Craftsman 486.243293 Operations Instructions

Owner's ManuaJ®42-inch UniversalTow BehindModeJ No, 486,243293CAUTION:Before using this product, readthis manuaU and follow aH SafetyRuUes andOpe

Theoperationof anymowercanresultinforeignobjectsbeingthrowninto the eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shie

MOWER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTCAUTION:Shut off mower engine and remove sparkplug wire from spark pHug before makingany adjustments to mower.The cutting heigh

TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENTThis tow behind mower has been designed to mn offsetfrom the center of the tow vehicle to give additionalcutting width.o Th

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE@Fill engine with oil. (See engine manual for properprocedure and requirements)Add gasoline. Fill fuel tank using fresh cmeanunl

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe warranty on this Vehicfe does not cover items thathave been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. Toreceive full value

CLEANmNG THE MOWERCAUTION: Disconnect spark plugwire from spark plug before working onunderside of mower.• Clean the underside of your mower to remove

REPAIR PARTS CHECKUNG DRIVE TENSIONYour rotary mower has been produced with componentsdesigned for your unit. Although standard \/obelts,bearings, bla

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Immediately prepare your mower for storage at the endof the season or Jfthe unit will not be used for 30 daysor more.MOWERWhen the mower is to be stor

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b_O@Weoo4_SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEI_ A CORNER OF A BUILDINGOR A FENCE POSTCAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE YOUR TRACTOR AND T

For repair of major brand appliances it1 your own home...iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii no matter who made it, no matter who soMdit!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 1-800-4-MY-

SAFETY RULESSafe Operation Practices for Tow Behind MowersWARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Ill.CHILDRENTragicaccidentscanoccurif theoperatorisnotalerttothepresenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothemachineandthemowingactivity.Neverassu

Please read and keep this manual The instructions willenable you to assembJe and maintain your PowerMower propedy. Atways observe the "Safety Rul

REMOVING UNmT FROM CRATERemove top boards.Remove two Bolts from front of crate which holdshipping anchors.Remove two Bolts from bottom at rear of crat

ONtOFFSWITCH114"-1t_ I/ il//n Ifu IiIItRING NUTCONDRING NUT©©REAR QUADRANT /S;_._318 LOCK NUT#!0 SELFBOLT 3/8 X 2--112 TAPPINGSCREW_£_ SWITCH3/8

CABLE GUIDEOPERATOR PRESENCE SEATSEATWIRECONNECTORSEAT STRAPSFJGoIAINSTALL OPERATOR PRESENCE SEAT TOTRACTORYour Mower is equipped with and Operator Pr

KNOW YOUR MOWERREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.Compare the illustrations with your mower to familiarize you