Craftsman 900.370510 User manual

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Model: 900.370510

Category: Lawnmowers

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CONVERTIBLE MULCHING

MOWER

Model No. 900.370511

&WARNING:

Before using this product,

read this manual and follow

all its Safety Rules and

Operating Instructions.

Safety

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

Parts List

Espahol Pdg. 18

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

www.sears.com/craftsman

Form No. 90512524 Rev. 1 JULY 2007 Printed in Mexico

Warranty 2 ProductSpecifications 14

SafetyInstructions 2 ServiceandAdjustments 14

Maintenance 5 Storage 14

Assembly 6 Troubleshooting 15

Operation 8 IllustratedPartsList 16,17

MaintenanceSchedule 13 EspaSol 18

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER

Fortwoyearsfromdateofpurchase,whenthisCraftsmanPowerMowerismaintained,

lubricated,andtunedupaccordingtotheoperatingandmaintenanceinstructionsinthe

owner'smanual,Searswillrepairanydefectinmateria!orworkmanshipfreeofcharge.

IfthisCraftsmanLawnMowerisusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes,thiswarranty

appliesforonly90daysfromthedateofpurchase.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasrotarymower

blades,bladeadapters,andbelts.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuseornegligence,includingbent

crankshaftsandthefailuretomaintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructions

containedintheowner'smanual.

WARRANTYSERVICEISAVAILABLEBYreturningtheCraftsmanpowermowertothe

nearestSearsServiceCenterintheUnitedStates.Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethis

productisinuseintheUnitedStates.

ThisWarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhich

varyfromstatetostate.

SEARS,ROEBUCKANDCO.,DEPT.817WA,ROFPMANESTATES,IL60179

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_1. WARNING: Do not attempt to

operate this mower unti! you thoroughly

read and completely understand aft

instructions, safety rules, etc. contained

in this manual. Failure to comply can

result in accidents involving fire, electric

shock, or serious personal injury. Save

Owner's Manual and review frequently

for continuing safe operation and

instructing others who may use this

mulching mower.

Safety standards require an Operator

Presence Control Switch to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with

such a Control Switch. Do not attempt to

defeat its function under any circum-

stances.

,II_WARNING: Some dust created by

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides

and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically

treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals,

wear approved safety equipment such as

dust masks that are specially designed to

filter out microscopic particles.

_kWARNING: This product contains

chemicals, including lead, known to the

State of California to cause cancer, and birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Wash

hands after handling.

,_CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal

hearing protection during use. Under some

conditions and duration of use, noise from

this product may contribute to hearing loss.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and

understand this manual.

The information it contains relates to

protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING

PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used

to help you recognize this information.

_. DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

_.WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

_I_CAUTION: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Usedwithoutthe safety alert

symbolindicatespotentiallyhazardous

situationwhich, ifnotavoided, may result in

property damage.

_.WARNING: IMPORTANT

SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

_I.WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and

personal injury, includingthe following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

_. DANGER IMPORTANT SAFE

PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND

MOWERS

This lawn mower is capable of amputating

hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure

to observe the following safety instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read understand and follow all

nstruct ons on the mower and n the

instruction manual before starting.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under

the mower. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

3. Only allow responsible adults who are

fam= ar w th the nstruct ons, to operate

this mower.

4. Clear the area where the mower is to be

used of ob ects such as rocks, sticks,

wire, toys, bones, etc. which could be

thrown by the blade. 6bjects struck by

the blade can cause severe in ury to per-

sons. Stay beh nd the hand e when the

motor is running.

5. Be sure the area surrounding the mower

is clear of bystanders before operating.

All bystanders and pets shouidbe kept

at a safe distance. Stop the mower if

anyone enters the area surrounding the

mower.

6. Do not operate mower barefooted or

while wearing sandals. Always wear

substantial footwear.

7. Do not pull mower backward unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backward.

8. Never direct discharged material

toward anyone. Avoid discharging

material against a wall or obstruction.

Material may ricochet back toward the

operator. Release switch lever to turn

mower off and stop the blade when

crossing gravel surfaces or when

flipping the handle.

9. Do not operate mower without the

entire grass catcher, discharge guard,

rear guard, or other safety protective

devices in place and working.

Periodically check all guards and safety

protective devices to ensure they are in

good working order and will operate

properly and perform their intended

function. Rep{ace a damaged guard or

other safety device before further use.

10. Never leave a running mower

unattended.

11. Always release the switch lever to stop

the motor and wait until the blade

comes to a complete stop and unplug

the mower before cleaning the mower

removing the grass catcher, unclogging

the discnarge guard, when leaving me

mower or before making any

ad ustments, repa rs or inspect ons.

12. Operate mower only in daylight or good

artificial light when objects in the path

of the blaae are cleany visible from the

operating area of the mower.

13. Do not operate mower while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs or when

you are tired or il!. Always stay alert

watch what you are do ng, and use

common sense.

14. Avoid dangerous environments. Never

operate mower in damp or wet grass_

never use mower in the rain. Always De

sure of your footing; walk; never run.

15. Disengage the drive system if so

equipped, before starting the motor.

16. If the mower should start to vibrate

abnormally release the switch lever

wait for the blade to stop and unplug

the mower then check for the cause

immediately. Vibration is generally a

warning of trouble.

17. Always wear proper eye and respiratory

protection when operating the mower.

18. The use of any accessory or attach-

ment not recommended for use with

this mower could be hazardous. Only

use accessories approved by Sears.

19. Never overreach while operating the

mower. Always be sure to keep proper

footing and balance at al! times while

operating the mower.

SLOPEOPERATION

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip

andfallaccidents,whichcanresultin

severe injury. Operation on al! slopes

requires extra caution, if you feel uneasy

on a slope, do not mow it.

1. Mow across the face of slopes; never

up and down. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on

slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks,

or other hidden objects. Uneven

terrain could cause a slip and fall

accident. Tal! grass can hide

obstacles.

3. Do not mow on wet grass or exces-

sively steep slopes. Poor footing

could cause a slip and fal! accident.

4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. You could lose your

footing or balance.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the mower

and the mowing activity. Never assume

that children wil! remain where you last

saw them.

1. Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of a

responsible adult other than the

operator.

2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child

enters the area.

3. Never allow children to operate the

mower.

4. Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may block your view of a

child.

GENERAL SERVICE

1. Never operate mower in a closed

area.

2. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be

sure the equipment is in safe working

condition.

3. Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation

regularly.

4. Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Allow mower to

cool before storing.

5. if you strike a foreign object, release

switch lever to turn mower off, wait

for the blade to stop and remove the

safety key and then inspect the

mower. Repair, any damage, before

starting and operating the mower.

6. Never make any adjustments or

repairs with the motor running or while

the safety key is in the mower.

7. Always remove safety key before adjust-

ing, cleaning, repairing, inspecting, trans-

porting, storing or leaving the mower.

8. Check grass catcher components and

the discharge guard frequently and when

necessary replace with Black & Decker

recommended parts only.

9. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade

or wear gloves, and use extra caution

when servicing them.

10. Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and know

how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower.

• Use mower only as described in this

manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before using

your mower.

• Do not operate mower without the

recommended extension cord. Ensure that

the cord is in good condition before starting

mower.

• The blade always turns when the motor is

running.

• Avoid accidental starting. Do not play with

the Operator Presence Control switch

when mower is not in use.

PREPARATION:

•Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

• Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Do not attempt

to do this while the mower is running.

• Do not plug mower in until it is ready to be

used.

• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust

mask if mowing operation is dusty.

• Remove al! adjusting wrenches from

mower before turning it on.

OPERATION:

Theoperationofanylawn

mowercanresultinforeign

objectsthrownintotheeyes,

whichcanresultinsevereeye

damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor

repairs.Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverthespectaclesor

standardsafetyglasseswithside

shields,availableatSears.

•Keepyoureyesandmindonyour

mowerandtheareabeingcut.Donotlet

otherinterestsdistractyou.

•Guardagainstelectricshock.Repairor

replacedamagedmowercordor

extensioncordimmediately.

•Don'tabusethecord.Neverpull

lawnmowerbythecord.Disconnectby

gentlypullingtheplug,notthecord.

•Donotrunthemotorindoors.

•Don'tforcethemower.Itwilldothejob

betterandsaferattherateforwhichitis

designed.Whenmowingonrough

surfacesorinhighgrass,selectahigher

cuttingposition.

•Keepawayfrombladearea.Beawareof

theriskofinjury.Keephandsandfeet

awayfromtheblade.

•DANGER:DONOTattempttoremove

cutmaterialorunclogdebrisfromunder

mowerdeckwhilebladeismoving,or

youwillbeseriouslyinjured.

•Ifmowerstalls,releaseoperator

presencecontrolswitchandwaitfor

bladetostoprotating.Unplugcord

beforeattemptingtoremoveanything

fromundermowerdeck.Thoroughly

inspectandhaveanydamagerepaired

beforerestartingandoperatingmower.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the motor mounting

bolts often to be sure they are tightened

properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor

free of grass, leaves or excessive grease

and oil.

• Always keep the blade on your mower

sharp.

• Keep mower dry and clean. Always use

a clean damp cloth when cleaning.

Never use brake fluids, gasoline,

petroleum-based products, solvents, or

water to clean mower.

• Do not mow if switch does not turn

mower on and off. Have defective switch

replaced at Sears Service Center.

• Check damaged parts. Before further

use of the mower, a guard or other part

that is damaged should be carefully

checked to determine that it will operate

properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment of moving

parts, binding of moving parts, breakage

of parts, and any other conditions that

may affect mower operation. A guard or

other part that is damaged should be

properly repaired or replaced by a

qualified service technician.

• When servicing use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Servicing

of this mower should be performed only

by a qualified service technician. For

repair service we suggest you return

mower to your nearest Sears Service

Center.

• When replacing blade, use only identical

Craftsman replacement blade. Use of

any other blade may result in serious

personal injury or damage to your mower.

• Store mower inside. When not in use,

mower should be stored indoors in a

garage, basement, etc. Storage area

should be a dry, locked-up place - out of

reach of children.

• Maintain mower with care. Keep blade

sharp and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Your Mower is DOUBLE INSULATED to

give you added safety. This means that it

is constructed throughout with TWO

separate "layers" of electrical insulation, or

one DOUBLE thickness of insulation

between you and the tool's electrica! system.

Tools built with this insulation system are

not intended to be grounded. As a result,

your mower is equipped with a two-prong

plug which permits you to use extension

cords without concern for maintaining a

ground connection.

NOTE: DOUBLE INSULATION does not

take the place of normal safety precautions

when operating this mower. The insulation

system is for added protection against

injury resulting from a possible electrical

insulation failure within the tool.

41J_.CAUTION: Repair or replace damaged

cords immediately. Use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts.

POLARIZED PLUG

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this

mower has a polarized plug (one blade is

wider than the other). This mower must be

used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3

wire extension cord. Polarized connections

will fit together only one way. Make sure

that the receptacle end of the extension

cord has large and small blade slot

widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the

extension cord receptacle, reverse the

plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable

extension cord. If the extension cord does

not fit fully into the outlet, contact a

qualified electrician to install the proper

outlet. Do not change the tool plug or

extension cord in any way.

EXTENSION CORDS

Double-insulated tools have 2 wire cords,

and can be used with 2 wire or 3 wire

extension cords. Only round jacketed

extension cords should be used, and we

recommend that they be listed by

Underwriters Laboratories (U.L)

_I.WARNING: To prevent electric shock

use only with an extension cord suitable

for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SJOW-A,

SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,

SJTW-A or SJTOW-A.

An extension cord must have adequate

wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge)

for safety, and to prevent loss of power

and overheating. The smaller the gauge

number of the wire, the greater the

capacity of the cable; that is, 16 gauge

has more capacity than 18 gauge. When

using more than one extension to make

up the total length, be sure each individual

extension contains at least the minimum

wire size.

To determine the minimum wire size

required, refer to the chart below: (Refer

to your mower's nameplate to find the

Ampere Rating)

NOTE: Using any other length or rating or

cord will diminish the performance and

possibly the life of the electric motor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

....................................................... ....................................................

JVott8 Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

(0-7,6m) (7,5-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-45,7m)

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

(0-15,2m)(15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)

Ampere Rating

JMore Not more American Wire Gage

JThan Than

i0 6 18 16 16 14

i6 10 18 16 14 12

i10 12 16 16 14 12

12 - 16 14 12 NotRecommended

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The replacement blade is stock # 33243

and is available at Sears Retail Stores and

Service Centers.

CARTON CONTENTS

• Mulching Mower (Shipped with Mulch

Insert installed)

• Grassbag

• Grasscatcher frame

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

Your mulching mower has been

completely assembled at the factory

e_cept for the Grasscatcher.

CAUTION: Do not lift the tawnmower

off the ground by holding the height

adjustment finger grip.

Stock#33243

-.i

• Remove the Grasscatcher frame,

Grassbag and cardboard fillers.

• Remove the mower from the carton and

place all four wheels on the ground or floor.

• Check the carton thoroughly and make

sure there are no loose paris.

To Unfold Handle

Raise the handle section into place and

secure by tightening the two knobs. See

figure below.

,ILII.WARNING:ForyourownsafetyDO

NOTusethismowerwithouteitherthe

GrasscatcherorMulchInsertinoperating

position.

GRASSCATCHER ASSEMBLY

• Slide the grassbag onto the grasscatcher

frame. (See Fig. A)

• The grassbag has attachment clips sewn

around the bag opening.

• Attach the two top clips to the frame,

then attach the side clips, and lastly the

bottom clip. (See Fig. B)

• Refer to "To Install Grasscatcher"

instruction before attaching to mower.

TO INSTALL GRASSCATCHER

• Reach down between the mower handle

and raise the rear door to a vertical

position. (See Fig. A)

• Remove the mulch insert. See page 11

To Remove Mulch insert.

• Pick up the grasscatcher by the handle

and lower the grasscatcher between the

lawnmower handles. Position the

grass- catcher hanger hooks on the

metal rod under the rear door.

(See Fig. B).

• Release the rear door.

_.WARNING: Never operate the mower

unless the hanger hooks on the

grasscatcher are seated properly, and the

rear discharge door rests firmly against

the top of the grasscatcher.

KNOW YOUR MULCHING MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

MULCHING MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your mulching mower to

familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your mulching mower or in literature supplied with the

product. Learn and understand their meaning.

DANGER !

CAUTION ............... DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING _ AND FEETAWAY

Grasscatcher

Operator

Presence

Control

Switch

Handle Knob

Height

Adjustment

Control

Height

Indicator

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission.

_L_WARNING: The blade always turns when the motor is running.

Operator Presence Control Switch - Must be held to the handle to start and run the

motor. Release to stop the motor.

Door - Allows conversion from mulching or bagging operation.

Height Adjustment Control -- Allows for simple one touch height adjustment of all

four wheels at one time.

TO STOP MOWER

To stop mower fully release your grip on

the operator presence control switch.

ATTACHING EXTENSION

CORD TO MOWER

DO NOT connect the extension cord to

power source until you have finished

reading this manual and you are ready to

start mowing. Read the Polarize:] Plug

sectionon page 6 before plugging the

extension cord into the switch housing as

shown in figure below.

1.The extension cord must be polarized

and wil! only plug in one way. Orient the

wide slot with the wide blade in the

switch housing and plug in.

2. Loop the extension cord and push the

loop up through the hole in the switch

housing.

3. Pull the extension cord on the side of

the loop that is plugged into the switch

housing and remove all the slack in this

section of the extension cord..

4. Place the loop over the strain relief tab

on the switch housing. Pull the

extension cord so the loop draws down

around the strain relief tab as shown in

the detail. Double check to see that you

did not loosen the extension cord plug.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Before making any adjustments, turn off,

unplug mower and wait for blade to stop

rotating.

• Use the Height Adjustment Control to

raise deck for high cutting and lower

deck for low cutting.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your

requirements. Medium position is best

for most lawns.

• To raise or lower the cutting height, rest

the palm of your hand on the palm rest

and with your fingers, squeeze upward

on the finger grip and hold.

Palm

Rest

• While holding the finger grip up you can

raise or lower the cutting height. The

mulcher has eight blade height

adjustment positions. Refer to the scale

and pointer at the front of the mower.

The pointer will give you the height

setting for cutting your lawn. This setting

can be a reference for the next time you

want to cut your lawn at the same

height. When you have the mower at the

height you like, simply release the finger

grip to lock the height in.

NOTE: To ensure that the deck is securely

locked in one of the eight positions, press

down on the palm rest after releasing the

finger grip.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL SWITCH

4iJ_CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an Operator Presence Control Switch to

be installed on lawn mowers in order to

minimize the risk of blade contact injury.

DO NOT under any circumstances attempt

to defeat the function of this switch.

Rememberthatthebladealwaysturns

whenthemotorisrunning.

TheOperatorPresenceControlSwitchis

aleverthatyoupul!backtostartandrun

themower.Theswitchrequiresyoutobe

positionedbehindthemowerhandlefor

moweroperation.

Tooperatetheswitch,insertyourfinger

intotheopening(A)andpushthelever

outsothatyoucangrabitwithyourother

hand.Pulltheleverbacktoturntheunit

onandholditagainstthemowerhandle

tokeepitrunning.Toturnthemoweroff,

justreleasethelever.Thespringloaded

"SNAPACTION"leverwil!quicklyturnthe

moweroff.

Mulch

Insert

,_.WARNING:

• For your own safety DO NOT use this

mower without either the grasscatcher or

mulch insert in operating position.

• Do not operate the lawnmower if the rear

door is not under spring tension. Take

your mower to the nearest Sears Service

Center for repair.

MULCH INSERT & REAR DOOR

The mulch insert is designed to minimize

the throwing of stones or other objects by

the mower blade backward from under the

mower deck. The mulch insert, along with

the rear door, minimizes the possibility of

accidental foot contact with the blade. DO

NOT operate mower without the mulch

insert and rear door in place.

MOWING PROCEDURE

• Inspect area where mower is to be used

and remove all stones, sticks, wire,

bones, and other debris which might be

thrown by the rotating blades.

• Place most of the extension cord close

to the electrical outlet, out of the path of

the mower.

CAUTION: Do not plug extension

cord into receptacle outlet while standing

in water or when hands are wet.

• Begin mowing in the area closest to the

outlet. Always mow forward in a back

and forth pattern across the lawn. Keep

the cord on the cut portion of the lawn.

MOWING TIPS

• Mow across the face of slopes, never

up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes. Do

not mow excessively steep slopes.

Always maintain good footing.

• Release switch to turn mower "OFF" and

wait for blade to stop before crossing

any graveled area (stones can be thrown

by the blade).

• Set mower at highest cutting height

when mowing in rough ground or in tall

weeds.

• From time to time turn off mower and

wait for the blade to come to a complete

stop. Then unplug the power cord and

turn mower on its side. Using an object

such as a stick, wipe out any

accumulation of grass in the blade area.

Be careful of the sharp edges of the blade.

• If a grasscatcher is used during the fast

growing season, the grass may tend to

clog up at the discharge opening. Turn

the mower "OFF", wait for the blade to

stop and disconnect the power cord

plug. Remove the catcher and shake the

grass down to the back end of the bag.

Also clean out any grass or debris which

may be packed around the discharge

opening. Replace the grass catcher.

Clean often in wet, spring grass.

• If mower should start to vibrate

abnormally, turn mower "OFF" and

unplug power cord. Check immediately

for cause. Vibration is a warning of

trouble. Do not operate mower until a

service check has been made.

• ALWAYS turn the mower "OFF" and

unplug the mower when leaving it

unattended even for a short period of

time.

MULCHING

• Your new mower is designed to re-cut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that, as they fall

into the lawn, they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass wil! biodegrade quickly to

provide nutrients to the lawn.

• Your mower was shipped with the Mulch

Insert installed.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

• For best performance, keep the mower

housing free of built-up grass and debris.

Clean after each use. See CLEANING in

the maintenance section of this manual.

• Avoid cutting the lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps which

interfere with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is in the

early afternoon. At this time the grass is

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun. For best

results, adjust the mower cutting height

so that the mower cuts off only the top

one third of the grass blades. If the lawn

is overgrown it will be necessary to

increase the cutting height to reduce the

pushing effect and reduce overloading

the motor. For extremely heavy mulching

make narrower cuts and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a second

cut, mow across or perpendicular to the

first cut path. DO NOT mow

perpendicular to the first path if it

would require you to mow across a

hill.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

and east to west the next week. This will

help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

TO REMOVE MULCH INSERT

• Shut the mower off, wait until the blade

stops and unplug the mower.

• Raise the rear door and hotd it up.

•Locateyourhandinthehandlepocketof

themulchinsert,liftandpul!outthe

mulchinsertcompletely.

•Thereardischargedoorisspring

loaded.Whenyoureleaseitthedoorwill

returntotheclosedposition.

TO INSTALL MULCH INSERT

• Shut the mower off, wait until the blade

stops and unplug the mower.

• Raise the rear door and slide the mulch

insert into the discharge opening until it

is firmly in contact with the deck.

• Release the rear door.

• Remove square steel washer, plastic

insulator washer and blade.

Blade Nut Plastic

Square

Steel

Washer

Blade

Fan Base

Mulch

insert

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Release Operator Presence Control

Switch to turn mower off, wait for the

blade to stop, and unplug mower!

• Cut a two foot length of 2x4 wood and

use it to keep blade from turning while

removing blade nut.

• Wear gloves, position wood, and loosen

nut counterclockwise as shown. Remove

nut.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Place blade on shaft so that the blade

edges are parallel with the fiat sides of

the shaft. Make sure you place the blade

so that its cutting edges wil! face the

ground when the mower is running.

• Place plastic insulator washer on shaft

so that two of the washer's raised edges

fit over the edges of the blade.

• Place square steel washer on shaft so

that flat sides of hole in washer are

parallel with flat sides of shaft.

• Place blade nut on shaft. Make sure all

parts stay aligned. Position wood to keep

shaft from turning. Securely tighten blade

nut clockwise to 20-30 ft. Ibs.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

• Keep blade sharp for best mower

performance. A dull blade does not cut

grass evenly.

• Wear proper eye protection.

•Sharpeningthebladetwiceduringamow-

ingseasonisusuallysufficientundernor-

malcircumstances.Sand

causesthebladetodullfast.Ifyourlawn

hassandysoil,morefrequentsharpen-

ingsarerequired.

• Replacebentordamagedblade

immediately.

To sharpen blade:

• Make sure blade remains balanced.

• Sharpen blade at the original cutting

angle.

• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of

blade, removing equal amounts of mate-

rial from both ends.

• Secure blade in a vise as shown in

figure below.

• Wear safety glasses and be careful not

to cut yourself.

• Carefully file the cutting edges of the

blade with a fine tooth file or

sharpening stone.

• Check balance of blade. See

instructions for blade balancing.

• After blade is sharpened and balanced

replace blade on mower and tighten

securely.

TO BALANCE BLADE

• Check balance of blade by placing

center hole in blade over a nail or round

screwdriver shank, clamped horizontally

in a vise. If either end of the blade

rotates downward, file that end. Blade is

properly balanced when neither end

drops.

both ends

of blade

Vise

Fine

Tooth

File

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TABLE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL iN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

h/shYl/

SERVICEDATES

Check for Loose Fasteners X X

clean Lawn Mower X X

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade X

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

• Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

• The warranty on this lawn mower does

not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or

negligence. To receive ful! value from the

warranty, operator must maintain mower

as instructed in this manual.

• Once a year check blade for wear.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

• Before each use check for loose

fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Nolubricationisrequired.

IMPORTANT:Donotoilorgreaseplastic

wheelbearings.Viscouslubricantswill

attractdustanddirtandwil!shortenthe

lifeoftheself-lubricatingbearings.Ifyou

feeltheymustbelubricated,useonlya

dry,powderedgraphitetubelubricant

spanngly.

TIRES

•Keeptiresfreeofgasoline,oilorinsect

controlchemicalswhichcanharm

rubber.

•Avoidstumps,stones,deepruts,sharp

objectsandotherhazardsthatmay

causetiredamage.

BLADECARE

Forbestresults,mowerblademustbe

keptsharp.Replacebentordamaged

blades.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

CLEANING

• Release Operator Presence Control

Switch to turn mower off, wait for the

blade to stop, and unplug mower!

• Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to

clean the mower. Clean out any clippings

which may have accumulated on the

underside of the deck.

PREVENTING CORROSION

• Fertilizers and other garden chemicals

contain agents which greatly accelerate

the corrosion of metals. If you mow in

areas where fertilizers or chemicals have

been used, the mower should be

cleaned immediately after use.

• _JkCAUTION: DO NOT pour or spray

water on the mower.

• Do not store the toot on or adjacent to

fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can

cause rapid corrosion.

MODEL NUMBER

POWER

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CUTTING WIDTH

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

900.370510

120v 12 AmP

3600 RPM

19"

20-30 FT. LBS.

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4L_CAUTION: Before performing any

service or adjustments:

• Release operator presence control

switch and stop motor.

• Make sure the blade and all moving

parts have completely stopped.

• Unplug power cord.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the

rear wheels of your mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will be

thrown out of the rear of the mower into

the operator mowing position. If the

deflector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

To adjust cutting height refer to "Adjust

Cutting Height" in Operation section of this

manual.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for

storage at the end of the season or if the

unit wi!l not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt,grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

• Clean entire lawn mower (See

"CLEANING" in the Maintenance section

of this manual).

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect

movingparts for damage, breakage and

wear. Replace if necessary.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

• Ensure that the power cord has been

unplugged.

• Loosen both handle knobs.

• Carefully fold the handle forward over

the mower.

4J_CAUTION: DO NOT pinch cord

between handle and mower shroud.

TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:

PROBLEM

-Motor will not start

-Motor keeps slowing

down

-Runs but poor cut

"esults

-Excess vibr_ion

-Mower is hard to push

-Mowerleaves clumps

3f grass

-Discharge/Bag plugging

CORRECTIVEACTION

- Check fuse or circud breaker to ensure

power is to outlet

- Check extension cord with another

electrical device to ensure cord is good.

- Call customer service representative

1 800 4 MY HOME

- The underside of the mower may be

plugged with clippings. Turn mower off, wait

for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower and

ctean out.

- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a

slower pace, or raise cutting height.

- Check blade sharpness and balance, and

correct if required.

- If mulching, there is too much grass.

Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and attach discharge chute

to disperse grass

- The blade may be dull. Turn mower off,

wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower

and carefully check for sharpness.

- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly

chipped). Turn mower off, wait for blade to

stop and UNPLUG mower and replace if

necessary.

- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting

height. Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop

and UNPLUG mower and raise cutting

height.

- Blade may be loose. Turn mower off, wait

for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower then

check blade for tightness.

- Blade may be bent or badly chipped.

Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.

- Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade

balancing section of instruction manual.

- Mower is too close to the ground with the

amount of grass being cut. Turn mower off,

wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower

and raise cutting height.

- Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and check wheels and

axles to ensure all are rotating easily.

- Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and raise cutting

height.

- If mulching, there is too much grass.

Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and attach discharge

chute to disperse grass

- Turn mower off, wait for blade to stop and

UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade

for sharpness.

- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for

grass to dry.

- Grass may be too wet, try again when

grass is dry.

- There is too much grass. Turn mower off,

wait for blade to stop and UNPLUG mower

and raise cutting height.

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