Craftsman 247.370252 - Manual (Page 12)

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEANING
A
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER SUP­
PLY BEFORE CLEANING YOUR MOWER.
• Remove any build-up of grass and leave; on or
around motor cover. DO NOT USE WATER
• Clean the underside of your mower after e; ich use
by turning the mower on its side and sere ping to
remove any build-up of grass, leaves, dirt or other
matter. DO NOT USE WATER.
• Occasionally use a dry cloth to wipe mower.
• Wash grass bag periodically with water. Allow to
dry thoroughly in the shade. Do not use heat.
IMPORTANT: UNDER NORMAL USAGE, THE
GRASS BAG IS SUBJECT TO WEAR AND SHOULD
BE CHECKED PERIODICALLY. BE CERTAIN ANY
REPLACEMENT BAG COMPLIES WITH THE
MOWER MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
REAR TRAIL SHIELD
The rear trail shield, attached between the rear
wheels of your mower, is provided to minin' ize the
possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of
the mower toward the operator. If the shield b icomes
damaged, it should be replaced.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Refer to “CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTME NT” in
Operation section of manual.
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT
The upper handle may be adjusted to three different
height positions. To select desired position, loosen
hand knobs and align one of the three marks on the
top of the lower handle insulators with the mark on the
upper handle insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.
STORAGE
Your mower should be prepared for off-seas jn stor­
age as follows:
MOWER
• Make sure motor/blade control Is in OFF (rt leased)
position for storage.
• Clean underside of mower housing (See “CLEAN­
ING” in Customer Responsibilities se< tion of
manual).
• Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if requited (See
“BLADE CARE” in Customer Respons bilities
section of manual).
• Lubricate as shown in “MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE” (See Customer Responsibilit es sec­
tion of manual).
HANDLE
The handle may be folded away completely or 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 re ar.
• Pull outward on each side of the lower handle, and
lift the sides of the iower handle past the t dges of
the handle mounting brackets. Fold tha lower
handle forward.
CAUTION: When folding the handle for storage or
transportation, be carefui 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 aiiows condensation to
form and causes metal components of mower to rust.
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