Craftsman 987.889 owner manual AdjustMower CuttingHeight, Test Blade-Brake-Clutch ControlSystem

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AdjustMower CuttingHeight

The cutting height can be adjust- ed from 1 to 4 inches by rotating the Cutting Height Control lever (A, Figure 3-11).

Choose cutting heights accord- ing to grass conditions and terrain. In heavy or tall grass, it is usually better to make the first cut at a higher setting and then make a second cut at the desired setting. When mowing in rough terrain, a higher setting is recommended as it will minimize the chances of the

blade striking the ground or hidden obstructions.

1.Release all mower controls before adjusting cutting height.

2.Turn Cutting Height Control lever clockwise to raise cutting height or counterclockwise to lower

•cutting height. A decal and pointer (not illustrated) on the right side of the mower deck show cutting height settings ranging from A (highest) to G (lowest). Note that actual cutting heights will vary according to the grass and soil conditions.

OPERATION

Test Blade-Brake-Clutch

ControlSystem

The mower is equipped with a blade-brake-clutch which is de- signed to stop the mower blades within throe (3) seconds after ro- lease .of the Operator Presence Control or the Blade Drive Control. Never tamper with, or attempt to defeat the purpose of this safety device.

The-control system is a mechani- cal device which is subject to wear.

Thereforo, test the operation of the

blade_brake-clutch control system befor_ each use of the mower. Re-

fer to "Blade Brake Control Test" at the end of this Section.

Select Mulchingor

Side-DischargeMowing

Your combination mower allows you to select either mulching or side-discharging of the grass clip- pings. To use the mulching fea- turo, insert the mulcher cover.

Remove the cover if side dis- charge mowing is desired. Refer to "Mulching Cover" on Page 15 for installation instructions.

Figure 3-12: Mulcher cover.

Beforeinstalling or removing mulchingcover, stop engine,

wait for parts to stop moving,

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, do not adjust cutting height while wheels or blades are turning. Release all handle- bar controls and wait for all motion to stop before adjust- ing cuttingheight.

Figure 3-11: Cutting Height Control lever.

DANGER

and disconnect spark plug

wire.

MOVINGTHEMOWER WITHOUTENGINEPOWER

The mower can be manually pushed or pulled by putting the Gear Select Lever (C, Figure 3-13) in N (neutral) and pressing and holding the Operator Presence

Control (A, Figure 3-13) down against the handlebar grip.

To stop the wheels at anytime, release the Operator Presence Control.

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Contents Craftsman Safety Rules GeneraloperationSafety Rules Do notNever refuel the machine indoors Safety Rules NET Engine Weight Maintenance AgreementHorsepower Displacement This Warrantydoesnot CoverTable of Contents IndexMower Accessories and AI IachmentsGasCan GrassCatcherContents of Hardware Pack Tools NeededForAssembly AssemblyAssemblysteps Unpacking InstructionsAttachWheel DriveControl Rod Attachand AdjustGear Select LeverAttach ControlRods AttachOperatorPresence ControlRodAssembly Rear view of control rodsAfter Assemblingand BeforeUsingUnit CheckTire PressureTestWheel Brake Knowyourequipment Safety StandardOperation OperatorPresenceControlGearSelect Lever OperationBladeDriveControl Blade DrivecontrolMulcher Cover Wheel Drive ControlCuttingHeight ControlLever Wheel DrivecontrolEngineRecoil Starter BeforeoperatingEngineThrottle Control THRoJiLECONTROLFill Fuel Tank BeforestartingengineAddMotor Oil Change oil after the first 2 operatTest Blade-Brake-Clutch ControlSystem AdjustMower CuttingHeightDisconnect spark plug Wire Select Mulchingor Side-DischargeMowingStartingandstoppingtheengine EngagingthebladesTo Stop the Wheels ToengagethewheelsMakingturns Tor Presence Control A, FigureMowingtipsandhints Bladebrakecontrol Test Engage the wheels with the Wheel Drive Control and driveLubrication Interval ServiceCustomer Responsibilities IntervalEnginecleaning Customer ResponsibilitiesMotoroil To Service FoamAir Filter A, -3 AIR CleanerserviceTippingmowerforservice ToRemove and Install FiltersSparkplug Service and AdjustmentsBladespindlebelt Replacement CarburetorToInstall Belt Bladedrivebelt ReplacementBladebrakereplacement To Remove BeltBladedrivebelt Adjustment Adjustidlerin direction Ofarrowtotighten beltIt forward to take up slack in the belt Bladedrivecontrollever Wheeldrivebeltreplacement Adjustment Install new belt shownToTestWheel Traction Wheeldrivebelt AdjustmentToAdjustWheel Drive Belt Remove cotter pin A, Figure 12A from upper end of WheelWheelbrakeadjustment Transmissionneutral AdjustmentBladeSharpening MowerbladesTo InspectBlades SharpenedBladeBlade Installation ServiceAdjustments Torqueto Mower Blade Washer BoltHTorqueto 35 Ft. LbsEngine StorageOFF-SEASONSTORAGE Engine OILPossiblecause TroubleshootingThrottle controlout of adjustment Broken,loose orworn beltsOperating and Safety Decals SafetydecalsCraftsman 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts Handlebarand ConsoleassemblyDriveassembly 1100243 Part Description Qty1769904 1915933Craftsman 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts FrontframeassemblyRef. Part Part Description Qty 11863931769895 149BLACKSPRAYPAINTCAN,13 OZ Torqueto Mowerdeckassembly158 320 LOCTITE242,0.02 OZ.TUBE 3181773523 19109171100244 1764140RJS Transaxleassembly Craftsman4-Cycle,8HP EngineModel 0100S 171 28424 BreatherElement 35262A1,364481 40009 305 35574 OilFinTube 35319 0ilSeal 126 3403640011 172 28425 ValveCover 173 35350 BrealherTube 416 34479ACraftsman 81-1PMODEL 987.889000 Repair Parts Craftsman4-Cycle,8HP EngineModel143.988000Craftsiian 8HP Model 987.889000 Repair Parts ¢p-.4590701 Starter Handle Page Page Crrftsmrn Form 1905122 3/98

987.889 specifications

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