Craftsman 917.385270 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar 13 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM JEAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing Set to Higher Cut or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass e Cutting too much grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast position komen Set to Higher Cut position Clearvreplace air filter e Clean underside of mower housing e Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Wheel heights uneven e Set all wheels at same height Buildup of grass leaves e Clean underside of and trash under mower mower housing service center Excessive Wom bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten vibration blade bolt Bent engine crankshaft Contact an authorized Starter rope hard to pull e Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact an authorized service center Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken e Blade dragging in2. 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated 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 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 Crankshaft Blade Crank shaft Blade bolt Lock washer edge adapter Hardened washer GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accesssory 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
3. 8 15 752052 Discharge Guard 51 851074 Hardened Washer 16 128415 Rivet 52 850972 Blade 20 17 63601 Locknut 1 4 20 53 850977 Blade Adapter 19 851855 Torsion Spring 55 700839X479 Front Baffle 21 88602 Hinge Deflector 56 Engine See Breakdown Craftsman 22 150215 Hinge Rod Model 143 993500 23 140543 Rear Deflector 166476 Owners Manual 24 750085X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 161058 Waming Decal Not Shown 25 87584X004 Deflector Bracket x 26 151665X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right Available accessories not included with lawn mower 27 151667X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 7133077 Grass Catcher 28 61537 Washer 7133623 Gas Can 2 5 gal 29 146630 Spacer 74393500 Fuel Stabilizer 31 700331X004 Selector Spring 7433300 SAE 30W Oil 20 02 32 87877 Selector Knob 7433417 Dust Shield 33 145935X004 Axle Arm Assembly 7133316 Mower Cover CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 993500 32 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE A A O AEE KEY NO 41 PART NO 37280 26751 3534 36557 36775 36558 36694 28277 30589 34839A 31335 651018 36281 32600 36793 35544A 35545A 35546 35541 35542 35543 35547A 35548A 35549 20381 36777 32610A 27241 37032 29914 35261 326120 36083 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 30588A 650488 611004 611112 650815 650816 34443B 610118 651007 37047 37028 36825 36779 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Incl 2 20 amp 150 Dowel Pin Breather El
4. dropped or damaged in any manner Always have damage repaired before using your mower Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac O hot Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower Never attempt to do this while the engine is running Mow only in daylight or good artificial fight PERATION Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you Do not mow wet or slippery grass Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handles and walk Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel tovered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object Follow the procedure outlined above the
5. grass Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push e Cutting height too low Lift on blade wom off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass e Grass catcher too full e Handle height position not right for you Raise cutting height Replace blade e Clean grass catcher e Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit 14 29 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387203 30 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387203 LE KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 86902 Control Bar 34 62335 Belleville Washer 2 153638 Rope Guide 35 142748 Shoulder Bolt 3 851201X004 Engine Washer 36 700263 Wheel and Tire Assembly 4 165451X479 Upper Handle 37 83923 Nut 5 157081X479 Lower Handle 39 800090 Hubcap 7 131959 Handle Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 41 149741 Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 8 850733X004 Up Stop Bracket 42 85463 Danger Decal 9 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 43 751592 Locknut 3 8 16 10 153892 Engine Zone Contro Cable 44 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 12 66426 Wire Tie 46 163928 Lawn Mower Housing 13 51793 Hairpin Cotter 49 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 14 136376 STD Knobs 50 850263 Helical Lock Washer 3
6. 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 SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 720 10 o 10 20 w a 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils SW30 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 frequentiy 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 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Be sure lawn mower is on level surface Oil will drain more freely when warm Catch oil in a suitable container Remove bottom oil drain plug After oil has drained completely replace oil drain plug and tighten securely e Refill engine with oil Pour slowly Do not over fill Fill to top of slot ins
7. store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Gasoline filler cap Oil filler plug TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer five 5 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 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back 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 before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps MOWING TIPS l 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 t
8. 4 For in house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7274 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following S E A RS information e Product Type Part Number Model Nureher Part Description REPAIR SER VICES Amenca s Repair Speciansts 166476 09 14 98 VB i Printed in U S A
9. 95 640173 590737 37029A 36085 650821 MODEL NUMBER 143 993500 DESCRIPTION Intake Valve Std Incl 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Intake Valve Seal Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Nut amp Lock Washer 1 4 28 Screw 1 4 28x 7 8 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket Intake Pipe Govemor Link Screw 1 4 20x 3 8 S E Brake Bracket Inc 195 Terminal Throttle Link R P M Adjusting Lever Screw 1 4 20 x 1 Intake Pipe Gasket Screw 10 32 x 49 64 Air Cleaner Gasket Air Cleaner Collar Air Cleaner Filter Air Cleaner Cover Blower Housing Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Screw 1 4 20x 1 2 Muffler Screw 1 4 20x 2 5 16 Starter Cup Screw 8 32 x21 64 Fuel Line Fuel Line Clamp Fuel Tank Incl 292 amp 301 Fuel Cap Oil Fill Plug Spacer Lubrication Decal Primer Decal Starter Decal Carburetor Inc 184 Rewind Starter Gasket Set Incl Items Marked Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 417 Optional Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Optional Replacement Engine 750830 order from 71 999 Replacement S B 750829 order from 71 999 RPM High 2900 to 3200 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590694 starter CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 993500 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 640173 Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List 1 631615 Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal W
10. FT LBS 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 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 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Tum lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Use a 9 16 box or open end wrench e Remove blade and attaching hardware 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 condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE e Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned e Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two
11. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 3 5 HORSEPOWER 20 SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 387203 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11 Assembly 4 Storage 12 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13 Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 30 Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman 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 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 e Expendable items which become wom during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crank shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con tained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to th
12. an entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened _Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handie for storage Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back Lower handle Mounting bracket Squeeze to remove x Hairpin clip ENGINE 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 adjustment ENGINE SPEED The engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed as it may result in personal injury If you believe the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for ir and adjustment 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 po
13. asher Throttle 5 631183 Dust Seal Throttle 6 631616 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 25 631700 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Rin 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip inci 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 632047A Primer Bulb Retaining Ring 40 631937A High Speed Bowi Nut 44 631334 Bowl Nut Washer 48 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent 60 632760 Repair kit Incl items Marked in Notes 34 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 993500 KEY PART f NO NO DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 1 5905994 Spring Pin Incl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 gt Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590695 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Puey amp Rewind Spring y 11 590687A Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle 14 590760 Spring Clip 35 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am 7 pm 7 days a week 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 708
14. e nearest Sears Service Center Department in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is 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 TRAINING turer Use of such attachments may be Read this operators manual carefully hazardous Become familiar with the controls and The blade tums when the engine is know how to operate your mower running properly Leam how to quickly stop PREPARATION mower Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower Dress properly Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing e Check fuel tank before starting engine Do not fill gas tank indoors when the engine is running or when the engine is Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and pets Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual Do not operate mower if it has been
15. ement Breather Assay Incl 6 amp 12A Breather Tube Breather Cover amp Tube Incl 12B Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod Incl 14 Govemor Lever Govemor Lever Clamp Screw Torx T 15 8 32 x 19 64 Extension Spring Oil Seal Crankshaft Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Piston Pin amp Ring Set 010 OS Piston Pin amp Ring Set 020 OS Piston amp Pin Ass y Std Incl 43 Piston amp Pin Assay 010 OS Incl 43 Piston amp Pin Ass y 020 OS Incl 43 Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Ring Set 020 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Ass y Incl 46 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft NCR Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange incl 72 thru 83 Oil Drain Plug Oil Seal Govemor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key Flywheel Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 KEY NO 126 130 135 151A 178 PART NO 36781 6021A 35395 31672 31673 40017 36783 36784 30200 29752 6201 26756 36785 32653 650839 36559A 610973 34336 33086 650451 36786 650932 34338 35797 35066 35065 36834 30200 650831 36790 650988 35000A 650926 34357 26460 35586 36246 27625 34080 36261 37199 366
16. he 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 engine life MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners An Clean Battery Recharge Electric Start Mowers ange Engine Oil Clean Air Filter inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug a Mowe Lubrication Chart T e Change Engine Ol z Clean Air Filter ae inspect Muffier ae a D E 8 z 1 g y 3 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high al conditions 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments sect
17. ide of filler hole Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Drain plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run property and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Clean the element after every 25 hours of operation more often if mower is used in very dusty dirty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT Remove the air filter by tuming counter clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar 10 Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation e Insert new filter into cover e Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and tum clockwise to tighten Collar Tum counter clockwise o remove i Tum Air os ocks Air filter cover to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded mulffier as it could create a fire hazard and or damage 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 CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Tum fawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and t
18. ion 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 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 maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRICA TION CHART f i LUBRICATION CHART Wheel adjuster Engine oil Brake spring C Discharge bracket guard O Handle bracket hinge pin mounting pin O Spray lubricant Refer to MAINTENANCE ENGINE section 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 powered graphite type lubricant sparingly PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER DISPLACEMENT GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE OIL TYPE API SF SG SH OIL CAPACITY SPARK PLUG GAP 030 VALVE CLEARANCE SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP BLADE BOLT TORQUE 917 387203 9 05CU IN 1 25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F 20 OZS CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE 004 008 EXHAUST 004 008 0125 IN 35 40
19. n repair any damage before restarting and operating you mower Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required i Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow exces sively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions maintain good footing Never operate your mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety devices in place MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE e Check the blade and the engine mount ing bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly Check all bolts nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition Keep all safety devices in place and working e To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease and oil Check grass catcher often for deteriora tion and wear and replace worn bags Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower Always keep a sharp blade on your mower Allow engi
20. ne to cool before storing in any enclosure Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater space heater clothes dryer etc 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 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced 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 LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE TI RD CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OIL ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its Roll lawn mower out of carton and check entirety before you attempt to assemble or carton thorougly for additional loose parts operate your new lawn mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with VER SET UP YOUR LAWN the excep
21. ntrols and adjustments Save this manual for future reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Leam and understand their meaning Do Dm ge Y CAUTION ENGINE per FAST SLOW CHOKE OK DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON ANO FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Engine zone control cable Starter handle Handle knob Gasoline filler cap Engine oil filer plug Air filter Primer Discharge guard Housing Wheel adjuster on each wheel 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 Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be Primer pumps additional fuel from the held down to the handle to start the engine carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting Release to stop the engine a cold engine Starter handle used for starting the engine 5 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 fawn mower or performing any adjust ments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum perfo
22. onnected e Bad spark plug adapter position PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loose blade or broken blade Control bar in released Control bar defective ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 mi of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug 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 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 building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure with Clearvreplace air filter Fill fuel tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug
23. rash e 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 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 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 mowing position If the deflector becomes 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 Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfo
24. rmance Speed is not adjust able 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 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 lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns f To change cutting height squeeze adjuster tever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is propery 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 Raise wheels for low cut a Lower wheels for high cut piaretap BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole Use 20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual e Pour oil slo
25. rt Four 4 positions are available high medium high medium low and low Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position the upper and lower handie sections will have to be tumed over Remove the cable clips Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle Remove hairpin cotters Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets Tum the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassembie the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTION The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not overtighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be tumed over e To change from medium low to low position ony the fele handle section will have to be over Medium high Medium low gt EN ca EN pet 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 Cle
26. sition the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position a Squeeze to fold Ed Lower handle Mounting pin Hairpin PS Operator presence control bar Mowing position 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 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 Drain the fuel tank 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 altemative 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 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Does not start Dirty air filter Out of fuel e Stale fuel e Water in fuel e Spark plug wire is disc
27. tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts TO UNFOLD HANDLE washers bolts etc necessary to complete the IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as assembly have been placed in the parts bag Not to pinch or damage control cables To ensure safe and proper operation of your e Raise handles until lower handle section lawn mower all parts and hardware you locks into place in mowing position assemble must be tightened securely Use the Remove protective padding raise upper correct tools as necessary to ensure proper handle section into place on lower handie tightness and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator TON VE DANN BONE FROM Presence control bar to upper handle i Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted Remove loose parts included with mower for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Cut down two end comers of carton and lay Handle in the Service and Adjustment end panel down flat section of this manual Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Operator presence control bar Upper handle Mowing position Lower handle OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various co
28. wly Do not over fill e Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten e 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 GAS e Fillfuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting 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 CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not
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