Craftsman 917.377631 User Manual [en, es]
Owner’s Manual
CMFTSMDN*
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
POWER PROPELLED
ELECTRIC START
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,377631
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Español
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2 Product Specifications
2 Service and Adjustments
4 Storage
6 Troubleshooting
10 Repair Parts
10 Parts Ordering
WARRANTY
RRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
if purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,
according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the
ill repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship,
er is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty
r )nly^
rta ity I
‘is lie it
t lade
Repairs
shafts arteHhe failure to niSmtain the equipment according to the instructions con
tained in the owner’s manual.
Warranty sen/ice 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
m the date of purchase.
>me worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
' b^, air cleaners and spark plug.
luSSlof operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank- _
SAFETY RULES
TRAINING:
• Read this operator’s manual 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 described in this manual.
• Do 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 manufac
turer. Use of such attachmente^rnay 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 the
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 the engine is
running.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across#ie
slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces
sively steep slopes. Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing directions — maintain
good footing.
• Never operate your mower without proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or other
safety devices in place.
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 ail times.
• Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before 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.
• 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 a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
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 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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• 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
worldng.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine"
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for deteriora
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
rrrower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower. .
• Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store 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.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
Ca’ifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or
othr r reproductive harm.
ACCESSORIES
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They argalso^^ .
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
BELTS BLADES
BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS
ASSEMBLY
Read these instructions and this manual in
its entirety before you attempt to assemble
or operate your new lawn mower. Your
new lawn mower has been assembled 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.
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.
• Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS
ENGINE OIL
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
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.
• Your handles may be adjusted for your
mowing comfort. Refer to Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
Operator presence
control bar
Upper handle
Lift up
Lower
handle
Lift up
Mowing
position
Handle
pin
TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert tO'tMfgiftg
or discharging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe
place.
• You can now install catcher or optional
clipping deflector.
• To return to mulching operation, install
mulcher plug into discharge opening of
mower.
TO PREPARE BATTERY
NOTE: Your battery must be charged
before you can start your lawn mower.
• Disconnect engine battery connector
(male) from battery connector (female)
• Connect battery charger connector
(male) to battery connector (female).
• Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.
outlet.
• Leave battery charger connected for 24
hours before starting your engine for the
first time.
• After charging, connect engine connec
tor (male) to battery connector (female).
Your engine has an integral alternator for
partial charging. Connect your battery
charger to charge battery as required.
IMPORTANT: The engine alfefnafor'will
not charge a discharged battery.
At the end of the mowing season the
battery should be charged for 48 hours to
protect the battery during winter storage.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine
connector (male) from the battery
connector (female) to prevent accidental
starting when transporting or storing your
lawn mower after the season.
OPERATION
<NOW YOUR LAWN MOWER -
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUMaWN
MOWER. Compare the Blustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the
kx^ation 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 arid understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST
OR WARNING ON OFF
SLOW CHOKE
FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY
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 Commis
sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control - 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.
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Drive control bar - used to engage
power-propelled toward motion of lawn
mower.
Mulcher plug - Located at the rear
discharge opening must be removed when
converting to bagging operation.
Electric start key - used for starting the
engine.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and
result in severe eye dam^e. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or perfonning any adjust
• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard s^^ glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED
The engine speed was set at the factory for
optimum performance. Speed is not a^ust-
dblo
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without dipping deflector or approved grass
catcher in ^ace. Never attempt to operate the
lawn mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
CAUTION: Federal regulations require an
engine control to be Installed on this lawn
mower In order to minimize'tiie risk of blade
contact injury. Do not under any circumstances
attempt to defeat the function of the operator
Catcher frame'
hook
control. The blade turns when the engine is
running.
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame
operator presence control bar which
requires the operator to be positioned
• Remove grass catcher with clippings from
behind the lawn mbwer handle to start and
operate the lawn mower.
• Empty dippings from bag using both frame
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
• All four wheels are adjusted by a angle
lever.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying:
it will cause unnecessary wear.
• Pull acQuster lever toward wheel. To raise
mower, move lever fonvard to desired
position. To lower mower, move the lever
toward the rear.
Lower Wheels for high cut
place the grass catcher frame hooks into the
stots of the rear door.
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
Rear door
slots
Grass
catcher
handle
handle.
under lawn mower handle.
haricBe and bag handle.
Wheef
Adjuster
Lever
OIL
Raise Wheels for low cut
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM
• To start forward motion, lift drive control bar
Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
up to handle.
• To stop forward motion, release drive
• Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to
control bar.
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control bar
• Use20ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
fully engaged against handle when in use.
. Drive
Operator presence
control bar\
• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
To engage
drive control
• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
fill is dean.
the full line on the dipstick.
to use, see “ENGINP in Maintenance
section of this manual.
needed. Rll to full line on dipstick.
each time.
• 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
• 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 quanti
ties that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness.
IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN
TEMPERATURES BELOW 32°F(0°C), use
fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help
insure good cold weather starting.
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 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.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler
neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled
oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use
gasoline near an open flame.
Engine oil cap
w/dipstick
Gasoline filler
cap
TO START ENGINE
• To start a cold engine, push primer five
(5) times before trying to start. Use a
firm push. This step is not uslialiy^^
necessary when starting an engine
which has already run for a few minutes.
• Hold operator presence control bar
down to the handle.
• Turn electric start key clockwise to crank
engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more
than five continuous seconds between
each time you try to start. Wait 5 to 10
seconds between each attempt.
• To start engine using the auxiliary
starter handle, follow the steps above.
Exchange the use of the start key for
starter handle. 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 not start. If you do
flood engine wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
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 engine and
leaving clumps of grass clippings.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
width of cut by overlapping previously cut
path and mow slowly.
• When using a rear dischar^ lawn rfiower in
moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass
may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce
ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run
the lawn mower over the area a second
time.
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of
a rear discharge mower, mow in a clock
wise direction with a small overlap to collect
the clippings on the next pass.
• 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 starterolear^ind
dean of grass dippings and chaff. This will
help engine air flow and extend engine life.
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MULCHING MOWING TIPS
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. See “Cleaning" in Maintenance section
of this manual.
• The special mulching blade win recut the
grass dippings many times and reduce
them in size so №at as they fan onto the
lawn they imO 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 dumps 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 e)qx>sed to the dired
sun.
For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so tiiat the lawn mower cuts
off only the top one-third of the gia^ blades.
If the lawn is overgrown it wHI be*eiieéssary
to raise the hdght of cut to reduce pushing
effort and to keep from overioading the
engine and leaving clumps of mulched
grass. For extremely heavy mulching,
reduce your \Mdth of cut by oveilaFpng
previously cut path and mow slovi^.
Certcun 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 peqsendicular to the first cut path.
Change your cutting pattern from week to
week. Mow north to south one week therv
change to east to west the next week. This
will help prevent matting and graining of the
lawn.
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
ntX IN DATES
AS YOU COMPLETE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Ctean/lnspect Grass Catcher
(IfEqupped)
Clean Lawn Mower
M
Clean Under Drive Cover
o
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
w
Check drive belt/pulleys
E
(Power-Propelled Mowers)
R
Check/Shaipen/Replace Blade
Lubrication Chart
Clean Battery/Recharm
(Electric Start Mowers
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Clean or Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
1 • Change more often wtwnopeiatng under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.
2 - Service more often when opewling In dbty or dusty condftions.
3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
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LUBRICATION CHART
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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 Adjust
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element arid 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.
® Spray lubricant
(D Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"
• Follow the maintenarrce schedule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART’).
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.
section.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")
VALVE CLEARANCE:
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP:
917.377631 .
6.75
12.56 CU. IN.
1.25 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W^0 (BELOW 32“F)
20OZS. ^
CHAMPION RN4C
INTAKE: .004 - .008
EXHAUST: .004 - .008
.0125 IN. -
BLADE BOLT TORQUE:
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the
lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase In space
provided above.
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
TIRES
• Keep tires free 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 counter
clockwise.
• 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 keyinadapterand
crankshaft keyway are aligned. -
• Position blade on the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the 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. lbs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade.8 he^
treated.
35-40 FT. LBS.
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NOTE We (to not recxjmmend sharpening
blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
Care should be taken to teep tiie blade
badanced. An unbalanced fc^de wiQ 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 (^eck blade balance, drive a nail into a
beam or wall Leave about one inch of the
straight nail e)qx>sed. Place c^er 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 №e
blade is balanced
Blade
Blade
bolt
Lock
washer
Blade
adaptor
Hardened
washer
Trailing
edge
Blade
adaptor
Crank
shaft
keyway
Crank
shaft
GRASS 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 manufac
turer approved replacement catcher.
Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
DRIVE WHEELS
Check rear drive wheels each time you
mow to be sure they move freely. The
wheels not turning freely means trash,
grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the
drive wheel and dust cover area and must
be cleaned out to free drive wheels.
If necessary to clean the drive wheels,
check both rear wheels.
• Remove hubcaps and locknuts.
• Remove wheels from wheel adjuster
axles.
• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from
inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive
wheel gear teeth.
• The pinion gear must be installed with
the left gear on the left side and with the
right gear on the right side, from an
operator's view.
• The pinion gear is stamped with an “L”
Oeft) or “R” (right) on the inside. If
installed incorrectly, the drive system will
not work.
• Place wheels back on adjuster axles.
• Replace locknuts and hubcaps.
NOTE: Pinions and drive pawls should be
cleaned and lubricated with grease
approximately every 25 hours or once a
year.
LUBRICATION
Use only high quafity detergent oil rated with
API service classification SF, SG or SH.
Select the oiTs SAE viscosity grade arxording
to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
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-20*
•c -30* -go* »iy
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
NOTE: /\lthough multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,
these multi-viscosity oils will result in increas^
oil consumption when used‘aiboVe32*’E
Check your engine oB level more frequently to
avoid posstoie engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation 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
continiKXis use. Tighten oil plug securely each
time you check the oil level.
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10* 20* 30* 40*
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: B^ore tipping lawn mower to drain oil,
drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank
is empty.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from ^>ark plug
and place wire where it cannot come in
contact with spark plug.
• Remove enc^ oil cap; lay aside on a dean
surface.
Air filter
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drsun oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inskJe of engine.
• V\Tipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
• nil engine with oil. RB only to the “FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER RLL
• Replace encpne oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.
MUFFLER -
Inspect and replace conoded muffler as it
could create afire hazard and/or damage."
SPARKPLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier and run better. Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
Container
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 CHANGE AIR FILTER
• Remove the air filter by turning clock
wise 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 filter into cover.
• Put air filter cover and filter into collar
aligning the tab with the slot.
• Push in on cover and turn counterclock
wise to tighten.
IMPORTANT: For best perfoneance, keep _
mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
Clean underside of mower hoieing after each
use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from
spark plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact wrth the spark plug.
• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure ^r
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of
• We do not recommendUStng'agarden hose
Collar
Air filter
cover
Turn
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remove
Turn
counter
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filter and carburetor are up. Qean the
underside of your lawn mower by scraping
to remove build-up of grass and trash.
accumulating. A dogged engine mns hotter
and shortens engine life.
all gasoline, oil, eta
to clean lawn mower unless the electrical
system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are
covered to ke^ water out Water in engine
can result in shortened engine life.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
• Release Control bar.
• Make sure the blade arid all moving
parte have completely stopped.
• Disconnect spaH(phjg wire from
spark plug and place where it cannot
come in contact with plug.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING H0GHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" In the
Operation section of this manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR .
The rear deflector, attadied between the rear
wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to
minimize the 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, it should be
replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
The handle on your lawn mower has three (3)
height positions - adjust to height that suite
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.
ENGINE
ENGINE SPEED
Your encpne speed has been factory set Do
not attempt to increase engine spe^ or *rt
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 properly due to suspected
carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to
an authorized service center/department for
repair and 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 rrKire.
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 Customer
Maintenance section of this manual.
• Besurethatallnuts, 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 rear.
• 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.
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