Craftsman 917.3875 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. 1 Rear ot lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower 5 6 Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Ooo 3 1 Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing Wheel heights uneven Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Bent engine crankshatt Btade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Raise cutting height Lift on blade worn off2. Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en francais y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 877 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 SEARS HomeCentral Registered Trademark Trademark of Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada Marca de F brica de Sears Roebuck and Co 175420 11 27 00 TR Printed in U S A
3. Replace blade Catcher not venting air Clean grass catcher Hard to push Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit bo Hu 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387500 o 3 2 J v gt I 4 a ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387500 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 2 86902 Control Bar 51 74760514 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 3 132001 Rope Guide 52 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 4 169709X479 Upper Handle 55 85463 Danger Decal 5 169708X479 LowerHande 59 161345 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key No 55 6 63601 Locknut 1 4 20 61 851514 Blade Adapter 7 131959 Handle Bolt 5 16 18 62 141114 22 Blade 11 17656 Engine Zone Control Cable 63 851074 Hardened Washer 12 750097 Hex Thread Rolling Screw 10 24 x1 2 64 850263 Helicat Lockwasher 3 8 13 86899X004 Up Stop Bracket 65 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x 1 4 Grd 8 16 136376 Handle Knob 67 Engine See Breakdown Briggs and Stratton 19 51793 Hairpin Cotter Model No 143 12H802 2639 B1 21 165858 Rear Deflector 70 167130X004 Axle Arm Asm LR 22 66426 Wire Tie 72 167132X004 Axle Arm Asm LF 23 16083
4. 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 wili not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes betore attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps MOWINGTIPS 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 For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position For side discharge lawn mowers cutting in a counter clockwise direction starting at the outside of the area to be cut spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction 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 Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend en
5. 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 dry before using ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open N Catcher frame handle NS m Frame opening ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed orit may result in personal injury If vou believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the 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 autho rized service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments
6. 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 tor 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 the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts boits screws and pins are securely 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 You can fold your lawn mower handle tor 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 When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter Sueeze to fold 2 Mounting pin Operator presence control bar Upper handle Fold forward for stroage AN packward Mowing position
7. 14 Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcoho 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing 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 drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual 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
8. NO 2639 B1 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 493260 Cylinder Assembly 163 272653 0j Gasket Air Cleaner 2 399269 Kit Bushing Seal 187 691050 Line Fuel Cut to Required 3 299819 Seal Oil Magneto Side Length 4 493279 Sump Engine 188 690877 Screw Control Bracket 5 691160 Head Cylinder 190 690940 Screw Fuel Tank 7 692249 Gasket Cylinder Head 202 691829 Link Mechanical Governor 8 695250 Breather Assembly 209 690319 Spring Governor 9 272481 Gasket Breather 222 692467 Bracket Control 10 691125 Screw Breathor Assembly 227 690783 Control Lever Governor 11 691781 Tube Breather 276 271716 St Sealing Washer 12 692232 Gasket Crankcase 287 690940 Screw Dipstick Tube 13 690912 Screw Cyinder Head 300 692038 Muffler 15 691680 Plug Oil Drain 304 695892 Housing Blower 16 691451 Crankshaft 305 691108 Screw Brower Housing 20 399781 Seal Oil PTO Side 306 690450 Shield Cylinder 22 691092 Screw Engine Sump 307 690345 Screw d linder Shield 23 692315 Flywheel 332 690662 Nut Flywheel 24 222698 Kay Fiywheel 333 802574 Armature Magneto 25 499429 Piston Assembly Standard 334 691061 Screw Armature Magneto 499430 Piston Assembly 010 O S 337 802592 Spark Plug 499431 Piston Assembly 020 O S 356 692390 4 499432 Piston Assembly 030 O S 358 497316 Engine Gasket Set 26 499425 Ring Set Piston Standard 363 19069 Fiywheel Puller 499426 Ring Set Piston 010 0 5 365 692524 Screw Carburetor 4994
9. 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 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain 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 spark 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 on lawn mower and on side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See Add Oil in the Operacion section of this manual 6 spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run property and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions 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 ACAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be use
10. 1 Discharge Guard 73 167133X004 Axle Arm Asm RF 27 160832 Torsion Spring 74 751153 Nut 30 160833 Hinge Rod 75 160830 Plate Mulcher 33 63124 Locknut 5 16 18 76 161622 Clip Closeout 34 170373X558 Wheel Bracket Support Left 77 74760412 Hex Head Screw 1 4 35 170373X558 Wheel Bracket Support Right 175420 Owners Manual English Spanish 36 170374X007 Wheel Bracket Adjuster 161058 Waming Decal Not Shown 39 168360X004 Selector Spring 40 701037 Selector Knob 41 167131X004 Ade Arm Assm RR 43 19112222 Washer 44 160828 Shoulder Bolt 45 172720 Wheel Assernbly Rear 46 83923 Locknut 1 16 18 47 151162 Wheel Assm Front 50 77400 Hubcap BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 81 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTI N MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL BRIGGS 8 STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H80 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 37 BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 689 wo 597 se Ais F 459 ERA 1 60 IN 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 TYPE NO 2639 51 358 ENGINE GASKET SET grip 20 23 84207 5240 7 3 66 a r fw 163 i P Na 12 gt 7 AN a PA lr wp NEN a gt So 51 9 ra BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE
11. 27 Ring Set Piston 020 0 S 383 89838 Wrench Spark Plug 499428 Ring Set Piston 030 0 5 404 690272 Washer Govemor Crank 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 425 690670 Screw Air Cleaner Cover 28 499423 Pin Piston 443 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer 29 499424 Base 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 445 491588 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 455 691219 Cup Flywheel 33 262651 Valve Exhaust 456 692299 Plate Pawi Friction 34 262652 Valve intake 459 281505 Pawl Ratchet 35 691270 Spring Valve Intake 505 231082 Nut Governor Control Lever 36 691270 Spring Valve Exhaust 523 495264 Dipstick 40 692194 Retainer Valve 524 692296 Seal Dipstick Tube 43 691997 Slinger Govemor Oil 525 495265 Tube Dipstick 45 690548 Tappet Valve 529 691923 Grommet 46 691449 Camshaft 562 92613 Bolt Governor Control Lever 48 498826 Short Block Replacement 584 692342 Cover Breather Passage Engine 12J802 2915 B1 585 691879 Gasket Breather Passage 50 497465 Manifold Intake 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter 51 272199 Gasket Intake 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 54 691650 Screw intake Manifold 601 95162 Clamp Hose 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 608 497680 Starter Rewind 58 692259 Rope Starter Cut to 613 691340 Screw Muffler Required Length 615 690340 Retainer Governor Shaft 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 616 691306 Crank Govemor 65 690759 Screw Rewind Starter 617 270344 Of Seal O Ring intake Manifold 81 691740 Lock Muffler Sc
12. FETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself un the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference A VT rr i ii i i i i iii i iii al These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Leam and understand their meaning om NI gu ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OW DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Starter handle Engine zone controf cable Handle knob Gasoline filler cap Wheael adjuster IMPORTANT Tbis lawn mower is on each wheel shipped without 01 or gasoline in the engine 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 Satety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar mustbe Primer pumps additional fuel from the held down to the handle to start the carburetor to the cylinder for use when engine Release to stop the engine starting a cold engine Starter handle used tor starting the engine 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 performing any adjust
13. Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent acciden tal starting Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting wh
14. OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm A CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in ihe tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBL M CAUSE COMRECTION Excessive vibration fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with 4 4 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 Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar o NO U o NOG
15. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 6 0 HORSEPOWER 22 ECONOMY SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 387500 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow ali Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS 4211901 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules oommcoonoraccranacanoronanoononos 2 Service and Adjustments 14 ASSEMDLY A 5 Storage AAA 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting assesseer 16 Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 35 Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the ewer manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work manship If this Craftsman 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 Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners an
16. ade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower 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 Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway CEE VT Hardened washer Blade adapter GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufac turer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oi s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although muiti viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently
17. allow responsible individuals Do not operate the mower without who are familiar with the instructions to proper guards plates grass catcher or operate the machine other safety protective devices in place Clear the area of objects such as See manufacturer s instructions for rocks toys wire bones sticks etc proper operation and installation of which could be picked up and thrown accessories Only use accessories by the blade 2 approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment 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 catcher 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 mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a waming of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can
18. d spark plug 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 Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center Department in the United States This warranty applies only while this product s in use 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 ILLINOIS 60179 SAFETY RULES 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 GENERAL OPERATION Be sure the area is clear of other e Read understand and follow all people before mowing Stop machine if instructions on the machine and in the anyone enters the area manual s before starting Be thor Do not operate the mower when oughly familiar with the controls and barefoot or wearing open sandals the proper use of the machine before Always wear substantial foot wear starting Do not pull mower backwards unless Do not put hands or feet near or under absolutely necessary Always look rotating parts Keep clear of the down and behind before and while discharge opening at all times moving backwards Only
19. d 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 Li Cartridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments 1 Release control bar and stop engine 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 mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes
20. damaged it should be replaced DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position If the discharge guard becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE 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 parts attached to lower handle 13 Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc 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 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Tum 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 Lower handle Rotate TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1
21. en setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer a S np defects or other reproductive AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS SS ML GAS CANS SPARK PLUGS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ENGINE OIL 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 WITHOUT OlL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory wit
22. ern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasten rs Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Power Propelled Mowers Electric Start Mowers Check Engine Oil Level 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soll 4 Charge 48 hours at end of sesson GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does be S A ILLS TNS 14811014458 3 lent temperatures LUBRICATION CHART 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the mai
23. gging or discharging Lift discharge guard and remove mulcher plate Mower can now be used for side discharge or optional grass catcher can be attached To return to mulching operation simply reinstall mulcher plate as shown ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without discharge guard ap proved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place Housing opening Mulch plate Tab BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine Engine holds 20 oz of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick Pour oil stowly Do not over fill NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine tor accurate reading To read proper level tighten engine oil cap then remove it to read the dipstick 3 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gaso line Purchase fuel in quantitie
24. gine life MULCHING MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings 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 biodegrade 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 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 aftemoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun 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 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 overlapping previousty cut path 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 perpendicu lar to the first cut path Change your cutting patt
25. h the exception ot those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to com plete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and 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 Cut down two end comers 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 thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE 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 section into place on lower handle and tighten both handie knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Mowing OPERATION KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SA
26. ke porod 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 1211 498144 Assembly Pulley Spring 871 262001 Bushing Guide Exhaust Spring 63709 Bushing Guide Intake 921 497233 Cover Blower Housing Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 922 692135 Spring Brake 358 923 695891 Brake 8 inouded in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key 957 397974 Cap Fuel Tank 966 496116 Base Alr Cleaner Primer Mmoluded in Carburetor Gasket Set Key 968 692298 Cover Air Cieaner No 977 969 690700 Screw Blower Housing Included in Vaive Overhaul Kit Key No Cover 970 691669 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S 972 495224 Tank Fuel inches 1 Inch 25 4 mm 975 493640 Bowl Float 41 Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances In your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOM E e Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 www sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 6a m 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat
27. ments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses HOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION 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 tums when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and tower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move whee up or down to suit your require ments Be sure al 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 WEAR YOUR FORESIGMT IS BETTER N NO SIGHT Plate Tab Lower Wheels for High Cut Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING MOWER Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a muicher To convert to ba
28. ntenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE t Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit weil lubricated See LUBRI CATION CHART Wheel adjuster bracket Handle bracket mounting pin Refer to maintenance Engine section Spray lubricant IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings viscous lubri cants 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 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE 1 5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 OZS SPARK PLUG GAP 030 CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS provided above LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filler and carburetor a
29. re up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade boit 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 hard ware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both serial number and date of purchase in space 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the 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 tuming clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the bl
30. 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 Exercise 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 UI 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 saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another 3 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 blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke
31. rew 621 692310 Switch Stop 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 97 493267 Shaft Throttle 668 493823 Spacer Includes 2 104 691242 Pin Float Hinge 670 692294 Spacer Fuel Tank 117 494870 Jet Main Standard 497315 Jet Main High Altitude 121 498260 Kit Carburetor Overhau Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 125 498170 Carburetor 358 127 694468 Plug Welch Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key 130 691203 Valve Throttle No 121 133 398187 Float Carburetor Included In Carburetor Gasket Set Key 134 398188 Valve Needie Seat No 977 137 693981 OF Gasket Float Bowl Included in Valve Overhaul Kit Key No 146 690979 Key Timing 1095 159 691753 Bracket Air Cleaner Primer NOTE Al component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 61 AA iii ai ii a a i i r a RI SS a NC u KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 684 690345 Screw Breather Passage 976 496115 Primer Carburetor Cover 977 498261 Set Carburetor Gasket 689 691855 Soning Friction 1019 494256 Kit Label 708 691321 Ot Seal Throttie Shaft 1036 695111 Label Emissions 741 691830 Gear Timing 1058 274265 Owner s Manual 842 691031 Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 1059 692311 Kit Screw Washer 847 692017 Assembly Dipstick Tube 1095 498528 Set Valve Gasket 851 493880 Terminal Sparkplu 1210 498144 Assembly Pulley Spring 869 691155 Seat Valve Inta
32. s that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Experience indicates that 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain 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 A CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Engine Gasoline oil cap filler cap Discard debris plug inside 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 quickty Do not allow starter rope to snap back TO STOP ENGINE
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