR DE RETROCESO ,J El control de la cuchilla est,[...]

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    LLENADO DE GASOLINA Y ACEITE Aceite (se envia una botella junto con la unidad) Primer uso 1. Saque la varilla del nivel de aceite (G). 2. Con la cortadora de cesped ubicada en suelo nivelado, vierta el aceite bntamente pot dentro del tubo de Ilenado de aceite del motor (H) hasta la marca de limite alto en la varilla medidora del nivel de aceite (J)[...]

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    PARA ENCENDER EL MOTOR 1. Coi6quese detra.s de la podadora, apriete ia manija de control de la cuchilla y sostengala contra la manija superior. 2. Sostenga firmemente las dos manijas juntas, tome la manija del arrancador de retroceso y tire de ia cuerda para sacarla con un movimiento r@ido y continuo. Vea la Figura 10. Mantenga firme la manija del [...]

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    PROGRAMA DE iVlANTENllVllENTO Antes de realizarcuaiquier tipo de mantenimiento o servicio, desenganche todos los controles y detengael motor. Esperea que se detengan comple- tamentetodas las piezas m6viles. Desconecteel cane de la bujia y p6ngalo haciendo masa contra el motor para evitar que se encienda accidentaimente. Siga el cronograma de manten[...]

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    Detenga siempre el motor, desconecte el cable de la bujia y hagamasa contra el motor antes de reaiizar cuaiquier tarea de mantenimiento a su mfiquina. RECONIENDACIONES GENERALES • Respete siempre las reglas de seguridad cuando realice tareas de mantenimiento. • La garanfia deestacortadora nocubre elementos quehan estado sujetos al mal uso o la [...]

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    Comprobar el aceite del motor Comprobar el nivel de aceite antes de cada operaci6n. Aseg_rese de que el nivei de aceite se mantiene. 1. Revise el aceite con ei motor parade y nivelado. 2. Quite ia tapa del dep6sito de aceite/varilla medidora del nivel de aceite y limpiela. 3. Coloque y ajuste la varilla indicadora. Luego quitela para revisar el niv[...]

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    LUBRICACION Control de la cuchilla Lubrique con aceite ligero los puntos de pivote del control de la cuchilla al menos una vez cada estaci6n. Este controle debe funcionar libremente en ambas direcciones. Vea la Figura 14. Ruedas Lubrique ias ruedas pot io menos una vez por temporada con aceite ligero o aceite para motor. Sin embargo, si las ruedas [...]

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    CUIDADO DE LA CUCHILLA "f _" Cuando saque la cuchilla de corte para afilarla o reemplazarla, protejase las manos usando un par de guantes para trabajo rudo o un trapo gruesc para sostener la cuchilla. Inspeccione peri6dicamente el adaptador de la cuchiiia en busca de rajaduras, especialmente cuando golpee un objeto extra_o. Realice los re[...]

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    Nunca almacene la cortadora de cesped con combustible en el tanque en un espacio cerrado o en a.reascon poca ventilaci6n, donde los gases dei combustible puedan alcanzar el fuego, chispas o una luz piloto como ia que tienen algunos homos, calentadores de agua, secadores de ropa o aigQn otto dispositivo a gas. PREPARACI6N DEL MOTOR Ya que los motore[...]

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    El motor no arranca El motor funciona de manera errfitica 1. Control de ia cuchilla desenganchado. 2. Se ha desconectado el capuch6n de la bujia. 3. El dep6sito de combustible estfi vacio o el combustible se ha echado a perder. 4. La bujia nofuncionacorrectamente. 5. El motorsedesbord6. 6. Linea de combustible bloqueada. 1. El cable de la bujia est[...]

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    (Esta p_.gina se aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada.). Sears, Roebuck and Co., U.S.A. (Sears), el Consejo de Recursos Arnbientales de California (CARB) y la Agencia de Protecci6n Arnbiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) Declaraci6n de garantia del sistema de control de emisiones (derechos y obligaciones de la garantia de defectos del propi= etario) LA COB[...]

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    Busque el periodo de duraci6n de emisiones importantes yla informaci6n de clasificaci6n de aire en la etiqueta de emisiones de su motor Los motores cuyo cumpiimiento con los estAndares de emisi6n Tier 2 de la Comisi6n de Recursos Ambientales de California (CARB) est6 certificado deben exhibir la informaci6n relacionada con el perJodo de duraci6n de[...]

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    Felicitaciones por haberrealizado una adquisici6n inteligente. El producto Craftsman@ que ha adquirido est_ dise_ado y fabricado para brindarrnuchos a_os de funcionarniento confiable. Perocorno todoslos productos a veces puederequerir de reparaciones. Es en ese rnornento cuando el disponer de un Acuerdo de protecci6n para reparaciones le puedeahorr[...]

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    Your Home For troubleshooting, product manuals and home solutions advice: ÷anag÷ www.managemyhome.com For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to d[...]