aF TSMnN° MODEL NUMBER 917.376301 OWNER'SMANUAL o Assembly o Operation • Customer Responsibilities o Service • Adjustments = Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 155184 Rev. 1 5,28.96 Printed in U.S.
Safe Operation SAFETY RULES Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE 13 CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OBJECTS. OR DEATH, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT tS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 12.56 CU. IN. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, welttrained technicians and the proper toots to service or repair this lawn mower. GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-14 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 6 OPERATION .................................................................. 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....................................
n LAWN ,,, it J MOWER ACCESSORIES ,,n, , ,,i These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can atso 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 /_. '-r-'7 .+..
,, it,,,l_ i ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual Jn its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. Atl parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete 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.
m mlU,lm,i,,, i ASS nn, LY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • LOWER Insert Ieg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag+ (Frames be fully NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. o When frame comes out the Other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset.
OPERATIO i i i KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yoursetf with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols their meaning. may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand I\1 CAUTION _ ENGINE OR WARNING ON ENGINE OFF ENGINE ZONE CONTROL STARTER FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL
illl i OPERATION 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW ENGINE TOUSE SPEED YOUR (See LAWN Fig. MOWER 5) PRIMER The engine speed is controlled by a Iever located on the side of the engine.
I'lL .............................................. OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GASOLINE ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK FILLER OIL (See Fig, 9) Your Iawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. , Be sure mower is Ievet and area around oil fitl is clean. • Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the furl Iine on the dipstick. • Use27ozs. of oil. Fortypeand grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual o • Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • The speciat mulching blade wilI recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fal! onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed, AIso, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the Jawn.
i CUSTOME M (If Equipped) CEeanLawn Mower W (Power-Propefied I ! _" If I t t tf I I : I I I1,,/ ] | I/ " Mowers} t!' V' t,/ [ i _ ' f I _ i tf if Oil Level DATES F If $'/3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Efectric Start Mowers) Engine SERVICE It,/ E (Power-Propefled Mowers} ChecWSharpen_Replace Blade E Check LITIES . Check drive beff/putleys R i RESPONSI AS YOU COMPLETE • Check for Loose Fasteners Olean/inspect Grass Catcher i t/'4 J mi .
CUSTOMER i m i ..i,lllmlll RESPONSIBILITIES i . i LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES , CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY ADAPTER,,._. KEY Keep tires free of gasoline, eil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. BLADE \ • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE \ For best results, mower btade mustbe kept sharp_ Replace bent or damaged biades. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
i, ii i iiiiiiiiiilU RESPONSIBILITIES CUSTOME ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRADES FIG. , _F t,_J_ "20 _ _T_rRE" °C -30" O_ -20 ° I 30" 40o.o 32 _____° R'_,_ -10 _ _ O" 60 ° FORE t{3_ 12 AiR FILTER COVER I 80" NEXT 20_ OiL I00_ CHAN&E 30" I ,¢0't,¢0 _ NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oits (5W30, t0W30 etc.
,Hll SERVICE AN CAUTION: _ BEFORE PERFORMING ADJUSTMENTS ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: elease control bar. and all moving parts have completely Make sure the blade • LAWN Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING See "TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual.
SERVICE TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. AN 15 Thru ADJUSTMENTS 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium Iow position. . To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections wile have to be turned over (See Fig.
STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit win not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE LAWN MOWER iMPORTANT: DEPOSITS When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove al! dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. ° Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). • Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manuat.
SERVICE 18 NOTE
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY LAWN MOWER PART NUMBER - - MODEL NO. 917.376301 702511 13 19 ....i KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 6 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 10 77881 137051 137074 57079 8 DESCRIPTION KEY NO, PART NO, DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 14/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos.
4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.966500 II 287 261 292 256_ /125 240 45 \ 239 4O 38O 177 35O 41 / 243 42 25
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4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL REF NO. - - i ,_,e,, _= PART NO. 632671 1 5 6 7 25 25 27 28 29 30 632539 632593 632541 650506 632675 A632701 632544 632543 632548 632551 3t 32 33 36 37 37A 38 38A 39 40 47 632637 632672 632673 632674 632547 632547 632545 632545 632549 632676 632554 REF NO, PART NO, -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 !1 590702 590599A 59060O 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 12 13 590535 590701 REF NO. PART NO.
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CRRFTXMRN OWNER'S MANUAL 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Jawn mower has its own model number: gine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.376301 Each en- The model number for your Jawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The model number for your engine win be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.
