Craftsman 247.388240 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualCRAFTSMRN19" Mulching/Rear DischargePUSH LAWN MOWERModel No.247.388240CAUTION: Before usingthisproduct,read this manual and fo

Stopping Engine• Release blade controlhandle to stoptheengine and the blade.• Disconnect sparkplug wire and move awayfrom spark plugto prevent acciden

Pullropewitharapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keepingafirmgdpontherecoilstarter,lettheropereturntothestarterslowly.Using Your Lawn MowerYour mower is de

General RecommendationsAlways observe safety rules when performingany maintenance.The warrantyon thislawn mowerdoesnotcoveritemsthat havebeen subjecte

Engine OIIOnly use highqualitydetergentoil rated withAPI service classificationSF, SG or SH. Selectthe oil'sviscositygrade accordingtoyourexpecte

Blade CarePeriodically inspectthe blade adapter for cracks,especially if you strikea foreign object. Replace whennecessary.WARNING: When inspectingthe

Servicing BladeTo Remove BladeRemove the bolt and blade bell supportwhichholdthe blade and adapter to the enginecrankshaft. See Figure 16.Remove the b

Engine SpeedWARNING: Overspeedlng engine abovethe factory setting can be dangerous. Do notattempt to increase engine speed or it mayresultin personal

PrepareyourlawnmowerforstorageattheendoftheseasonorIftheunitwillnotbeusedfor30daysormore. Storethe mower ina clean, dry area.MowerClean undersideof th

011cylinderboreAfteryouhavedrainedthefueltank,protecttheinsideoftheengineas follows:• Remove spark plug, pour approximately oneounce (30 ml) of engine

PROBLEMEngine failsto startEngine runserraticEngine overheatsOccasional skip(hesitates) at highspeedi Idles poorlyExcessive vibrationMower will notmul

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SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.3882407176/2134359__2_. 4j230,1315371839\45_-02O

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240Key Part No.No.1, 747-08242. 749-0538D-06373. 749-0928-06374. 710-12705, 712-03246. 746-08837, 710

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FORCRAFTSMAN 4.0 H-P- LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240O-37OK2983004OO130416135120119125370C 262'_110_ ,285126182185 /,

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO, 143.994002 FORCRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240Key No,J Part No.1 372802 267276 337347 3655712 3677512A 3655812B 366

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FORCRAFTSMAN 4.05 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240Carburetor No. 640173II3031KayNo.12456716252728293O313540444860Part

CRAFTSMAN ENGINE NO. 143.994002 FORCRAFTSMAN 4.0 H.P. LAWN MOWER MODEL 247.388240Recoil Starter 59069412J1366O_2Key No. Pad No.- 5906941 590599A2 5906

For in-home major brand repair service:Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663)Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a do

This symbol points out important safety Instructions which,if notfollowed,couldendangerthe per-sonal safetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Read a

wallOrobstructionfirstlookdownandbehind,and-thenfollowthesesteps:a. Stepbackfrom themowerto fully extandyourarms,b. Be sureyouare wellbalancodwithsure

• Replace gasolinecap securelyand wipeoff anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe engineas itmay cause afire orexplosion.Extinguish allcigarettes,cigars,p

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Removing Unit From CartonRemove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cuttape at carton end and peel along top flap toopen carton.Remove loose parts if

Attaching Starter RopeThe rope guide is already attached to the dght side ofthe upper handle of your mower. See Figure 5.• Withthe sparkplugwirediscon

Know Your Lawn MowerRead thisowner's manual and safety rules before operatingyourlawn mower. Compare the illustrationsin Figure10 with your lawn