Craftsman Lawn Mower User Manual

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SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
UAL
Assembmy
Operation
o Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
o Storage
o Troubleshooting
_,WARNING: This lawn mower isequipped with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or slate laws (ifany). If a spark arreeter is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In Ihe state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws, Federal laws apply
on federal lands_ A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
authorized service center.
193733 Rev. 9 09.16.10 BY Printed in U.SoA.

Craftsman Lawn Mower Specifications

General

Brand	Craftsman
Model	Lawn Mower
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Safety Rules

General Operation Safety

Provides guidelines for safe operation, handling objects, and operator responsibility.

Slope Operation Safety

Details precautions and techniques for safe mowing on slopes.

Children Safety

Emphasizes vigilance and precautions regarding children during operation.

Safe Gasoline Handling

Outlines critical safety measures for handling gasoline and fuel storage.

General Service Safety

Operation

Engine Speed Control

Details on using throttle controls for engine speed and choke.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Instructions on how to adjust the mower's cutting height.

Caster Wheel Operation

Mower Conversion Modes

Emptying the Grass Catcher

Operator Presence Control

Explanation of the safety feature that stops the blade when released.

Drive Control Systems and Adjustments

Covers various drive control types and how to adjust them for speed.

Pre-Start Procedures

Steps for filling engine oil, gasoline, and preparing for startup.

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Instructions for starting and stopping the mower's engine.

General Mowing Tips

Mulching Mowing Tips

Troubleshooting

Engine Does Not Start

Common causes and corrections for the engine failing to start.

Loss of Power or Poor Cut

Troubleshooting steps for reduced power or uneven cutting performance.

Excessive Vibration

Identifies causes and solutions for excessive vibration during operation.

Starter Rope Issues

Addresses problems with the starter rope being hard to pull.

Grass Catcher and Drive Issues

Solutions for grass catcher not filling, hard to push, or drive speed loss.