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_._ODEL NUMBER 9!7,372830 OWNE£'SMANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Oustomer
Responsibilities
o Service
o Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
ai_ Safety Rules
and _nstructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
146847 10/05/94 Printed in U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACEWIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS. 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 manual carefully. Become familiar with
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€ONGFIATULAT!ONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn PRODUCT SPEClFICAT|ONS Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 5.5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DISPLACEMENT: 12.6 CU. IN. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Service Center/Department. We have competent, wel!- trained technicians and the proper tools to servic
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 15 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 17 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-t4 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3
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LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and se rvice centers. Most Sears stores can atso order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of you r lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE m SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OiL STABiLiZER If [awr_ mower is aF_ elect[i€ 5ta_t LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE DUST SHIELD CUPPING DEFLECTOR REAR
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, LIFT UP 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 hardware
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ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4C ) To assemble tubular frame to grass bag, work sewn hem of bag out through the front opening of beg to expose the hem. TUBULAR Thread tubular frame into hem and gather material at FRAME top of frame as shown. (Push inside bag) Push frame inside bag through the opening until only the ends of frame are exposed out of the front. NOTE: Do not close the flip lid at this time. • Assemble lower frame to tubular frame as shown. Be su re
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OPERATION KNOWYOUR 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. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR DRIVE CONTROL LEVER GASOUNECAP GRASS CATCHER EDCONTROL MULCHER PLATE DRIVE COVER ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER HOUSING (ON EACH WHEEL) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREME
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OPERATIC HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER CAUT!ON: Do not run your lawn mower ENGINE SPEED without mulcher plate in place and door CONTROLLEVER deflector or grasscatcher in place, closed or without an approved clipping Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 5) The engine speed is controlled by a lever fecated on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow LOWER WHE
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OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP W/DIPSTICK OIL (See Fig. 9) 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 w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of el! to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. Pour oi! slowly. Do not over fill. Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to f
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OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER MAX 1/3 RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. 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. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (b
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BILITIES CUSTOMER RESPO T MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES ._ AS YOU COMPLETE YSERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE I I I I r_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Check for Loose Fasteners -_4 O Clean Lawn Mower W Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels _ i E (Self-Propelled Mowers) F_ Sharpen!Replace Mower Blade I ! I !t!3t I Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Star[ Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level Clean Air Filter ? Inspect Muffler Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1 - Ch
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER CRAN_ BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE 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. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 11) 'DRANK= SHAFT Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRACES FIG. 12 COLLAR ! .20 _ 0o 30° 32 _ 40 ° 60 _ 80o -3o" _2o ° -lo° 8° _o ° 2o° 3o ° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTECIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE COUNTER- NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) CLOCKWISE improve starling in cotd weather, these mult
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i,,,,,,, / CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: _! elease 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. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of DRIVE your lawn mower, is provided to minimi
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SHIPPING POSITION TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low 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). 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 c
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m SERVICE NOTES 18
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TROUBLESHOOT! POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Does not start 1. Ditty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of feet. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3, Stale fuel 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel 4. Drain fuei tank and carburetorand refilt tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected, 5. Connect wire to plug. 6, Bad spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Depress con
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.372830 13 X 27 22 3O 3 28 31 - 29 26 61 17 20 37 35 4O 56 52 51 47 41
