Craftsman 247.370251 - Manual (Page 12)

STORAGE
Your mower should be prepared for off-season stor­
age as follows;
MOWER
• Clean underside of mower housing (See “CLEAN­
ING” in Customer Responsibilities section of manu­
al).
• Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See
“BLADE CARE” in Customer Responsibilities sec­
tion of manual).
• Lubricate as shown in “MAINTENANCE SCHED­
ULE” (See Customer Responsibilities section of
manual).
• Make sure motor/blade control is in OFF (released)
position for storage.
HANDLE
The handle may be folded away completely for stor­
age.
• Remove the grass bag (if attached).
• Loosen the hand knobs on the sides of the handle,
and let the upper handle fold down to the rear.
• Pull outward on each side of the lower handle, and
lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of
the handle mounting brackets. Fold the lower han­
dle forward.
CAUTION: When folding the handle for storage or
transportation, be careful not to bend or kink the
power cord.
To return the mower to the operating position, pull up
and back on the handle until it locks in position.
Tighten the hand knobs which secure the upper and
lower handles.
EXTENSION CORD
• Replace extension cord if cut or abraded.
• Extension cord should be wiped dry of any foreign
substances such as oil or stains.
• Wind cord and store in cool, dry place (See cord
winding instruction on page 10).
OTHER
Do not store your mower under any plastic cover.
Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to
form and causes metal components of mower to rust.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action
Does not start 1 . Motor/blade control disengaged.
2. Extension cord disconnected.
3. Blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker.
4. Motor/blade control switch defective.
1. Engage motor/blade control.
2. Be sure that the extension cord is plugged
into the outlet and the lawn mower switch
plug.
3. Check to see if a fuse has been blown or a
circuit breaker tripped in your electrical box.
4. Replace motor/blade control switch.
Frequent blowing of fuses 1 . Cutting too much grass.
2. Circuit overloaded.
1. Set in “Higher Cut" position.
2. Do not use a higher rated fuse without
consulting your power company. If condition
persists (be sure circuit is not overloaded),
have your unit checked by your nearest
Authorized Sears Service Dealer.
Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass.
2. Build-up of grass, leaves and debris under
mower.
1. Set in “Higher Cur position.
2. Disconnect power cord and clean underside
of mower housing.
Poor or uneven cut 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Build-up of grass, leaves and debris under
mower.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade nut,
2. Disconnect power cord and clean underside
of mower housing.
Too much vibration 1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent motor shaft.
1. Replace blade. Tighten blade nut,
2. Contact Sears Service Department.
Hard to push 1. High grass or cutting height too low.
2. Rear of mower housing and blade dragging
in heavy grass.
1. Raise cutting height.
2. Raise cutting height.
Note; For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest SEARS Service Center.
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