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PRECAUCION: Antes de usar este • Mantenimiento producto, lea este manual y siga • Servicio y ajustes todas las reglas de seguridad • Piezas de repuesto instrucciones de operaci6n. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL. 60179 U.S.A. F-010472M www.sears.com/craftsman...
PARTS For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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Congratulations onyour p urchase ofa Craftsman Rotary L awn Mower. Ithasbeen designed, engineered andmanufactured Rotary Lawn Mower give youthebest p ossible dependability andperformance. Record in the space below the serial number and the date Ifyouexperience anyproblems you cannot easily remedy, please of purchase of this unit.
OWNER'S INFORMATION CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Environmental Awareness It is the owner's responsibility to follow the instructions be- low. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation. • Do not fill the engine's fuel tank completely full. Follow all the assembly instructions. •...
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OWNER'S INFORMATION Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. ning. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting. Always wear eye DO NOT: protection when you make adjustments or repairs. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
PREPARATION UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Folded Position The mower was fully assembled at the factory. When the mower was put in the carton, the handle was put in a folded position (see Figure 1). To put the handle in the operating position, follow the steps below.
PREPARATION HOW TO PREPARE THE ENGINE ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE See "Before Starting The Engine" in the Operation section for the type of oil and gasoline to use. Before you use the unit, read the information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
OPERATION Blade Rotation Control Drive Lever Blade Rotation Transmission" Speed Control Throttle Control Recoil-Start Grip Oil Fill Single Lever Gas Fill Height Adjuster Primer Button Mulch Cover Attachment Side Discharge Attachment Figure 4 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: MULCH COVER ATTACHMENT: For the blade to ro- to mulch the tate, the blade rotation control must be in the ENGAGED position...
OPERATION HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine. To increase the engine speed, move the throttle control forward to the FAST position. For normal operation and when using a grass bagger, move the throttle control to the FAST position.
OPERATION HOW TO OPERATE THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE IMPORTANT: When you operate, always operate with the NOTE: To stop the engine, move the throttle control lever to the throttle control in the FAST position. OFF position. WARNING: For safe operation, the drive system Height Of Cut is released.
OPERATION HOW TO INSTALL Remove the mulch cover. THE SIDE DISCHARGE ATTACHMENT Mount the side discharge attachment on the mower hous- ing (see Figure 10). ARNING: To prevent the engine from starting, dis- connect the wire from the spark plug. Make sure the side discharge attachment is mounted on all Remove the three wingnuts that secure the mulch cover to three bolts and fasten with the wingnuts...
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ADD GASOLINE WARNING: Always use a safety gasoline container. Do not smoke when adding gasoline to the fuel tank. Do not add gasoline when you are inside an ADD OIL enclosure. Before you add gasoline, stop the en- gine and let the engine cool for several minutes.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen Oil, Check Oil, Change* Cooling System, Clean Muffler, Check Air Filter, Clean / Change Spark Plug, Check Spark Plug, Replace Dusty conditions every 25 hours. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The owner's responsibility is to maintain this product.
MAINTENANCE INSPECT BLADE 10. Tighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot pounds (47,5 N-m). WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits an object, stop the engine. Check the unit for damage.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE HOW TO CHECK THE OIL Fuel Cap Dipstick NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the engine runs. Make sure the unit is level. Clean the area around the dipstick (Figure 17). Remove the dipstick. Wipe the oil from the dipstick. Insert the dipstick into the oil fill tube.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN THE AIR FILTERS (FLAT TYPE) NOTE: Never run the engine with the air filters removed. The air filters will help protect the engine against wear. For the correct replacement filter, see the parts list for the engine. Loosen screw and tilt cover down (Figure 19).
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE DRIVE SYSTEM ARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. In normal usage, the blade drive system will not require an adjustment. However, if the cutting performance decreases or the Drive Control quality of cut is poor, make the following changes.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO REPLACE THE BELTS Put the blade drive belt onto the bottom pulley of the en- the wire from the spark plug. gine stack pulley. Make sure that the flat side of the blade ARNING: Before you remove a belt, disconnect drive belt is against the idler pulley.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT HOW TO ADJUST THE DRIVE CABLE If the drive system does not engage and disengage correctly, check the handle for correct assembly. Make sure that all parts are in good condition, not broken or bent, and that all fasteners are tight.
STORAGE FOLDING HANDLE STORAGE CAUTION: Be careful when you fold or raise the handle. Do not damage the cables. A cable that is bent will not work cor- rectly. Before you use the unit, replace a bent or damaged cable. How To Fold The Handle Remove the adjuster arms from the lower handle (see Adjuster Arm...
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Check the blade adapter. REPLACE A BROKEN BLADE PROBLEM: The engine will not start. ADAPTER. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. Check for loose engine bolts. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the cables.
"11 & _'_/Operate a walk-behind mower acr°s%%' Ce°n'sS,'o° e /___,d=u___ll_m_m_.=., -F-_-__ Operate a riding mower (J.. _f_._ _'_l_,r,.,_ _.__ uP or down slopefSs_e;e;. On a riding mower to determine if a slope is safe to mow: (1) disengage the blade(s), (2) put the unit in reverse, and (3) try to back straight up the slope.
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(This p age a pplicable inthe U.S.A. and Canada only.) Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN...
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Maintenance Any Warranted Part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance or which is scheduled only for regular inspec- tion to 1heeffect of"repair or replace as necessary" shall be warranted as to defects for the warranty period. Any Warranted Part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance shall be warranted as to defects only for the period of Ume up to 1hefirst sched- uled replacement for that pert.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ENGINE MODEL This is a single cylinder, overhead valve (OHV), air-cooled engine. It is a low emissions engine. In the state of California, OHV Model Series 110000 and 120000 engines are certified by the California Air Resources Board to meet emissions standards for 125 hours. Such certification does not grant the purchaser, owner or operator of this engine any additional warranties with respect to the performance or operational life of this engine.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN MODEL 536.885600 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Part No. Description Part No. Description 1101453 Knob, Handle 1101188-848 Lever, Drive 1101217-846 1101160 Handle, Lower Control, Blade Rotation lx183 Bolt, Handle Support 1101374 Control, Blade 15x79 3x144 Nut, Flange Screw 1101154 15x116...
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CRAFTSMAN MODEL 536.885600 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE ASSEMBLY 1437 , ,"t-d_- 44._._[_L_ f" 18 \ '_._-__ F-O10472M...
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CRAFTSMAN MODEL 536.885600 REPAIR PARTS DRIVE ASSEMBLY Part No. Description Part No. Description Bolt, Shoulder 9x30 Engine * Screw 26x270 Idler Arm 1101174 Z 15x84 Tinnerman, "U" 28x75 Nut, Flange 1101156 Cover, Front 1101164 Pulley, Engine Screw lx111 Cover, Transmission...
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CRAFTSMAN MODEL 536.885600 REPAIR PARTS FIXED WHEEL ASSEMBLY >< F-O10472M...
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CRAFTSMAN MODEL 536.885600 REPAIR PARTS FIXED WHEEL ASSEMBLY Description Part No. Description Part No. Screw 710277 Bracket Assembly, Lifter 1101465-848 Brace, Handle Bracket 1101378-848 Crossbar Assembly, Front 1101186-848 Support, Handle 1101229-846 Clip, Front 1101158 Screw 26x300 Bolt, Shoulder 710200 Link, Lifter...
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MODEL 536.885600 B&S ENGINE 120602-0129-E1 238 _ 1034 _ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. 9140 1023 J1022, 615_ J 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL J 1019 LABEL KIT J 24[_ 15_ 2o_ F-O10472M...
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MODEL 536.885600 B&S ENGINE 120602-0129-E1 REF. PART REF. PART REF. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 692670 Cylinder Assembly 692786 Ring Set (Governor Control Lever 692937 Grommet 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal (.020" Oversize) ,299819 Seal-Oil 94852 Bolt 692787 Ring Set (Magneto Side) (.030" Oversize) (Governor Control Lever 691866 Lock-Piston Pin...
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