Sears 247.370291 - Manual (Page 10)

OPERATION
When picking up the extension cord,
wind the cord in a series of equai
ioops on each side of your hand to
prevent snariing. See iiiustration at
right.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Foliow the Maintenance Scheduie beiow.
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
Every
25
Hours
Blade Replaced V
Lubricate Mower V
Cleaning V
V CHECK
LUBRICATION
MOTOR
The motor on your mower does not require iubr cation.
WHEELS
DO NOT oii or grease the wheeis. Viscous iu cricants
wiii attract dust and dirt that wiii shorten the iiis of the
wheeis. if you feei the wheeis must be iubrica ed, use
oniy a dry, siiicone type iubricant sparingiy.
WHEEL ADJUSTERS
For easy operation, iubricate the wheei adjusters at
ieast once a season with iight oii.
MOWER
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The circuit breaker is iocated on the mote r/biade
controi housing. This breaker may trip when tc o much
strain is placed on the mower. The circuit bree ker has
been tripped if the mower wiii not run, and tf e white
part of the reset button projects out of the mot )r/biade
controi housing, if this occurs, wait approxim iteiy 30
seconds, then depress the reset button. Res tart the
mower, but be sure to reduce the strain on th€ mower
(i.e., mow at a higher cutting height, slow dewn, or
take a smaller width of cut). If the circuit breal« er does
not reset, or if it trips repeatedly under normal cutting
conditions, the mower should be examined at an
authorized service location.
BLADE CARE
Your mower will work better with a sharp blade.
A
WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO DISCON­
NECT THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.
TO REMOVE BLADE (See Figure 9):
• Turn mower on its side.
• Use a block of wood between blade and mower
deck to prevent blade from turning when bolt is
removed. Protect your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove center blade bolt by turning counterclock­
wise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.
A WARNING: PERIODICALLY INSPECT
THE BLADE ADAPTER FOR CRACKS,
ESPECIALLY IF YOU STRIKE A FOREIGN
OBJECT. REPLACE WHEN NECESSARY.
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