Craftsman 247.384260 User manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODELNO,

247.384260

Caution:

Readand Follow

All Safety Rules

and Instructions

BeforeOperating

This Equipment

4 HORSEPOWER

4CYCLE ENGINE

20" ROTARY

iViULCHING MOWER

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

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SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,Chicago,IL 60684 U.S.A.

IMPOFITA .. ES FORSAFEOPERATION

,A _. ANDIORPROPERTYOFYOURSELFANDOTHERS.READANDFOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONS1NTHISMANUALBEFO ,_mL

_IJL.TO OPERATEYOURLAWNMOWERFAILURETOCOMPLYWITHTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYRESULTINPERSONALINJURYWHENJBIm_

_YOU SEETHISSYMBOL-- _ HEEDITSWARNING.

DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operatedaccordingtothe rules for safe operationin this manual. As

with any type of power equipment,carelessnessor erroronIhe pad ofthe operatorcanresultin serious

injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may causeseriousInjury to yourselfor others°

TRAINING

1. Readthisowner'sguidecarefullyinitsentiretybeforeattempting

toassembleoroperatethismachineBecompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandtheproperuseofthismachinebeforeoperating

it. Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfutureandregularreference

andfororderingreplacementparts

2 Yourrotarymowerisa precisionpieceofpowerequipment,not

aplaything,Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimesYour

unithasbeendesignedto performonejob:tomow grass Do

not useit foranyotherpurpose

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoIdto operatea powermower

Children14yearsoldandovershouldonlyoperatemowerunder

closeparentalsuper'¢isionOnlypersonswellacquaintedwiththese

rulesof safeoperationshouldbe allowedto useyourmower.

4 Keeptheareaof operationclearofallpersons,particularlysmall

childrenandpets.Stopenginewhentheyarein thevicinityof

yourmowertohelppreventbladecontactor thrownobjectin-

jury Althoughtheareaofoperationshouldbecompletelycleared

offoreignobjects,anobjectmayhavebeenoverlookedandcouId

beaccidentIythrownby themowerin anydirectionandcause

seriouspersonalinjuryto the operatoror anyothersaJtowedin

the area

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobeused..

Removealtstones,sticks wire,bonesandotherforeignobjects

whichcouldbepickedupandthrownbythemowertnanydirec-

tionandcausesedouspersonalinjurytotheoperatororanyothers

allowedin thearea.Planyourmowingpatterntoavoiddischarge

ofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthelike,

2 Alwayswearsafetyglassesoreyeshieldsduringoperationorwhile

performinganadjustmentorrepair,to protecteyesfromforeign

objectsthat maybethrownfromthe machinein anydirection.

3. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fittingslacksand

shirts Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthearmsandlegsandsteel-

toedshoesarerecommended=Donotwearloosefittingclothes

or jewelry Theycanbecaughtin movingparts Neveroperate

a unitin barefeet, sandals,or sneakers

4 Beforeworkingwithgasoline,extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes

andothersourcesofignitionCheckthefuellevelbeforestarting

theengineGasolineis anextremelyflammablefuel Donotfill

thegasolinetank indoors,whiletheengineis running,or until

enginehasbeenallowedto coolfor at leasttwo minutesafter

running.Replacegasolinecapsecurelyandwipeoff anyspilled

gasolinebeforestartingthe engineas it may causea fire or

explosion

5 Disengagetheself_propelledmechanismor driveclutchon units

so equippedbeforestartingtheengine

6. ThebladecontrolhandleisasafetydeviceNeverattempttobypass

itsoperation.Doingso makesthesafetydeviceinoperativeand

may resultinpersonalinjurythroughcontactwith the rotating

blade.Thebladecontrolhandlemustoperateeasilyinbothdirec-

tionsandautomaticallyreturntothedisengagedpostitionwhen

released.

7. Neverattempttomakeawheelor cuttingheightadjustmentwhile

the engineis running.

Foryoursafety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanual

to measureslopesbeloreoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly

areaiftheslopeisgreaterthan15`=asshownontheslopegauge,

donotoperatethisunitonthatareaorseriousinjurycouldresult.

PERATION

Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingsor overspendthe

engine.Excessiveenginespeedsaredangerous

2Donotputhandsorfeetnearor underrotatingparts.Keepclear

of thedischargeopeningat aHtimesastherotatingbladecan

causeinjury

3. Stopthe bladewhencrossingg_aveldrives,walksor roads

4Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,removethewire

from thesparkplug,andthoroughlyinspectthemowerfor any

damageRepairthedamagebeforerestartingandoperatingthe

mower,

5 iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormalJy,stoptheengine

andcheckimmediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgenerallyawarn-

ingof trouble.

6 Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoacomplete

stopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheroruncloggingthechute.

Thecuttingbladecontinuestorotatefora fewsecondsafterthe

engineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthebodyin theblade

areauntilyouare surethebladehasstoppedrotating,

7Beforecleaning,repairingor inspecting,makecertaintheblade

andallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthesparkptugwire,

andkeepthewireawayfromthesparkplugtopreventaccidental

starting.

8 Donot runthe engineindoors

9Nevercutgrassbypullingmowertowardyou Mowacrossthe

faceof slopes,neverup-and-down.Exerciseextremecautionwhen

changingdirectiononslopes.Donotmowexcesalvelysteepslopes

Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.Aslipandtalecancauseserious

personalinjury.

10 Neveroperatemowerwithoutproperguards,platesorothersafety

protectivedevicesin pFace

11 Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancausea burn Donot

touch,

MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE

1 Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequentintervals

forpropertightnessAJsovisuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g

bent,cracked).Replacewith bladewhichmeetsoriginalequip-

mentspecifications

2 Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequipment

is in safeworkingcondition.

3 Neverstorethemowerwithgasolineinthetankorgascontainers

insideofabuildingwherefumesmayreachanopenflameorspark

(e.g,gashotwaterheater).AHowtheengineto coolbeforestor-

inginanyenclosure,

4. To reducefire hazard,keeptheenginefreeof grass,leavesand

excessiveoil.

....................81Ne_eTbpe-t_tethbmowetinwetgrass:Alwaysbesureofyour............................................5; Checkthegrasscatcherbagfrequentlyforwearordeterioration:..........................................

looting.A slipandfai!cancauseseriouspersonalinjury.Keep Replaceawornordamagedbagimmediately.Forsafetyprotec-

afirmholdonthehandleandwork,neverrun Mowonlyindaylight lion, replaceonly with new bag meetingoriginalequipment

or in goodartificiallight specifications_

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Lawn Mower. l't has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you 'thebest possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your neP,rest Sears Service

Center/Department We have competent, well-trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair thts unit

Please read and retain this manual The instructi_ns wili

enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"

MODEL

NUMBER 247,384260

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE DECK

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLAC:E

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

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Horsepower: 4.0

Displacement: 171,9 cc

Fuel Capacity'.: 48 oz.

Spark Plug (Gap 025 in ): Champion

RJ-19LM (or

Equivalent)

Solid State Ignition Air Gal:.: _0125 in,

Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft lbs.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

/_ Sears Maintenance Agreement is availabfe on this

product Contact your neare_c.tSears store for details

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CUSTOMER RESPONSBBIL, JTJES

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eRead and observe the safety rules

® Follow a regular schedule in r_aintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower

o Follow the instructions under '"Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this Owner's Manual..

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WARRANTY

OHEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAHLAWN MOWER

For one year from the date of purchase, when thi_ Craftsman Lawn Mower ts maintaineo, lubricated and tuned-

up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair, free of charge, any defect in materiat

and workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as mower blades, blade adapters, air clea_ers

and spark plugs.

•Repairs necessary because ef operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the faille to

maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual..

WARRANTY SERVICE ISAVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER TO THE NEAREST

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNTIED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY

WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state

to state..

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Department 731CR-W Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................. 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............... 3

WARRANTY ..................................... 3

INDEX ................................................ 4

MOWER ACCESSORIES ......................... 4

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK ............. 5

ASSEMBLY ..................................... 6, 7

OPERATION ..................................... 8-10

MAINTENANCE ................................. 10, 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ...................... 12

STORAGE .................................. 12, t3

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .................. 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................ 14

REPAIR PARTS--MOWER ........................ 15, 16

REPAIR PARTS--ENGINE .................. 17-20

SLOPE GAUGE ..................................... 21

PARTS ORDERINGtSERVlCE ....... BACK PAGE

Accessories ........................ 4

Adjustments:

Carburetor ....................... 12

Cutting Height ............. 9

Engine Speed ................ 12

Air Filter .................... 11

Assembly:

Brake Cable ............... 7

Handle ......................... 6

Starter' Rope ................. 7

Blade:

Replacement .................. 10

Sharpening ............... 1!

Controls:

Blade Control Handle ......... 8

Engine Speed Control .......... 8

Customer Responsibilities ...... 3

Cutting Heights ................... 9

Engine:

Lubrication ................ 1t

Speed Control ................ 8

Starting ....................... 9

Storage ................... 12

iNDEX

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Filter, Air ........................ 11 Primer ......................... 9, 10

Gasoline:

Storage ........................ 12

Tank Capacity ............... 3

Type ........................ 8

Hardware Pack Contents ......... 5

Lubrication:

Engine .................. 11

Wheels ........................ 13

Maintenance:

Agreement .................. 3

Air Filter ....................... 1I

Blade Care/Replacement ..10, 11

Engine ................... 1I

Lubrication ................ 13

Spark Plug .................. 11

Mulching Tips .............. 10

Oil:

Change ....................... 11

Storage .................... 12

Type ........................... 9

Operating Mower ........ 8, 9, !0

RepairlReplacement Parts 18-20

Responsibilities, Customer. ...... 3

Rope Guide ....................... 7

Safety Rules ....................... 2

Service and Adjustments:

Blade ........................ 10, 11

Carburetor .................... 12

Cutting Height ................ 9

Engine ................... 12

Rear Trail ShieJd ............... 12

Service Recommendations ........ t 3

Spark Plug .......................... t1

Specifications ...................... 3

Starting the Engine ................... 9

Stopping the Mower. .............. 10

Storage .......................... 12

Table of Contents ................... 4

Trouble Shooting Chart ....... 14

Warranty ................... 3

Wheels:

Adjusting Height .............. 9

Lubrication .......................... 13

MOWER ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when the mower was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail

outlets, catalog and service center& Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the mode1

number of your mower. ENGINE

Spark Air Filter Muffler Engine

Plug OU

¢x:=o

_==af

Gas Can Stabilizer

MOWER MAINTENANCE

Blade Blade Wheels

Adapter

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

(Hardware pack may contatn extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in

parentheses.)

A_ ATTACHING THE

LOWER HANDLE

Hairpinclips - "_'t

(714-0104) l

ATTACHING THE STARIER ROPE

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

Saddle

Washers

(736-0451)

l:le

Guide

(710-1205)

____._ Hex Lock Nut

t_-20 Thread

(712-0324)

(17174) U"

CHead

Bolts

(71 {)-1174)

ATTACHING THE THROTTLE CONTROL

SECURING THE CABLES Cable Ties

-._ (726-0240)

Spring Washer

¼" LD.

(736-0175)

Hex Bolt

1/4-20 x 1" Long

710-0597)

t_ Hex Nut

k_=J_-- 1/4"20 Thread

(712-0287)

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INCHES

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT

GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, be certain to ser-

vice engine with gasoline and oil before operating

your mower.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the

mower is observed from the operating position.

Tools Required for Assembly

(1) Pair of Pliers

(2) 7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches

(1) Flat Bladed Screwdriver

UNPACKING

• Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open-

ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out. Be careful

of the staples. Make certain all parts and literature

have been removed from the carton before the car-

ton is discarded

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug

and ground against the engine,

eStretch out control cable and place on the floor,. Be

careful not to bend or kink the cable at any time dur-

ing assembly

@Lay out the contents of the hardware pack accord-

ing to the illustration on page 5 for identification

k_\\ Handle

\ \ Mounting

Lower \\ \ Bracket

).\.

FIGURE 1.

Hole In

Blade Control

lie

Cable Hex

Bracket Nut

Bolt Spring

Washer

Hand

Curved

Carriage

..........................Bolt .................

Washer

FIGURE 2.

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE (Hardware A)

®Attach the lower' handle by placing the bottom holes

in the lower handle over the weld pins on the han-

dle mounting brackets extending through the rear

of the deck.

eUsing a pair' of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower'

handle against the handle mounting bracket, Insert

the hairpin clip into the inner hole in the weld pin_

-.-------See figure 1_Repeat on other side.

ATTACHINGTHE UPPERHANDLE(HardwareB)

• Place the upper handle in position over the lower

handle. The hole in the side of the blade control han-

dle (attached to the upper handle) must be on the

left side.

®Secure the upper handle to lower handle using the

curved head bolts, saddle washers and hand knobs

-._------as shown in figure 2.

ATTACHINGTHE CABLEBRACKET(Hardware D)

• Place cable bracket against the inside of the upper

handle (left hand side), The top part of the cable

bracket should be just below the blade control han-

dle See figure 2o

ePlace 114" hex bolt through cable bracket and han-

dte_ from the inside to the outside_ ...................................................................................................................................................

eSecure with spring washer (cupped side against the

handle) and hex nut,,

FIGURE 3_

"Z" Fitting

Hole in

Plastic Fitting

Control

Handte

ATTACHINGTtlE BRAKECABLE

®The brake cable is attached to the engine, and has

a "Z" fitting on the loose end, Route the brake cable

below the bower handler Place end of cable through

.-.------the hole in the bracket as shown in figure 3, Be

careful not to bend or kink the cable at any time

Push the plastic fitting until it locks into the hole in

the bracket

WARNING: Brake cable must be as-

sembled as shown for proper blade brake

operation.

eHook the "Z" end of the brake cable into the hole

in the blade control handle from the inside to the out-

side as shown in figure 3,,

on_

Cable Tie

FIGURE ,I.

SECURING THE CABLE(Hardware E)

Secure cable to the left side of the handle as foliows,

_WARNING: When attaching the control

cable, the cable must be routed to avoid

contact with all sharp edges and hot sur-

faces to prevent damage to the cable,

which will render the control inoperative.

e Insert posts on cable ties into holes provided on the

handles, one on the upper handle and two on the

lower handle,, The holes may be either on the inside

•.,------or outside of the handle_;, See figure 4A

•Secure the cable with, the cable ties See figure 4B.

eTrim excess ends of cabie ties

Starter

Handle

Rope Guide

FIGURE 5.

Lock

Nut

ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE (Hardware C)

•The starter rope is inside the top of the engine. Ad-

ditional rope may be wound around the starter han-

dle- If so, unwind the rope from [_hehandier

® With the spark plug wire disconnected and

grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull

the rope out of the engine

• Place the rope guide around the starter handle, so

the rope guide bends downward as shown in figure

-.,_'--_5 Insert the rope guide into the handle, and secure

with hex lock nut.

FINAL ASSEMBLY OF MOWER

• Make certain al! nuts and bohs are tightened

securely,

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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Com-

pare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and ad-

justmentso Save this manual for future reference,

Blade Control

Upper Ha

Starter Ro

Hand Knob

rake Cable

Lower

Engine Speed

Control

Oil Fill and Dipstick

Filler Cap

Wheel Adjuster

Primer

Air

D_eck

FIGURE 6.

"' IVIEETS""cPSC SAFETY: REQUIREMENTS '

Sears Lawn Walk-Behind Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American Nationa! Standards Institute,

and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running,

BLADE CONTROL HANDLE--must be held down to

the handle to start and runthe engine, Release to stop

the engine.

STARTER ROPEwused for starting the engine

PRiMER--pumps additional fuel from the carburetor

to the cylinder' for use when starting a cold engine°

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER--Permits selec-

tion of fast or stow engine speed.

BEFORE UStNG YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGAIN REFER "TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE

2 OF THIS 'MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.

The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage._Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

..........................before.starting power tool operation orwhile performing any,adjustments or,repairs ........................................................................

We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard glasses

available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

HOWTOUSEYOURMOWER

BLADE CONTROL HANDLE

Your mower has a control handle which reqtJires the

operator to be behind the handle to start and run the

mower. When the operator releases the contro_ han-

ate the engine will stop and an interna_bra_,e helps _he

blade to stop quickly.

When the operator leave_ the (:.perating position to

change the cutting heighl, pick t,p sticks c_ro_her ob-

jects in the way, the engine will stop automa:icaqy wheq

the control handle is released.

ADJUST CtJTTING HEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and I.:_werwheels {or high

cUL

• Adjust cutting height to suit you, reeuimrr, ents

Medium position is best for most lawns

® To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever

toward wheel See figure 7 Move wheel up rjr down

to suit/out requirements Be sure z{llwbeefs are in

the same setting,

NOT use I=.lhyLor high octane g;_s0tine,Be certain

container is clean and frc.=efrom rust or foreign par..

ticles Never use gasoline that "naybe stale from

long periods of storage in the container.

CAUTION: Eq_erience indicates th _talcohol blended

fuels (calted §asohol or ,jsing ethanul or methanol1 can

attract moisture which leads _o sep,_ration and forma-

tion of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage

the fuel system of an engine white ir storage To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system ._hould be emptied

before storage tor 30 days.or longer Jse fresh fuel next

season See .'-_TORAGESECTION f3r additional infcr-

-l_atior_.

Never use engine or caro:Jrelor cleanserproducts in the

!uel tank o_ _ermanent damage m_y occur.

TO START ENGtNE

e Connect s!)a_k plug _,ire to spar'_ plug. Make cer-

tain the meta; loop or lhe end of t'le spark plug wire

(inside the "ubber boot) is fastened securely over the

meta_ tip _n :he spa.'.',.:ptug Se_ figure 8

Metal Loop

on Spark

Plug Wire

Boot

FIGURE 7,

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

•Place unit so engine is in a level position

eFill crankcase with oil using a h gh quality detergent'

oil classified "For service SC, ,SD,SE or SF " such

as SAE 30 (SAE 10W-30 is a_: acceptable substi

tute) DO NOT USE !OW40 OIL

Remove oil fit! cap and oipstick assembly. Pour oi!

slowly until oil level is to the FULL mark on d,pstick

Crankcase capacity is approximately lq !4 p=nts (20

ounces) DO NOT OVERFILL

NOTE: Crankcase oil should be changed after lirst two

(2) hours of operation and every twenty-five (25) hours

thereafter Refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION section on

page 11,

•Replace oil fill cap and dipstick Tighten ,sap

securely

•Fill gas tank with about one (I) quart of clean, fresh,

lead4ree grade automotive gasoline., Low-lead or

regular gasoline is an acceptable substitute. DO

=IGURE 8.

ePress prirrer button as follows (;old starts only)

For each in,tia! start, push primer button five (5)

times prior to starter operation -3ee figure 9 Use

sharp pus_'es, wait between each push Repeat the

above for each starter operation as necessary Do

not use primer for warm engine restarts

eSet engine s!:_eedcontrol 1o HI _;peed

Engine Speed

mtrol Lever

LOW H!

FIGURE 9,

eHold blade control handle against upper handle.. See

figure 10. Pull starter handle quickly_ Do not allow

starter rope to snap back

oIf desired, move engine speed control to LOW for

light mowing conditions°

TO STOP ENGINE

Release blade control handle to stop engine_ Discon-

nect the spark plug wire and move it away from the

spark plug to prevent accidental starting while equip-

ment is unattended

Starter

Handle

FIGURE 10.

Handillll 1

MULCHING TIPS

eUnder certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it

may be necessary to raise the height of cutto reduce

pushing effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings,

® For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut

e Under heavy conditions cross cut for additional

mulching of surface debris,

MAINTENANCE

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

®Once a year'you should replace the spark plug, air

filter', and check blade for wear. A new spark plug

and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and

helps your engine run better and last longer.

eFollow the Service Recommendation Schedule on

page 13.,

MOWER

BLADE CARE

Your mower will work better with a sharp blade..

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG

WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE

WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CON-

TACT WITH THE SPARK PLUG.

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eAssemble bolts, washers, and nuts inthe exact order

of removal.

eUse block of wood to hold blade and tighten bolt

clockwise, The recommended torque is 35-40 ft=Ibs..

Torque wrenches are available at most Sears stores

and through the catalog,

NOTE: The bolt used to secure the blade to engine is

specially heat-treated_ Do not substitute (See Repair

Parts)..

CAUTION: A LOOSE BLADE CAN BE

DANGEROUS AND MAY MAKE THE

ENGINE HARD TO START.

Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade to get

the best cutting results..

TO REMOVE BLADE (See Figure 11):

e Turn mower on itsside. Make sure air filter and car-

buretor are upo

® Use ablockof wood between blade and mower deck

to prevent blade from turning when bolt is removed.

Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade

with heavy cloth_

e Remove blade boltby turning counterclockwise. Use

a91t6" box or open.end wrench.

Washer

Small Bo

"Large Bolt

Washer

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figure 11): FIGURE 11.

...................e Pu t•blade adapter o ne ngl nec ran kshaft:..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

e Fit blade in adapter. Be sure trailing edge of blade NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening the blade--

is up towards engine, but if you do, be sure blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE:

eThe blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind-

ing wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the

mower

eCare should be taken to keep the blade balanced

An unbalanced blade will cau_._eexcessive vibration

when running and eventual damage to mower and

engine.

® To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or

wall.. Leave about one _nch cf the stra+ght nail ex-

posed. Place center ho+eof blade over the head of

the nai!. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position if either er+dof the blade moves

downward, blade is not balanced. Sharper_ the

heavy end until the blade is balanced

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly an :t may be damaged

by using a dirty air filter..

Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow

in very dusty, dirty conditions Do not wash air filter

TO CHANGE-" AIR FILTER (See Fi;]ure 13):

e Remove 1he air filter cover by turning counter-

clockwise to the stop and Dull away from collar

o Remove filter from inside of cover

e Clean the +nside of the cover and the collar to

remove an_ dirt accumulation

• Insert new Iilter into cover

ePut air filter cover and filler into collar aligning the

lab with the slot.

ePush in on cover and tt.rn cloct;wise to lighten

ENGINr

ENGINE LUBRICATION

You must change the oil in the crankcase after the first

two (2) hours of operation and after each 25 hours of

tJsethereafter CHANGE THE O11..MORE FREQUENT-

LY IF LISED tN SANDY OR DLISTY COI',IDI [+IONS

TO DRAIN OIL (See Figure 12)

e Disconnect spark plug wire _rom spark plug and

place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

® Drain the gas tank and then turn the mower on its

side with the carburetor side ui:)and remove oil drain

plug

eSet the mower down and drain oi! into a flat pan

NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm

eReplace oil drain plug, tighten firmly.

eRefill crankcase with oil Refer to BEFORE START-

ING ENGINE in operation see:Lionon page 9 of this

manual

Oil Drain Plug

FIGURE 12.

Bottom of Encjine

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each yea_to make your engine

start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at .025

inch.

Collar

Air Flit /

FIGURE 13,

Tab

Turn

Clockwise

To Remove

+,Turn Clockwise

To Tighten

Air Filter Cover

CLEANING

WARNING: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG

WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE

WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CON-

TACr WiTH THE SPARK PLUG.

Turn mower on its side with carburetor up

Clean the underside of your mower after each use

by scraping t+oremove build-up of grass clippings,

leaves, dirt or other matter, tf this debris is allowed

to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and

may prevent proper mulching

Clean your mower and engine often to keep build-

up of grass or debris from accumulating around

engine. A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens

engine life.

NOTE'. We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose

to clean mower unless the electrical system, muffler,

air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out

Water in engine can result in shorlening engine life..

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

Refer to "ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in operation

section of manual,

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for

mixture control It has been completely adjusted at the

factory° tf your engine does not operate properly due

to suspected carburetor problems, take your mower to

an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and ad-

justment.

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine slow and fast speeds have been factory

set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may

result in personal injury If you believe that the engine

is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to art

authorized Sears Service Center' for repair and ad*

justment.

REAR TRAIL SHIELD

The rear trail shield, attached between the rear wheels

of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

that objects wilt be thrown out the rear of the mower

toward the operator,

If the shield becomes damaged, it should be replaced

STORAGE

Your mower and engine should be prepared for off-

season storage as follows:

MOWER

®Clean underside of mower housing (See "CLEAN-

ING" in maintenance section of manual).

® Inspect and replacelsharpen blade, ifrequired (See

"BLADE CARE" in maintenance section of manual).

e Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation

chart on page 13 of manual.

HANDLE

e You carl fold your mowers' upper handle for storage

as shown in figure 14. Loosen the two (2) hand

knobs on sides of the handle and let the upper han-

dle fotd down to the rear.

CAUTION: When folding handle for storage or

transportation, be careful not to bend or kink the

brake cable

FIGURE

ENGINE

A14.

WARNING: NEVER STORE YOUR LAWN

MOWER INDOORS OR IN AN ENCLOSED,

POORLY VENTILATED AREA IF

GASOLINE REMAINS IN THE TANK.

FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME,

SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT FROM A FUR-

NOTE: GASOLINE MUST BE REMOVED OR

TREATED TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM

FORMING IN THE TANK, FILTER, HOSE AND CAR-

BURETOR DURING STORAGE ALSO DURING

STORAGE, ALCOHOL-BLENDED GASOLINE THAT

USES ETHANOL OR METHANOL (SOMETIMES

CALLED GASOHOL) ATTRACTS WATER. IT ACTS

ON THE GASOLINE 'TO FORM ACIDS WHICH

DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

To remove gasoline, run engine until tank is empty and

engine stops. If you do not want to remove gasoline,

Sears Craftsman Fuel Stabilizer No_ 33500 may be

added to any gasoline left in the tank to minimize gum

deposits and acids. If the tank is almost empty, mix

stabilizer with fresh gasoline in a separate container

and add some to the tank, Always follow instructions

on stabilizer container. Then run engine at least 10

minutes after stabittzer is added to allow mixture to

reach carburetor.

You can heip keep your engine in good operating con-

dition during storage by:

eChanging oil.

eLubricating the piston/cylinder area by first remov-

ing the spark plug and squirting clean engine oil in-

to the spark ptug hole. Then cover the spark plug

hole with a rag to absorb oil spray. Next, rotate the

engine by pulling the starter' two or three times.

Finally, reinstall spark plug and attach spark plug

wire.

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another

®Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause

problems.

DRYER, CIGARETTE, ETC.

To prevent engine damage if lawn mower is not used

for more than 30 days, follow the steps below,

Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation

to form and cause the metal components of your

mower to rust

SERVICERECORD

Fill in dates as you

complete regular service

Check Engine (')il

Change Engine Oil

Blade Replaced

Air Cleaner Replaced

Spark Plug Replaced

Lubricate Mower

Cleaning

Muffler

,i CHECK

ISCHEDULE

l ................ A[Ier

First [Every

Every Two 25

Use Hours Hours

1 "

SERVICEDATES

LUBRICATION

ENGINE

See "Engine Lubrication" n Maintenance Se,:tion of

Manual_

WHEELS

DO NOT oil or grease the wheel bearings Viscous

lubricants will attract dust and dirt that wilt shorten the

life of the ,'}elf-lubricating wheel be_rings.. If you ._eelthe

wheels m_.tslbe lubricated, use only a dry, silicone type

lubricant ,,}paringly.

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Possible Cause(s) Corrective Actfon

Trouble

Engine fails to start

Engine runs erratic

1 Blade control handle disengaged

2 Spark p+ug wire disconnected

3Throttle contfot lever not in starting position

4Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel

1..

3,.

Blocked fuel line 5

Faulty spark plug 6

Engine flooded 7

1, Spark plug w+re loose 1.+

2 B+ocked fuel line or stale fuel 2.

3Vent in gas cap plugged

4 Water or dirt in fuel system

5 Dirty air cleaner

ICutting blade loose or unbaianced

2Bent cutting b+ade

3 Bent engine crankshaft.

i Engine speed too low

2Wet grass

3 Excessively high grass,

Engage blade control handie

Connect wire to spark plug.

Move throttle lever to starting position+

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoiine

Clean fuel line

Clean, adjust gap oc replace

Remove spark plug, dry the plug. and

crank engine with plug removed and

throttle in off position Replace spark

plug, connect wire and resume starting

procedures

Connect and lighten spark plug wire

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean

fresh gasoline

Clear vent

Drain fuet tank Refill with fresh fuel

Clean air cteaner See maintenance section

of this manual

Engine overheats 1 Engine oillevel low 1. Fift crankcase with proper oil

2. Air flow _estr+cted 2 Clean lawn mower engine

Occasional skip Spark plug gap too close Adjust gap to 030"

(hesitates) at high speed

tdies poorly 1 Spark plug lou{ed, fautty or gap too wide l Reset gap to 030" or replace spark plug

2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean air cleaner See ma+ntenance section

of this manual

Excessive vibration Tighten bfade and adapter

Balance blade

Replace blade.

Contact your SEARS Service Center

Mower will not

mulch grass

4. Dull blade

t Wheels not pos+ttoned correctly

2+ Dull blade,

Uneven cut

Move throttle iever to FAST position

Do not mow when grass is wet; watt until

later to cut.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then

mow again at desired height or make a

narrower cutting swath ('U2 width)..

Sharpen or replace blade

Place all four wheels in same

height position.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Note; For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest SEARS Service Center

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY MULCHING MOWER MODEL NO. 247.384260

Repair Parts

\44 39

SEARS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY MULCHING MOWER MODEL NO. 247.384260

Repair Parts

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

747-0748

17t 74

736-0175

7! 2-0287

720-0226

749-0756A

710-0597

7t0-1205

710-! 174

726-0240

749-0372B

714-0104

17098

731-0872

12935A

12936A

736-0356

712-0798

731-0981A

720-0241

682-0002

753-0485

736-0453

710_0757

742-050O

Control Handle Ass'y,

Cable Brkt

SpL Wash, t/4" ID,

Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd"

Grip

Upper Handle

Hex Bolt V4-20 x t" Lg,

Rope Guide Bolt

Curved Hd Bolt 5/16-18 x 2"

Lg_

Cable Tie

Lower Handle

Hairpin Cotter

Hinge Clip

Rear Flap

Handle Bracket Ass'y,mLH,

Handle Bracket Ass'y,--R.H,

Bell-Wash, .39" ID, x 1,38"

Hex Nut 318-16 Thd.*

Hub Cap

Hand Knob

20" Deck Ass'y_

Blade Adapter Kit (Splined)

Bell-Wash. _46" toD_

Hex Bolt 7/t6-20 x 1,5" Lg.

20" Mulching Blade

*Common Hardware--May Be Purchased Locally,,

IKEY

rNO.

E35

i36

PART

NO, DESCRIPTION

710-1055

736-0169

712-0241

712-0324

143_414292

735-0639

738-0102

736-0105

738-0507B

14832

t5262B

15261A

734-15t2A

14578

14579

746-0735

710-0654A

710-0603

736-0451

770-7192F

Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1" Lg

L-Wash, 3/8" I.D.*

Hex Nut 3/8-24 Thd.

Hex [,-Nut V4,20 Thd

Engine--Craftsman Model

143,,414292

Spark Plug Boot

Axle Bolt

Bell-Wash_ ,400" LD,, x _88"

Shld Bolt 50" Dia, x ,,357"

Spring Lever Ass'y wtKnob

Pivot Bar

Height Adj_ Plate

Wheel Ass'y, Comp,

Height Adj, Ass'y_ Comp,--

R.F, & LR

Height Adj_ Ass'y_ Compo--

L,F,, & R,R

Control Cable

Hex L-Wash Hd Scr

3/8-16 x 1 0" Lg.

Hex Wash, Hd. B-Tap Scr,

5/16-18 x .5" Lgo

Saddte Washer ,32" I,D,

Owner's Guide

NOTE: Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation

CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P, ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,414292

Repair Parts

4O0

126

125

241

ij_ 292

290

45A

30j

CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292

Repair Parts

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 35010

12A

12B

45A

86 ......

26727

33734

34214A

*33735

30200

34695

33886

28277

30589

31383A

31335

650548

31361

32600

35612

35544

35545

35546

35541

35542

35543

35547

35548

35549

20381

32875

32610A

27241

33148A

29914

*35261

34311C

30572

*28833

27897

30574

30590A

30591

30588A

29193

....650488 ........................................

611004

611112

DESCRIPTION

Cylinder Ass'y (Incl. Nos.

2&20)

Pin, Dowel

Element, Breather

Breatller Ass'y. (Incl Nos 6, 8,

9, 12A & 12B)

Gasket, Breather

Screw, Hex Washer Hal.

Self-Tap Seres, 10-24 x 9/16

Elbow, Breather Tube

Tube, Breather

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor (tnct. No. 14)

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor Lever

Screw, Hex Washer Hd

8-32 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seal, Oil

Crankshaft Ass'y

Piston, Pin & Ring Ass'y. (Std)

(Incl.. Nos. 41, 42 & 43)

Piston, Pin & Ring Ass'y, (.010

oversize) (tnct Nos. 41,

42 & 43)

Piston, Pin & Ring Ass'y ( 020

oversize) (tnct. Nos 41,

42 & 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'y (Std)

(incl., No. 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'y_ (010

oversize) (Incl. No. 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'y (020

oversize) (incl No. 43)

Ring Set, Piston (Std,)

Ring Set, Piston (.0t0 oversize)

Ring Set, Piston (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston Pin Retaining

Rod Ass'y,, Connecting

(Incl. No.. 46)

Bolt, Connecting Rod

Valve, Lifter

Camshaft (Compression Release)

Pump Ass'y. Oil

Gasket, Mounting Flange

Flange, Mounting (Incl Nos.

72, 73, 75 & 80)

Plug, Oil Drain (Incl. No.. 73)

Gasket, Oil Plug (Not required

with plastic oif plug)

Seat, Oil

Shaft, Governor

Washer', Flat

Gear Ass'y, Governor (Incl.

No. 81)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining

Screw; Hex Hd: Sems, .................................................

t/4-20 x 11/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

92 650815 Washer, Belleville

93 650816 Nut, Flywheel

100 34443A Solid State Ass'y,

10t 610118 Cover, Spark Plug

103 650814 Screw, Torx "1"-15Hex Washer

Hd Sems, 10-24 x 1

1t0 34961 Wire, Ground

1t9 "330t5A Gasket, Cylinder Head

120 34342 Head, Cylinder

125 29315C Valve, Exhaust (Std) (Incl.

No. 151)

125 29316C Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize)

(lncl, No, 151)

126 29314B Valve, Intake (Std.) (IncL

No. 151)

126 29315C Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize)

(Incl. No 151)

130 6021A Screw, Hex Flange Hd,.,

5/16-18 x 11/2

135 35395 Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion

RJ-19LM or equivalent)

150 31672 Spring, Valve

151 31673 Cap, Lower Valve Spring

169 "27234A Gasket, Valve Spring Box

172 32755 Cover, Valve Spring Box

174 650128 Screw, Hex Hd Sems,

10-24 x 1/2

178 29752 Nut & Lockwasher, t/4-28

182 6201 Screw, Hex Hal, t/4-28 x 7t8

184 *26756 Gasket, Carburetor

185 31384A Pipe, Intake (lnc[ No.. 224)

186 34337 Link, Governor Spring

189 650839 Screw, Hex Washer Hd.

Powerlok, 1/4-20x 3/8

190 35831 Lever, Brake

191 35040A Bracket, SE Brake (Incl.

No, 195)

192 34966 Link, Control

193 35830 Spring, Extension

194 32309 Ring, Retaining

195 610973 Terminal Ass'y.

200 33205A Bracket Ass'y, Control (incL

Nos.. 202 thru 205)

202 33802 Spring, Compression

203 31342 Spring, Compression

204 650549 Screw, FiL Hd, 5-40 x 7/16

205 650777 Screw, Fil_ Hd, 6-32 x 21/32

207 34336 Link, Throttle

209 30200 Screw, Hex Washer Hd Self-

Tap Sems,10-24 x 9f16

215 32410 Knob, Control

223 650451 Screw, Hex Hd. Seres, 1/4-20x 1

224 "34690A Gasket, intake Pipe

238 650932 Screw, Hex Washer Hd Shld.,

10-32 x 49t64

239 *34338 Gasket, Air Cleaner

241 35797 Collar, Air Cleaner

245 .............35066 ......................................................Filter; Air Cleaner (Paper) ...................................................................................

250 35065 Cover, Air Cleaner

260 35393 Housing, Blower

CRAFTSMAN 4H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292

Repair Parts

KEY

NO,

261

262

275

277

285

287

290

292

298

300

301

PART

NO.

30200

65083I

35708

650795

35000

650884

30705

26460

28763

34369A

35355

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Hex Washer Hd Self-

Tap Seres, 10-24 x 9/16

Screw, He_,.Washer Hd

Powerlot_ Thd, 1/i-20 x t.,5/32

Muffler As-_/y (Incl No 277)

Screw, Her', Hd.., I/4-20 > 2_,_

Hub, Starter

Screw, He)=Washer Hd,

8-32 x t/2

Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuel Line

Screw, He)=Washer Hd Silake-

proof, 10932 x 35/64

Tank Ass'y (fncl Nos 292 & 301)

Cap, Fuel ............

KE_q PART

NOJ, NO.

305 35577

306 34265

30T 35499

30;= 650562

3tC_ 35578

313_34080

32:" _35392

37(}A! 34346

-3

DESCRIPTION ~1

Tube, Oi! Fill |

Gasket, Fill ] ube |

"O" Ring i

Screw, Hex Washer Hal. Shake-

proof, 10-32 x V2

Dipstick Oil Fill

Spacer, Flywqeel Key

Plug, Starter

Decal, Instruction

37(}C't 35167 Decal, Instruction

380 { 632569 Carburetor (Inct No. 184)

39(} l 590621 Starter, Rewiqd

40(} I 33238D Gasket Set (Incl items

__ ma_ked ,)

"Indicates Parts included in

Gasket Set, Ref No ,400

CRAFTSMAN 4 H.P. ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.414292

Repair Parts

KEY 1

NO,,1

6 I

16!

25 I

27 I

28 I

29 J

30 ]

31 I

35 I

40 I

44 1

48 I

PARTS LIST FOR CARBURETOR

PART

632569

6316t 5

631767

631184

631971

631616

6505O6

632527

631700

631024

632019

631028

631021

631022

632047

632071

631334

631027

DESCRIPTION

Carburetor Comp

Throttle Shaft & Lever Ass'y,

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seal

Throttle Shutter

Throttte Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

"O" Ring, Float Bowl to Body

inlet Needle, Seat & Clip (lncl,

No. 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

High Speed Bow! Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

_>--4

_-,, 5

PARTS LIST FOR REWIND STARTER

NOo

PART

NO_

590621

590599A

590600

590615

590601

590598

590616

590617

590618

590619

590620

590622

590535

590452

DESCRIPTION

Rewind Starter Comp

Pin, Spring (Incl, No 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Puliey

Spring, Rewind

Cover, Spring

Housing Ass'y. Starter

Rope, Starter (Length 98" &

9/64" Dia)

Handle, Starter

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