Craftsman 291.376400 User manual

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CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°
Part No 30716 Primedin USA

RULESFORSAFEOPERAT!ON
t, Readandfamiliarizeyourselfwiththemethodsofuse.
2 Inspectyourlawn and _emove foreign objects, etc.
3, Don't operate mower when barefoot or wearing sandals.
4, Use caution - A mower is a precision piece of lawn care equipment and should be
treated as such,
5, Don't operate a damaged mower, Have repairs made before returning to work.
6_ Never pface your hands or feet near a moviog part,
7. Do not mow the lawn when it is wet enough to be slippery
8. Always be sure of your footing, walk, don't run.
9. Keep all screws and nuts tight, be sure equipment is in safe operating condition, Keep
mower' clean of dry grassand dirt,
ONE YEAR LIM IT El) WAR RA NI YON CP.A FISM AN
MODEL No, 291.376400 LAWN MOWER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn
Mower is maintained and lubricated according to the instructions in the
owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship
tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental
purposes, this warr'.iflty applies for oniy 90 days from the date of
purchase
I his warranty does net caret:
Expendable items whichbecome worn during normal use
Repairs necessary because n f operator abuse nr negligctlce, and the
failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions
contained ill t!_e owner's manuai
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING I_HE
CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER TO THE NEAREST SERVICE
CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
Titis warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state
SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO, Dept 698/731A
Sears Tower
Chicago, IL60684
CUSTOMERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Always use care when operating your Lawn mower. Keep clear' of moving parts, Avoid
striking or running into solid objects or' debris in the area to be mowed.. Keep the mower
clean. Follow a regular maintenance and check schedule to provide efficient and safe opera-
tion Well-cared for Lawn mowers wilf last longer' and operate more efficiently.

ASSEMBLING HANDLE TO MOWER
HANDLE
Assemble foam grip to {he top section by a.gpiying
liquid hand or dishwashJng soap into ends ap-
prox l',careluHy feeding it into place
Assemble upper handle by inserting two center
sections into top section and secure with proper
hardware Connect upper handle and lower han-
dle sub.assemblies together, align}ng as
necessary and securing with proper Ilardware
NOTE: Tighten hex nuts until clearance is reo
moved and handle is securely tightened.,
Tile holes in the lower handle fit over the lugs on
the side plates In tile boil pack are 2 relaining
rings. Press these over tile l_andle lugs to keep tile
handle from coming off See Figure 2
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Tile height of cut is regulated by adjusting the
roller. Loosen both rolter brackets and move them
up or down equally Align holes in side plates with
holes or slot in Brackets and tighten securely Be
sure that the roller brackets hold the roller level
across the rear of the mower
For maximum cutting height, the wheels can b_6
moved to the lowest axte hole in the side plates,
Remove hub cap, axle nut, (A in fig 4), put! wheel
and axle off mower and move to lowest hole
Tighten axle nut securely
All machine equipment exposed to the elements
requires reasonable care and maintenance to in-
sure continued trouble-free operation This lawn
mower was designed for efficiency and durability
and with normal care will glve many years of ser..
vice.
The cutting reel is mounted on bali bearings pro..
cessed tn ball bearing grease and with average
use should need only to be oiled
This mower upon leaving the factory has been ad*
justed to the proper relationship of reel and cutter
bar.. Care should be taken to see that through
misuse neither unit is nicked or pounded out of
shape Misalignment of the reel and cutterbar will
result in either a rough, uneven lawn or a hard
pushing mower Keep the mower in adjustment at
all times for best performance
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HANDLE AS.SEM BLY
FIGURE # 1
FIGURE #2
FIGURE #3
CUT'rING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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FIGURE #4

?8" HAND LAWN MOWERS
MODEL NUMBER 291.376400
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KEY
NO. PART NO.
1. 30122
2. 30137
3. 30004
4. 30309
5. 30308-O-t0
6. 30307
7 30316
8. !0122-3-10
9. 30317
10. 10021
11. 30337
1t.B 30314
t2. 30349-0-10
!3. 30243
14. 30660
t5. 30394-4-10
16. t0326-17_10
16+A 10326-t6-10
t7 30514
18. t0367-1-10
19. 30036-I
20. 30300
PART NAME REQ.
Ball Cup 2
Bal! Bearing Assembly 2
Bearing Cone 2
Spring, Reel Ad. t
Dust Cap 1
Reet Spacer 1
Rachet Pawl 2
Ree! Assembly !
(includes Key Nos. 2
thru 6)
Axle Snap Ring 2
Hub Cap 2
Axle 2
Axle Nut 2
Wheel 2
Tire 2
Hex Head Bolt 4
Cover Plate 2
Left Side Plate t
Right Side Plate 1
Handle Retaining Ring 2
Shrub Bar 1
Left Pinion Gear 1
Adjusting Screw 4
si_0x t
(included in Key
Nos. 16 & 16A)
KEY
NO. PART NO. PART NAME REQ.
21. 30036 Right Pin!on Gear 1
22. 30313-4 Cutter Bar Bolt 3/,x 1'is 2
23. 30643 Wing Nut 2
24. 30321 Relier Bracket 2
25. 301t9-2 Carriage Bolt si_sx lI/_. 2
26+ 10305-7 Cutter Bar 1
26.A 30519 Cutter Bar Stud 2
(Included In Key
Nos. 16& 16A)
27. 30320 Roller Section 7
28. 30071 Roller Spacer 2
29. 30319-3 Roller Tube 1
30. 10439 Complete Handle Assem. 1
31. 30918-10 Lower Handle Section RH 1
31.A309t8-11 Lower Handle SectionLH I
32. 30077-3 Handle Bolt _',_x 7_ 6
32A. 30012-5 Handte Bolt y_x 1'/_ 4
33. 30128 Hex Nut '/.,Keps 4
33A. 30079 Hex Nut _/_ Keps 6
34. 30917-4 Upper Handle Section RH 1
34A. 30917-5._ Upper Handle Section LH 1
35. 30916-2 Handle Grip Section 1
36. 30948 Foam Grip 1
36A. 30716-1 Parts List 1
37. 10428 Assem. Hardware 1
ITEMS IN CARTON
One complete Hand Mower Chassis.
Two rower handle sections.
Two upper llandle sections.
One handle grip section.
One plastic bag including hardware
for assembly of handle.
Four V4" x 1-'/_" handle bolt--
Four '/4-20 handle nuts--keps.
Six _',Gx _s_handle bolts.
Six :p,_keps nuts.
One foam grip.
Two retaming rings.
Do not use Key Numbers when
ordering Repair Parts, always use
Part Numbers.
Your mower is right hand (R.H.) or
lelt hand (L.H+) as you pusl!.
MOWER ADJUSTMENT
The .mower _s adjusted by moving the cutler bar toward the reel. The cutler bar knife
is odiusted toward the reeJ by means of 4 adjusting screws. Each end of the cutter bar
adiusis separately. The 2 adjusting screws at each end push fn opposite dlrections
about the cutter bar bol! which acts as an axis.
Before tightening one adjusting screw, be sure lo loosen the opposing adjusting screw
an equivalent amount. When the proper adiustmeni has been reached, be sure to
tighten all adjusting screws equally so that the cutter bar _s _rnmovoble. When the
mower _s properly adjusted it will shear paper along _he entire length at the culler
bar blode and yel tl'_e movemenl of the reel agamsi lhe cutler bar will be (ree and
unresh ,cled.
After many seasons of use your mower may need resharpenmg. We recommend that
you contact your nearest Sears Retail Store or Serwce Unit {or sharpening or repair.

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MODEL NO.
291.376400
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WHEREVER YOU LIVE
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HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS
Always rnention the Model Number when requesting ser.
vice or repair parts for your 18" HAND LAWN MOWER.
All parts listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS
ROEBUCK ANDOO. retail or catalog store If the parts you
need are not stocked locally, your order will be electroni-
cally transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribution
Center for expedited handling
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE
FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
1. PART NUMBER
2. PART DESCRIPTION
3, MODEL NUMBER
4. NAME OF ITEM
Your Sears Merchandise takes on added value when you
discover that Sears has over 2,000 Service Units throughout
the country, Each is staffed by Sears-trained, professional
technicians using Sears Approved parts and methods_
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.
Part No 30716 Printed in U S A 11.83