Craftsman 917.377351 Owner`s manual
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1. PROBLEM Boos not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven d Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Loss of drive CAUSE Piana aai ani Gress catcher not filling If so equipped Hard to push Dirty alr filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Watar in fuet Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar In released position Control bar defective Weak baltery Disconnected batlery connector Rear of lawn mower housing bleda dragging in heavy grasa Cutting foo much grass Dirty air fier Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Ton much oil in engine Walking speed loo fast Wom bant or foose blade Wheel heights uneven Low engine speed Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshalt Engine ftywhoel brake is on when control bar ls released Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging In grass Driva wheels not tuming with drive control engaged Bait not driving Culling heighi too tow Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Low engine speed Grass is too high or wheel height is too tow Rear of lawn mowar housing blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not Aght for you 17 CORRECTION m m O Q OD OO on A0 WN onaom D N BG ny oe fO o A55 Cleanvreplace alr iher Fil fuel tank Draln tank and ref2. ERAFTSMAN 6 25 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has Its own model number Each en gine has its own model number The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal altached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Depariment and most Retail Slores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 976252 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units natlonwide staffed wilh Sears trained technicians professional techniclans specifically tralned to insure that we meet our pledge to you we service what we sell 28
3. 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 Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rotary mower blades blade adapters bells 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 RETUANING THE CHAFTSMAN 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES unscaooncenananssannennr ranrano nnaanneoveinnennasieen amp SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS seem 15 PRODUCT SP CIFICATIONS esse enne rre d STORAGE os PNE nn 16 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES s TROUBLESHOOTING rae ege SER EEE basi vansanenivmeanmaseasen 17 WARRANTY 3 REPAIR PARTS LAWN MOWER ons 18 23 ASSEMBLY
4. aresamnenemnnennane 6 REPAIR PARTS ENGINE i e 25727 OPERATION eracasanarnevanesunennennnennen ernennen B PARTS OBDERING SEHVICE ann MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE anna INDEX ACCESSONBS u came rennen D Adjustments Carburetor esse Drive Belt Engine Speed Handie Height Height of Cut nennen Ait Filter Replacement o osornnuue ne 14 Seryjee een s T4 Assembly nn na 8 B Blade Sharpening nennen re nu 18 Replacement oss 18 C Controls Drive Control PEE Engine Zone Control P Engine Speed Control B Operator Presence Control Bar nd B Custorner Responsibilities 3 12 14 Air Filter oA 14 Biade Care Replacement 18 Drive Wheels ee US Engine E s 14 Lubrication denies ox 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels B Engine Air Filler esee Oll Change Oil Level Oll Type sss sees sus T0 sos 10 16 Starting Stopping Storage anna Fuel Capacity oa cu en Storage u en see Type H Handle MES Assembly Cutting Height L Lubrication Engine ea Lawn Mower ae M Maintenance Agreement ose Maintenance Schedule uasa Mowing Tips nen een o Oil Engine una enses eme Storage s csse 14 s 14 14 14 14 12 12 10 12 18 Operalion Drive Control iss nee Engine Control eo sss Grass Catcher Mower der Operator Presence Control Bar Options Accessor
5. O Ring Main Nozzie Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer ai Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent DESCRIPTION Recoll Starler Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle du toL Ez ENGINE _ 27 KEY PART NO NO O M E66 13 14 580739 590740 590616 590617 5906184 580638 590535 590701 590741 KEY PART NO NO 35709 34955 34950 34954 34949A 34953 33450 34944 34945 590500 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 590608 DESCRIPTION Hewind Starter Ratainar Starter Dog Don Spring Pulley amp Flewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet St rter Hope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Locking Tab DESCRIPTION Electric Starter 12 Volt Retainer Ring Drive End Cap Ass y Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass y Thrust Washer Commutator End Cap Ass y Inc brushes Bolt 10 32 x 3 3 16 Pinion Driver Cup Washer Retainer Ring Washer Drive Nut Washer SEARS OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO 917 377351 IFYOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS FOR REPAIR SERVICE CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 4 REPAIR 1 800 473 7247 FOR HEPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 FON PART 1 800 366 7278 i NOSE
6. 140540 150425 85543 87677 150181 83923 150344 142748 62335 145935X004 701037 700331X004 146630 700325X007 150078 153131X479 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Engine Contro Cable Clip Handle Knob Locknut 1 4 20 Rear Door Kit Pop Rivet Self Tapping Screw 10 24 Hex Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Washer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 12 Back Plate Side Battle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffie Rear Skirt Mulcher Plug Engine Pulley Hi Pro Key 505 Hubcap Flanged Locknut Wheel amp Tire Assembly Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 Belleville Washer Axle Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adiusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw 3 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Lett KEY PART NO 40 41 44 46 47 48 49 50 81 52 55 56 57 58 59 ei 62 64 65 66 67 72 73 NO 153130X479 150406 153281 851514 157101 851074 850263 851084 700869X475 85463 751592 88652 51753 151723X478 131959 132001 134612 u 150502 STD541431 66426 850724 159810 DESCRIPTION Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Roiting Screw 3 8 18 x 1 1 6 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 414 15 17 51 amp 52 Blade Adapter i Blade 22 Hardened Washer Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd B Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Front Baffle Danger Decal Locknut 3 8 16 Hinge Screw Hairpin Cotter Lower Handle Handle Bolt Rope Gui
7. 32 x 51 64 870A 36261 Lubrication Decal 3708 35167 Control Decal 3700 36861 Primer Decal 380 632747 Carburetor Incl 184 390 590702 Rewind Starter 395 35709 Electric Starter Motor 12 Volt 400 36481 Gasket Set 416 36085 Spark Arrastar Kit Inc 416 Optional 417 650760 Screw 8 32 x 3 8 Optional goo Replacement Engine NONE 900 Replacement S B 750670A order from 71 999 RPM High 2800 to 3200 RPM Low 2450 to 2750 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590739 starter Refer to the design of the rope pulley strength ribs for part identification Individual starter parts do not interchange NOTE Ail component dimensions given in U S inches tinch 25 4 mm 25 KEY PART NO NO 632747 631615 631767 631184 631183 632504 650506 631807 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 36045 632735 632547 632736 27110 631027 KEY PART NO NO i toh D SEC Ut 4d GA wt pr rn 590702 590599A 590600 590696 580601 590697 590698 580699 590700 580703 590535 580701 MODEL NUMBER 143 976252 mmn DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 184 of Engine Paris EMT Throttle Shalt amp Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttla Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowi Float Shaft Float Float Bow O Ring Iniet Needle Seat amp Clip inci 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzie Tube
8. Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer Clulch Yoke 22 KEY PART NO NO 700343 86447 137050 750436X 750369 12000003 850848 81585X004 DESCRIPTION Bushing Plu Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given In U S inches 1 Inch 25 4 mm REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377350 oc PD KEY PART NO o NO 86334X479 86337X479 750909 750097 86353 111549X 86649 134861 DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Cover Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x1 2 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger Battery Pad Battery Wrap 23 MODEL NUMBER 143 976252 _ bl RAS 215 E Loo P 205 1 Ser i LOK 224 223 Ar v td and ta Op N a ar 24 KEY PART NO 1 110 NO 36478A 26727 33734 36557 36558 34695 28277 30589 32651 31335 651018 36281 32600 35801 36073 36074 36075 36070 36071 36072 36076 36077 36078 20381 32875A 32610A 27241 35992 29914 35261 343HD 30572 28833 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 30588A 650488 611004 611150 650815 650816 34443A 610118 651007 34951 110A 36953 110B 36954 119 120 125 125 128 126 130 135 150 151 169 172 174 178 182 184 185 36477 36476 36471 36472 293148 29815C 6021A 35395 35991
9. Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug In a safe place You can now Install calcher or optional clipping deflec lor To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower CAUTION Donotrun your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or ap proved clipping defiector or grass catcher in place Never attempt to op erate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO PREPARE BATTERY See Fig 2 NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower Disconnect engine battery male from battery connec tor female CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE LIFT UP HANDLE PIN 3 POSITION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BRACKET FIG 1B Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time After charging connect engine connector mate to battery connector female Your engine has an integral alternator for partial charging Connect your battery charger to charge battery as re quired IMPORTANT THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE A DISCHARGED BATTERY At the end of the mowing season the batlery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage CAUTION Always disconnect the en gine connector male from the battery connector
10. electrical system mulfler air CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER any bulld up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar 3 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 REAH DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower Is provided io minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operators mowing position if the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT sien GOWN See Fig 14 Remove drive cover Remove pei by pushing down on FIG 14 gear case pulley pM Turm lawn mower on Its side with carburetor and fuel HIGH HANDLE cap up MED PIN 3 POSITION LOW Remove blade cur ADJUSTMENT BRACKET Pd d Remove debris shield p Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft install new belt by reversing above steps gt ada use factory approved belt to assure fit and long a TO ADJUST HANDLE See Fig 15 The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you a Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle tow
11. recommended by the manufacturer Use of such attachments may be hazardous The blade turns when the engine Is running PREPARATION Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear It of ali slones sticks wiras bonas and other foreign objects These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury Always wear safety glasses or aya 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 Chack fuel tank before starting engine Do not fill gas tank indoors when the engine Is running or when the engine Is hot Allow the engine to cool for several minutas before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline betore starting the engine Always make wheel helght adjustments before starting your mower Never attempt to do this while the engine Is running Mow only In daylight or good artificial tight OPERATION Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you Do not mow wat or slippery grass Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your looting keep a finn hold on the handles and walk Do nol put hands or feet near or under rotating pans Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop Ihe engine whenever you leave or ara not using your mower ot before crossing driveways walks
12. roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material loward bystanders nor allow anyone near Ihe mower while you are operaling it Belore cleaning Inspecling or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving paris have stopped Then disconnect the spark pfug wire and keep it away from ihe spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to run your mower IT you hit a foreign object Follow the procedure outilned above then repair any darn age before restarting and operaling you mower Do not change the governor settings or overspeed ihe engine Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower If il vibrates abnormally Exces sive vibration Is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the angine Indoors Exhaust fumes are danger ous Never cul grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose yourfooting Donot mowexcessively steep slopes Use caution when oparaling the mower on uneven terrain orwhen changing directions maintain good footing Never operale your mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety devices in place MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly Check all bolis nuts and screws at fre
13. the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Squeeze the boltom ends of lower handie toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow It to rest on mower When setting up your handle fromihe storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HANDLE FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE FIG 16 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 Star the engine and let H run until the fuel lines and carburetor are emply Neveruse 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 stor age Add stabliizer to gasolin
14. 31673 272344 32755 30200 29752 6201 26756 36544 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Incl 2 7 20 amp 125 Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Ass y Incl 6 amp 124 Breather Cover amp Tuba incl 12B Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod incl 14 Governor Lever Governor Lever Clamp Screw Torx T 15 8 32 x 19 64 Extenslon 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 Inch 43 Piston amp Pin Ass y 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 Vaive Lifter Camshalt MCR Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 Olt Drain Plug Inc 73 Drain Plug Gasket Oll Seal Governor Shalt Washer Gavernor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spool risu o x 1 1 4 ywheel Key Flywheel Belleville Washer Fiywheet Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Ground Wire Ground Wire D C Starter Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Intake Valve Std incl 151 Intake Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Vaive Spring Valve Spring Cap Valve Cov
15. HEAT TREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced TO SHARPEN BLADE 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 Tocheckblade balance drive a nallintoa beamor wall Leave about one inch of the straight nall 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 13 BLADE ADAPTER HARDENED WASHER LOCK WASHER TRAILING EDGE BLADE ADAPTER FIG 11 GEAR CASE Tokeep yonr drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash bulfd up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to Ihe proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention Is if service has been performed on the gear Case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Pre mium Grease part no 750355 Do not substitute 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 inthe drive w
16. MER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 5 LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH CUT PLATE TAB RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT FIG 6 _ OPERATION DRIVE CONTROL See Fig 8 Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive contro lever forward until it clicks then release the lever Forward motion will stop when the oparator presence control baris 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 dawn to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while tuming lawn mower BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL See Fig 9 Your lawn mower is shipped without oll in the engine Be sure mower is leval and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oil cap w dipstick and fll to the full line on the dipstick Use 20 ozs of olf Fortype and grade of oll to use see TAE in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual Pour pil slowly Do not over fill Check oll level before each use Add oll If needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oll cap each time Reinstall engine oll cap and lighten After the first two 2 hours of mowing change the oll and every 25
17. N FIVE CONTINUOUS SECONDS BETWEEN EACH TIME YOU TRY TOSTART WAITS TO 10 SECONDS BETWEEN EACH ATTEMPT Tostartengine using the auxiliary starter handle follow the steps above Exchange the use of the start key for starter handie Pull starterhandie quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back Tostopenglne 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 notstart If you do flood engine wak afew minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps OPERATION MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions such as very tall grass iL may be necessary to raise the helght of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings Forextremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting condilions the engine speed should be setin the fast 4 position When using a rear discharge lawn 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 if a 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 Poresincloth grass c
18. RE For bast resulis mower blade must be kept sharp Re place bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE See Fig 11 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing ie prevent blade from tuming when removing blade oll Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counier clockwise Use a 8 16 box or open end wrench 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 See Fig 11 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 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 fl Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8
19. SEARS CRAFTSMAN MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 OWNER S MANUAL EZ Assembly e Operation e Customer Responsibilities e Service e Adjustments e Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 159810 02 10 97 VBL Printed in U S A Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk Behind Mowers amp 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 SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRAINING Read this aperator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how fo oparate your mower properly Learn how to quickly stop mowar Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to use mower without proper Instructions Keep the area of operation clear ol atl persons especially small children and pets Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de scrlbad In this manual Do not operate mower if It has been dropped or damagad In any manner Always have damage repalred before using your mower Donot use accessory attachments that are not
20. ards each other until the pin In handle can be inserted Into m a one of the three height adjustment holes FIG 15 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 thal the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center department 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 department for repair and adjustment 15 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower far 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 diri grease leaves eic Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Customer Responsibililies section of this manuat Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities 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 See Fig 16 You can fold your lawn mower handle far storage Loosen
21. atchers 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 airflow and extend engine life 11 FIG 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recul Ihe grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so thal as hey 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 B ELS will provide the best reculting action of the ades Avoid cutting your lawn when It is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interleres with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn Is the early afternoon 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 See Fig 10 if the lawn is overgrown it wlll be necessary to raise tha height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulch
22. cannot easily remedy please contact your nearest Sears Authorized ee CAPACITY ee ae Service Center Depariment We have competent weli trained technicians and the proper tocls fo service or repair OIL TYPE API SF SQ SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F th s lawn mower SAE BW 30 below 32 F Please read and retain this manual The instructions will OIL CAPACITY 20 028 enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly Always observe the SAFETY RULES SPARK PLUG CHAMPION RJ19LM GAP 030 MODEL V INTAKE 008 NUMBER 917 977351 VALVE CLEARANGE EXHAUST p SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP 0125 IN BLADE BOLT TORQUE 95 40 FT LBS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product Contact your nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections cf this owner s manual 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
23. ces attempt to defeat the function of the operatar con trol The blade turns when the engine Is running Your lawn mower Is equipped with an operator pres ence 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 See Fig 6 Fiaise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Wheels are set in low cut for shipping Adjust Cutting helght to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel Move wheel up or down to sult 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 nen allow lever to be positioned between the plate abs TO EMPTY GHASS CATCHER See Fig 7 To remove grass catcher release operator presence control bar to stop engine Lil up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear 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 the speclacles or standard safety glasses PRI
24. de Debns Shield Engine See Breakdown Craftsman Model 143 976252 Handle Adjustment Pin Locknut 546 18 Wire Tie See Battery Repair Parls Page Foam Grp Owner s Manual English Spanish REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 0c REPAIR PARTS ie KEY PART NO NO 148974 148312 144929 146527 150495 145212 150182 88446 150340 12000058 137084 88080 88118 67725 701037 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 DESCRIPTION Control Bar Drive Control Screw 1 4 20 V Beit Spring Retainer Nut Hubcap Nylon Bushing Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob KEY PART NO 25 27 28 3t 32 38 36 37 38 40 41 53 S4 55 56 NO 152903 143603 154880 132010 137052 151521 702511 137080 63601 75192 151520 144747 149844 86012 144748 DESCRIPTION Drive Cover Decal Screw Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Dnve Pulley Wheel Ad uster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Grassbag Frame Grassbag Driveshatt Cover Frame FikrAim ramio ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377350 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART NO MOON MAUN poe NO 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 137074 57079 131484 DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Engagement
25. e In fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ralio 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 oi See ENGINE in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oii through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug BATTERY Disconnect the baltery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours 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 i possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and din Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do nof 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 inslde a build ing where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
26. ed 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 re quire that an area be mulched a second lime to completely hide the clippings When dolng a second cut mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path Changa your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the iis week This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REG ULAR SERVICE a Lawn Mower ET Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers W check drive belt pulleys Power Propelled Mowers jc roe eplace Blade Lubrication Chat Chart Clean Baltery Hecharge Electric Start Mowers E Check I m m oii Level N Change Engine Change Engine Ol OD Gi Clean Air Filter Inspect Mutter N Clean or Replace Spark Plug or Clean or Replace Spark Plug Spark Plug r Replace Air Filler Paper Cartridge E d d T Changa more olion when operating under u hoavy toad or in high ambiani tempatmturos 2 Service mora alten when oparating In dirty or dusty conditions 3 Roptace blades moro oltgn whon mowing in sandy soll 4 Chargo 48 hours al end of sonson GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on Ihis lawn mower does nol cover items that have been subiected to operator abuse or negl gence To receive full value fr
27. er Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Nut amp Lock Washer 1 4 28 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket intake Pipe 25 KEY PART MODEL NUMBER 143 976252 NO NO DESCRIPTION 186 34337 Governor Link 189 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 191 36559 S E Brake Bracket Incl 195 195 610973 Terminal 200 35727 Control Bracket Incl 202 thru 205 202 36482 Compresslon Spring 208 31342 Compression Spring 204 650549 Screw 5 40 x 7 16 205 650777 Screw 6 32 x 21 32 207 34336 Throttle Link 209 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 215 35511 Control Knob 223 650451 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 224 34690A intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw 10 32 x 49 64 239 34338 Air Cleaner Gasket 241 36919 Alr Cleaner Collar 245 36905 Air Cleaner Filter 250 36920 Air Cleaner Cover 260 36915 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 263A 36921 Starter Grili 275 36473 Mulfler Incl 277 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 285 35000A Starter Cup 287 650928 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 305 35647 Oll Fill Tube 308 36832 O Ring 307 35499 O Rin 309 650562 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 310 35648 Dipstick 313 34080 Spacer 314 650767 Screw 8 32 x 27 64 315 36952 Alternator Coll 322 35013 Connector Body 322A 610885 Connector Body 325 35249 Spring Clip 347 651038 Screw 10
28. female to prevent acciden fal starting when transporting or stor ing your lawn mower atter the season ASSEMBLY ENGINE CONNECTOR CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR MALE BATTERY CONNECTOR FEMALE FIG 2 TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER See Figs 3A thru 4 Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame Into sewn hem of bag NOTE Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular rame When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem immediately work the end of frame down Inside the bag as shown in inset Slide sewn hern evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of frame are exposed out of the front open ing Assemble lower frame to tubular frame as shown Be sure handle is outside of bag and frames are fully seated as shown in insat Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water far a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip tid Flip lid must be closed white operating lawn mower Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the tear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame CAUTION Do notrun your lawn mower A without elipp ing deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never atlempt to
29. filter Into cover Putairfiller cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with ihe slot Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten 14 TURN COUNTER CLOCK WISE TO REMOVE COLLAR SLOT TAB 77 Yu CLOCKWISE AIR FILTER TO TIGHTEN AIR FILTER FILTER COVER FIG 13 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muilfler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easler and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND AFTER EACH USE CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire A cannot came in contact with the spark plug carburetor are up Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and Clean engine often to keep trash from accumuiatin ne clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life oll etc WeDONOT recommend using a garden hose to clean filter and carburetor are covered 1o keap water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to rernuve SPARK PLUG CLEANING TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING from spark plug and place wire where it Turn lawn mower on ils side Make sure air filter and trash Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline lawn mower unless the
30. heel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels lf necessary lo clean the drive wheels check both front wheels Remove hubcaps hairpin collers and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place f after cleaning the drive wheels do riot turn freely Contact your nearest service center GHASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio ration Through normal use it will wear H catcher needs replacing replace oniy with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quallty detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG Select the oll s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES pamm end 4jo0 de ag 3e 70 0 10 jon 3 apt 3 LN F X not au eg Bor 20 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity olis 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather thase multi viscosily olls will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible englne damage from running low on oll Change tha
31. hours thereafter You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions GAS See Fig 9 Fil fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix olf with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantitles that can ba 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 tha fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run untl fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent 16 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DAVE x CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED GASOLINE FILLER AP FiG 9 TO START ENGINE To starta 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 Move engine speed control lever to fast 49 position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle Turn electric start key clockwise to crank engine IMPORTANT DO NOT CRANK ENGINE MORE THA
32. ies sss ssec ss B OOO dod iD Repair Parts Engine oem 0 28 27 Lawn Mower 18 23 Hiesponsibilities Customer 3 12 14 S Safety Rules sss sos 2 Service and Adjustments 15 Carburetor ss usos 18 Drive Belt inte e Engine Speed 0 0 0 18 Handie ue re T5 Spark Plug isi s sss 14 Specifications oo u osse 3 Speed Contro Engine sisse sse B Starting the Engine sss 10 Stopping the Engine ss 10 Storage nennen sse 18 1 Trouble Shooting Chan o 17 Ww Warranty oss s sse B LAWN MOWER 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 car also order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your fawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply io your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE LER h a fft CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS fo FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE TEES SPARK PLUGS NP BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL Cc ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new iawn mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shippi
33. ill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark plug Tighten blade boit or replace blado adaplar Deprass contol bar to handle Replace control bar Charge battery Connect battery to angina Sat in Higher Cul position Sal in Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Sat all wheels at same helght Set angina spaad control in fast position Ciaan underside of mower housing Replace blado Tighten blade belt Contact authorized service center department Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact aulhorzed service center depariment Ropiace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface 1o start angina Adjust or replace drive control cable if braken Put belt on pullays or replace belts if broken Raise cutting height Raplace blade Gisan grass catcher Set engine speed control In fast position Falsa cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 satting higher Empty grass catchar Adjust handle height to suit REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377351 8t REPAIR PARTS 6t KEY PART NO NO 145640X479 151501 151517 87692 STD541425 151023 128415 150050 STD8512505 144929 700484X479 700388X479 133190X4798 140661X479
34. ng purposes All paris such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the paris bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be lightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cutdowntwo end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Rol lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor oughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE See Fig 1A IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other untli the pin in handle can be inserted Into one of the three height adjustment holes Raise upper handle section to operating position re move protective padding and tighten handle knobs securely Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing com fort porer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS See Fig 1B Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as mulcher To conver to bagging or discharging
35. oil after the first two hours of operation and every 25 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the lawn mower Is not used for 25 hours In one year Check the crankcase oll level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL See Fig 12 NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot coma In contact with spark plug Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface Tip lawn mower on ils side and drain oll into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine Wipe off any spilled oll on lawn mower and on side of engine Fil engine with oll Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Replace the alr filler every year more often If you mow In very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Remove the alrfilterby turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from Inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation Insert new
36. om the warranty operator must maintain mower as Instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly malntain your unit Alt adjustments in the Service and Adjustments seclion of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear new spark plug and clear new air filter elernent 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 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit welt lubricated See LUBRICATION CHART 12 LUBHICATION CHART ADJUSTER BRACKET ENGINE OIL REAR DOOR HINGE HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN D SPRAY LUBRICANT 2 REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE SEC TION IMPORTANT DONOT 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 BELUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY PONDERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when perlorming any mainte nanca TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline oll or insect control chemi cals which can harm rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruls sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CA
37. operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TUBULAR FRAME SEWN AZ j SEWN HEM FLIP LID FIG 3A FRAME Frames must be fully seated Feen epee ae I TUBULAR FRAME FIG 3B LOWER FRAME HANDLE HINGE BRACKET FORMED TABS FIG 4 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the Itlustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual jor future reference a ar PE EEE ret et note R SERED Ze Md mn ced These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY ELECTRIC START KEY stan OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR N DRIVE CONTROL LEVER amp ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE AUXILIARY STARTER HANDLE y carer penne rence n bu S N HANDLE KNOB v CABLE CLIPS GRASS CATCHER GASOLINE CAP ENGINE SPEED CONTROL PRIMER DRIVE COVER WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL MULCHER PLUG ENGINE GIL CAP WIDIPSTICK HOUSING 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 Safely Commis
38. quent Intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower Is In safe working condi fon Keep all salety devices in place and working To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease and oll Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and teplace warn bags Use only replacement bags thal are recommended by and comply with specifications of ihe manulaclurer of your mower Always keep a sharp blade on your mower Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Naver store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where lumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water healer space heater clothes dryer atc Look for this symbol to point out im portant safely precautions It means CAUTIONII BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY 18 INVOLVED CAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can not contact spark plug in order to pre vent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs amp WARNING amp The engine exhaust from this product con tains chemicals known to the State of Califor nla to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Mower It has been designed engineered and manufac tured to give you the best possibie dependability and HORSEPOWER performance DISPLACEMENT 1256 CU IN Should you experience any problem you
39. sion The blade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held ELECTRIC START KEY used for starting the engine down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the DRIVE CONTROL LEVER used to engage power pro engine pelled forward motion of fawn mower PRIMER pumpa additional fuel from the carburetor to the ENGINE SPEED CONTROL located on the side of the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine engine which allows you to select either fast or slow STARTER HANDLE used for starting the engine engine speed MULCHER PLUG must be removedto convert to bagging or discharging operation OPERATION FoRESICHFLSGEFTEN Foe earne HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER CAUTIO N Donotrun your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door closed or without an approved clipping deflector or grasscatcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open ENGINE SPEED See Fig 5 The engine speed Is controlled by a lever located on the side of the engine Fast X posilion Is for starting engine normal culling and better grass bagging Slow e position Is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower In order to minimize the Ad risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstan
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