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Caution:
ReadandFollow
AllSafetyRules
andInstructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
5.0 HORSEPOWER
21" POWER PROPELLED
5=SPEED "3=lN=l"
MULCHING ROTARY MOWER
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Service and Adjustment
Repair Parts
SEARS,ROEBUCK
ANDCO.,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179 U.S.A.
THISSYMBOLPOINTSOUTIMPORTANT
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WHICH,IF NOTFOLLOWED,
COULDENDANGER
THEPERSONAL
SAFETYAND/ORPROPERTY
OFYOURSELF
AND OTHERSREADAND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUALBEFORE_
ATTEMPTING
TOOPERATE
YOURLAWNMOWER.FAILURETOCOMPLYWITHTHESEINSTRUCTIONS
MAYRESULTIN PERSONAL
INJURYWHENYOUSEETHISSYMBOL--_
HEEDITSWARNING.
&
DANGER: with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessness
or erroronthe part of theoperatorcan resultin serious
Your
lawn
mower was builtto
be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor
safe operationin
injury.If
youviolateanyof
theserules,youmaycauseserious
injurytoyourself
or others.this manual. As
TRAINING
1 ReadtNs owner's guidecarefullyin its entirety beforeattemptingto
assembleor operatethis machineBecompletelyfamiliarwiththe controis andthe properuse of this machinebeforeoperatingit Keepthis
manual{nasafeplacefor futureand regularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts
2 Your rotarymoweris a precisionpieceof powerequipment,not a pbything Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times Your unit has
beendesigned
to performonejob:to mow grass Donot useit for any
o herpurpose
._k
3 Neveragow children under14 years old to operatea powermower _
Children14yearsold andovershouldonlyoperatemowerunderclose
parentalsupervisionOnlypersonswell acquainted
with theserolesof
sateoperationshouldbe allowedto useyour mower.
4 Keeptheareaof operationclearof all persons,particularlysmallchildrenandpets Stopenginewhentheyarein the vicinityof your mower
to helppreventbladecontactor thrown objectinjury Althoughthearea
of operationshouldbe completely
clearedof foreignobjects,an object
may havebeen overlookedand couldbe accidentallythrown by the
mowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the operator or anyothersallowed{nthearea
8 Neveroperatethe mowerin wet grass Alwaysbe sureof your footing
A slip and fall can causeseriouspersonalinjury Keepa firm hold on
the handleandwalk,neverrun Mow onty in daylightor in good artificial light
9 Foryour safety,useIhe slopegaugeincludedaspart of this manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit on a s_opedor hilly area If
the slopeis greaterthan15° asshownon the slopegauge,do not operatethisunit on thatareaor seriousinjurycouldresult
........
uwRATlUN
.
,
1 Do not.changethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe engine
cxcesswe
enginespeeosareoangerous
2 Donot puthandsor feetnearor underrotatingparts Keepclearof the
discharge
openingat agtimesasthe rotatingbladecancauseinjury
3 Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads
4 After striking a foreign object,stop the engine,removethe wire from
the spark plug, and thoroughlyinspectthe mower for any damage
Repairthe damagebeforerestartingandoperating
the mower
5 If the equipmentshouldstart to vibrateabnormally,stop the engineand
check immed{ateiy
for thecause Vibration{s generallya warning of
trouNe
6 Shuttheengineoffandwait untgthe bIadecomesto a comp{etestop
beforeremovingthegrasscatcherOruncloggingthe chuteThecutting
bladecontinuesto rotatefor e few secondsaNerthe engineis shut off
Neverplaceany part of the bodyin theb{adeareauntil you aresure the
bladehasstoppedrotating
7 Beforecleaning,repairingor inspecting,
makecertainthe bladeandall
movingparts havestopped,Disconnectthe spark plug wire, and keep
the wire awayfromthe sparkpIogto preventaccidentalstarting
8 Donot runthe engineindoors
9 Nevercut grassby pulling mowertowardyou Mowacrossthe face of
s_opes,never up-and-downExerciseextremecaution when changing
directionon slopes Do not mow excessivelysteepslopes Alwaysbe
sureof your tooting A slip andfa]tcancauseseriouspersonalinjury
10 Neveroperatemowerwithoutproperguards,platesor othersafetyprotectivedevicesin place
11 Mufflerandenginebecomehot andcancausea burn Donot touch
PREPARATION
1 Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipment is to be used
Removen!l stones,sticks,wire, bonesandotherforeignobjectswhich
could be picked up and thrownby the mower in any direction and
causeseriouspersonalinjury to the operatoror anyothersallowedin
the area Plan your mowing pattern to avoid dischargeof material
towardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe like.
2 Alwayswearsafetyglassesor eye shields during operationor while
performingan adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign
objectsthatmay bethrownfrom the machineinany direction.
3 Wear sturdy, rough-soled workshoes and close-fitting slacksand
shirts Shirts and pantsthat covertire arms and legs andsteel-toed
shoesare recommendedDonot wear loosefitting clothesor jewelry
Theycan be caughtin movingparts Neveroperatea unit in barefeet,
sandals,or sneakers
Beforeworkingwith gasoline,extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes .#_ MAINTENANCE
ANDSTORABE
and othersourcesof igngion Checkthe fuel {evelbeforestartingthe ,_
I Checkthe blade andengine mounting bolts at frequent intervalsfor
engineGasolineis an extremelyflammablefuel Donot fill thegasoline
proper tightness Also visuagy inspectbladefor damage(e g bent,
tank indoors, while the engineis running, or until enginehas been
cracked) Replacewith bladewhichmeetsodginalequipmentspecifications
allowedto coolfor at leasttwo minutesafter running Replacegasoline
cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline beforestarting the
2 KeepaHnals, bolts, and screwstight to besure the equipmentis in
engineasit may causeafire or explosion
safeworkingcondition
5 Disengagethe self-propegedmechanismor drive clutch on units so
3 Neverstore the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas containers
equippedbeforestartingthe engine
inside of a buildingwherefumes may reach an open flame or spark
6 Thebladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice Neverattemptto bypassits
(e g gas hot water heater)Allow the engineto cool beforestoring in
operationDoingso makesthe safetydeviceinoperativeandmay result
anyenclosure
in personalinjury through contact with the rotating blade The blade
4 To reducefire hazard,keepthe enginefree of grass,leavesandexcescontrol handlemostoperateeasilyin both directionsandautomaticagy
siveoil
returnto the d{sengaged
positionwhen released
5 Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration
7 Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe
Replacea worn or damagedbag immediately For safety protection,
engineis running
replaceonlywith newbagmeetingoriginalequipmentspecifications
IMPORTANT:
FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
REQUIRE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
BLADESTOPCONTROLS
TOMINIMIZETHERISKOFBLADECONTACTINJURY.YOURLAWNMOWERIS EQUIPPED
WITHSUCHCONTROLS.
DONOTATTEMPT
TODEFEAT
THEFUNCTION
OFTHEOPERATORPRESENCE
CONTROL
UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES.
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears
Craftsman Lawn Mower It has been designed, engineered
and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please return the lawn mower to the nearest Sears
Service Center/Department
in the United States. We have
competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to
service or repair this uniL
Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will
enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower
properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Horsepower:
5,0
Displacement:
12,04 cu. in.
Fuel Capacity:
1 Quart
(Unleaded)
Oil (20 ounces):
API Classification SG
SAE 30
Spark Plug (Gap 030 in.):
MODEL
NUMBER
Champion
J19LM (or
Equivalent)
247°372650
SERIAL
NUMBER
Blade Bolt Torque:
DATE OF
PURCHASE
450-600 in, Ibs
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND
ON A LABEL ATTACHED TO THE TOP REAR OF THE
DECK.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND
DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTiES
e Read and observe the safety rules.
e Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your lawn mower
e Follow
the instructions
under
"Customer
Responsibilities"
and "Storage" sections of this
Owner's Manual,
A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this
product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details_
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any)
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on
federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center
(See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual )
TWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANLAWNMOWER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained and lubricated
according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and
workmanship,
If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial
date of purchase.
purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
This warranty does not cover:
e Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners
and spark plugs,
e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to
maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN LAWN 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 may vary from state to
state.
SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES .......................................................... 2
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3
WARRANTY .................................................................... 3
INDEX ............................................................................... 4
MOWER ACCESSORIES ............................................. 4
ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 5, 6
OPERATION ..................................................................6-9
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................
9-11
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ............................ 12, 13
STORAG E ................................................................... 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................
15
REPAIR PARTS--MOWER
....................................16-t8
REPAIR PARTSiENGINE
.................................. 19-22
SLOPE GAUGE ................................................................23
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK PAGE
nNDEX
A
G
P
Accessories .......................................... 4 Gasoline:
Primer ................................................. 8, 10
R
Storage ............................................... 14
Adjustments:
Carburetor ........................................ 12
Tank Capacity .........................................
7 Repair/Replacement
Parts ............. 16-22
Type .................................................... 7 Responsibilities, Customer ............ 9-11
Cutting Height .................................... 7
H
Rope Guide .......................................................
7
Engine Speed ...................................... 12
S
Handle Height .................................... 11 Handle:
Air Filter ............................................................
10
Height Adjustment ........................... 11 Safety Rules ................................................2
Storage ............................................. 14 Service and Adjustments:
Assembly .................................................5, 6
B
Blade ................................................ 10
L
Carburetor ......................................... 12
Belt Removal and Replacement....13, 14
Lubrication:
Blade:
Cutting Height ................................... 7
Replacement .................................. 10
Brake Spring Bracket ...................... 9
Engine ............................................
11
Sharpening .................................
10
Engine ...........................................................
10
Handle Height .............................
11
C
Rear Trail Shield .............................. 12
Wheel Adjusters ....................................9
Controls:
Wheels ................................................ 9 Service Recommendations ................... 9
Blade Control Handle ...........................7
M
Side Discharge Deflector ........................ 6
Engine Speed Control ......................... 7 Maintenance:
Spark Plug ............................................... 10
Cleaning .................................................. 11
Agreement .......................................................
3 Specifications ........................................... 3
Air Filter .................................................
10 Starting the Engine .......................................
Customer Responsibilities .........................9
8
Cutting Height .............................................7
Blade Care/Replacement ................. 10 Stopping the Mower ..................................
10
D
Engine ...................................................10 Storage ......................................................14
Lubrication ..................................... 9
T
Deflector, Side Discharge ........................6
Drive Clutch Adjustment ...................... 12
Spark Plug .................................. 10 Table of Contents .................................... 4
E
Schedule ............................................. 9 Trouble Shooting Guide ....................... 15
W
Engine:
Mulching and Mowing Tips ................... 8
Lubrication ........................................... 10 Mulching Plug ........................................... 6 Warranty ................................................. 3
O
Wheels:
Speed Control .......................................7
Starting ..............................................................
8 Oil:
Adjusting Height .....................................7
Storage ......................................................
14
Change ............................................. 10
Lubrication ......................................
9
F
Storage ....................................................
14
Filter, Air ................................................... 11
Type ..............................................................
g
Operating Mower .....................................
6, 7, 8
MOWER ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when the mower was purchased, They are also available at most Sears retail
outlets, catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the
model number of your mower,
MOWER
ENGINE
Spark
Plug
Air Filter
_luffler
_gine
Oil
Gas Can
Stabilizel
Grass Catcher
MOWER MAINTENANCE
Blade
Blade
Adapter
_hi
8
J_
4
ASSEMBLY
Retaining
Post
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operating
your mower.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position°
TO REMOVEMOWERFROMCARTON
e Remove the carton inserts (if any), Remove the
owner's manual, side discharge chute and bottle of
oil which are in the carton Lift the mower from the
carton, or cut the corners of the carton and roll the
mower out.
NOTE: A grass catcher bracket is in the bag with the
owner's manual Keep this bracket in a safe place. If
you purchase the optional grass catcher, mount the
bracket on the right side of the upper handle as
shown on page 16 of this manual, key 10.
NOWTOSET-UPYOURLAWN MOWER
e Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
Ground the spark plug wire by attaching it to the
retaining post until ready to operate your mower.
See figures 1 and 2 (Spark plug wire is shown in
figure 1 without the rubber boot for clarity.)
e Remove any cardboard
pieces which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
e Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain the
lower handle is seated securely into the handle
mounting brackets, Tighten the hand knobs on
each side of the handle
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time,
e Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Place
the hairpin clips in the inner hole,, See figure 3.
e The rope guide and wing nut are attached to the
starter rope, on top of the engine. Remove the wing
nut from rope guide. Remove the rope guide from
the starter rope
e With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper
handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine.
Hold the rope guide as shown so the opening in the
rope guide is toward the front of mower. Slip the
rope guide around the starter rope and into the right
side of upper handle using the hole shown., Secure
using the wing nut. See figure 4.
e Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely. Also, be certain to reconnect the spark
plug wire before starting the mower.
Spark Plug
Wire
FIGURE '1.
\_
Rope"
.....
_
\_'-_---
Upper
'_,_
_"
_'
Starter
_
Lower
.and,e
\\ . J Hand,e
Mounting_
_ _
Bra_t_-
h_
_._.-_-X
/_---_
Spark Plug
-_,ii re and
Boot
Mulching
\\ "_'_ II_
FIGURE 2.
\
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Lower
H_
Inner
Hole
Hairpin
Cl
Weld
Pin
FIGURE 3.
Wing Nut
RG
Guide
FIGURE 4,
Rope
_,,
Yourmowerhasbeenshippedas a mulcher.Todischargegrasstotheside,proceedasfol!ows.
e To convert your mower from a mulcher to a
Mulching
Plug
side discharge mower, lift the mulching plug See
figure 5. Slide the two hooks on the side discharge
deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug
assembly. Lower the mulching plug
Hooks
FIGURE 5o
OPERATION
KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
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.
Engine
Control
Control
Handle
Drive
Cable
Handle
Guide
Rear Wheel
uster
Starter Ro
Muffler
LEFT SIDE OF MOWER
Oil Fill and D
Front
Wheel Adjuster
Deck
Mulc
Plug
_park
FIGURE 6.
Plug
Wire and Boot
MEETSCPSCBLADESAFETYREQUIREMENTS
Sears Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,
and the U_S_Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine is running.
BLADE CONTROL
HANDLE--must
be held down to
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL--must
be held against
the handle to engage the wheel drive. Release the
drive clutch control to stop the wheels from driving.
the handle to start and run the engine. Release to
stop the engine.
STARTER ROPE--used
for starting the engine
SHIFT LEVER--is used to select one of five operating speeds for the mower.
PRIMER...-pumps additional fuel from the carburetor
to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER--permits
tion of fast or slow engine speed.
selec6
OPERATMON
BEFORE USING YOUR LAWN MOWER, AGAIN REFER TO THE "SAFETY RULES" AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2
OF THIS MANUAL° ALWAYS BE CAREFUL
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard
glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores..
HOWTO USEYOURMOWER
TO STOP ENGINE
Release
blade control
handle to stop engine.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from
the spark plug to prevent accidental starting while
equipment is unattended.
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)
located on the left side of the engine_ The "HI" position is for starting engine, normal cutting and best performance The "LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
Your mower has a control handle which
operator to be behind the handle to start
mower When the operator releases the
dle, the engine will stop and an internal
the blade to stop quickly.
e To change cutting height, move adjuster levers
toward wheel& See figure 7. Move wheels up or
down to suit your requirements
Be sure all four
levers are in the same setting
e Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements..
Refer to the "Mulching or Mowing Tips" on page 9.
(The height adjusters may seem hard to move when
new. They will operate easier after some use )
Front Wheel
requires the
and run the
control hanbrake helps
When the operator leaves the operating position to
change the cutting height, pick up sticks or other
objects in the way, the engine will stop automatically
when the control handle is released.
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL
To engage the wheel drive, hold the drive clutch control against the handle. Releasing the drive clutch
control stops the wheels from driving. Release the
drive clutch control to slow down when negotiating an
obstacle, making a turn or stopping
SHIFT LEVER
The five speed shift lever is located on the left side of
the mower, beside the engine. See figure 7. To select
the mower speed, depress the lever, move to desired
position and release the lever. Position 1 is the slowest speed; position 5 is the fastest
WARNING:
TO AVOID
PERSONAL
INJURY,
DO NOT MOVE THE SHIFT
LEVER WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
Each wheel has an adjuster lever to set the cutting
height on your mower. They should always be set to the
same position.
e Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high
cut
J
Rear Wheel
Adjuster
FIGURE 7.
BEFORESTARTINGENGINE
OIL
A 20 ounce bottle of SAE 30 oil is included with your
new lawn mower_
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature_
Colder
._
32°F _
5W30
m
_
Warmer
SAE 30
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity
oil (5W30, 10W30,
etc,) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-vis cosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°E Check your oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.
OPERATION
e Place unit so engine is in a level position
e Remove oil fill cap and dipstick assembly Pour oil
slowly until oil level is to the FULL mark on dipstick
Crankcase capacity is approximately
1-1/4 pints
(20 ounces). DO NOT OVERFILL
NOTE: Crankcase oil should be changed after first
two (2) hours of operation and every twenty-five (25)
hours thereafter. Refer to ENGINE LUBRICATION
section.
e Replace oil fill cap and dipstick Tighten cap securely.
GAS
e Fill gas tank with about one (1) quart of clean,
fresh, lead-free grade automotive gasoline_ Lowlead or regular gasoline is an acceptable substitute.
DO NOT use Ethyl or high octane gasoline Be certain container is clean and free from rust or foreign
particles Never use gasoline that may be stale
from long periods of storage in the container_
WARNING: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR
USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT
MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND
FORMATION
OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE. TO AVOID
ENGINE
PROBLEMS,
THE
FUEL
SYSTEM
SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE FOR
30 DAYS OR LONGER° USE FRESH FUEL NEXT
SEASON. SEE "STORAGE"
SECTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
In addition, the drive clutch may need to be loosened
when the unit is operated in fifth speed, ALWAYS
MAKE CERTAIN THE MOWER DOES NOT DRIVE
WITH THE DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL HANDLE
RELEASED Refer to "Drive Clutch Adjustment"
further information.
for
e Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug
wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely
over the metal tip on the spark plug, See figure 8
Metal Loop
on
Plug Wire
r Boot
FIGURE 8.
e Press primer button as follows (cold starts only)
For each initial start, push primer button five times
prior to starter operation See figure 9, Use sharp
pushes, wait between each push. Repeat the
above for each starter operation as necessary. Do
not use primer for warm engine restarts.
e Set engine speed control to "HI" speed,
Engine Speed
NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
TO STARTENGINE
WARNING:
WHEN STARTING
THE UNIT
FOR THE
FIRST(SLOW)
TIME, PLACE
MOWER
IN
FIRST
SPEED
POSITION.
FACE
THE MOWER AGAINST A SOLID OBJECT
SUCH AS A WALL, FENCE, ETC. START
THE UNIT, AND IF IT SHOWS ANY SIGNS
OF MOTION WITH THE DRIVE CLUTCH
CONTROL
DISENGAGED,
SHUT THE
ENGINE OFF IMMEDIATELY. ADJUST THE
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL AS INSTRUCTED IN THE ADJUSTMENT SECTION.
NOTE: The drive cable has been adjusted at the factory with the unit in third speed_ If the drive slips when
mower is operated in first speed, tighten the cable by
moving the adjustment wheel toward the inside of the
mower slightly as shown in figure 14 (Adjustment section)+
I
I
I
LOW
\
'
HI
FIGURE 9.
O
Hold blade control handle against upper handle.
See figure 10+ Grasp starter handle and pull rope
out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this
point). Let the rope rewind slowly.
@
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke
Keep a firm grip on start handle Let rope rewind
slowly. Do not let starter handle snap back against
starter
o If after three pulls the engine fails to start, push
primer five times, then pull starter rope again.
MULCHINGOR MOWINGTiPS
Blade Control
Handle
e For best results in normal and heavy mowing,
always run engine in "HI" speed position. "LOW"
speed is only for light cutting, trimming and fuel
economy.
@
The grass condition at the time of mewing determines the proper mower cutting height setting for
best lawn appearance. For a healthy lawn, always
cut one-third or less of the total length of the grass
at any one cutting.
0
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
e For extremely heavy cutting, use a slow ground
speed, and reduce the width of cut.
FIGURE 10.
e Under heavy conditions cross cut for additional
mulching of surface debris.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSiBiLiTiES
GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS
•
In order to maintain the warranty on your mower,
the customer is expected to perform the maintenance as outlined below
e Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air
filter, and check blade for wear, A new spark plug
and air filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine run better and last longer,
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
SERVICERECORD
SERVICEDATES
SCHEDULE
Fill in dates as you
complete regular service
After
Every
Use
Check Engine Oil
First
Two
Hours
Every
25
Hours
q
Lubricate Mower
Blade Care
,/
Change Engine Oil
,/
,/
q
Spark Plug Replaced
q
Air Filter Replaced
Cleaning
_/CHECK
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CUSTOMER
RESPONSIB LRT ES
LUBRICATION
ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
A 20 ounce bottle of SAE 30 oil is included with your
new lawn mower
e Use a block of wood between blade and mower
deck to prevent blade from turning when bolt is
removed. Protect your hands with gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG. Select the oil's viscosity grade
according to your expected operating temperature.
Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise
Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench
TO REPLACE BLADE (See Figure 11):
e Put blade adapter on engine crankshaft
Colder -,_
32°F
5W30
[]
_=- Warmer
e Fit blade in adapter. Be sure trailing edge of blade
is up towards engine.
e Assemble bolts, washers, and nuts in the exact
order of removal.
SAE 30
Q
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity
oil (5E30, 10W30,
etc.) improves starting in cold weather, these multiviscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32 ° F_ Check your oil level more
frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil
IMPORTANT: THE BOLT USED TO SECURE THE
BLADE TO ENGINE IS SPECIALLY HEAT-TREATED.
WHEELS
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE (SEE REPAIR PARTS).
DO NOT oil or grease the wheel bearings_ Viscous
lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the
DANGEROUS
AND MAY MAKE THE
CAUTION:
A LOOSE BLADE CAN BE
ENGINE HARD TO START,
life of the self-lubricating wheel bearings. If you feel
the wheels must be lubricated, use only a dry, silicone
type lubricant sparingly_
Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade to get
the best cutting results.
WHEEL ADJUSTERS
For easy operation, lubricate the wheel adjusters
least once a season with light oil.
Use block of wood to hold blade and tighten bolt
clockwise. The recommended torque for the center
is 450-600 in. Ibs. The recommended torque for the
blade adapter bolts is 200-350 in. IbsTorque
wrenches are available at most Sears stores and
through the catalog.
at
Nut--
BRAKE SPRING BRACKET
Spray a light oil lubricant on the brake spring bracket,
located on the right rear corner of the engine, at least
once a season.
.._..-Lock
Washer
Adapter--_
TRANSMISSION
The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory. It does not require checking. If disassembled
for any reason, fill with 2 ounces of Alvania grease,
part number 737-0168.
Blade Adapter___.._
asher
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