Craftsman 247.370253 - Manual (Page 15)

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT
1. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 2. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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.
Refer to figure 2.
3. CIRCUIT BREAKER
ADJUSTMENT
The circuit breaker is located on the motor/blade
control housing. This breaker may trip when too much
strain is placed on the mower. The circuit breaker has
been tripped if the mower will not run, and the white
part of the reset button projects out of the motor/blade
control housing. Refer to figure 9.
• If this occurs, wait approximately 30 seconds,
then depress the reset button. Refer to figure 9.
• Restart the mower, but be sure to reduce the strain
on the mower (i.e., mow at a higher cutting height,
slow down, or take a smaller width of cut).
• If the circuit breaker does not reset, or if it trips
repeatedly under normal cutting conditions,
take the mower to an authorized service dealer.
A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides
cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine
height positions. Height of cut will be changed when
the lever is moved from one position to another.
Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move
wheel and lever assembly to desired position. See
figure 15. All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move
the wheels to a position which will give a higher
cutting height.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
Your mower should be prepared for off-season or long
storage by following the steps mentioned below.
1. MOWER
• Make certain motor/blade control switch is in
OFF position and power supply is disconnected.
• Clean mower as instructed in previous section.
• Inspect and replace/sharpen blade if required.
Refer to Cutting Blade section on page 13.
• Lubricate mower following instructions on page 14.
2. HANDLE
The handle may be folded away completely for
storage.
•
Remove grass bag.
• Loosen the hand knobs on the sides of the
handle, and fold the upper handle down.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the two inside
holes in the weld pins on the handle mounting
brackets on each side to the outside holes.
• Pull outward on each side of the lower handle,
and lift the sides of the lower handlepast the
edges of the handle mounting brackets. Fold the
lower handle forward. Make sure not to bend or
kink the power cord.
3. EXTENSION CORD
• Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign
substance such as oil or stains. Replace
extension cord if cut or damaged in any way.
• Wind cord in a series of equal loops on each side
of your hand to prevent snarling.
4. STORAGE
• Store mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of
reach of children. Do not cover lawn mower with
a solid plastic sheet. Any plastic covering traps
moisture around the mower which promote rust
and corrosion.
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