Owner's Manual
CRI:iFTSMI:IN°
4.0 POW
20" EA
OTARY LAWN
Model No.
917.387250
o Safety
o Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
E
P/lOWER
, EspaSol
, Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 13
Assembly 4 Storage 14
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 15
Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 32
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordedng Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For one year 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:
• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower
blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank _
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-
tained 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 in use in theUnited 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 60179
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.
o Do not allow children to use your mower.
Never allow adults to use mower without
proper instructions,
o 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 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.
o 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
2
hot.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral
minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean
offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine.
Always make wheel heightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower. Never
attempttodo thiswhiletheengineis
running.
Mow only 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.
- 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 sta_ng.
- 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.
o 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.
° Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
- 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 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.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
° Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing 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.
o Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
= To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
o 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
mower.
, 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
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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TheseaccessorieswereavailablewhenIbis lawn mower was produced. They are also
available at most Sears re_l outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order
repair parts foryou, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of _ese
accessotfes may not apply to your lawn mower°
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANC E ...............
FOR REARDISCHARGE LAWNMOWERS
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CLIPPING DEFLECTOR
GRASSCATCHERS
FOR
REARDISCHARGE
LAWNMOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS BLADEADAPTERSBLADES WHEELS ENGINE OtL
Read these instructions and this manual
in its entirety before you attempt to
assemble or operate your new lawn
mower. "four new lawn mower has been
assembled at the factory with the excep-
tion of those parts left unassembled for
shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts,
washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com_
ptete the assembly have been placed in
the parts bag. 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.
TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM
CARTON
• Remove loose parts included with
mower.
° Cut down two end comers of carton
and lay end panel down flat.
MULCHER KITS
t GRASS CATCHERS
SIDEDISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS
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FOR
STABILIZER
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GAS CANS
HH,I ,,,
• Remove all packing materials except
padding between upper and [ower
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
IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully
so as not to pinch or damage control
cables.
, Raise handles until lower handle
section locks into place in mowing
position.
• Remove protective padding, raise upper
handle section into place on lower
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
Removehandlepaddingholding
operatorpresencecontrolbarto upper
handle.
Yourlawnmowerhandlecanbe
adjustedfor yourmowingcomfort.
Referto "AdjustHandle"inthe Service
andAdjustmentsectionofthismanual.
KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyourlawn mower tofamiliarize yourselfwiththe
location of various controls and adjustment& 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 E_NGtNE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OiL DANGER, K]EEP HANDS
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Engine
cable
OR WAP,2_NG ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
zone
control,_. Operator presence control bar
Starter handle
Handle knob
Gras
Engine oil plug
Gasoline filler cap
Air filter
Lawn mower housing
Wheel ajduster
(on each wheel)
'_MEETSCPSC...................SAFET;_REQuIREMEWrS ........................ "' ..........
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 blade
turns when the engine is running.
bpei'ator presence control I_ar - must De
held down to the handleto start the engine.
Release to stop the engine.
carburetor to the cylinder for'use when starting
a cold engine.
Starter handle - used for starting the engine.
Primer- pumps additional fuel from the
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Theoperationof anylawnmowercan
resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe
eyes,whichcan resultin severeeye
damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor
eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn
mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor
repairs.Werecommenda widevision
safetymaskoverthespectaclesor
standardsafetyglasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed was set at the factory
for optimum performance. Speed is not
adjustable.
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
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 under any
circumstances attempt to defeat the
function of the operator control. The blade
turns when the engine is running.
o Your lawn 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
o Raise wheels for low cut and lower
wheels for high cut,
= Adjust cutting height to suit your
requirements, Medium position is best
for most lawns.
° To change cutting height, squeeze
adjuster lever toward wheel. Move
wheel up or down to suit your require-
ments. Be sure all wheels are in the
same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned
when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.
Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)
allow lever to be positioned between the
plate tabs.
Lowerwheelsfor
highcut
Raise wheels forlow
cut
Lever
Plate tab
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
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o Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.
o Lift the rear door on the mower housing
and place the grass catcher frame onto
the formed tabs on the rear door hinge
bracket,
° The grass catcher is secured to the lawn
mower housing when the rear door is
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.
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.
door
Grass
catcher
frame
bracket
Formed
tabs
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
° 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.
° Do not drag the bag when emptying; it
will cause unnecessary wear.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
Your tawn mower is shipped without oil in the
engine.
• Be sure mower is level and area around oil
fill is clean,
• Remove engine oil plug and fill to the full
line on the dipstick.
° Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Respon-
sibilities section of this manual.
° Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill,
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Check oit level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fil! to full line on dipstick.
To read proper level, tighten engine oil plug
each time.
Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.
Change the oit after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need
to change the oil more often under dusty,
dirty conditions.
Oil fill cap
Gasoline fi!ler
cap
GAS
o Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87
octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quantities that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel
freshness.
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 fuel tank, start the
engine and let it run until 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 fuel tank
or permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
° To start a cold engine, push primer f'_e (5)
times before trying to start. Use afirm push.
This step is not usually necessary when
starting an engine which has already run for
a few minutes.
- Hold operator presence control bar down to
the handle and pull starter handle quickJy.
Do not allow starter rope to snap back.
• To stop engine, release operator presence
control bar.
NOTE: in cooler weather itmay be necessary
to repeat priming steps. Inwarmer 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.
MOWING TIPS
o 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 and raise the rear of the lawn
mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster
setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass.
• When using a rear discharge lawn mower 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.
• tf a trail of grass clippings isleft on the right
side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow
in a clockwise direction with a small overlap
to collect the clippings on the next pass.
° Keep top of engine around starter clear and
clean of grass clippings and chaff. This wilt
help engine air flow and extend engine life.
° Pores in cloth grass catchers can become
filled with dirtand dust with use and
catchers wil! collect less grass. To prevent
this, regularly hose catchers off with water
and let dry before using.
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AsYOUCOMPLETE ........
Check for LooseFasteners 6/
Crean/InspectGrassCatcher
(If Equipped) 6/ _ 6/
M CleanLawnMower _" 6/'
(Power-PropelledMowers)
O CleanUnderDriveCover
Check drivebelt/pulleys
E (Power.PropelledMowers)
R CheckJSharPePJReplaceBlade
LubricationChad
Clean Battery/Recharge
(Electric Start Mowers). . I I
E Check Engine Oi! Lever _e'
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6/3
6/ 6/.
6/ v'4
iN ChugsEng!neoi_ i ................................6/!.2 k
iG : Clean Air Filter b/
6/
E :Replace Air Rlter PaperCadddge _/2
1 _Change more often when operating under a heaP/,/load or in high ambient temperatures,
2 - Service more often-when operating L_ditty or dusty conditions
3 - Replace blades more oRenwhen mowing in sandy sail
4 - Charge 48 hours at end of saasan_.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon this lawn mower does not
cover itemsthat have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, operator must
maintain mower as instructed inthis manual°
Some adjustments ,will need to be made
periodically to properly main_n your unit.
All adjustments in the SeMce and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace
airfilter element andcheck blade for wear.
A new spark plug and clear/new air filter
element assures proper air-fuel mixture and
helps your engine runbetter and last longer.
o Follow the maintenance schedule in this
manual
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LUBRICATION CHART
(_Arear
(_) hinge
Handlebracket
v'
Wheel
adjuster
(_) Brake springe
bracket
(_) Engine oiL
door
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engineoil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unitwelllubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART').
(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT
(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL. REFER TO
ENGINE - CUSTOMER RESPON-
SIBILITIES SECTION.
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.
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PRODUCT SPECIIFICATRONS
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER:
DISPLACEMENT:
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:
OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG/SH):
OIL CAPACITY:
SPARK PLUG(GAP: ,030")
VALVECLEARANCE:
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
o 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 n_ts, 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 BI.ADE
,, 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.
° Use a wood block between blade and
mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade bolt.
° Protect your hands w_th gloves and/or
wrap blade with heavy cloth.
• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
° 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 key in adapter and
• Position blade on the blade adapter
with the raised lugs on the adapter°
. Be sure the trailing edge is up toward
° Install the blade bolt with the lock
° Use block of wood between blade and
917.387250
4.0
11.5 CU. IN.
1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
2OOZS.
CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
INTAKE: .004 - .008
EXHAUST: .004 _.008
keyway in crankshaft are aligned.
aligning the two (2) holes in the blade
the engine.
washer and hardened washer into blade
adapter and crankshaft.
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade bolt, turning clockwise.
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o The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. Ibso
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated. Crankshaft
Blade
adapter keyway
Key .._"__
Blade /
Blade f
Look-/',, I
washer HarKened \ Blade
washer Trailing adapter
edge
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
balanced.
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 exposed, Place center
hole of blade over the head of the nail.
If blade is balanced, it should remain in
a horizontal position, tf either end of the
blade moves downward, sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balance&
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 wilt wear. If catcher needs
replacing, replace only with a manufac-
turer approved replacement catcher.
Give the lawn mower model number
when ordering.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oilrated with
API service classification SF,SG or SH.
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according
to your expected operating temperature.
NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,
SAE vL_,cos-1TYGRAD_
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10W30 etc.) improve sta_ng in cold weather
these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°F.
Check your engine oil leve[ more frequently" to
avoid possible engine damage from running
low on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of
operation or each season. You may need to
change the oil more often under dusty, dirty
condilions.
Check the crankcase oil level before sta_ng
the engine and after each five (5) hours of
continuous use° _ghten oil plug securely each
t_me you check the oil Ievel.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil,
drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank
is empty.
o Disconnect spark plug wire fi'om spark plug
and place wire where it canr'_t come in
contact with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean
surface.
o Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and
drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn
mower back and forth to remove any oil
trapped inside of engine.
o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and
on side of engine.
° Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL"
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL,
• Replace engine oil cap.
• 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.
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 counter-
clockwise to the stop and pull away from
collar,
° Remove filter from inside of cover.
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o Cleantheinsideof thecoverandthe
collarto removeanydirtaccumulation.
o insertnewfilterintocover.
• Putair filtercoverandfilterintocollar
aligningthetabwiththeslot.
° Pushin on coverandturnclockwiseto
tighten.
Collar
TumCounter-
Clockwiseto
Remove
AirFilter
Tab
TurnClockwise
toTighten
AirFiLterCover
MUFFLER
Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it
could create a fire hazard ar'dior damage.
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make
your engine start easier aid run better. Set
spark plug gap at .030 inch.
CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean underside of mower housing
after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire
from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.
° Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure
air filter and carburetor are upo Clean the
underside of your lawn mower by
scraping to remove build-up of grass
and trash.
• Clean engine often to keep trash from
accumulating. Aclogged engine runs
hotter and shortens engine life.
° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
° 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 life.
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.
LAWN MOWER
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the
Operation section ofthis manual.
REAR DEFLECTOR
The rear deflector,attached between the rear
wheels ofyour lawn mower, is provided to
minimize the possibility that objects will be
thrown out the rearof the lawn mower intothe
operator's mowing position.
If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it
should be replaced.
TO ADJUST HANDLE
'four lawn mower handle can be raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)
positions are available: high, medium high,
medium low and tow. Handles are shipped
mounted in the medium low position.
° To change from medium low to medium
high posi_on, the upper and lower handle
sections will have to be turned over.
° Remove the cable dips.
= Remove the controls and operator presence
control bar from the upper handle.
° Remove the starter rope guide from the
lower handle.
° Remove hairpin cotters.
• Disconnect the lower handle from the
handle brackets.
° Tum the handle over and reassemble the
hairpin cotters that have been removed.
° Reassemble the starter rope guide.
° Reassemble the controls and the operator
presence control bar to the upper handle.
CAUTION: The operator presence control bar
must pivot freely to permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released. Do
not over tighten the fasteners _'#lding the
controls to the upper handle.
• To charge from medium low to high
position only the upper handle section
will have to be turnedover.
• To change from medium low to low
position, only the lower handle section
will have to be turned over.
t I