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Craftsman C459-36201-1 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
21" LAWN MOWER
Model Nos. C459-36201-1
CAUTION: Before using this
product, read this manual
and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions.
Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3
®
Visit our web: sears.ca
• SAFETY
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
• PARTS LIST
769-08886
4/9/13

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual ® 21” LAWN MOWER Model Nos. C459-36201-1 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions. Sears Canada Inc., 290 Yonge Street, Toronto, On M5B 2C3 769-08886 Visit our web: sears.ca...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safe Operation Practices ..... 3 Warranty Statement ......21 Safety Symbols .

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera- This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not tion practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious yourself and others.
  • Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inopera- • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise tive and may result in personal injury through contact with the extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources • Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed the of ignition. engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. • Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

  • Page 6: Safety Symbols

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
  • Page 7 SLOPE GUIDE...
  • Page 8 SAFETY LABELS MAX 15˚...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section of this manual before operating your machine. NOTE: Reference to right, left, rear and front of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Grass Catcher Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY Side Discharge Chute Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 10. Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side NOTE: For mowers with low wheels, the height adjustment levers discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear move in the opposite direction to adjust;...

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Blade Control Recoil Starter Oil Fill Deck Wash Grass Catcher Cutting Height Cutting Height Adjustment Adjustment Lever Lever Side Discharge Chute Trailing Shield Gas Cap Mulch Plug Figure 12 BLADE CONTROL DECK WASH (if equipped) The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit.
  • Page 13 OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in this section before operating your machine. (one 18 ounce bottle shipped with unit) First Time Use Remove oil fill dipstick (G).
  • Page 14 OPERATION STARTING ENGINE 1. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 14. 2. Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE WARNING Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all completed maintenance tasks. To locate the nearest Sears Service controls and stop the engine.
  • Page 16 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine. Electrode 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.
  • Page 17 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Check Engine Oil Check oil level before each operation. Be sure oil level is maintained. Check the oil with the engine stopped and level. Remove the oil fill dipstick and wipe it clean. Insert and tighten dipstick. Remove it to check the oil level. If the oil level is near or below the lower limit mark on the dipstick, Oil Fill/ Dipstick remove the oil filler cap/dipstick, and fill with the recommended oil...
  • Page 18 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE DECK WASH Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: Push the mower to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your garden hose to reach.

  • Page 19: Off-Season Storage

    OFF-SEASON STORAGE WARNING Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. PREPARING THE ENGINE PREPARING THE LAWN MOWER For engines stored over 30 days:...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 21: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT General: Craftsman products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a specific time period as set-out below (the “Warranty Period”). Warranties extend to the original purchaser of a Craftsman product only. Purchases made through an online auction or through any website other than www.sears.ca are excluded.

  • Page 22: Parts List (Mower)

    PARTS LIST Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1...
  • Page 23 PARTS LIST Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 PART DESCRIPTION 731-07174A Front Cover 710-0895 Screw, 1/4-15 x .750 710-05073 Screw 1/4-20 x .5 712-04217 Flange Locknut 3/8-16 Gr. F Nylon 911-04142 Rear Axle Ass’y - 8” wheel 911-04143B Front Axle Ass’y - 7 “ wheel 634-04659 Wheel Ass’y 8 x 2.125 Sleeve Zag...

  • Page 24: Parts List (Engine)

    PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 48 SHORT BLOCK 1058 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 1448...
  • Page 25 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 633A 1059 1388 1386 1387...
  • Page 26 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210...
  • Page 27 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633A 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 1095 VALVE GASKET SET...
  • Page 28 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 590394 Valve-Exhaust 590401 Cylinder Assembly 590393 Valve-Intake 299819s Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake) 493279 Sump-Engine 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
  • Page 29 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 692390 Wire-Stop 694468 Plug-Welch 590508 Gasket Set-Engine 696564 Valve-Throttle 691688 Screw (Carburetor) 398187 Float-Carburetor 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 398188...
  • Page 30 PARTS LIST Craftsman Engine Model No. 126M02-0001-F1 For Craftsman Mower Model No. C459.36201-1 Ref. Ref. Part No. Description Part No. Description 692310 Switch-Stop (Brake) 795259 Base-Air Cleaner Base 691321 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft (Throttle Shaft) 692298 Cover-Air Cleaner 633A 693867 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft (Choke Shaft)

  • Page 31: Emissions Control Warranty

    (This page applicable in the U.S.A. and Canada only.) Sears Brands Management Corporation (Sears), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTI- YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED FIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THEREAF-...

  • Page 32: Relevant Emissions Durabilty

    Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regarding the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index. Sears Brands Management Corporation makes this information available to the consumer on our emission labels.

  • Page 33: 1-800-4-My-Home

    02488 Trademarks of Sears Brands Management Corp. used under license by Sears Canada Marque déposée / Marque de commerce de Sears Brands Management Corp. utilisée en vertu d’une licence de Sears Canada...
  • Page 34 NOTES...

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