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Sears OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 328.395900 [RRFTSMRN° 3.75 HP 20" 7-Blade Power Propelled Reel Mower CAUTION: • Assembly Read SAFETY • Operating RULES and • Maintenance INSTRUCTIONS • Service & Adjustments carefully • Repair Parts • Safety Rules I SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A I...
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Safety Rules CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING ORMAKING R EPAIRS TOYOUR MOWER. Always use care when operating the POWER REEL MOWER. Keep clear of moving parts. Do not work on POWER ] REEL MOWER with engine running.
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Warranty Two year limited warranty on Craftsman lawn mowers: For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman lawn mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge any defect in material and workmanship.
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Assembly TOOLS REQUIRED: 7/16" Wrench, Pliers, Screwdriver (11/16" Wrench needed to adjust Clutch Tension) NOTE: Reference to left or right side Assemble the clutch control rod by D. Refer operation of the mower from operator's inserting the short rod bent end in the instructions before using mower.
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Assembly FIGURE 4: Installthe Wheel DriveControl rodon top and insert FIGURE 7: Putthe Pentend of the rod through the hole of the drive dutch lever. cotter pin.Then, open its bottom to securely fastenit. INSTALLING THRO'I-rLE CONTROL. 1. One end of the throttle control is factory installed to the carburetor.The other end needs to be installed in the upper handle, 2.
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Assembly THROTFLE CONTROL ASSEMBLY: FUELAND OIL 6. See Fig. 11: Une the complete knob and 1. See F_g. 9 :When the knob isthrough the control body unit ,,V_ the panel slot. Use NOTE:Engineis shippedWITHOUT oil Use handle panel, straighten the thro_e both handsend push thecontrolbody unit a high quality detergent oil classified "for serviceSF,SE, SD or SC".30 or 10W-30wt.
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Operation KNOW YOUR MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. THROTTLE MANUAL DRIVE LEVER / REEL &...
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Operation HOW TO USE YOUR MOWER FINE ADJUSTMENT CUTTING STARTING THE ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL: RANGES 1. Move throttie lever tochoke position. Pull The engine speed is controlled by the Forfine adjustment moving lever at front of rewind starter handle rapidly. R epeat if throtlfe lever located at the top of the mower (Fig.
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Maintenance GENERAL RECOMMENDATION SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 1. The spark plug and air filter should be SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES rep_ced once a year. This wilt assure better engine performance and longer FIRST EVERY EVERY E':E_Y SERVICE RECORD FILL IN WHEN SERVICE l{:!:_s. engine life.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO CHECK OPERATION OF CHOKE Replace daadman dutch spring. CONTROLS: (Attachto belt idler). IDLE SPEED TH RO]q'LE Move speed control lever to "choke" 8. Replace belt guard and belt guard belt. STOP ADJUSTING SCREW position. The carburetor choke should be Do not tighten bolt.
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STORAGE MOWER: IMPORTANT:. • Clean all debris off mower and engine with a IMPORTANT PREVENT rag or brush. DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL • Do not use water. FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, •...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Engine fails to start. Check fuel tank for gas. Spark plug lead wire disconnected. Throttle control lever not in starting position. Check spark plug. Carburetor improperly adjusted. Engine flooded. Remove spark plug, dry the plug, crank engine with plug removed, and throttle in off position.
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Front Throw Reel Mower Repair Parts n Model No. 328-395900 ® € 114 113...
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Front Throw Reel Mower Repair Parts -- Model No. 328-395900 Order parts from Sears by REF. PART Orderparts from Searsby REF. PART DESCRIPTION SpecifyingMod_ & Pad No. NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Specifying Model & PartNo. NO. NO. Axle Suppod Bearing (2 req.) 1001-A Handle 1071...
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CRRFTSHRN ® 3.75 HP 20" 7-Blade Power Propelled Reel Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing. The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower OWNER'S Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug.