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SEA! S

DEL 917.383370 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly

oOperation

oCustomer

Responsibilities

• Service

oAdjustments

io Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

SAFETY RULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGW|RE ANDPLACEWlRE WHERE ITCANNOT CONTACTSPARK

PLUG TO PREVENTACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING

REPA,.S. iMPORTANT

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 CIRCUM-

STANCES.

TRAINING:

,, Read this operator's manuat carefully. Become familiar with

the controls and know how to operate your mower properly

Learn 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 de-

scribed in this manual

eDo not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in

any manner, Always have damage repaired before using

your mower,

Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended

by the 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

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,

= Check fuel tank before starting engine Do not fill gas tank

indoors, when tile engine is running or when the engine is hot,

Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the

gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the

engine.

• Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your

mower Never attempt to do this while tile engine is running_

° Mow oniy in daylight or good artificial light,

OPERATION:

" Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being

cut. Do not let other interests distract you.

,, Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating

your mower_ Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm hold

on the handles and walk.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep

clear of the discharge opening at all times

o Always stop the blade whenever you leave or are not using

yourmower, orbefore crossing driveways, walks, roads, and

any gravel-covered areas

• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor

allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it,

o 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,

oDo not continue to run your mower ifyou hit a foreign object

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age before restarting and operating you mower.

- Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the

engine Engine damage or personal injury may result,

. Do not operate your mower ifit 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 engine indoors, Exhaust fumes are danger-

ous.

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 excessivety steep slopes

Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or

when changing dlrect_ons - maintain good footing,

Never operate 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 prope_iy

. Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for

proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-

tion

= Keep all safety devices in place and working

.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

or excessive grease and oil

= Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and

replace worn bags Use onfy replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the

manufacturer of your mower.

°Always keep a sharp blade on your mower

= Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

= Never stere mower with fuel in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source

such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS - ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT_!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. I

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Craftsman Lawn Mower. tt has been designed, engineered

and manufactured to give you the best possib}e de-

pendability and performance .... : .......

Should you experience any problems you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen-

ter/Department. Sears has competent, well trained tech-

nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.

Please read and retain this manual The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your fawn mower

properly. Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"

MODEL

NUMBER 917,383370

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WtLL 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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 4_0

DISPLACEMENT: 11,,05cu, in,

GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1,,0quart

(Unleaded)

O'i'L (20 oz,. Capacity): SAE 30 (Above 32°F

5W30 (Below 32°F)

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.):

(0..76 mm)

Champion

RJ 19LM or

Sears z_ 33312

or STD 361458

or STD 360950

VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake: 008 in.

Exhaust: .008 in.

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: ..025 in.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 fL-Ibs..

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details°

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o 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 of this Owner's Manual

UiVlJTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up

according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any

defect in material or 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:

o 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 tN USE 1NTHE 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 60'179

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ....................................... ,............ 2

PRODUCTSPECIFICATiONS .............................. 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ............. 3, 11-13

WARRANTY .......................................................... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES .......................... 5

ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 5

OPERATION .......................................................... 7

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................. 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,:....,_,._i_'i_._._14

STORAGE ........................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 23

REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ................ 16-17

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ............................ 18-20

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........ BACK COVER

nNDEX

Accessories ............................................ 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor .................................. 14

Engine Speed ............................ t4

Handle Height ............................. t4

Cutting Height .............................. 8

Air Filter:

Replacement .............................. 13

Assembly:

Handle ............................................ 5

Grass Catcher ............................... 6

Clipping Deflector ........................ 6

Blade:

Sharpening ................................. 12

Replacement ............................... 12

Controls:

Operator Presence Control Bar.. 8

Engine Zone Control ................... 8

Engine Speed Control ................. 8

Customer Responsibilities ..... 3, 11-13

Agreement ................................... 3

Air Filter ....................................... 13

Blade CarelReplacement .......... 12

Engine ........................................ 13

Grass Catcher ............................ 12

Maintenance Schedule .............. 11

Lubrication ................................. 11

Spark Plug ................................. 13

Engine:

Oil Change ................................. 13

Oil Level ....................................... 9

Oil Type ......................................... 9

Starting ......................................... 9

Storage ....................................... 15

Fuel:

Type .................................................. 9

Storage ........................................ 15

Handle:

Adjustment ................................. 14

Assembly ....................................... 5

Lubrication:

Engine ........................................ 11

Wheel Adjuster .......................... t 1

Brake Spring Bracket ................ 11

Rear Door Hinge ......................... 11

Maintenance Agreement ..................... 3

Maintenance Schedule ..................... 11

Mowing Tips ...................................... 10

Mulching/Mowing Tips ..................... 10

Oil:

Engine .......................................... 9

Storage ....................................... 15

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower ............... 8

Control Bar ................................... 8

Speed Control ................................ 8

Operator Presence Control Bar ......... 7

Options:

Attachments ................................. 8

Repair Parts

Lawn Mower .......................... 16.17

Engine ................................... 18-20

Responsibilities, Customer .,..3, 1t-13

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor .................................. 14

Engine Speed ............................. 14

Handle ........................................ 14

Rear Deflector ............................ 14

Spark Plug ......................................... 13

Specifications ..................................... 3

Starting the Engine:

Speed Control .............................. 9

Stopping the Engine ........................... 9

Storage .............................................. 15

Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 23

Warranty .............................................. 3

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters ........................ 11

LAWN MOWER ACCESSOIR ES

These accessories were available, when this lawn mower was produced They are also available at most Sears retail Outlets,

catalog and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of

your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not appty to your lawn mower

ENGINE

;PARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL

, ,=,

STABILIZER

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BELT BLADE BLADE

ADAPTER WHEELS LAWN MOWER

COVER

ASSEMBLY

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Read these instructions and the Owner's Manual in its

entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your

new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes_ All parts such as nuts,

washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly

have been placed in the parts bag, To ensure safe and

proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hard-

ware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to ensure propei" tightness_

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

o Remove loose parts included with mower.

. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel

down flat.

. Remove all packing materials except padding be-

tween upper and lower handle and padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper handle,.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton

thoroughly for additional loose parts°

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Figs. 1 & 2)

• Raise lower handle section to operating po_ition and

align hole in handle with one of three height positioning

holes

° Insert handle bolt through handle and bracket and

secure with knob

° Repeat for opposite side of handle

° Raise upper handle section to operating position, re-

move protective padding and tighten handle knobs

securely

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

MOWING POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

FIG. 1

HANDLE

ADJUSTMENT

BRACKET

KNOB BOLT

FIGo 2

Remove any packing material from around control bar

Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing com-

fort, Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs. 3A 8=3B)

• Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with stiff part of

bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is

outside of the bag top

oSlip vinyl bindings over frame

,, If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water

for a few minutes If bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

,, Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the

catcher frame side hooks onto the handle bracket

hooks

o The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower

housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass

catcher frame

TO ASSEMBLE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

(See Fig. 4A)

=Install the deflector bar onto the clipping deflector with

two (2) ea #10-24 x 3/4" truss head screws, flat

washers and locknuts as shown

= Tighten securely.

TO ATTACH CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

(See Fig. 4B)

= Lift rear door and install the clipping deflector bar legs

into the slots of the handle support brackets as shown

o When the rear door is lowered it will rest on the top of

the clipping deflector and secure it to the mower

housing

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without clipping deflector

or approved grass catcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed

or propped open.

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CATCHER

FRAME

HANDLE

FRAME

OPENING

FIG. 3A

CATCHER

FRAME SIDE

HOOK.

BRACKET _,_\_

Hook,.,.. _

REAR DOOR

GRASS

CATCH E R

_, FRAME

)

FIG. 3B

BAR

LOCKNUT =/DEFLECTOR

WASHER

TRUSS _ -" "CLIPPING

HEAD /___.._'--_-_--- DEFLECTOR

SCREW_-_

FIG. 4A

REAR DOOR _ _f DEFLECTOR

- _BAR"LEG"

HANDLE

SUPPORT

BRACKET

SLOTS _

CLIPPING

DEFLECTOR

FIG. 4B

OPERATmON

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOVCER : ::':

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 ZONE CONTROL

STARTER

HANDLE

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

HANDLEKNOS

GRASS BAG

,GASOLINE FILLER CAP

rENGINE SPEED CONTROL

PRIMER

ENGINE OIL CAP

WITH DIPSTICK

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

HOUSING

FIG. 5

i...................... i,,u i_,

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute

and the U S. Consumer Product Safety Commission The btade turns when the engine is running.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR - must be held

down to the handle to start the engine., Release to stop the

engine,

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the s'de of the

engine which allows you to select either fast ('_) or slow

(,_,) engine speed,

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine,

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine,

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HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the

side of the engine Fast (<_,) position is for starting the

engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging_ Slow

(,_) position is for fight cutting, trimming and fuet economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

................. ,,, i,nl,,,i

OPIERATiO

...... i i Ull,,ll,i

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the

risk of blade contact injury. Do not un-

der any circumstances attempt to de-.

feat the function otthe operator control.

The blade turns when the engine is

running.

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Your tawn mower is equipped with an operator' presence

control bar which requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn

mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 7)

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cuL

•Wheels are set in low cut for shipping. Adjust cutting

height to suit your requirements_ Medium position is

best for most _awns.

o To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-

ward wheel.. Move wheel up or down to suit your

requirements. Be sure all wheels are in the same

setting

TO iNSTALL ATTACHiVIENTS (See Fig. 8)

Your fawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a

mulcher.. To convert to bagging or discharging:

o Open rear door and remove mulcher plate,. Store

mulcher plate in a safe place..

o You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec-

tor.

oTo return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate

into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs and

slots are seated properly°

..... CAUT'i'ON: Donotrunyourlawnmower =

without mulcher plate in place or ap-

proved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to op-

erate the lawn mower with the rear door

.......removed or propped open° .....

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

(See Fig. 9)

• To remove grass catcher, release operator presence

control bar to stop engine

o Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the

handle_

o Empty by shaking catcher with open end downward

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause

unnecessary wear

PRIMER

FIG, 6

LOWER WHEELS RAISE WHEELS

FOR HIGH CUT _ _'_ FOR LOW CUT

FIG. 7

MULCHER PLATE tTABS

FIG; 8

FRAME HANDLE

FIG. 9

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING ENGUNE

OIL (See Fig. 10)

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.

o Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line

on the dipstick..

o Use 20 ozs_of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual

o Pour oil slowly, Do not over fill

o Check oil level before each use_ Add oil if needed. Fill

to full line on dipstick°

° To read proper leve_,tighten engine oil cap each time,

. Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten

o After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,

and every 25 hours thereafter° You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions

ENGINE OIL CAP CAP

WtDIPSTICK

F1Go10

GAS (See Fig. 10)

• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE, BE CAREFUL

NOT TO OVER FILL TANK,,

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 fue! system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer.. Drain the fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until 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

damage may occur_

o Check oil level before each use° Add oil if needed_ Fill

to FULL line on dipstick,,

oTo read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten,

oAfter the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,

and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

TO START ENGHNE

o To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before

trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually

necessary when starting an engine which has already

run for a few minutes.

o Move engine speed control lever to fast (_) position.

o Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle

and pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back_

oTo stop engine, release operator presence control bar..

NOTE: in cooier weather it may be necessary to repeat

priming steps° In warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start Ifyou do flood engine wait

a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat

priming steps°

OPERATmON

MOWING TiPS

° 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 en-

gine and leaving clumps of grass clippings.

. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut

by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly.

o For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,

the engine speed should be set in the fast (_)

position

o When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist,

heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the

grasscatcher Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second

time.

. If a trail of clippings is left 6n 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,

o Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with

dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less

grass, To prevent this, regularly hose catcher-off with

water and let dry before using.

° Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of

grassciippings andchaff, Thiswitl hetpengineairflow

and extend engine life_

MAX. 1/3

FIG. 11

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.

o The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed, Ais0, the mulched grass wili

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,

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass

tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching

action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon, At this time the grass has dried 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,, 11)o tf the lawn is

overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut

to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading

the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For

extremely heavy mulching, reduce you rwidth 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 pattern from week to week Mow

north to south one week then change to east to west

the next week. This wilt help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn,.

CUSTOMER RESPONS BRL TIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) _

Clean Lawn Mower

W Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels

(Self-Propel_ed Mowers)

R ""S'harpen/Reptace Mower Biade

Lubrication Chart

SERVICE DATES

V'3

Clean Battery/Recharge

...........(Elect rtc.S,ta_ M,0we[s !.............................. _ ....... _4 ..... : : : : ....

ECheck Engine Oil Level _

N Chang e Engine Oil _ $/'1,2

G €!ea n Air Filter . 1_2 ....

I Inspect Muffler

NReplace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge $,_'2

1-Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures

2-Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season

GENERAL RECOMMENDATaONS

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 main-

tain 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.

o Once a year, replace the spark plug, clean or replace

air filter element and check blade for wear.. A new

spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better

and last longer°

Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual

BEFORE EACH USE

, Check engine oil level

o Check for loose fasteners

LUBRICATNON

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"),

LUBRUCATION CHART

(_) BRAKE

SPRING

BRACKET

(_) ENGINE OIL

(D REAR

DOOR

HINGE (_WHEEL ADJUSTERS

(_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

O REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE "

SECTION..

IMPORTANT: DO NOTOILOR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL

BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT

DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF

THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL

THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY,

POWERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

CUSTO RESPONSHBILmES

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LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance_

TIRES

° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or' insect control chemi-

cals 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..

place bent or damaged blades

TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 12)

Re-

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug

o Turn lawn mower on its side.. Make sure air filter and

carburetor are up.

o Use a wood block between blade and mower housing

to prevent blade from turning when removing blade

bolt.

o Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with

heavy cloth.

- Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise. Use

a 9/t6" box or open-end wrench..

o 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. 12)

. Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft

Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligne&

o Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)

holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

o Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp

edge) is up toward the engine.

,, Installthe blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft

o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise.

o The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft.. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

cRANK-

SHAFT &

BLADE

ADAPTER

DETAIL BLADE

XDAPTER

_L_ "_KEY

TRAILING EDGE

HARDENED

[_ CRANK-

SHAFT

BLADE

BOLT =='=

CRANK- Y

SHAFT

KEYWAY LOCK WASHER BLADE ADAPTER

FIG, 12

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

- To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or

wall.. Leave about one inch of the straight nail ex-

posed. Place center hole of blade over the head of the

nail. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position.. If either end of the blade moves

downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is

balanced..

GRASS CATCHER

•.,, The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must

be dry when used..

o check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher from Sears. Give the

lawn mower model number when ordering.

CUSTOMER RESPONSBBBL TIES

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

_'g -20 ° D_ 30 _32 ° 40 ° 60 ° B0" tOO_

°c -_o -_?° ._o" ;° I'o° _o° 3oo 40:

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

CONTAINER

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc,)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

wilf result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Checkyour engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running [ow on oil

Change the 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 oil level before starting the engine

and after each five (5) hours of continuous use., Tighten oil

ptug securely each time you check the oil level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig_ 13)

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug,

o Be sure lawn mower is on levef surface,,

• Oil will drain more freely when warm,

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

, Remove bottom oil drain plug,

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely

o Refitl engine with oil Pour slowly., Do not over fill,

, Fill to top of slot inside of filler hoie,

•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,

Repiace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in

very dusty, dirty conditions Do not wash air filter

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 14)

• Remove the air fitter cover by turning counterclockwise

to the stop and pull away from collar

• Remove filter from inside of cover.

o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove

any dirt accumulation.

• Insert new filter into cover

• Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab

with the slot,

• Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and!or damage

FIG, 13

COLLAR

" CLIP RN

,- _ "_... _'_" COUNTER-

/CLOC W,SE

A,R COVER.OT, .T N

FIG, 14

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine

start easier and run better, Set spark plug gap at ,030 inch,,

CLEANnNG

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH,

CLEAN THE UNDERSIDE OF YOUR MOWER AFTER

EACH USE.

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come in contact with the spark

plug.

,, Turn lawn mower on its side,, Make sure air filter and

carburetor are uF Clean the underside of your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and

trash

° Clean engineoften to keeptrash from accumulating, A

clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine lifeo

,, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil,etc

o We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean

lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air

filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in shortened engine fife

$ERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS

_ cAUTIoN: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY sERVioE'0R'AoJUSTMENTS_ ...... !

Release control bar and stop engine.

Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped_

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug._

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Fig. 15)

The handle on your lawn mower has three (3) height

positions - adjust to height that suits you.

= Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower

handle..

o While holding handle assembly, remove knob and

carriage bolt from opposite side, align hole in handle

with desired hole in handle bracket and reassemble

bolt and knob and tighten securely.

•Align opposite side of handle with same positioning

hole and secure with bolt and knob.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached be'rween the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the lawn rnower

into the operator's mowing position_

If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re-

placed°

HANDLE

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB " HIGH

FIG. 15

ENGRNE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set_ Do not attempt to

increase engine speed or itmay result in personal ff_jury. If

you believe that your engine is running too fast or too slow,

take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for

repair and!or adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for

mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly

clue to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn

mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or

adjustment.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the

end of the season Or if the unit will not be used for 30 days

or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean

it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.. Store in

a clean, dry area..

o Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)..

,, Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

o Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are

securely fastened_ Inspect moving parts for damage,

breakage and wear. Replace if necessary

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting..

HANDLE (See Fig. 16 & 17)

• 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 rear

° Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts

on sides of the lower handle and pivot entire handle

assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower,

o Reinstall knobs and carriage bolts to lower handle or

handle brackets for safe keeping

° 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

UPPER HANDLE

FOLD FORWARD

FOR STORAGE

FOLD BACKWARD

MOWING

POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

FIGo 16

HANDLE

ADJUSMENT

BRACKET BOLT

KNOB

ENGgNE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: iT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING lN 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 TH,E FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE

o Drain the fuel tank

o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty

o 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 alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container., Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container, Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor,, Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm ) and replace with clean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual). -_

CYLINDER

. Remove spark plug

• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

into cylinder.

o Pull starter handle slowly a few ti[nes to distribute oil

o Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

o 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 wilt cause problems,

o If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt.

o 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

wil! cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

CAUTION: Never storethe lawn mower

Awith gasoline in the tank inside a build-

ing where fumes may reach an open

flameorspark. Altowthe engineto cool

before storing in any enclosure.

FIG, 17

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