Craftsman 917389151 Owner’s Manual
__,_U_._ Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389151
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Espa_oi
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
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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 TW(D 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 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.
• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment ac:cording to the instructions con-
tained in the owner's manual.
Warranty service is available by returning the craftsm_n 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.
° 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 ,_ccessory attachments that
are not recommended by the manufac-
turer. 'Use of such attachments may be
hazardous,
The blade tums 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 nat fill gas tank indoors, when the
engin_ 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 sta_ing 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.
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 wheneveryou
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.
• 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
!ose 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.
• 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 ma.nufacturer 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 orde_ 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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These accessories were available when this
lawn mower was produced. They are also
available at most Sears retail outlets and
service centers. Most Sears stores can also
LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE
CLIPPING' DEFLECTOR
FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS
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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.
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MULCHER KITS
STABILIZER
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
REAR DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
MUFFLERS
BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL
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IMPORTANT: Tliis cuttingmachine is
capable of amputatinghands and feet and
throwingobjects. Failureto observethe
following safety instructionscouldresultin
serious injuryor death.
Safety standardsrequire operatorpres-
ence controlsto minimizethe riskof injury.
Yourunit isequippedwith suchcontrols.
Do not attempt to defeatthe function of the
operator presence controlsunder any
circumstances.
Read these instructionsandthismanual in
itsentiretybeforeyou attempt to assemble
or operate yournew lawnmower.Yournew
lawn mowerhas beenassembledat the
factory with the exceptionofthose partsleft
unassembledforshippingpurposes.All
partssuch as nuts,washers,bolts,etc.,
necessary to completethe assemblyhave
been placed inthe partsbag.Toensure
safe and properoperationofyourlawn
mower, allparts andhardwareyouas-
GRASS CATCHERS
FOR
SIDE DISCHARGE
LAWN MOWERS
GAS CANS
AIR F_TERS
semble must be tightened securely. Use the
correct .toolsas necessary to ensure proper
tightness.
SPARK PLUGS
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 materialsexcept
padding between upper and lower
handle and padding holding operator
presence control barto upper handle.
Roll lawn mower out of carton and
check cartonthoroughlyfor 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.
• Raise handles until lower 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.
• Remove handle padding holding operator
presence control bar to upper handle.
° 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 presence
control bar
Upper handle up
Lift up
TO INSTALL A'i-rACHMENTS
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or
discharging:
• Open rear door and remove mulcher
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now install catcheror 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.
Lower
handle
Mowing
position
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KNOW YOU RLAWN MOWER
READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN
MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwiththe location
of variouscontrolsand adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. ,,.,,
These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the
product. Learn and understand their meaning.
CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEP HANDS
OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY
Operator presence control bar
Starter
Handle knob
Grass catcher
Mulcher plug
Engine zone control cable
filler cap
line speed control lever
Air filter
Er_gine oil
with dipstick
Lawn mower housing
Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)
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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 Commission. The blade
turnswhentheengineisrunning,_ ..........
Operator PresenceControlBar- mustbe
helddowntothehandletostartthe engine.
Releasetostoptheengine.
Primer- pumpsadditionalfuelfrom the
carburetortothecylinderfor usewhenstarting
a coldengine.
EngineSpeed Control - locatedon theside
oftheenginewhich allowsyoutoselecteither
fast or slowenginespeed.
MuicherPlug- locatedat thedischarge
openingmustbe removedwhen convertingto
bagging_r dischargingoperation.
Sarter Handle,,used forstartingthe engine.
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The operation of any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Always wear
safety glasses or eye shields while operating
your lawn mower or performing any adjust-
ments or repairs. We recommend a wide
vision safety mask over the spectacles or
standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever
located on the side of the engine. Fast
position is for starting the engine, normal
cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow
position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel
economy.
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.
• 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.
Lower Wheels for High Cut
Plate Tab
Lever
Raise Wheels for Low Cut
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER
• Close the fliplid. Rip lidmust be closed
while operating lawn mower.
• Liftthe rear dooron the mower housingand
placethe grass catcher frame ontothe
formed tabs on the rear doorhinge bracket.
• The grass catcheris securedto the lawn
mower housingwhen the rear door is
lowered ontothe 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.
Hinge
bracket
Formed
tabs \--..
Grass catcher
frame
Engine speed control lever
•'_, Primer
TO ADJUST CU'FRNG HEIGHT
• Raise wheels forlow cut and lower wheels
for highcut.
• Adjust cutting height to suityour require-
merits. Medium pbsitionisbest for most
lawns.
• To change cuttingheight, squeeze adjuster
levertoward wheel. Move wheel up ordown
to suit your requirements. Be sure all wheels
are inthe same setting.
NOTE: Adjuster is properly positionedwhen
platetab inserts intohole in lever.Also, 9-
positionadjusters (ifso equipped) allowlever
to bepositionedbetween the platetabs.
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER
• To remove grass catcher, release operator
presence control bar to stop engine.
• Lift up rear door and remove the grass
catcher by the handle.
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;
itwill cause unnecessary wear.
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL
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 capw/dipstickand fillto
the full line on the dipstick.
• Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil
to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer
Responsibilities section of this manual.
• Pour oil slowly. Do notover fill.
• Check oillevelbefore each use. Add oil if
needed. Fill to fullline on dipstick.
• To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap
each time.
• 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
• Fillfuel 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 carbure-
tor cleaner products in fuel tank or
permanent damage may occur.
TO START ENGINE
• To startacold engine,pushprimerfive(5)
timesbeforetryingtostart.Usea firmpush.
Thisstepisnotusuallynecessarywhen
startinganenginewhichhasalready runfor
afew minutes.
• Pushenginespeedcontrollevertofast
position.
• Holdoperatorpresencecontrolbardownto
the handleand pullstarterhandlequickly.
Donotallowstarterropetosnapback.
• To stop engine,1releaseoperatorpresence
controlbar.
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 Ofcut and raise the rear of the lawn
mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster
setting higher than the front for better
discharge of grass.
• For better grass bagging and most cutting
conditions, the engine speed should be set
in the fast position.
° When using a rear discharge lawn mower in
moist_heavy grass, clumps of cut grass
may not enterthe 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 will
help engine air flow and extend engine life.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become
filled with dirt and dustwith use and
catchers will collect less grass. To prevent
this, regularly hose catchers off with water
and let dry before using.
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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 CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES section of this manual.
• The special mulching blade will recut the
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 recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. 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 will 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.
tfthe 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 dumps 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 week to
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.
MAX 1/3
Checkfor LooseFasteners I_ Ik/
Clean/InspectGrassCatcher
(If Equipped) .... I_ _ if
M Clean Lawn Mower ..... 11/ ...... If ........................
O Clean UnderDriveCover
(Power-PropelledMowers).. If .,
Check ddve belt/pulleys
RE (Power-Propelled Mowers). .Vi
Check/SharperdReplace Blade I,/3
Lubrication Chart If I/'
Clean BatterytRecharge
(Electde Start Mowers) If V'4
E Check Engine Oil Leve_ I/*
N Change Engine Oil I/1.2 i
G Clean Air Filter ......... Ik/
| Inspect Muffler If
N Clean or Replace Spark Plug
E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Ik/2
1 - Change mare often when operating under aheavy load or in high smbfent temperatures.
2 - Service more oftenwhen operating indirty or dusty conditions.
3 - Replace blades mote o_en when mewing in sandy soil,
4 - Charge 48 hours at and of season.
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LUBRICATION CHART
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
) ;Wheel
adjusters
coveritems that have been subjectedto
operatorabuse ornegligence.Toreceivefull
value from the warranty,operatormustmaintain
mower as instructedinthis manual.
Some adjustmentswillneed tobe made
periodicallytoproperlymaintain your unit.
All adjustmentsin the Service and
Adjustments section ofthis manualshould be
checkedat least once each season.
• Once a year, replacethe spark plug, replace
airfilterelement and check blade for wear. A
new spark plug and clean/new air filter
element assures properair-fuel mixtureand
helpsyourengine run betterand last longer.
• Followthe maintenance schedule inthis
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check engine oil level.
• Check for loose fasteners.
(_ Rear
door (_ Handle bracket
hinge mounting pin
(3) SPRAYLUBRICANT
(_) SAE30 MOTOROIL. REFER TO
ENGINE- CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIESSECTION.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION
CHART").
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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Brake spring
Engine oil
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NUMBER 917.389151
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 5.0
DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS
UNLEADED REGULAR
OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)
SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)
OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.
SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM
VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004" - .008"
EXHAUST: .004" - .008"
SOLID STATE IGNITION
AIR GAP: .0125 IN.
BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.
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l• 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 ruleswhen perf,,rming
any maintenance.
TIRES
* Keep tires free of gasoline, oil,or insect
control chemicals which can harm rubber.
o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objectsandotherhazardsthatmay cause
tiredamage.
BLADE CARE
Forbestresults,mowerblademustbe kept
sharp.Replacebentordamagedblades.
• 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
• Positionthebladeadapter ontheengine
crankshaft.Be sure keyinadapterand
keywayincrankshaftare aligned.
• Positionbladeonthebladeadapter
aligningthetwo(2) holesinthe bladewith
theraisedlugsonthe adapter.
TO REMOVEBLADE
• Disconnectsparkplugwirefrom sparkplug
andplacewirewhereitcannotcomein
contactwithspark plug.
• Turnlawn moweronitsside.Makesureair
filterand carburetorare up.
• Use awoodblockbetweenbladeand
mowerhousingtopreventbladefrom
turningwhenremovingblade belt.
• Protectyourhandswithglovesand/orwrap
blade with heavy cloth.
Remove blade bolt by turning counter-
clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.
• Besurethetrailingedge isuptowardthe
engine.
• Installthebladeboltwiththe lockwasher
and hardenedwasherintdbladeadapter
andcrankshaft.
• Use blockofwoodbetweenbladeand
lawnmowerhousingandtightentheblade
bolt,turningclockwise.
• The recommendedtighteningtorqueis35-
40 ft.ibs.
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat
treated.
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NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
blade - but ifyou 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 orengine.
• 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, itshould remain in a horizontal
position. Ifeither end of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end until the
blade is balanced.
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. Ifcatcher needs replacing, replace
only with a manufacturer approved
replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower
model number when ordering.
Blade Crank shaft
adaptor _ keyway
Blade Key
Blade __ _'
Bolt I _t ' '' \ "-_" " Crank
Lockwasher Hardened i " 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.
SAE VIscoSITY GRADES
oF _b O" _o- _ _" .... _" am _oo-
TEMPEI_, ,RERANGEANTI,CIPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE
NOTE: Although multimviscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, these muitimviscosity 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 low
on oil.
Change the oil after every 25 hours of opera-
tion or at least once a year ifthe 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 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
comein contact with spark plug.
• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a
clean surface
• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown
• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower
• Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL"
• ReplaCe engine oil cap.
• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark
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 cover by turning
counterclockwise to the stop and pull
away from collar.
• Remove filter from inside of cover.
, Clear, the inside of the cover and the
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and drain oil into a suitable container.
Rock iawn mower back and forth to
remove any oil trapped inside of engine.
and on side of engine.
line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER
FILL.
plug.
Container
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