Craftsman 917387291 Owner’s Manual

3wner's Manual

::3.5HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.38729!

o Safety
o Assembly

Operation

o Maintenance

Espafioi

o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and instructions

before operating this 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 Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years 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 matedal 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:
o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

• 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 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

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.

o Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this manual.

o Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.
Always have damage repaired before
using your mower.

o Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

o 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.Allowtheenginetocoolforseveral
minutesbeforefillingthegastank.Clean

offanyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine.

o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments

beforestartingyourmower.Never
attempttodothiswhiletheengineis

running.

• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial
light.

OPERATION:

o Keepyoureyesandmindonyourmower

andtheareabeingcuLDonotletother
interestsdistractyou.

. Donotmowwetorslippeq/grass.Never

runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always

be sureofyourfooting-- keepafirm
holdonthehandlesandwalk.

o Do notputhandsorfeetnearor under

rotatingparts,.Keepclearofthedischarge
openingat al!times.

• Alwaysstoptheenginewheneveryou
leaveorarenotusing yourmower,or

beforecrossingdriveways,walks,roads,
andanygravel--coveredareas.

Neverdirectdischargeof materialtoward
bystandersnorallowanyonenearthe

mowerwhileyouareoperatingit..

• Beforecleaning,inspecting,or repairing
yourmower,stoptheengineandmake

absolutelysurethebladeandall moving
partshavestopped,Thendisconnectthe

sparkplugwireandkeepit awayfromthe

sparkplugtopreventaccidentalstarting.

o Donotcontinueto runyourmowerif you

hita foreignobjecLFollowthe procedure
outlinedabove,thenrepairanydamage
beforerestartingandoperatingyou

mower.

= Donotchangethe governorsettingsor

overspeedtheengine_Enginedamageor
personalinjurymayresult.

- Donotoperateyourmowerif itvibrates

abnormally.Excessivevibrationisan
indicationofdamage; stoptheengine,

safelycheckforthe causeofvibration
andrepairasrequired.

o Donotruntheengineindoors,Exhaust

fumesaredangerous.

° Nevercutgrassbypullingthemower

towardsyou°Mowacrossthefaceof

slopes,neverup anddownoryoumight
loseyourfooting°Donotmowexces-

sivelysteepslopes.Usecautionwhen
operatingthemoweronuneventerrain

orwhenchangingdirections-- maintain
goodfooting°

• Neveroperateyourmowerwithout
properguards,plates,grasscatcheror

othersafetydevicesin 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.

• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.

- 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
mower.

o Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

o Allow engine to coo! 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.

Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhen this

lawn mower was produced, They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets and

service centers. Most Sears stores can also

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

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:

A

MULCHER KITS

STABILIZER

i llll, um m,ll,

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

BLADE ADAPTERS

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructio, ns could result in

serious injury or death,._)
Safety standards require operator pres-

ence 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.

Read these instructionsand 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 purpose& All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,
necessary to complete the assembly have

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

!

LAWN MOWERS

AIR FILTERS

WHEELS

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

been placed inthe parts bag. To ensure

safe and proper operation of your lawn
mower, all parts and hardware you as-

semble must be tightened securely° Use the
correct tools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

o Remove loose parts included with

mower.

o Cut down two end corners of carton and

lay end panel down flat.

o Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle,

o Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose

parts_

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so

as not to pinch or damage control cables_

o Raise handles untii tower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

= Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower
handles and tighten both handle knobs.

o Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper
handte.

= Your lawn mower handle can be

adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer

to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and
Adjustment section of this manual.

Operator prese__;_ t_.
control bar-"'-- _ J "_..

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TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulchen To convert to bagging
or discharging:
o Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

o You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

° To return to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

Mulcher plug

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or approved

clipping deflector or grass catcher in
place. Never attempt to operate the lawn

mower with the rear door removed or
propped open.

J!.....!,_

Lower __._ ,_k-.,, pos,t,on
handle _ f

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KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOURLAWN

MOWER.Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarizeyourselfwiththe

!oca!iuOnofvariouscontrolsandadjustments. 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

OR WARNING ON OFF

Operator presence control bar

Handle kno

Grass catcher

FUEL

ine zone control cable

OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

Gasoline filler cap

Air filter

Mulcher plug

Engine oil cap

with dipstick

Lawn mower housing

Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears rotary walk*behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American

Nationa!Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade
turns when the engine is running.

Operator Presence Control Bar- must be
helddown to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.
Primer- pumps additional fuel from the

Starter Handle - used for starting the engine.

Mulcher Plug - located at the discharge

opening must be removed when converting to

bagging or'discharging operation_

carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting
a cold engine.

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Theoperation of any lawn mower can result in
Oreignobjects thrown into the eyes, which can

esuit in severe eye damage. Always wear
_afetyglasses or eye shields while operating

/our lawn mower or performing any adjust-

-nentsor repairs. We recommend a wide

¢isionsafety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory
_oroptimum performance, Speed is not

adjustable,
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lidoFlip lid must be closed
while operating lawn mower.

o Liftthe rear door on the mower housing and

place the grass catcher frame onto the
formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

o 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.

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.

• 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

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels
for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your require-

ments. Medium position is best for most
lawns_

• To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster

lever toward wheel. Move wheel upor down

to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels

are in the same setting°

NOTE: Adjuster isproperly 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.

Hinge
bracket

Formed

tabs

Grass catcher
frame

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.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;

itwill cause unnecessary wear.

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Plate Tab

Lever

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OiL
Your lawn mower isshipped withoutoil in the

engine.

- Be sure mower is leveland area around oil
fi!!is clean.

o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fiflto

the fullline on the dipsfick.

= Use 20 ozs. of oit. Fortype and grade of oil

to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill

= Check oi! level before each use. Add oil if

needed. Fillto full line on dipstick.

o 'To read proper level,tighten engine oilcap

each time.

o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.
° 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 clays to

assure fue! 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 fuet 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.

TO START ENGINE
° To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)

times before trying to start. Use a firm push.
This step isnot usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run for
a few minutes.

° Hold operator presencecontrol bar down to

the handle and puUstarter 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 rnay 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 raisethe

height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to

keep from overloading the engine and
leaving dumps 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, heaW 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 grass clippings is left 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 wi!l
help engine airflow and extend engine life.

o 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 catchers off with water
and let dry before using.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,
keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash_ Clean UNDERSIDE OF
MOWER HOUSING after each use, See

"Cleaning" in Maintenance section of this
manual.

• The special mulching blade will recutthe
grass clippings 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 (blade) speed as this will provide the
best recurring action of the blades.

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps 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 wilt not be exposed to the direct sun..

° For best results, adjust the lawn mower

cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts
off only the top one-third of the grass blades.

If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary
to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of mulched
grass. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut, mow slowly and
raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel

adjuster setting higher than the front.

• Certain 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 perpendicular to the first cut path°

• Change your cutting pattern from weekto
week. Mow north to south one week then

change to east to west the next week. This
will help prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

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F,LL,NOATES /

AS YOU COMPLETE _O_,_O_ _-_ _"_ _2,_'_ O".

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REGULAR SERVICE _._" _ERVlOE DATES

Cheek |or Loose Fasteners _/ I , , 6/

CIearVlnspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) _ I _ ! _/ .....

M Clean Lawn Mower _ _ _ _ .....

(Power-Propelled Mowers) IV#.

__V Clean Under Drive Cover

Check drive beR/pulleys

RE _elled __ ___

ChectdSharpen/Rep}aee Blade _4'3

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Rechari le

IElectric Start Mowers .... _ .....

_ Check Engine Oi{ Level

Chen£e EngineOil , _1,2

G Clean Air...........Filter ................

i Inspect Muffler 6/

N Clean or Replace Spark PIug I_

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge (i,/2

1 - Change morn often when operating under aheavy load or in highambient temperatures

2 ,. SeNice mere often when oparatbig _ dirty or dusty _nditieris

3 -Replace bladesmore often when mowingin sandysoil

4 - Chaco 48 houm at and Q! seasom

Mowers)___

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warrantyon thislawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence, Toreceive 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.

Alladjustments inthe Serviceand Adjustments
section of this manual should be checkedat

leastonce each season.
o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace

air filter element and 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.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE
° Check engineoillevel.

° Check for loosefasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART"),

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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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LUBRICATION CHART

Wheel
adjusters

Brake spring

i oil

13) Rear

door 13) Handle bracket

hinge mounting pin

13) SPRAYLUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL REFERTO

ENGINE- MAINTENANCE
SECTION.

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PRODUCT SPECRFUCATUONS

'MODEL NUMBER
ISERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

HORSEPOWER:

917.387291

5.5

DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN,

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APt*SF/SG/SH):

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")
VALVECLEARANCE:

2OOZS.

CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 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 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
filterand carburetor are up.

o Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from
turning when removing blade boll

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth_

° Remove blade bolt by tuming counter-

clockwise Use a 9/16" box or open-end

o 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

propedyo Replace adapter ifdamaged.
TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the engine
crankshaft° Be sure key in adapter and

keyway in crankshaft are aligned,

o Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes inthe blade with

the raised lugs on the adapter.

= Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the

engine.

. Installthe 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-

46 _ ibso

IMPL TAN_ Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treateL

wrench.

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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.
o 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. If either end ofthe blade moves
downward, sharpen the heaw end until the

blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

- The grass catcher may be hosed with
water, but must be dr/when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for damage

ordeterioration. Through normal use it will

wear. Ifcatcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved

replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower

model number when ordering..

Blade Crank shaft
adaptor

Bolt Crank

Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft

washer Trailing adaptor

edge

ENGINE

LUBRICATION
Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SH or
SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating
temperature°

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"C .,30" .20" *la _ .........6"..............10" 20" ,_¢f

I"EMPE_RE RANGE ANTtC|PATEO BEFORE NEXT OIL CHAN

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NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils
will result in increased oil consumption
when used above 32°F. Check your
engine oil level more frequently to avoid
possible engine damage from running tow

on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or at least once ayear if the lawn mower
is not used for 25 hoursin one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each five (5)
hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug

securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain
oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until

fuel tank is empty.
° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot
come in contact with spark plug.

. Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a

clean surface°

o Tip lawn mower on its side 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.

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
o Remove the air filter cover by turning

counterclockwise to the stop and pull
away from collar.

• Remove filter from inside of cover.

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