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Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMI:IN o 6.75 HORSEPOWER 21" MULTI-CUT POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377911 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman IL 60179 Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Maintenance LIMITED 2 2 4 6 11 11 Schedule TWO YEAR WARRANTY Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 12 15 16 17 38 Back Cover 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 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, 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179 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: Always have damage repaired before using your mower. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of such attachments may be hazardous. • The blade tums when the engine is running. • Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know PREPARATION: • Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury. • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. • Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. how to operate your mower properly. Le_m how to quickly stop mower. • Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions. • Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. • Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual. • Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. 2 • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when be engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before tilling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before sta_ng the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when OPERATION: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: • Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. • Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm hold on the handles and walk. • Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly. • Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition. • Keep all safety devices in place and working. • To reduce tire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. • Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and replace wom bags. Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower. • Always keep a sharp blade on you_ mower. • Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • Never store mower with fuel in the tank • DO not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. • Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any gravel-covereld' areas• • Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it. • Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not continue to run your mower if you hit aforeign object. Followthe procedure o_ined above, then repair any damage before restarting and operating your mower. • DO not change the govemor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. • Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required. • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. changing directions - maintain good footin 9. • Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place. inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc. A _Look for this symbol to point out important saraty precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. ._LgCAUTION: Always spark wire and place wiredis.connect wnere it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. _IkWARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 3 shipped centers. number LAWN .=available when this lawn mower was ' are not with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE GRASS LAWN CATCHERS MOWERS _ MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS LAWN CATCHERS MOWERS _ GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS AIR FILTERS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS Read these instructions and this manual in SPARK PLUGS WHEELS ENGINE OIL • Remove all packing materials padding between upper and handle and padding holding presence control bar to upper • Roll lawn mower out of carton 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- carton thoroughly parts. sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. 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. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. except lower operator handle. and check for additional loose HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE 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 until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove any packing material from around control bar. TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove loose parts included with mower. • Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat. 4 • Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Operator presence control bar Upper handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging; See OPERATION section of this manual. Lift up Lift up Lower handle Mowing position Handle pin 3-position Handle adjustment bracket 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, CAUTION ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Drive Speed control lever Starter Cable clip Grass catcher Gasoline cap Wheel adjuster lever Primer Mulcher plug Engine oil cap w/dipstick Mulcher door IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the en_line. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Housing 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 turns when the engine is running. Drive control bar - used to engage power-propelled foward motion of lawn mower. Mulcher plug - Located at the rear discharge opening must be removed when converting to bagging operation. Operator presence control bar - must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine. Starter handle - used for starting the engine. 6 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects brown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operalJng your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM • With engine running, select ground speed by moving speed control lever to desired position. • To start forward motion, pull drive control bar back against handle. • To stop forward motion, release drive control bar. IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control bar fully engaged against handle when in use. Speed control lever 4MiCAUTION: Federal regulations r.equire an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade tums when the engine is running. • Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and Operator presence Drive control control bar operate the lawn mower. TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT • All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. Drive o 2. disengaged • Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To raise mower, move lever forward to desired position. To lower mower, move the lever toward the rear. TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to begging or discharging: Lower Wheels for high cut REAR BAGGING• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • To convert to mulching or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge opening of mower. Raise Wheels for low cut GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS SIDE DISCHARGING- Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best. Rear door must be open. • Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under guard as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed. • Lower speeds are for slow, heavy/thick grass cutting or trimming. • Medium speeds are for normal grass cutting or trimming. • High is for light cutting and for ground transport. NOTE: Do not move speed control lever unless the engine is running 7 SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER _CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open.. WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING - • Rear mulcher plug installed. • Mulcher door closed. Rear door slots FOR REAR BAGGING • Rear mulcher plug removed. • Grass catcher installed. • Mulcher door dosed. FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Grass catcher handle Catcher frame - hook • Rear mulcher plug installed. • Side discharge deflector installed. CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER • Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. • Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. • Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle, NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear. / Mulcher plug BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Mulcher door Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into Open mulcher door engine for accurate dipstick reading. • Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. Discharge deflector • Pour oil slowly. DO not over fill. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time. TO ATTACH • Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions. GAS GRASS CATCHER • Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks into the slots of the rear door. • The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. 8 • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. A0_WARNING: Expe.dence indicates that alcohol blended nJels (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. TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer three (3) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is net usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. • Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap back • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will net start. If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat pdming steps. Gasoline Engine oil__:_ filler cap 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For most cutting conditions and better bagging performance, the engine speed shouldbe setinthefast position. • Under certainconditions, such as when mowing very tall grass, raise, the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. Make the second cut to the desired height. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Sea "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before use. • The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fail onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades. • Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early aftemoon. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct SLIn. • 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 dumps 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 perpendicular to the first cut path. • Change your cutting pattem from week to weak. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next weak. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. l-:,_t__ _t._ :ilI f_'_4! _ 10 Max 1/3 F, LL ,N DATES YOU COMPL. E In M O E Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower _B N_ if If If iV' I If I,/ v' Clean (Power-Propelled Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive belt/pu,eys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade (Power-Propelled Mowers) LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers 1 _I' 3 I/ It/' I/'4 E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine Oil G Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler V'1,2 ll/ N E If ik/2 i/ Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 - Change 2 - Service 3 - Replace 4 * Charge more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. blades more often when mowing in sandy soil, 48 hours at end of season. GENERAL LUBRICATION RECOMMENDATIONS CHART (_ Wheel 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, 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 • Check engine oil level. • Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). (3) Brake spring bracket (3) Spray lubricant (_) Refer to MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" section. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 11 PRODUCT MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER SPECIFICATIONS 917.377911 DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.75 GASOLINE 1.25 QUARTS CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. OIL CAPACITY: SPARK REGULAR PLUG(GAP: CHAMPION .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: RJ19LM or J19LM INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION t_lR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: The model and serial numbers lawn mower housing.Record provided above. 35-40 FT. LBS. will be found on a decal attached both serial LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES Keep tires fTee of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. • Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. • Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise. number to the rear of the and date of purchase in space 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 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 inthe blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED. 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of , the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Blade Crankadapter shaft Key keyway • If you remove the drive pinions, wipe clean with dry cloth. Reassemble dry. Do not lubricate. Do not use oil or grease. • The pinion gear, on both sides of the mower, are the same, however, they must be installed correctly. If installed incorrectly, the drive system will not work. • There are arrows embossed on both sides of the pinion gear. With the arrow at the top of the pinion, the arrow must point towards front of mower. If the arrow points to the rear, turn the pinion around and assemble to mower. • Place wheels back on adjuster axles. • Replace Iocknuts and hubcaps. Correct Incorrect Wave Washer Blade bolt Pinion E_ring Lock washer Locknu Hardened washer GRASS Trailing edge Crankshaft Washer adapter CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. DRIVE WHEELS -Hubcap ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAlE viscosity grade according to your expected operaUng temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES , Check rear drive wheels each time you 0* 30* _2 o 40" I_P mow to be sure they move freely. The .30" *20* ,10" 0. 20, _0 o wheels not turning freely means trash, "_-MPE RA_E RA N_-A NTI C_-ATE D BEFORE N_ OIL C-HA=NGE grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, drive wheel and dust cover area and must 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, be cleaned out to free drive wheels. these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased If necessary to clean the drive wheels, oil consumption when used above 32°F. check both rear wheels. Check your engine oil level more frequently to • Remove hubcaps and Iocknuts. avoid possible engine damage from running • Remove wheels from wheel adjuster low on oil. axles. Change the oil after every 25 hours of • Remove any trash or grass cuttings from operation or at least once a year if the lawn inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive mower is not used for 25 hours in one year, wheel gear teeth. 13 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. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in contact with spark plug. • Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. • 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. Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine. Fill enginewith oil. Fill onlytothe "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL. Replace engine oil cap. Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGEAIR FILTER Turn clockwise to remove Collar ,_Clip Slot,.! Turn counterclockwise to tighten Air filter Air filter cover MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and!or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. CLEANING IMPORTAN'E For best performance, keep mower housingfree of buiit-upgrass and trash. Clean undersideof mowerhousing aftereach use. _,CAUTION: Disconnect spark _ug wire from spark plug and place wire wh_re 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 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 • Remove the air filter by turning clockwise 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 tilter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into colla_ aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn counterclockwise to tighten. electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortened engine life. 14 _'_,CAUTION: ANY SERVICE BEFORE PERFORMING OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Release control bar and stop engine. 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 CU'I-rlNG HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGI-Fr' in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize t_e possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position. If the rear deflector becomes damaged, itshould be replaced. TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height positions - adjust to height that suits you. •- Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes. Handle pin HI Low J 3-position Handle adjustment bracket 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, 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 propedy due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center/department for repair and adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous. if you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. • Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. • Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE • You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. • Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the roar. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle 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 from the 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""'_ _"/_'_"_-/ Fo,dto ard for storage Lower j,,_ _1 ,',, IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel tilter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. • Drain the fuel tank. • Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable a]temative 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. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replacewith clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. " another.D° not store gasoline from one season to _ iiI._ ,i Fold ,_:*'_.............. "_/:, • Replace your gasoline can if your can t_, '',_,,,;" J backward starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your _1:7'*_ ...... :: _,%" _F I _1__,_-' ",_ *;" p,A...• gasoline will cause problems. handle ------_/_:_ position H;__. 'e_;'._ Low F FUELSYSTEM • Replace with new spark plug= OTHER S/ Upper handle ENGINE . Handle pin _ 3-position Handle adjustment _'_// \ • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. _y\ \ bracket 16 IMPORTANT: engine Never cover mower while _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. and exhaust areas are still warm. TROUBLESHOOTING Loss of power CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Will not start CHART 1. 2. 3. Dirt,/air filter. Out of fuel. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Drain tank and refill w_th fresh clean fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor 5. 6. 7. 8. Spark plug wire is disconnected, Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adaptor. Control bar in released position and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Connect wire to plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. i 8. Depress control bar to handle. 9. Control bar defective 9. 1. Rear of lawn mo_ver 1. Set in "Higher Cut" position. Replace control bar. 5. 6. housing/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. 1. 2. Worn, bent or loose blade. Low engine speed. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. Excessive _ibration 1. 2. Worn, bent or loose blade. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized service center/deparfment. Starter rope hard to pull t, 2. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. Bent engine crankshaft 3. 4. Blade adapter broken. Blade dragging in grass. 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact an authorized service center/department. 3, Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine. 2. 3. 4. Poor cut - uneven 17 2. Set in "Higher Cut" position. 3. Clean/replace air filter. 4. Clean underside of mower housing 5. Check oil level. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set engine speed control in fast position. 3. Clean underside of mower housing TROUBLESH( PROBLEM OTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. 2. 3. 4. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. Catcher not venting air. Low engine speed. 1. 2. 3. 4. Raise cutting height. Replace blade. Clean grass catcher. Set engine speed control in fast position. Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low, Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging in grass. Grass catcher too full. Handle height position not right for you. 1, Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)setting higher, 3. 4. Empty grass catcher. Adjust handle height to suit. Belt wear. Belt off of pulley. Drive cable worn or broken. Dirt in drive pinions. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check/replace drive belt. Check/reinstall drive belt. Replace drive cable. Clean drive pinions. 2. 3. 4. Loss of drive 1. 2. 3. 4. 18 SERVICE 37 NOTES ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377911 26 X 18 8 4 22 41 24 10 56 "68 27J ROTARY KEY NO, PART NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 "7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 L)6 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 167163 161105)(479 131036 132001 63601 66426 131959 87692 164265 161551 73990500 51793 161596 850733)(004 83816 162085 161548 165261 166907 161568X479 168227X479 150078 163183 63124 161333 163409 161550 88652 166036)(479 851514 159267 851074 850263 851084 166032 170O45 150406 38 ..... LAWN MOWER DESCRIPTION Handle, Upper DIx Coral. (Includes Grip) Handle, Lower Bail, Coot. Wire Dlx Comf. BIk Guide, Rope, Side Nut, Hex Loekwasher 1/4-20 Wire, Tie Bolt, Handle 5/16-18x 1.75 Knob,Handle Grip, Hdl Foam Smooth Bolt, Sq. Neck Nut, Hex Lockwasher Ins. 5/16-18 UNC Cotter, Hairpin Engine Zone ControlCable Bracket, Upstop Screw, Hex Washer Head Tapping 10-2 Kit, Door Rear Seal, Door Plug, Mulcher Kit, Housing Handle, Bracket Asm. Left Handle, Bracket Asm. Right Screw, Hex Wshd Bolt, He;
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