Husqvarna 917.375361 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. O a d F 20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100 C 30 20 10 0 10 20 30 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather and you should check your engine oil level frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 11 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a Suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine 4 Wipe off any spilled oil from mower or side of engine CONTAINER FIG 11 5 Slowly pour oil down the oil fill spout stopping every few ounces to check the oil level with the dipstick 6 Stop adding oil when you reach the FULL mark on the dipstick Wait a minute to allow oil to settle 7 Continue adding small amounts of oil rechecking the dipstick until oil lev2. qvarna 917 375361 Owner s Manual 196860 01 27 05 BY Printed in U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers A IMPORTANT THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Look for this symbol to point out im portant safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with
3. SeS Xx XA CX XxX X oxy 2 SS 2S S2 O SLS LSLS AX 2S S2 S2 2S oS SeSse MOUNTING PIN Ss Se 2S SZ Se lt lt SS gt lt Pe gt Se gt IS Ss Ss eseses XPPDS Ses esos Sx S lt 2 235 235 gt Se EO I HANDLE BRACKET HAIRPIN COTTER SSS 2S 2S ox COO Se 2S 2s S2 Zo 2s SZ D Zs A XX RS XX Wx MOWING POSITION MOWING POSITION HAIRPIN COTTER MOUNTING 7 PIN LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION FIG 15 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS LOWER HANDLE ROTATE FIG 16 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to a Sears or other authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SEARS OR OTHER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY N
4. before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back tachments are hazardous will damage yourmowerandcouldvoidyourwarranty e Under certain conditions such as very tall grass it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time e For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly e For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position e Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using e Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This wi
5. hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cutdown two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor ougly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle sec tion into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Referto ADJUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR MOWING POSITION HANDLE FIG 1 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER See Fig 2 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it d
6. installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Mulcher plug removed 2 Grass catcher installed 3 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Mulcher plug installed 2 Discharge deflector installed CAUTION Donotrun your lawn mower without mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 7 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL See Fig 8 Your lawnmower is shipped without oil inthe engine Fortype and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level 2 Remove oil dipstick from oil fill Spout 3 Engine holds 20 ounces of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 4 Pouroilslowly Do not overfill Wait one minute to allow oil to settle Insert and tighten dipstick then remove it to check oil level IMPORTANT e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick e Change the oilafter every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions See
7. mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE DRIVE BELT See Fig 13 1 Remove drive cover and belt keeper 2 Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it 3 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor down 4 Remove blade and debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft BELT KEEPER FIG 13 TO REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 13 1 Install new belt on engine pulley 2 Reinstall debris shield and blade 3 Return mower to upright position 4 Install new belt on gearcase pulley 5 Reinstall belt keeper and drive cover NOTE Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE See Figs 14 thru 16 The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all wire tie s securing cable s to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle into remove from mounting pins Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle F SQUEEZE TO ADJUST gt LOWER HANDLE lt l SSS eS S 28 252 SZ Zs S2
8. spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assure proper air fuel mixture and help your engine run better and last longer e Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART IMPORTANT DO NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY POWDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use LUBRICATION CHART T WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL 2 ENGINE OIL D MULCHER DOOR f HINGE PIN T REAR DOOR HINGE D HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PINS 1 SPRAY LUBRICANT 9 2 SEE ENGINE IN MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chem icals which can harm rubber e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that
9. the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow ing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely nec essary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruc tion Material may richochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equip ment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass cat
10. E FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING INESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE e Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur e Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in mini mizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean en gine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 14 CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER e Do not store gasoline from one season to anothe
11. ECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will 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 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in Maintenance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are se curely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE See Figs 17 and 18 You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into mowing position SQUEEZE TO ADJUST LOWER HANDLE XXX X L209 28 AY XX A Wy MOWING OPERATOR _POSITION PRESENCE CONTROL HANDLE KNOB LOWER HANDLE STORAGE ENGIN
12. If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immedi ately e Never overfill fuel tank Replace gas cap and tighten securely V GENERAL SERVICE e Never run a machine inside a closed area e Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect spark plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting e Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachement bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing e Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting e Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear dam age and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recom mended parts when necessary e Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it e Donotchange the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine e Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary AWARNING This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimprov
13. Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This Warranty does not cover e Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Lawn Mower to the nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck And Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates II 60179 20
14. Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears Parts amp Repair center Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact a Sears Parts amp Repair center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or other hard surface before starting Raise cutting height 2 Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit Check replace drive belt Check reinstall drive belt Replace drive cable Adjust drive control ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375361 Li KEY NO N e Ss St st is M es OOONDAPWNHHOOANDWUALWAN Ph PNW PD P NOOA PM Po O OW W ohm oO N AUUUQUQU O OONO O1 PART NO 189740 183567 125162 166649 66426 191856 750634 190620 193679 128415 150050 94583 180626 197076 138860 177133 148941 132004 179585 189008 170938 170939 83923 184193 150339 142748 62335 149857 196401 141730 197029 146630 140996 175735 150078 197030 197028 197029 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375361 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Includes Foam Grip Engine Zone Control Cable Bracket Upstop Mulcher Plug Wire Tie Handle Knob Screw Control Bar Rear Door Assembly Includes Springs Pop Rivet Screw Selffapping 10 24 x 5 8 Screw Hex Hex Hea
15. TO CHANGE EN GINE OIL in the Maintenance section of this manual OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade A attachments on your mower Such at GASOLINE FILLER ENGINE FIG 8 ADD GASOLINE See Fig 8 e Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank filler neck Do not over fill Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness CAUTION Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can at tract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys tem of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Empty the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur TO STOP ENGINE e To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes
16. Torque CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES e Read and observe the safety rules e Follow aregular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower e Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Stor age sections of this owner s manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES varoise aikaa aN 2 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS sssnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES cceeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 ASSEMBLY areia aE aee aaa 4 OPERATION irinin teete tate neeceaenrevelducan 5 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 MAINTENANCE oooiitves icc lela tel ataia aaan auae a 9 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS cssesseeeeeeeees 12 13 STORAGE veinide oats ecru etree ncaa codec 13 14 TROUBLESHOOTING wo cocsc ee scwe steed cccentteenccecenteseenvcsees 15 REPAIR PART Sco vgcs coca ureter inrererncne 16 19 WARRANTY aieeaa miaeemanesneenouavaersdadncdenabins 20 ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for ship ping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and
17. When doing a second cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north south one week then change to east west the next week This helps prevent matting graining of lawn MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 100 leon eee SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS Pe A Y o WY Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower Clean under Drive Cover Check Drive Belt Pulleys Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery ARRS AOS s Check Engine Oil level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer x if so equipped xx Electric Start mowers xxx Power Propelled mowers xxxx Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit At least once a season check to see if you should make any of the adjustments described in the Service and Ad justments section of this manual e Atleast once a year replace the
18. atton Model No 123K02 0498 E1 For engine service and replacement parts call Briggs amp Stratton at 1 800 233 3723 O Ring Kit Bushing High Wheel Clip Packaging Bushing Nylon Black Clip Cable Foam Grip Mounting Bracket Debris Shield Screw 8 Belt Keeper Nut Hex Warning Decal not shown Owner s Manual English French NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375361 an AT 61 KEY PART NO POP P py SS SS SS SS aS aS M OOIRWONDARWNH OOAONDALKWND gt NO N ONN O GO N NO 197194 195761 187353 190039 195762 186198 187097 197195 186297 189074 180775 12000058 750003 189403 191017 67725 191039 196401 88652 751152 197386 188040 175262 197333 145212 180626 194018 196857 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 375361 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Assembly Includes Cable Cover Drive Control Top Pulley Lever Drive Control Cover Drive Control Bottom Screw Torx Head 8 x 5 8 Mounting Bracket Drive Control Cable Drive Control Cap Drive Control Bottom Decal Drive Control Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ring Gear Pinion Dust Cover Pawl Drive Washer Flat 3 8 Bearing Wheel Adjuster Sel
19. cher Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch onmowerssoequippedbeforestartingtheengine motor If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exer cise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last sa
20. ct spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug A e Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash e Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life e Keep finished surfaces wheels free of gasoline oil etc e We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a Season Scrape un derside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions 44 build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar and stop engine 1 A 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT see TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual 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
21. d Sems 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hubcap Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Keps Locknut 1 4 20 Rope Guide Rear Skirt Spring Rear Door LH Spring Rear Door RH Nut Hex Flanged Bolt Rear Door Wheel Rear Bolt Shoulder 3 8 16 x 1 Washer Belleville Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Mulcher Door Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Hinge Bracket Assembly Screw Sems Thread Cutting 5 16 18 x 3 4 Discharge Deflector Handle Bracket Assembly LH Handle Bracket Assembly RH KEY NO 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 PART NO 150406 193000 73800400 169398 175650 194037 141114 851074 850263 851084 170031 107339 17600406 88348 751592 8 8652 51793 153406 191574 74760612 751592 197153 192325 188152 193498 195504 193028X428 192770 182748 190939 182227 197162 182228 162300 196860 DESCRIPTION Bolt Hex Head Engine 3 8 16 Spring Torsion Nut Hex Nylock Kit Lawn Mower Housing Includes Key Numbers 14 15 and 51 Rod Hinge Blade Adapter Pulley Blade 22 Washer Hardened Washer Helical Screw Machine Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal Screw Washer Flat Nut Hex 3 816 Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 11 4 Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Bolt Hex Head Nut Debris Shield Screw Debris Shield Engine Briggs amp Str
22. e sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower e To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced GEAR CASE e To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season e The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case e If lubricant is required use only ELF Multis EPOO Do not substitute GRASS CATCHER e The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used e Check your grass catcher often for damage or dete rioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the mower model number when ordering CRANKSHAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG SL Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
23. ector Knob Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Nut Hex Flanged Belt Guide Bracket Screw Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Locknut Hex Hubcap Drive Pulley V Belt KEY PART NO 35 NO 195110 191636 73800400 192849 195107 196396 86012 189680 196886 197057 183508 183511 183509 183514 183506 183499 196884 183505 196883 196882 183513 196881 196880 196879 196878 196877 183502 DESCRIPTION Kit Wheel Adjuster LH Includes Knob and Bearing Gear Case Assembly Complete Locknut Hex 1 4 20 Spring Kit Wheel Adjuster RH Includes Knob and Bearing Grassbag Assembly Driveshaft Cover Frame Grassbag Case Upper Shaft Output Seal Output Shaft Bushing Washer Seal Worm Shaft Bearing Ball Gear 27 Teeth Fixed Dog Clutch Wireform Movable Dog Clutch Fork Screw Case Case Lower Seal Lever Lever Screw Lever Spring Shaft Worm NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm IMPORTANT Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer O E M replacement parts Failure to do so could be hazardous damage your lawn mower and void your warranty LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship If this
24. ed forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest authorized service center CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new lawn mower Ithas been designed engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest authorized service center department We have competent well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower Please read and retain this manual The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON ADECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 1 6 Quarts Unleaded Regular Only SAE 30 above 32 F SAE 5W 30 below 32 F Gasoline Capacity and Type Oil Type API SG SL 20 Ounces Champion J19LM or RJ19LM 35 40 ft lbs 47 54 N m Oil Capacity Spark Plug Gap 030 Blade Bolt
25. eels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns e Tochange cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE MOWER FIG 4 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING See Fig 5 e Openreardoorandremove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place e You can now install the grass catcher or optional clip ping deflector e To convert to mulching or discharging operation install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower MULCHER _ PLUG FIG 5 OPERATION SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 6 e Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower e Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation e Toconvertto mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door closed OPEN MULCHER DOOR DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR FIG 6 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Mulcher plug
26. el settles at FULL DO NOT overfill or engine will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup 8 Alwaysbesuretoretightendipstickbeforestarting engine 9 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER See Fig 12 Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season whichever occurs TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely BACK PLATE COVER TABS MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in the PRODUCT SPECIFIC ATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER EACH USE CAUTION Disconne
27. ever rearward to the handle The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled the faster the unit will travel e Forward motion will stop when either the operator pres ence control bar or drive control lever are released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the drive control lever only Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling NOTE If after releasing the drive control the mower will not roll backwards push the mower forward slightly to disengage drive wheels e To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on the handle to lift the front wheels off the ground while turning lawn mower OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE ON UNDERSIDE CONTROL DISENGAGED FIG 3 DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT See Fig 3 Over time the drive control system may become loose resulting in decreased speed There is a turnbuckle on the underside of the drive control housing to increase tension on the drive cable Proceed as follows 1 Turn unit off and disconnect spark plug wire from plug 2 Turn nuton underside of drive control to increase drive speed 3 Operate mower totestdrive speed Readjustas required 4 If condition fails to improve after the above steps for ward speed remains the same your drive belt is worn and should be replaced TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 4 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wh
28. ll help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL e The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biode grade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried yet the newly cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight e For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 9 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut by overlap ping previously cut path and mow slowly MAX 1 3 sir alt A hn FIG 9 e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings
29. may cause tire damage DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels be sure to clean both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps locknuts and washers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a qualified service center BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade CAUTION Use only areplacementblade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 10 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock
30. much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Belt wear Belt off of pulley Drive cable worn or broken Loose drive control system 15 Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Empty fuel tank and refill tank with fresh clean gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar Turn fuel valve lever to the ON position Charge battery Connect battery to engine Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of mower housing
31. must be held PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the ecru handle to start the engine Release to stop cylinder for use when starting a cold engine MULCHER DOOR allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro pelled forward motion of lawn mower OPERATION louise The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or per pete forming any adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask THAN NO SIGHT over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum per formance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running e Yourlawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the mower handle to start and operate the mower DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 3 e Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive control l
32. r e Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems e f possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will Cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Does not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push Loss of drive or slowing of drive speed TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS Dirty air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective Fuel valve lever if equipped in OFF position Weak battery if equipped Disconnected battery connector if equipped Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too
33. ry before using OPENING FIG 2 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert mower to bagging or discharging see TO CONVERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning NOSL SNE h a CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER STARTER GRASS a x lt EN 4 CATCHER PALE i aa i x gt x lt FAN FA 7 AN i 7 MUFFLER DRIVE COVER WHEEL GASOLINE ADJUSTER FILLER CAP ON EACH WHEEL AIR FILTER MULCHER DOOR HOUSING PRIMER SPARK PLUG IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our 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 The blade turns when the engine is running STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR
34. w them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blindcorners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is ex tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine run ning Allow engine to cool before refueling e Never refuel the machine indoors e Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances e Never fill containers inside a vehicle on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling e Remove gas powered equipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle e Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening atall times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device e
35. washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE See Fig 10 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position the blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 10 3 Besure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Installthe blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS HEAT TREATED IF BOLT NEEDS REPLACING REPLACE ONLY WITH APPROVED BOLT SHOWN IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL BLADE ADAPTER KEY CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY BLADE LOCK WASHER D S 5 HARDENED S WASHER TRAILING EDGE FIG 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine e The blade can b
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