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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com Operator’s Manual ® 22” Lawnmower Model No. C459-36024 • SAFETY • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS LIST CAUTION: Before using this product, read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com 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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com 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...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right, left, rear and front of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com ASSEMBLY 5. Rope guide Setup as follows, see Figure 5: a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. Position A. b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. Position B. c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten rope guide wing nut.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com OPERATION Blade Contol Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Baffle Side Discharge Deflector Figure 8 BlADe CONTrOl BefOre STArTING The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. 1.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com OPERATION 3. 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. WArNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE BlADe CAre WArNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com TROUBLESHOOTING problem Cause remedy Engine fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Faulty spark plug.
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.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guidesbox.com PARTS LIST PART DE SCRIP TION 710-1205 Rope Guide Bolt 720-0279 Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20 747-1161A Blade Con trol Han dle 749-1092A Up per Han dle 746-1130 Con trol Ca ble 40" Lg. 749-04037 Lower Han dle 725-0157...
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