Document Outline

• OWNER’S
• MANUAL
• 8 HORSEPOWER 33-INCH MOWER
  • A CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT A
  • AA CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SET- Ak TING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. **
  • IMPORTANT
  • Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
  • I. GENERAL OPERATION
• FI
  • LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS-ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • II. SLOPE OPERATION
  • III. CHILDREN
  • IV. SERVICE
• PI
  • LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN® POWER MOWER
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • INDEX
    • ENGINE
    • Fuel Stabilizer
    • MOWER
    • Parts Bag Contents
    • Toots Needed For Assembly:
    • UNPACKING
    • INSTRUCTIONS
    • ASSEMBLY STEPS
      • STEP1: Attach Handlebars
      • STEP 2: Attach Control Rods
    • WARNING
      • A. Attach Wheel Drive Control Rod
      • B. Attach Operator Presence Control Rod:
      • C. Attach Blade Drive Control Rod:
      • D. Attach and Adjust Gear Select Lever:
      • E. Test Wheel Brake:
    • WARNING
    • WARNING
      • STEP 3: Check Tire Pressure
    • CAUTION
    • KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
      • Operating Symbols
      • LOCATION AND USE OF CONTROLS
      • Operator Presence Control
      • Blade Drive Control
      • Gear Select Lever
      • Wheel Drive Control
      • CAUTION
        • Cutting Height Control Lever
        • Mulcher Cover
      • DANGER
    • Engine Thrnttle Control
      • Engine Recoil Starter
    • BEFORE OPERATING
    • Pre-Operation
    • Checklist
    • BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Add Motor Oil
      • Fill Fuel Tank
      • Ad|ust Mowet Cutting Height
    • CAUTION
      • Select Mulching or Side-Discharge Mowing
    • DANGER
    • MOVING THE MOWER WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
    • STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE
    • WARNING
      • To Start the Engine
      • To Stop the Engine
    • ENGAGING THE RLADES
      • To Engage the Blades
      • To Stop the Blades
    • TO ENGAGE THE WHEELS CAUTION
    • WARNING
    • MAKING TURNS
    • MOWING TIPS AND HINTS
      • Mow When Lawn Is Dry
      • Vary Cutting Pattern
      • Mowing on Slopes
    • WARNING
      • Mulching Leaves
      • Keep Mower Blades Sharp
      • Clean Mower Frequently
      • Precision Trimming
      • Mowing Ditches
    • BUDE BRAKE CONTROL TEST
    • WARNING
      • LUBRICATION
      • GENERAL RECOMIVIENDATIONS
        • Before Each Use
      • MOTOR OIL
        • Checking Oil Level
        • Changing Oil
      • ENGINE CLEANING
      • AIR CLEANER SERVICE
        • A. To Service Foam Air Filter (A, Figure 5-3)
        • A. To Remove and Install Filters (Figure 5-3)
      • TIPPING MOWER FOR SERVICE
    • WARNING
      • CLEANING UNDERSIDE OF MOWER DECK
    • WARNING
      • inspection/Cleaning ol Mower Deck
      • SPARKPLUG
        • CARBURETOR
        • BELT COVER REMOVAL
        • To Remove Belt Cover ,
        • To Reinstall Belt Cover
      • WARKING
      • BUDE SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT
        • BUDE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
        • To Remove Belt
        • To Install Belt
        • BLADE BRAKE REPLACEMENT
        • To Remove Blade Brake
        • To Install Brake
        • BUDE DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
        • BLADE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
        • WHEEL DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
          • To Test Wheel Traction
          • To Adjust Wheel Drive Beit
        • TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
    • WARNING
      • To Inspect Blades
      • To Remove Blade
      • Blade Sharpening
      • Blade Installation
      • OFF-SEASON STORAGE
      • MOWER:
      • ENGINE:
  • STORAGE I WARNING
    • OTHER:
  • TROUBLESHOOTING
    • WARHING
  • Troubleshooting Chart
    • Possible cause
    • Symptom
  • OPERATING AND SAFETY DECALS
    • SAFETY DECALS
      • A CAUTION
        • On top, rear of engine platform
        • On left side of mower deck
        • Beneath belt/pulley cover
        • On Control Panel
    • Craftsman 4-Cycle, 8HP Engine (Model 143.988000) Engine Assembly
    • Craftsman 4-Cycie, 8HP Engine (Model 143.988006)
      • CARBURETOR NO. 640126
    • Craftsman 4-Cycle, 8HP Engine (Model 143.988000)
      • RECOIL STARTER NO. 590746
  • OWNER’S
  • MANUAL
  • MODEL NO. 987.889000
    • IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS:
    • 1-800-4-REPAIR
    • 1-800-FON-PART
  • 8 Horsepower 33-INCH MOWER
    • Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60179 U.S.A.