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Owner's Manual
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SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387410
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• EspaSol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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Warranty ............................................... 2 Product Specifications .......................... 11 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Service and Adjustments ...................... 14 Assembly .............................................. 4 Storage ................................................. 15 Operation .............................................. 6 Troubleshooting ................................... 16 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10
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• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Before and while walking backwards, • Mow only in daylight or good artificial look behind and down for small children. light. • Do not operate the machine while • Never allow children to operate the machine. under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. • Use extra care when approaching blind Al
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_Look for this symbol to point out AWARNING: Engineexhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETYISINVOLVED. known to the State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: Always disconnect spark reproductive harm. plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals anc related accessories c
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• Remove all packing materials except • Remove handle padding holding padding between upper and lower operator presence control bar to upper handle. handle and padding holding operator • Your lawn mower handle can be presence control bar to upper handle. • Roll lawn mower out of carton and adjusted for your mowing comfort. check carton thoroughly for additional Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service loose parts. and Adjustment section of this manual. HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Operator prese
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KNOWYOUR 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 ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone contro
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The operation of any lawn mower TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER can result in foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can result in Your mower is shipped ready to be used severe eye damage. Always wear safety as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or glasses or eye shields while operating your discharging: lawn mower or performing any adjustments • Lift discharge guard and remove or repairs. We recommend a wide vision mulcher plate. safety mask over spectacles or standard • Mower can now be used
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ADD GASOUNE TO START ENGINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the unleaded gasoline with a minimum of engine, a small amount of smoke may be 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. present during the initial use of the Purchase fuel in quantities that can be product and should be considered used within 30 days to assure fuel normal. freshness. • To start a cold engine, push primer AWARNING: Experience indicates that three (3) times before trying to
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MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE the height of cut to reduce pushing section of this manual. effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass • The special mulching blade will recur the clippings. It may also be necessary to grass clippings many times and reduce reduce ground
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners !_' I / Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I_ i_ $ i Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) W Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelted Mowers) I/ g Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I/"3 Lubrication Chart V' Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers I I_ 1_4 NE Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil t/l,2 Inspect Muffler Gi Clean Air Filter _ II 2 N Clean
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J 19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial numbe
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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils TO SHARPEN BLADE (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure will result in increased oil consumption the blade is balanced. when used above 32°F. Check your Care should be taken to keep the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid balanced. An unbalanced blade will possible engine damage from running cause eventual damage to lawn mower or low on oil.
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MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to make conditions. Do not wash air filter. your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at .030 inch. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER CLEANING • Remove the air filter by turning counter-
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CAUTION: Before performing any service and 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 Rotate contact with plug. LAWN MOWER :-_ Lh°nWd/re TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. DISCHARGE GUARD ENGINE ENGINE SPEED The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower,
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Immediatelyprepareyourlawnmowerfor Operator presence control bar storageatthe endof theseasonor if theunit willnotbe usedfor30 daysor more. Upper handle - //// Jy "_;_ LAWN MOWER Fold forward for-_/_-,, I<_! _ /S)_ When lawn mower is to be stored for a peded storage & _'-,_./J;'_ _,_// of time, clean it thoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store ina clean, dry , - ..... _ Fold area. _i':_" _,_::_i 2" backward • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenance section of t
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IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while OTHER engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. _kCAUTION: Never store the lawn • Replace your gasoline can if your can mower with gasoline in the tank inside a starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your building where fumes may reach an open gasoline will cause problems. flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool • If possible, store your unit indoors and before storing in any enclosure. cover it to give protectio
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Wom, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft, service center. ° Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released. to pull upper handle before pulling starter rope. . 2. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. 4. Move lawn mower to c
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SERVICE NOTES 35
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387410 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIP'nON NO. NO DESCRIPTION Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Gr. 8) ControlBar 35 851084 1 86902 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 2 165452X479 UpperHandle 36 850263 HardenedWasher 3 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket 37 851074 Hex Wsh, Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 38 145106 20" MuLchingBlade 4 750097 Blade Adapter 5 STD541425 Locknct 1/4-20 39 850977 Self Tapping Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 6 168552 EngineZoneControlCable 40 149741 8 66426 WiraTie 41 8
