Craftsman 247.370252 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRIC POWER i SOURCE
• Plug the extension cord into any convenien: 110-120
volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your
source of power. This outlet may be loca ed either
out-of-doors or indoors. If an inside recr ptacle is
used, the extension cord can be taken out either
through the doorway or a window. To avoi i blowing
fuses, pick an outlet that is not overloaced. Your
mower will operate satisfactorily on a circjit that is
fused for 15 amperes. Do not use overs ze fuses
without consulting your power company.
TO CONVERT MOWER TO MULCHEIi
• To convert the mower to a mulching mcwer, first
remove the grass catcher. Then simply lit [ the rear
discharge door, insert the mulching bcffle, and
release the rear discharge door.
MOWING AND MULCHING TIPS
Never mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel
back and forth across the lawn, beginning at the point
nearest the electric outlet where cord is crmnected.
See figure 8. Cut grass moving away from :he outlet
so the cord lies in the cut portion of the lav/n, out of
the way. Do not allow extension cord to wrr p around
trees, shrubs or other obstacles.
T = Obstacles
Outlet
Start Here
The grass condition at the time of mowing determines
the proper mower cutting height setting for best iawn
appearance. For a healthy lawn, always cut one-third
or less of the total length of the grass at any one cut­
ting.
For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut.
When mulching under certain conditions, such as very
tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over­
loading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clip­
pings. Under heavy conditions cross cut for additional
mulching of surface debris.
When picking up the extension cord,
wind the cord in a series of equal
loops on each side of your hand to
prevent snarling. See illustration at
right.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule below.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A
WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO DISCON­
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY REPAIRS OR MAIN­
TENANCE.
SERVICE RECORD
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES
Every
Use
Evey
25
Hou rs
Blade Replaced
Lubricate Mower V
Cleaning V
V CHECK
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