Craftsman 917.37945 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. ra rn BE Er er ee Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped Clean Lawn Mower jv Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive beit pulleye E Power Propelled Mowers ae vl ee Clean Battery Recharge Sian Mowers Check Engine OilLevel v Change Clean ETT Clean or Replace Spark Pug pes O A ALEA AA AAA Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours al end ol season LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does N AR not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as i instructed in this manual f Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properiy maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element D Engine oil Handle bracket Rear door hinge mounting pin assures proper2. You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower ACAUTION 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 Mulcher plug OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning do San Y CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY ey start switch Operator presence control bar Drive control lever Throttle control Auxiliary starter handle Engine zone control cable Grass catcher Handie knob Engine oil cap w dipstick Mulcher plug Gasoline filler cap Primer Drive cover IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline the engine Wheel adjuster on every wheel 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
3. 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 20 ae o 20 30 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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 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 continuous use
4. 785 692352 Gasket Drive Cover KEY NO 789 801 802 803 830 842 847 851 853 868 883 910 914 922 923 925 930 935 937 957 966 968 972 975 976 977 993 1005 1019 1022 1023 1026 1029 1034 1036 1058 1059 1095 1119 1160 1210 1211 4 PART NO 695552 690782 695267 695266 694544 691031 692047 493880 695268 692044 691893 691094 691108 691831 691994 690595 692675 398758 691325 692046 692673 692298 693377 493640 694395 692704 694088 691346 693868 691890 499624 692045 691230 691343 695109 274264 692311 694091 692979 691627 498144 498144 e 9 MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 DESCRIPTION Harness Wiring Cap Drive Cap End Housing Starter Stud Rocker Arm Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube Assembly Dipstick Tube Terminal Sparkplug Adapter Wire Seal Valve Gasket Exhaust Stud Alternator Screw Rocker Spring Brake Brake Cover Linkage Guard Rewind Switch Interlock Spline Starter Cap Fuel Tank Base Air Cleaner Primer Cover Air Cleaner Tank Fuel Bowl Float Primer Carburetor Set Carburetor Gasket Gasket Cylinder Head Plate Fan Flywheel Kit Label Gasket Rocker Cover Cover Rocker Ann Rod Push Arm Rocker Guide Push Rod Label Emissions Owner s Manual Screw Washer Kit Gasket Set Valve Screw Alternator Screw Interlock Switch Assembly Pulley Spring Pulley Assembly Pulley Spring Spring over RPM Settings Low Spee
5. Belleville Washer Arm Assembly Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handie Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 17 51 amp 52 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 851514 Blade Adapter 141114 Blade 22 851074 Hardened Washer 850263 Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 170031 Front Baffle 85463 Danger Decal Locknut 3 8 16 88652 Hinge Screw 51793 Hairpin Cotter 151590X479 LowerHandie 131959 Handle Bolt 132001 Rope Guide 134612 Debris Shield Engine See Breakdown Briggs amp Stratton Model 120607 0139 E1 LUISVISHRISSSRS 3 5 65 See Battery Repair Parts Page 66 700417 Throttle control 67 85723 Washer 68 111190 CableClamp 69 83816 Screw 70 17600406 Screw Hex Serratted 1 4 x 20 71 170938 Spring LH 72 170939 Spring RH 73 165912 Bolt 161058 Waming Decal Not Shown 74 66426 Wire tie 75 77400 Hub Cap 177313 Owner s Manual English Spanish Available accessories not included with lawn mower 7133000 SAE 30W Oil 20 oz D 98 33313 Chute Deflector ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 KEY PART NO 2 4 5 6 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 27 145755 158755 146527 150495 77400 145212 151156 12000058 137054 88080 88118 6772
6. 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowiy a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug BATTERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another your gasoline can if your starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protec IMPORTANT Never cover mower while tive cover that does not retain mois engone and exhaust areas are still warm ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower breathe which allows condensation to with gasoline in the tank inside a building form and will cause your unit to rust where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Poor cut Dirty air filter Clean replace air filter Out of fuel Fil fuel tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug gt pb ON Water in fuel Spark plug wire is disconnec
7. Lower handle Handle Squeeze to fold bracket Hairpin cotter Operator presence control bar Upper Handle Fold forward for storage Fold backward Mowing position Lower handle 17 ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT t is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also 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 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER
8. Product Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must Drive contro lever used to engage be held down to the handle to start the power propelled forward motion of lawn engine Release to stop the engine mower Primer pumps additional fuel from the Mulcher plug must be removed to carburetor to the cylinder for use when convert to bagging or discharging starting a cold engine operation Auxiliary starter handle used for starting Throttle control Used for starting the the engine engine and allows you to select either Key start switch used for starting the fast or slow engine speed engine The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects alu the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a throttle located on the side of the upper handle Fast position is for starting normal cutting trimming and better grass bagging Slow position is for light cutting trimming and fuel economy WEAR YOUA SAFETY GLASSES Slow ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize t
9. S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 443 691637 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 443A 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer Base 445 491588 Filter Air Cleaner Cartridge 455 691219 Cup Flywheel 456 692299 Plate Pawl Friction 459 281505 Pawl Ratchet 474 691991 Alternator 505 231082 Nut Governor Control Lever 510 494147 Drive Starter 513 692358 Ciutch Drive 523 499621 Dipstick 524 692296 Seal Dipstick Tube 525 495265 Tube Dipstick 529 691923 Grommet 544 690786 Armature Starter 545 492919 Washer Set 562 94852 Bolt Governor Control Lever 564 693808 Screw Contro Cover 584 692342 Cover Breather Passage 585 691879 Gasket Breather Passage 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 601 95162 Clamp Hose 604 692669 Cover Contro 608 497680 Starter Rewind 613 691108 Screw Muffler 613A 691140 Screw Muffler 615 690340 Retainer Governor Shaft 616 691306 Crank Governor 619 691108 Screw Cylinder Head Plate 633 691321 Seal Choke Throttle Shaft 635 66538 Boot Sparkplug 651 690345 Screw Starter Gear Cover 670 692294 Spacer Fuel Tank 684 690345 Screw Breather Passage Cover 689 691855 Spring Friction 697 691127 Screw Drive Cap 718 690959 Pin Locating 741 691830 Goar Timing 742 93941 Retainer E Ring 745 691648 Screw Brake 783 691918 Gear Pinion 783A 691269 Gear Pinion 784 692341 Cover Starter Gear
10. air fuet mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Refer to maintenance Engine section Follow the maintenance schedule in Spray lubricant ements IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease BEFORE EACH USE plastic wheel bearings viscous lubri 1 Check engine oil level cants will attract dust and dirt that will 2 Check for loose fasteners shorten the life of the self lubricating LUBRICATION bearings if you feel they must be lubricated use only dry powdered Keep unit well lubricated See LUBRI hi lubricant CATION CHART type lubricant sparingly PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS DATE OF PURCHASE a GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE 1 6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 OZS SPARK PLUG GAP 030 CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RC12YC BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS The model and 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 REMOVE BLADE Disconnec
11. 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 It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly 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 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 clockwise 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 starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life 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 will recut the grass clippings many times
12. frame hook TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear catcher frame handle Bag handle DRIVE CONTROL Self propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks then releasing the lever Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning comers push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while tuming lawn mower Operator presence control bar N Drive control control Drive control disengaged To engage drive control BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oii in the engine Engine holds 20 oz of For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean 2 Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick
13. refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent acciden tal starting Keep nuts and boits especially blade attachment bolts tight and keep equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine motor is running Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor Setting or overspeed the engine Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ACAUTION In order to prevent accidental starting whe
14. to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to iawn 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 wail 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 of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Blade adapter Crankshaft keyway Hardened Trailing adapter washer edge GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often tor damage or deterioration Through normal use it will wear tf catcher needs reptacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels If necessary to clean the drive wheels check both front wheels 1 Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth
15. when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Bent engine crankshaft Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass Loss of drive 1 Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged 2 Belt not driving 1 Adjust or replace drive contro cable 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken Grass catcher not filling if so equipped 1 Cutting height too tow 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Raise cutting height 2 Replace blade 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you Raise cutting height Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit 19 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL 917 379450 BATTERY KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 157553 Battery Bracket 750909 Battery 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13 x 750 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 111549X Battery Charger ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 379450 GEAR CASE ASS
16. 5 146771 701037 143603 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 DESCRIPTION Drive Control Hex Washer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Hex Nut Wheel amp Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Control Bar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 KEY PART NO NO 28 154990 3 132010 32 137052 35 151521 36 702511 37 137090 38 63601 40 75192 41 151520 52 169931 54 169932 55 86012 56 751152 DESCRIPTION Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Nut Spring Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Catcher Frame Grassbag Driveshaft Cover Nut BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NO 120607 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 0139 E1 BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NO 120607 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 0139 E1 276 i KT d 2d ort 3 BRIGGS amp STRATTON MODEL NO 120607 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 0139 E1 654 5927 1019 LABEL KIT 930 1036 LABEL EMISSIONS 1058 OWNER S MANUAL BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 C 104 127 194 137 Q 163 AF 47 MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART O NO DESCRIPTION 1 692670 Cylinder Assembly 2 399269 Kit Busning Seal Magneto ide 3 299819 Seal Oil Magneto Side 4 499619 Sump E
17. 691851 692672 691467 691300 690798 271716 690940 693982 499677 690960 691232 690345 695550 692327 690662 802574 691061 692051 692390 694090 19069 691136 19374 690272 690670 MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 DESCRIPTION Screw Rewind Starter Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle Pin Float Hinge Jet Main Standard Jet Main High Altitude Kit Carburetor Overhaul Ot Spacer Carburetor Carburetor Plug Welch Valve Throttle Float Carburetor Valve Needle Seat tGasket Float Bowl Key Timing Plate Cylinder Head Ot Gasket Air Cleaner Line Fuel Cut to Required Length Screw Control Bracket Ball Rocker Arm Screw Fuel Tank Link Mechanical Governor Spring Governor Bracket Control Control Lever Governor Cap Valve Clamp Casing Gi Sealing Washer Screw Dipstick Tube Muffler Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Screw Cylinder Shield Motor Starter Bolt Starter Motor Nut Flywheel Armature Magneto Screw Armature Magneto Sparkplug Wire Sto Engine Gasket Set Flywheel Puller Screw Carburetor Wrench Spark Plug Washer Governor Crank Screw Air Cleaner Cover RPM Settings Low Speed 1900 2100 High Speed 3000 3200 Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Overhaul Kit Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U
18. EMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 KEY PART KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1 4 20 1 1 4 12 700343 Bushing 2 137055 004 Engagement Bracket 13 86447 Plug 3 137053 Shifter 14 137050 Helical Gear 4 57072 Seal 15 750436 Clutch Jaw 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes 16 750369 Grease Key Nos 4 and 7 17 12000003 E Ring 7 77881 Bearing 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 8 137051 Worm Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket 7 o 57079 i doi NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 11 131484 Ciutch Yoke inchs 25 4 qu ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 22 a 35 37 a 2 LI E 3 5 ir KEY PART NO NO REEBLELRAEBBNEEN 166860X479 171595 63601 136376 63601 170947 128415 150050 STD512505 701650 156374X479 700365X479 176655X479 140661X479 140540 150425 84596 87677 83923 151158 142748 62335 145935X004 701037 700331X004 146630 700325X007 150078 173569X479 173570X479 150406 172833 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Engine zone control cable Nylon LockNut Handle Knob Locknut 1 4 20 Rear Door Kit Pop Rivet Self Tapping Screw 10 24 Hex Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Hex Washer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 Back Plate Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Baffle Rear Skirt Mulcher Plug Engine Pulley Hi Pro Key 505 Nut Wheel amp Tire Assembly Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16
19. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 6 0 HORSEPOWER 22 REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ELECTRIC START ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917 379450 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow ail Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Product Specifications 13 Safety Rules ee 2 Service and Adjustments 15 Assembly sese nn IS A etel 17 Operation esses 7 Troubleshooting 18 Maintenance Schedule 11 Repair 38 Maintenance 11 Parts Ordering Back Cover WARRANTY 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 material or workman ship 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 m
20. Pour oil slowly Do not over fill NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading To read proper level tighten engine oil cap then remove it to read the dipstick 3 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Check oil leve before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick 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 ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gaso line Purchase fuet in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWARNING 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 ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank
21. Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 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 4 Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See Add Cil in the Operacion section of this manual 6 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 or after every 100 hours of operation more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CLEAN AIR FILTER 1 Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove 2 Carefully remove cartridge 3 Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface If very dirty replace cartridge ACAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to clean cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slo
22. 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 aftemoon 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 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 by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly Certain types of grass and grass condi tions 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 pattem 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 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE
23. ble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to com plete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower parts and hardware you assembie must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage contro cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 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 Adju
24. d 1900 2100 High Speed 3000 3200 Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key No 121 Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key No 977 Included in Valve Overhaul Kit Key No 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 51 Get it fixed at your home or ours For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter who sold it 1 800 4 MY H OME SM Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 www sears com To bring in products such as vacuums lawn equipment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1 222 Anytime day or night www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART san 11 p m csr 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio Au Canada pour service en francais y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 877 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 O Registere rk e Trader Se pony Co Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada leF brica de Sears nd Co 177313 12 27 00 TR Printed in U S A
25. filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame Gasoline filler cap Engine oi cap Discard debris plug inside TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initia use of the product and should be considered normal 1 To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes 2 Move handle mounted throttle control lever to fast position 3 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle 4 Turn electric start key clockwise to crank engine IMPORTANT Do not crank engine more than five continous seconds between each time you try to start Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each attempt 1 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 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
26. g can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 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 more 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 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handie clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the contro cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position
27. he risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade tums 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 tawn 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 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 Plate Tab Lower Wheels for High Cut Se a Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and piace the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins 2 The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame ACAUTION 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 Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher Catcher
28. in severe injury All slopes require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do not trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not trim excessively steep slopes Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind Corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never
29. ly allow responsible individuals who proper guards plates grass catcher or are familiar with the instructions to other safety protective devices in operate the machine place Clear the area of objects such as rocks See manufacturer s instructions for toys wire bones sticks etc which proper operation and installation of could be picked up and thrown by the accessories Only use accessories blade 2 approved by the manufacturer Stop the blade s when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the engine motor whenever you leave the equipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the engine motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Disengage the self propelled mecha nism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine motor the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result
30. n setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug ACAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also 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 CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assem
31. ndle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Lower handle b v TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using ACAUTION 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 _ Catcher frame handle opening 16 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed orit may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center 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 a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and or adjust ment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed settin
32. ngine 5 695276 Head Cylinder 7 695166 Gasket Cylinder Head 8 495786 Breather Assembly 9 272481 Gasket Breather 10 691125 Screw Breather Assembly 11 691260 Tube Breather 12 692232 Gasket Crankcase 13 691137 Screw Cylinder Head 15 691680 Piug Oil Drain 16 691457 Crankshaft 20 399781 Seal Oil PTO Side 22 691092 Screw Crankcase Cover Sump 23 692452 Flywheel 24 222698 Key Flywheel 25 690021 Piston Assembly Standard 694167 Piston Assembly 010 O S 694168 Piston Assembly 030 O S 694169 Piston Assembly 030 O S 26 499631 Ring Set Piston Standard 692785 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 692786 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 692787 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 28 499423 Pin Piston 9 499424 Rod Connecting 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rodi 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 33 499642 Valve Exhaust 34 499641 Valve Intake 35 691304 Spring Valve 36 691304 Spring Valve Exhaust 40 692194 Retainer Valve 43 691997 Slinger Governor Oil 45 690977 Tappet Valve 46 694039 Camshaft 48 692745 Short Block Replacement Engine 121607 0560 E1 51 692668 Ot Gasket Intake 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 58 692259 Rope Starter Cut to Required Length 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 425 o PART NO 690837 691636 499682 691242 498978 498975 692703 692799 694202 694468 691203 398187 398188 693981 690979 695882 692667 691050 691147 694543 690940 691303
33. ower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained 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 Roebuck and Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Illinois 60179 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death L GENERAL OPERATION Be sure the area is clear of other Read understand and follow all people before mowing Stop machine if instructions on the machine and in the DU Dot Moris IS DN Sachen manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the ines ee ae proper use of the machine before Do not pull mower backwards unless Starting absolutely necessary Always look Do not put hands feet near or under down and behind before and while rotating parts Keep clear of the moving backwards discharge opening at all times Do not operate the mower without On
34. stments section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up position Lower handle TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower 1 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 5 After charging connect engine connector 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 alternator 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 ACAUTION 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 Engine connector Male A 0 Battery charger Battery charger connector Male Battery connector Female TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place
35. t spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up 3 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware 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 condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine 4 Install the biade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft 5 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 Ibs IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpen ing blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken
36. ted Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective 10 Weak Battery 11 Disconnected battery connector Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress contro bar to handle Replace control bar 10 Charge battery 11 Connect battery to engine uo o o 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed 2 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves 5 6 and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast oo MD Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Bent engine crankshaft 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Starter rope hard 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to to pull
37. tro bar and stop engine 2 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position If the deflector becomes it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT 1 Remove drive cover Remove belt from gearcase pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life N Oo pao Drive Belt cover TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Tum lower handle over to raise or lower ha
38. ts in the back plate Fasten screw securely Cartridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation which ever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark lug 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 A clogged 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 CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments 1 Release con
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