Canon 8595B003 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. 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 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center Bent engine crankshaft 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released 1 Depress control bar to 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 3 Blade adapter broken Blade dragging in grass 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Cutting height too low Raise cutting height Lift on blade worn off Replace blade Catcher not venting air Clean grass catcher Hard to push Grass is too high or wheel Raise cutting height height is too low Rear of lawn mower Raise rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging housing one 1 setting in grass higher Grass catcher too full Empty grass catcher Handle height position not Adjust handle height to right for you suit 17 KEY PART NO NO 1 86902 2 169709X479 3 169708X479 4 132001 5 63601 6 131959 7 66426 9 12. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Do not operate the mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety protective devices in place See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories 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 Shyt 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 If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormaily 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 Il SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor relat
3. 1 Check engine oil level IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease 2 Check for loose fasteners plastic wheel bearings viscous lubri LUBRICATI cants will attract dust and dirt that will Keep unit is A See LUBRI shed CLR SR CATION CHART bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered 10 graphite type lubricant sparingly PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE 1 6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SJ SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 OZS SPARK PLUG GAP 030 CHAMPION RJ1SLM OR J19LM 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 the space provided above LAWNMOWER TO REPLACE BLADE Always observe safety rules when perform 1 Position the blade adapter on the ing any maintenance engine crankshaft Be sure key in TIRES adapter and crankshaft keyway are Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect aligned control chemicals which can harm rubber 2 Position blade on the blade adapter Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp aligning the two 2 holes in the blade objects and other hazards that may cause with the raised lugs on the adapter lire damage 3 Be sure the trailing edge of blade BLADE CARE opposite sharp edge is up toward For best results blad b ule piore uud e Ales
4. 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 n 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 RU LES 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 GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Only allow responsible individuals who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire bones sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area
5. Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Danger Decal Axle Arm Assembly RR Housing Assembly Includes Key Numbers 17 18 and 46 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grade 8 Helical Lockwasher Hardened Washer 21 Biade Blade Adapter Grass Bag Catcher Frame Engine Briggs amp Stratton Model Number 12H802 2639 B1 See Breakdown Nut Hex Warming Decai Not Shown Owner s Manual Available accessories not included with lawn mower 1133623 1133500 1133000 Gas Can 2 5 gal Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oll 20 oz NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 1019 LABEL KIT 54 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 3RIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 708 S 276 37 BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 332 RIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 C 540 RE Y SS BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B 1 KEY NO h ot e D OD OF En OO IN PART NO 493260 399269 299819 493279 691160 692249 695250 272481 691125 691781 692232 690912 691680 691451 399781 691092 692315 222698 499429 499430 499431 499432 499425 499426 499427 499428 691866 499423 499424 691664 6957
6. Standard Jet Main High Altitude Kit Carburetor Overhaul Carburetor Plug Welch Valve Throttle Float Carburetor Valve Needie Seat Gasket Float Bowl Key Tkning Bracket Air Cleaner Primer Gasket Air Cleaner Line Fuel Cut to Required Length Screw Control Bracket Screw Fuel Tank Link Mechanical Governor Spring Governor Bracket Control Control Lever Governor 271716 Qt Sealing Washer 690940 692038 695892 691108 690450 690345 690662 802574 Screw Dipstick Tube Muffler Housing Blower Screw Blower Housing Shield Cylinder Screw Av babar Shield Nut Fiywheel Armature Magneto BRIGGS amp STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2639 B1 PART NO 691061 802592 692390 497316 19069 692524 89838 690272 690670 692523 491588 691219 692299 281505 231082 495264 691306 270344 21 692310 66538 493823 692294 690345 691855 691321 Ot 691830 691031 DESCRIPTION Screw Armature Magneto Spark Plug Wire Sto Engine Gasket Set Flywheel Puller Screw Carburetor Wrench Spark Plug Washer Governor Crank Screw Ak Cleaner Cover Screw Air Cleaner Base Fliter Air Cleaner Cartridge Cup Flywheel Plate Pawl Friction Pawl Ratchet Nut Govemor Control Lever Dipstick Seal Dipstick Tube Tube Dipstick Grommet Bolt Governor Control Lever Cover Breather Passage Gasket Breather Passage Nut Rewind Starter Screw Paw Friction Plate Ciamp Hose Starter Rewind Scre
7. to cool before refueling Do not smoke Never 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 accidental starting Keep nuts and bolts 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 govemor setting or overspeed the engine Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTIONI BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVO
8. 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 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil 4 Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and Pia it to give protection from dust and irt Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas a
9. 54132 10 465754 11 176556 12 750634 13 86899X 14 136376 15 51793 16 147286 iT 165946X479 18 17600406 19 167132X004 20 167133X004 21 165858 22 168360X004 23 166875 24 751153 25 166111X479 26 166112X479 27 851856 28 152124 29 160835X007 30 19112222 31 185760 32 159421X004 33 87877 34 165762X004 DESCRIPTION Control Bar Upper Handle Lower Handie Rope Guide Locknut 1 4 20 Handle Bolt Wire Tie Hinge Bracket Mulcher Door Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Washer Head Screw Up Stop Bracket Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Hinge Rod Support Bracket Screw Axle Arm Assembly LF Axle Arm Assembly RF Rear Skirt Selector Spring Front Roar Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs Locknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Hinge Spring Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Clip on Discharge Guard Selector Spring Rear Selector Knob Axle Arm Assembly LR KEY PART NO NO SRIIGHEE RESAR j 160828 191157 83923 77400 88652 165766 165767 165912 150406 85463 165761X004 166878 851084 850263 851074 175064 851514 166113 165755 132004 161058 178935 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 388721 DESCRIPTION Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 Whesl Assembly Flanged Locknut Hubcap Hinge Screw Spring LH Spring RH Door Bait Hex Head Thread Rolling
10. 59 262651 262652 691270 691270 692194 691997 690548 691449 498826 DESCRIPTION Ae Assembly Kit Bushing Seal Seat Oil Magneto Side Sump Engine Head Cylinder Gasket Cylinder Head Breather Assembly Gasket Breather Screw Breather Assembly Tube Breather Gasket Crankcase Screw Is linder Head Plug Oil Drain Crankshaft Seal Oi PTO Side Screw Engine Sump Flywheel Key Flywheel Piston Assembly Standard Piston Assembly 010 O S Piston Assembly 030 95 Piston Assembly Ring Set Piston OS Ring Set Piston Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Rod Connecting Screw Connecting Rod Screw sconecing Rod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Intake Spring Valve Exhaust Retainer Valve Slinger Governor Oil Tappet Valve Camshaft Short Block Replacement Engine 12J802 2915 B1 010 O S Ring Set Piston 020 O S Ring Set Piston 030 O S 030 O S KEY PART NO NO 50 51 497465 272199 691650 691421 692259 281434 690759 691740 691636 493267 691242 494870 497315 498260 498170 694468 691203 398187 ag 398188 Y 693981 Wi 690979 691753 272653 Ot 691050 690877 690940 691829 690319 692467 690783 DESCRIPTION Manifold intake Gasket Intake Screw Intake Manifold Housing Rewind Starter Rope Starter Cut to Required Length Grip Starter Rope Screw Rewind Starter Lock Muffler Screw Screw Throttle Valve Shaft Throttle Pin Float Hinge Jet Main
11. EMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT CIL 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 all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners 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 handie 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control 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 han
12. G 1 Rear door closed 2 Side discharge deflector installed ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Mulcher door Open mulcher door Discharge deflector BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine Engine holds 20 oz of oil 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 Pour oil slowly Do not over fill NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate 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 level 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 Experie
13. LVED WARNING In order to prevent acci dental starting when setting up transport ing adjusting or making repairs always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug AWARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm ACCESSORIES 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 A CAUTION 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 Ke 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 CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OIL ASS
14. Owners Manual CRRFTSMRN 6 0 HORSEPOWER 21 MULTI CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 388721 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all 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 A AA 2 Safety Rules e sessess useorsrereosrosenessress 2 4 Assembly se 5 ODO OM araks 6 9 Maintenance Schedule 10 Maintenance sess 10 13 Product Specifications 11 Service and Adjustments 13 14 Storo A E 14 15 Troubleshooting 16 17 Repair Parts 34 41 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 mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug
15. Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive belt pulleys Power Propelled Mowers Check Sharpen Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery Recharge Electric Start Mowers Repco Ar riter Paper carnage ve 1 LI 1 Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 2 Service more oflen when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS D wheel adjuster on each wheel The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your Engine oil D Mulcher unit door hinge All adjustments in the Service and pin Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each D Rear door season hinae Once a year replace the spark plug ng clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element a assure proper air fuel mixture and help m enome run better and last longer D Handle bracket mounting pins Follow the maintenance schedule in rat O Spray lubricant BEFORE EACH USE See ENGINE in Maintenance section
16. bracket 3 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 6 Reassemble upper handle and all plug and place where it cannot come parts removed from lower handle 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 damaged it should be replaced jut TO ADJUST HANDLE 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 Rotate handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 13 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
17. dle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to AD JUST HANDLE in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence 3 control bar Upper handle TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging see TO CON VERT MOWER in the Operation section of this manual Lower handle 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 reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning A 263 4 A IV ET CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control bar Engine zone control cable Handle knob Starter handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Grass catcher Gasoline filler cap Housing Air filter Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commis Sion The blade turns when the
18. e 4 Install the blade bolt with the lock aa Ped arp Replace bent or damaged washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft TO REMOVE BLADE 5 Use block of wood between blade and 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark lawn mower housing and tighten the plug and place wire where it cannot blade bolt turning clockwise come in contact with spark plug The recommended tightening torque is 2 Turn lawn mower on its side Make 35 40 ft Ibs sure air filter and carburetor are up IMPORTANT Blade bolt is grade 8 heat 3 Use a wood block between blade and treated mower housing to prevent blade from tuming when removing blade bolt Blade adapter Crankshaft NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by tuming counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and e the key inside hub of blade Crank adapter The key must be in good condi bolt Hardene i tion i c properly Replace adapter if washer Trailing edge Blade adapter 11 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 to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To c
19. ed to slip and fall accidents which can result 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 Il 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 tum 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 comers 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
20. edium 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 Lower Wheels for High Cut Y AR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES FORESIGHT IS SETTER THAN NO SIGHT Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins To convert to mulching or discharging operation remove grass catcher and close rear door Pivot pins Rear Grass door catcher handle Catcher frame hook SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install dis charge deflector under guard as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING 1 Rear door closed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING 1 Grass catcher installed 2 Mulcher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGIN
21. engine is running Wheel adjuster on each wheel Operator Presence Control Bar must Primer pumps additional fuel from the be held down to the handle to start the carburetor to the cylinder for use when engine Release to stop the engine starting a cold engine Mulcher door allows conversion to Starter Handle used for starting the discharge or bagging operation 6 engine 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 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 was set at the factory for optimum performance Speed is not adjustable ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION 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 requirements M
22. etting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments 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 handle clears the handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handie 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 control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Handle Operator presence control bar FF f 4 Y a A Y ff FN ES v a m 2 Y Fold P 2 Mowing position LT Ve ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It 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
23. fore 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 1 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 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 Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation section of this manual 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 100 hours of operation or every season more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions 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 A CAUTION 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 makin
24. g sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use A CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from MUFFLER poser A clogged a Hiii runs hotter and shortens engine life Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam E ANSA and wheels free age We do not recommend using a garden SPARK PLUG Lr hose to clean lawn mower unless the Replace spark plugs at the beginning of electrical system muffler air filter and each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS in Maintenance section of this manual SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life ACAUTION Before performing any 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or service or adjustments lower handle 1 Release control bar and stop engine 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position 2 Make sure the blade and all moving holes onto mounting pins on handle parts have completely stopped
25. heck 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 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 If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering 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 PO EA gt SAE 30 x Fa Ca 30 32 40 80 5W 30 so 100 C 1 Y Ti TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE OL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result n 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 12 Check the crankcase oil level be
26. her 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 MOWINGTIPS 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 overioading 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 overtapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position 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 the Maintenance 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 m
27. nce 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 A 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 Gasoline filler cap Discard debris plug inside Engine oil cap TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial 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 Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back TO STOP ENGINE To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE 1n cooler weat
28. open o ue 2 Catcher frame handle a sn opening 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 ina clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Mainte hance 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 ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or toa slow take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to 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 s
29. re still warm A CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CC CORRECTION Does not start Loss of power Poor cut uneven Starter rope hard to pull 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Replace control bar c JD a D o ND QM Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass 1 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 Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast onm AW N an BO N
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31. ulched 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 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 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 perpendicu lar 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 Clean Inspect Grass Catcher If Equipped Clean Lawn Mower Clean
32. w Muffler Retainer Governor Shaft Crank Governor Seal O Ring Intake Manifold Switch Stop Boot Sparkplug Spacer Includes 2 Spacer Fuel Tank Screw Breather Passage Cover Spring Friction Seal Throttle Shaft Gear Timing Seal O Ring Dipstick Tube 970 972 975 976 977 PART NO 692017 493880 691155 690380 262001 63709 497233 692135 695891 397974 496116 692298 690700 691669 495224 493640 496115 498261 1019 494256 1036 695117 1068 274265 1059 692311 1095 498528 1210 498144 1211 498144 DESCRIPTION Assembly Dipstick Tube Terminat Sparkpl Seat Valve ewin Seat Valve Exhaust Bushing Gulde Irem Bushing Gulde Intake Cover Blower Housing Spring Brake Brake Cap Fuel Tank Base Alr Cleaner Primer Cover Air Cleaner Screw Blower Housing Cover Screw Air Cleaner Primer Bracket Tank Fuet Bowl Float Primer Carburetor Set Carburetor Gasket Kit Labei Label Emissions Owner s Manual Kit Screw Washer Set Valve Gasket Assembly Pulley Spring Pulley Assembly Pulley Spring Spring included in Engine Gasket Set Key 358 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key 121 ti Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key 977 Included in Valve Overhaul Kit Key 1095 NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 41 SERVICE NOTES 42 Pepe dee ee EES For repair of major brand appliances in your own home no matter who made it no matter
33. who sold it 1 800 4 MY HOME Anytime day or night 1 800 469 4663 U S A and Canada Www SCars ca ERPS TS NERF DO EE ECC CRIA i jj i CO I NA A A Se E ij A M el WWW SearsS Com Ped For repair of carry in products like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Anytime day or night U S A only WWWw Sears com TB dale OIDO nia aa ev RN AAA Qe NOR b tp d a d nC AAR XO Qt PAY ONT jj el Tu DADA For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect 1 800 366 P ART 6 am 11 p m 7 days a week 1 800 366 7278 U S A only wwWw sears convpartsdirect LOSING III tyr To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement or Sears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 827 6655 USA 1 800 361 6665 Canada 7 am 5p m CST Mon Sat 9 a m 8pjn EST M F 4 p m Sat ROO Iul e nt COCOA apad i IRISH Se d e a ARRAS TE Mr ND a tn a ANA i tit intel ae ate Para pedir servicio de reparacion a Au Canada pour service en francais domicilio y para ordenar piezas 1 300 LE FOYER 1 688 SU HOGAR Registered Trademark M Trademark Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co amp Marca Registrada Marca de F brica Y Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co C Marque de commerce MD Marque d pos e de Sears Roebuck and Co 178935 02 27 01 BY Prin
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