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AIRS
MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 OWNER'S MANUAL
* Assembly
- Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
®Service
- Adjustments
- Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156619 REV. 1 11.15.96 VBL Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJEGTS_ FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • Read this oper
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 6.6 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DISPLACEMENT: 12,56 CU. tN, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR ONLY Service Center/Department. We have competent, wefl- trained technicians and the proper tools to se
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............ . ............................................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. t5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. t9 WARRANTY .................................................................
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.................... L ................................... __ ......... LAWN M ACC IES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KiTS STABILIZER _ = .
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MBLY TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Read these instructions and this manuat in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig, 2) mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to ae used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: for shiDoing purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store bolts, etc., necessary to complete
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;EMBLY LOWER TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) J FRAME o Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. = Whet" frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset. TUBULAR o Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until FRAME / both ends of fram
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OPERATION -.- ................ - KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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, 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 O
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OPERATION _e operation of any lawn-"-'_mowe----_can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which ca___ _' ___._._ _ result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your _ lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety [..__..__ mask over the spectacles Or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER LOWER WH EELS PLATE TAB FOR HIGH CUT CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place
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OPERATION BEFORE ,STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP W/DIPSTICK OIL (See Fig, 9) Your lawn mower _sshipped without oil in the engine, • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. - Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. \ , Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. • Pour oil slowly. Do not over fit!. • Check oil leve before each use. Add oil if needed
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 1t"3 TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. - The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times andreduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass wii biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn, Always mulch with your highest engine (
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.............. L L_LLL _ 'J C ;IBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ERVICE DATES --Check fo'rLooseFasteners "°' [_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher i (if Equipped) _ J Clean Lawn Mower , _#' Clean Under Drive Cover I (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys i (Power-Propelled Mowers) I I Blade Check/Sharpen/Replace { I Lubrication Chart i/ t/ Clean Battery/Recharge J ! (Electric Start Mowers) _ - 45 Check Engine Oil Level _1,2 ' • Change Engine Of ....
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CUSTOMER BILITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER SHAFT KEYWAY nance. TIRES KEY " Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. o 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 (See Fig, 11) BL BC k SHAFT - Disconnect spark plug wire from spa
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CUSTOMER BILITIES ENGINE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 13) - Loosen cover screw. LUBRiCATiON , Swing cover down and remove from hinge. Use onty high quality detergent oil rated with API service - Pull paper fiiter out of air cleaner body, classification SF or SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. = Clean air cleaner cover and body, - Install a new paper filter. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES = Reinstall cover to air cleaner body. Be sure hinge is assem
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RVICE AND ADJU ENTS ....................................... . uL,±,u.,_ _ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , Release control bar. = 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 i i LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" n the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR ./ / The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels o
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SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your tawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium tow position. - To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned Over (See Fig. 15B), o Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the
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STORAGE immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT iS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean FUEL HOSE. OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO. it thoroughly, remove all dirt grease, leaves, etc. Store in EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED a cle
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SERVICE NOTES 18
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T COTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION . . - _ __ Does not start 1. Dirty air fiIter. 1. Clean/replace air fitter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fi!] fuel tank, 3. Stale fuel 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Waterin fuel, 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug w_re is disconnected. 5. Connect wire to plug. 6. Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark pfug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter, 8, Contr
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 22 44 10 14 -23 12 56 35 10 39 ! 12 Po o 20 37 27 52 51 48_ 41 ""-13
