Craftsman 917.379510 Owner`s manual
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1. 3 Replace blades mors 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 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 maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRI CATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART wheel adjuster D Engine oil 2 Handle bracket mounting pin Rear door hinge D 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 409 aphite type lubricant sparingly PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NU2. 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 OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembied 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 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 thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UP YOUR 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 handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can b
3. NO ESSSSLRERSSBENBRBRBIGSKRESHASOPOTAN A PART NO 166860X479 175604 150425 66426 136376 146771 170947 128415 150050 54583 63601 156374X479 700365X479 176655X479 140661X479 170136X004 146630 700325X007 150078 88348 173571X479 173572X479 150406 172835 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Engine Zone Control Cable MulcherPlug Wire Tie Handle Knob Control Bar Rear Door Kit Includes Key 71 amp 72 Pop Rivet Self Tapping Screw 10 24 x 5 8 Hex Tapping Screw w Sems 1 4 20 x 1 2 Nut 1 4 20 Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Rear Skirt Engine Pulley Hi Pro Key 505 Hex Flange Nut Wave Washer Wheel Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 SpringWasher Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw wiSems 5 16 18 x 3 4 Flat washer 3 8 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 141114 Blade 22 48 851074 Hardened Washer 49 850263 Helicat Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 50 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 51 170031 Front Baffle Kit 2 85463 Danger Decal 53 74760612 Hex Bolt 3 8 16x3 4 55 751592 Locknut 3 8 16 56 88652 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 57 51793 Hairpin Cotter 58 151590X479 Lower Handle 59
4. Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Carburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 640030 High Speed Bowl Nut 44 27110A Bowi Nut Washer 47 630748 Welch Plug idle Mixture Well 48 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent 60 632760B Repair kit Incl Items Marked in Notes NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 1 37465 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 h we 241 245 Y 238 250 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Incl 2 amp 20 Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Ass y Incl 6 amp 12A Breather Tube 42 KEY 12A 128 14 PART 36558 36694 28277 30589 MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 DESCRIPTION Breather Cover amp Tube Incl 12B Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod Incl 14 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO 16 17 18 19 20 30 40 41 42 43 45 46 48 50 125 125 126 130 135 150 151 151A 169 172 174 178 182 184 PART NO 34839A 31335 651018 36281 32600 37464 40027 40042 40006 20381 36777 32610A 27241 37460 29914 37609 37608 37615 28833 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 30588A 650488 611004 611112 650815 650816 34443C 610118 651007 37480 37047 36787 36825 36780 37288 37289 6021A 37598 31672 31673 40017 36783 36784 30200 29752 6201 26756 DESCRIPTION Governor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Scre
5. duraci n en conformidad con las emisiones seg n lo certificado por EPA CARB Para hallar la especificaci n del periodo de vida de su motor mire cu l de las siguientes letras viene impresa en su calcomania D O M C 125 horas B 250 horas A 500 horas CAUTION Read and follow all 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 Warranty Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules did Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly eene Storage eese 16 Operation B wits Troubleshooting s 17 Maintenance Schedule Repair Parts sesensnseneenerennene nenn rss 37 Maintenance 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 owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman ship 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
6. 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 CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION Before performing any TO ADJUST HANDLE service or adjustments The handle can be mounted in a high or 1 Release contro bar and stop engine low position The mounting holes in the 2 Make sure the blade and all moving bottom of lower handle are off center for parts have completely stopped raising or lowering the handle 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 1 Remove upper handle and all parts plug and place where it cannot come attached to lower handle in contact with plug 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower LAWN MOWER handle bracket mounting pin TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT en la See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or the Operation section of this manual lower handle REAR DEFLECTOR 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position The rear deflector attached between the holes onto mounting pins on handle rear wheels of your mower is provided to bracket minimiz
7. mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Contact a Sears or other qualified service center TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to when contro 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 crankshaft Blade adapter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass Loss of drive Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged 2 Belt not driving Adjust or replace drive control cable 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Raise cutting height 2 Replace blade 3 Clean grass catcher Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit 18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 Ze KEY
8. 131959 Handie Bolt 61 132001 Rope Guide 62 134612 Debris Shield 64 Engine See Breakdown Tecumseh Model 143 016712 69 151440 Hubcaps 70 17600406 Screw 71 170939 SpringRH 72 170938 SpringLH 73 165912 Bolt 161058 Warning Decal Not Shown 177360 Owner s Manual English Spanish Available accessories not included with lawn mower D 98 33313 Clipping Deflector 7133623 Gas Can 2 5 gal 7133500 Fuel Stabilizer 7133000 SAE 30W Oil 20 oz NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 6 KEY NO PART NO 145755 751152 158755 146527 150495 150182 145212 150340 12000058 137054 88080 88118 67725 701037 143603 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Locknut 10 24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ri Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 KEY NO SsS5892858 38 40 41 54 55 57 PART NO 154990 132010 137052 151521 702511 137090 STD541425 75192 151520 169932 86012 169931 DESCRIPTION DriveCover Hex Fiange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Nut Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Grassbag Assembly Driveshaft Cover Grassbag Tu
9. 8 7 days a week E www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement a 1 800 827 6655 E 7 a m 5 pm CST Mon Sat A ENEE ROO OR RETRO OO si han id 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 m 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 877 533 6937 5 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 177360 01 31 00 BY Printed in U S A
10. DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y o degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590638 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 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 SERVICE NOTES SERVICE NOTES 47 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY H OME M 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 5am 15m csr SE 1 800 366 727
11. MBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE 1 5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F 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 TO REPLACE BLADE Always observe safety rules when 1 Position the blade adapter on the performing any maintenance engine crankshaft Be sure key in TIRES adapter and crankshaft keyway are tires f line oil ori aligned Keep tires free of gasoline ol or insect gt Position blade on the blade adapter rubber aligning the two 2 holes in the blade Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp with the raised lugs on the adapter objects and other hazards that may 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade cause tire damage see sharp edge is up toward e engine BLADE CARE 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock For best results mower blade must be washer and hardened washer into kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blade adapter and crankshaft blades 5 Use block of wood between blade and TO REMOVE BLADE lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark jo A plug and de Mm Where it cannot i eine tightening torque is i lbs Some in contact with spark plu gt IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat sure air filter and carburetor are u
12. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 6 75 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379510 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa ol Repair Parts NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three way Catalyst TWC If so equipped AVISO Los motores homologados para cumplir con la reglamentaci n sobre emisiones de California y de la Agencia de Protecci n Ambiental estadounidense EPA para equipos pequefios no circulantes SORE funcionan con gasolina normal sin plomo e incluyen los siguientes sistemas de control de emisiones modificaci n del motor EM y catalizador de triple acci n TWC en caso de tenerlo The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of your engine This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To ind the life period specification for your engine please match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your D O M decal C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours La calcomania D O M incluye especificaciones sobre la duraci n del motor para el periodo de vida til de su motor relaccionado con emisiones Este per odo se relaciona con la
13. UR SAFETY IS INVOLVED A WARNING In order to prevent accidental starting when 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 components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm AWARNING 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 A 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 B 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 LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS A N GRASS RO ENS x x REAR DISCHARGE O LAWN MOWERS O E MUFFLERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ENGINE OIL ASSEMBLY
14. ar 245 36905 Air Cleaner Filter 250 37122 Air Cleaner Cover 260 36980 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 263A 37184 Starter Grill 275 37402 Muffler 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 285 35000A Starter Cup 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 290 29774 Fuel Line 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 amp 301 301 36246 Fuel Cap Black 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 306 37610 O Ring 307 35499 O Ring 309 650562 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 309A 650783 Screw 10 24 x 3 4 310 35648 Dipstick 311A 37611 Hold Down Bracket 313 34080 Spacer 347 651038 Screw 10 32 x 51 64 355 590701 Starter Handle 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal 370C 37318 Primer Decal 3 X 370R 37317 Warning Decal 380 640271 Carburetor Incl 184 390 590739 Rewind Starter 400 36792B Gasket Set Includes Items Marked 416 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 417 Optional 417 650760 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 Optional 900 Replacement Engine NONE 900 Replacement S B 750865 Order from 71 999 RPM High 2900 to 3200 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590702 starter NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 OO0 NA QNA MODEL NUMBER 143 016712
15. be NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 2 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 3 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 7 77881 Bearing 8 137051 Worm Shaft 9 137074 Drive Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 40 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 AA ee SE a e A A AS Ss i pr EZ er KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Parts List 1 31615 Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly 2 31767 Throttle Retum Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal Washer 5 6 631183 Dust Seal Throttle 640070 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 17 651025 Throttle Crack Screw ldie Speed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640027 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip Incl 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 640259
16. blade adapters belts air cleaners and 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 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 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 inj ry or death Be sure the area is clear of other I GENERAL OPERATION people before mowing Stop machine if Read understand and follow all anyone enters the area instructions on the machine and in the Do not operate the mower when manual s before starting Be thor barefoot or wearing open sandals oughly familiar with the controls and the Always wear substantial foot wear proper use of the machine before Do not pull mower backwards unless starting absolutely necessary Always look Do not put hands or feet near or under down and behind before and while rotating parts Keep clear of the moving backwards disc
17. cover Engine oil cap wi dipstick IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in s Wheel adjuster the engine 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 Commission The blade tums when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must Drive control lever used to engage be held down to the handle to start the power propelled forward motion of lawn engine Release to stop the engine mower Primer pumps additional fuel from the Mulcher plug must be removed to carburetor to the cylinder for use when convert to bagging or discharging starting a cold engine operation Starter handle used for starting the engine 6 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 adjustments 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 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
18. d 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 previously 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 pattern 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 N A Max 1 3 Y i N i IM i HMI 4 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners CleaniInspact Grass Catcher tf Equipped Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive belt pulleys Power Propelled Mowers Electric Start Mowers Clean Air Filter Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Ar Fite Paper cargo wal 1 _ 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions
19. e adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar A TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector Toreturn to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower A CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without muicher plug in place or ap proved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Mulcher plug 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 NN c d These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning E E Ey A ge CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable Operator presence control bar Drive control lever Starter handle Handle knob Gasoline cap Primer Housing Drive
20. e engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke 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 manufacturers 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 YO
21. e the air filter every year or every 100 hours of operation more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER 1 Remove the air filter by turning clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar 2 Remove filter from inside of cover 3 Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumula tion 4 Insert new filter into cover 5 Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten um Collar Clip clockwise to remove E W Air filter Tw Air filter cover Turn counter clockwise to tighten MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs 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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS in Maintenance 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 ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug 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
22. e the possibility that objects will 6 Reassemble upper handle and all be thrown out of the rear of the mower into parts removed from lower handle the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on Rotate crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life N o Aro N 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 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 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 Pn NN Catcher frame handle Vinyl bindings Frame opening 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
23. emperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES SAE 30 SW 30 T F 20 30 32 40 er Bo 00 NOTE Although multi 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 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 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 Operation section of this manual 6 Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Container AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replac
24. handle frame hook TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 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 using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear Bag handle Grass catcher frame handle DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks then releasing the lever Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower Operator presence control bar E Drive control To engage Drive control drive control disengaged 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 oif fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick Po
25. harge opening at all times Do not operate the mower without Only allow responsible individuals who proper guards plates grass catcher or are familiar with the instructions to other safety protective devices in operate the machine place Clear the area of objects such as rocks See manufacturer s instructions for toys wire bones sticks etc which proper operation and installation of could be picked up and thrown by the accessories Only use accessories 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 warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes a
26. injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns 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 requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments 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 Lower Wheels for High Cut WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins 2 The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame 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 Rear door Grass catcher
27. p treated Blade 3 Use a wood block between blade and adapter 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 hard T f ware bolt lock washer and hardened JS dL y crank washer ae eine a er NOTE Remove the blade adapter and me the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi Hin tion to work properly Replace adapter if Hardened MUS 9 Blade adapter damaged washer Crankshaft keyway 11 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 blade 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 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 u
28. pen flame Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap 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 TO STOP ENGINE 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 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 When using a rear discharge la
29. re 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 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 Ill 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 corners 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 th
30. se it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering 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 check both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters 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 Sears or other qualified service center GEAR CASE 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 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 f lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating t
31. take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified 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 a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjust ment 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 a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 15 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 ina 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 bolts 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 for s
32. torage 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 Sueeze to fold m bracket A Y Hairpin cotter 9 EUN Mounting gt A ie pin Te a A 16 Operator presence control bar gt Upper handle forward Us for storage j 7 A 4 N 3 N 7 IN Fold EA SA backward v 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 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 f
33. uel 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 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 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 engone and exhaust areas are still warm A CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allo
34. ur oil slowly Do not over fill NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for 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 Fill fuel tank 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 AWARNING 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 4 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 o
35. w Torx T 15 8 32 x 19 64 Extension Spring Oil Seal Crankshaft Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Piston amp Pin Assembly Std Incl 43 Ring Set Std Piston Pin Retaining Ring Connecting Rod Assembly Incl 46 Connecting Rod Bolt Valve Lifter Camshaft Exhaust MCR Inc ref 104 Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket P Mounting Flange Incl 72 83 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Govemor 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 24x15 16 Cam Bushing Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 Intake Valve Std Incl 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM4 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 28 x 7 8 Carb to Intake Pipe Gasket MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 185 37466 intake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Incl 195 195 610973 Terminal 207 34336 Throttle Link 216 33086 R PM Adjusting Lever 223 650451 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 224 36786 intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw 10 32 x 49 64 239 34338 Air Cleaner Gasket 241 36919 Air Cleaner Coll
36. w the engine to coo before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Poor cut uneven 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 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 much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheel heights uneven Buildup of grass leaves Excessive vibration and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft 17 Clean replace 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 Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar Set to Higher Cut position Setto Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade boit Set all wheels at same height Clean underside of
37. wn mower in moist heavy grass clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher Reduce ground speed pushing speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time Ifa trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass 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 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Mainte nance 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 afternoon At this time the grass has dried an
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