Craftsman 247.37683 manual Do not Modify Engine, Spark Arrestor

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•Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources of ignition.

•Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulateinthe area.

•Neverremovegas cap oraddfuel whileengineis hotor running. Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.

•Neveroverfill fuel tank.Filltankto nomorethan 1inch below bottomof fillerneckto providefor fuel expansion.

•Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

•If gasolineis spilled,wipe it offthe engineandequipment.Move machineto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingengine.

•Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopenflame, sparkor pilot lightas ona waterheater,spaceheater,furnace, clothesdryer orothergas appliances.

•Toreducefirehazard,keepmachinefreeof grass,leaves,or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand removeany fuelsoakeddebris.

Allowmachineto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring. GeneralService:

•Neverrunanengine indoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.Engine exhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessanddeadlygas.

•Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe spark plugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto preventunintended starting.

Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsat frequentintervals for propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefordamage(e.g., bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe originalequipment manufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly, listedin thismanual.Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

•Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut. Wrapthe bladeor wear gloves,anduse extracautionwhen servicingthem.

Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto be suretheequipmentis in safeworkingcondition. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

Afterstrikinga foreignobject, stopthe engine,disconnectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughly inspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe damagebefore startingandoperatingthe mower.

Neverattemptto makea wheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhile the engineisrunning.

•Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trailshieldare subjectto wearand damagewhichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheck componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listed inthis manual.Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!

Donot changethe engine'sgovernorsettingor over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed of the engine.

Checkfuel line,tank,cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor leaks.Replaceifnecessary.

Donot crankenginewith sparkplugremoved.

•Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.

•Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improperdisposal of fluidsandmaterialscan harmthe environment.

Accordingto theConsumerProductsSafetyCommission(CPSC) andthe U.S.EnvironmentalProtectionAgency(EPA),this product hasan AverageUsefulLifeof seven(7)years,or 140hoursof operation.At the endof theAverageUsefulLifehavethe machine inspectedannuallyby a Searsorotherqualifiedservicedealer to ensurethatall mechanicalandsafetysystemsareworking properlyand notwornexcessively.Failureto doso can result in accidents,injuriesor death.

DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE

Toavoidseriousinjuryor death,do not modifyengine inany way. Tamperingwiththe governorsettingcanleadto a runawayengineand cause itto operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamperwithfactorysetting of enginegovernor.

NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS

EngineswhicharecertifiedtocomplywithCaliforniaandfederal EPAemissionregulationsfor SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment)are certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and mayinclude the followingemissioncontrolsystems:EngineModification(EM) and ThreeWayCatalyst(TWC)ifso equipped.

SPARK ARRESTOR

Thismachineisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnotbe usedonor nearany unimprovedforest-covered, brushcoveredor grass-coveredlandunlessthe engine'sexhaust systemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

Ifa sparkarresterisused, itshouldbemaintainedin effectiveworking orderby theoperator.Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis required bylaw(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode). Other statesmayhavesimilarlaws. Federallawsapplyonfederallands.

Asparkarresterfor the mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestSears PartsandRepairServiceCenter.

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Contents Crrftsmrh Engine Honda NGK-BPR5ESGeneral Operation California PropositionSlope Operation ServiceChildren Safe HandlingOf GasolineSpark Arrestor Do not Modify EngineRead the Operatorsmanuals Safety SymbolsPage This page left intentionallyblank Page Opening Carton AssemblyRemoving Unit from Carton Loose Parts in CartonPage Side Discharge Chute AdjustmentsGAS CAP Cutting Height Adjustment LeversMulch Plug Removeoil fill dipstick GAS and OIL FILL-UPOil one bottle shipped with unit FirstTime Use Using Grass Catcher Using Your Lawn MowerUsing AS Mulcher To Start EngineBeforeperforminganytypeofmaintenance/service,disengageall Maintenance ScheduleCenter or to scheduleservice,simplycontact Sears at ControlsandstoptheengineWaituntilallmovingpartshavecometoAlwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany maintenance Engine MaintenanceCleaning General RecommendationsLubrication Replacing Rear Flap Removebladeandadapterfromthe crankshaft Itemfor reassemblyBlade Care Persona njuryBelt Care Turnthefuel valveto the OFFposition Preparing the EnginePreparing the Lawn Mower Replacebelt Page Self-Propelled Mower B Model No Self=Propelled Mower B Model No Page Page 13310-ZM0-610 Crankshaft 90402-ZL8-000 Washer,Thrust Page Page I8--s 17702-ZM0-800 Tube,Fuelto Ser.# 93913-25220 17701-ZOb810 Tube,FuelTankto Ser.# 90015-883-0001320 Page Page Mm m Page Mm m Page Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions Sears Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageGDOC-100182RevA ModeratePage Guia de cuesta Etiquetas de seguridad Montaje Declaraci6n De garantia Instrucciones De seguridad54-55 ServicioFuncionarnientogeneral FuncionaiviientoEsguinces DientesFuncionamientogenerah Manejo segurode la gasolinaUtilices61orecipientesparagasolinaautorizados Guardachispas No Modifique EL MotorAviso Referido a Emisiones SilVIBOLOS DE Seguridad Mireymantenc3aesteniveconunrbovertical C61VIO Sacar LA Unidad DE LA Caja Apertura DE LA Caja DE CartonPiezas Sueltas Dentro DE LA Caja MontajeFigura3 Conexi6n de la colectora de cspedAjuste de la altura de corte AjustesCanal de Descarga DEL Nivel DE Aceite Canal DE Descarga LateralPalanca DE Ajuste DE LA Altura DE Gasolina Llenado DE Gasouna Y AceiteUSO Coivio Abonadora Para Encender EL MotorPara Detener EL Motor Programa DE iVlANTENllVllENTO Mantenimiento DEL Motor Reconiendaciones GeneralesFiltro de aire InspeccioneLubricacion Cuidado DE LA Cuchilla Caivibio DE LA Aleta TraseraFigura18 Cuidado DE LA CorreaCosped Preparacion DEL MotorPreparacion DE LA Cortadora DE Ecesita MAS AYU DA? Esta p.ginase aplica s61oen EE.UU. y Canada GDOC-100182Rev.A El*Coverage en Canadvariaen algunosarticulos. Paradetalles Continuaci6nsedetallanlos puntosincluidosenel AcuerdoIlenosla IlarnadaCharnuscaCanaden Servicio de instalaci6nde SearsPage Page MY-HOME

247.37683 specifications

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