Craftsman 37747 Owner's Manual

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10ADJUSTMENTSAdjustmentsCutting HeightThere is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the front and rear right wheel.1. Pull the height adju

11OPERATIONDrive Control*Drive Control*Drive Control*Blade ControlRecoil StarterGrass Catcher*Deck Wash*Rear Discharge DoorCutting Height Adjustment L

12OPERATIONBlade ControlThe blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the

13OPERATIONGAS AND OIL FILL-UPIMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine information.This unit is shipped without

14SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNINGBefore performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving

15SERVICE AND MAINTENANCEEngine MaintenanceRefer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with your mower for a detailed description of all engine-relat

16SERVICE AND MAINTENANCEBlade Care WARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy glov

17SERVICE AND MAINTENANCECharging Electric Starter Battery (If Equipped) WARNINGThe battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with c

18OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNINGNever store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, s

19TROUBLESHOOTING WARNINGDisconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Before performing any type of

2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGENERAL OPERATION• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, under

20TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyIdles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.2. Dirty air cleaner.1. Reset gap or replace spark

(This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.)Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Un

3SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generall

4SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS• Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,

5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAFETY SYMBOLSThis page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all in

6SLOPE GAUGE(OK) (TOO STEEP)USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINEIF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!To check the slope, proceed as follows:1. Rem

7ASSEMBLYIMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in th

8ASSEMBLY3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly:a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower handle (shown in Figure 3 deck cuta

9ASSEMBLYAttaching the Grass Catcher1. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling