I:///° MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 OWNER'SMANUAL e Assembly Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156131 8,26_96 VBL • t Printed in USoA. IIIII ......
SAFETY RULES _bb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers 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_ SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RiSK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
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, SPECBRCATRONS HORSEPOWER: 6°0 DISPLACEMENT: t 1,6 CUoIN,, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower. GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 1.
SAFETY RULES ............................................................ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 15 STORAGE ................................................................... 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 19 REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ........................ 20-24 REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE .................................... 25-30 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................................... 32 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...............
LAWN , i OWER ACCESSORIES ..... i iiii i, 1,1,,11 ..... i These accessories were ava lab e when this Iawn mower was produced_ 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 Iawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE i IIIINII,,I ...................... i CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS ....
Read these instructions and this manuai in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower° Your new lawn mower' has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping 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, atl parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
. ,...,.,.i.ii.u. =11... U l ASSEMBLY ....._,_,,=,=................................ TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • LOWER Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame° .
• ........................ i nlnllul , ilul,,,,,llllll ii 'u I inll i U'lUl OPERAT O ................. r , I ,i II i1,1111111 ...... i,,,,I , i ,11, i ,11111 I lillllll 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, ....................
i=...... i,, i ,11,,,,,,,i,,,,i .... OPERATBON .......... ii ....................... ,,,,,,, ...... i,,i..... ' ' ,i, i,,, i, '.... 1,1,1,11 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 u._a_=,_e lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses° ii ........
BEFORE STARTING 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. ENGgNE OIL (See Fig. 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine_ o Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. , Use 20 ozs. of oil.
OPERATmON MULCHING IVlOWRNGTIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH_ SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. • MAX 1/3 The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as tahedY fall the lawn they disperse into grass the grass not onto be noticed. Also,willthe mulched will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher .(if Equipped! ......... _ Clean Under Lawn Mower Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) _ 6_ .._ .... $f ..... 6/' W_ Check drive belt/pulleys i....(Power_ Propelled Mowers) R Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 6_' 6f3 Lubrication Chart ........................... I Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) ............................................................... _ [ E ! Check En.
CUSTOME ESPONSmBULIT ES LAWN MOWER • BLADE ADAPTER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. , -._ ..,.....-----_._ _r_ = / _ CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY TIRES o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.. ° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage° BLADE B CARE Forbest results, mowerbtademustbekeptsharpo bent or damaged blades.. Replace TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig..
CUSTO RESPONSBB LmT E$ ENGINE solvents i' such as kerosene, "are not to be used to clean cartridge. They may cause deterioration of the cartridge. Do not oil CAUTION: Petroleum cartridge. Do not use pressurized air tO c!ea n or dry cartridge. 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. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES BAcK PLATE LiP =F -209 °c -_o' 0_ .
i ,i,,,,i ,i .... ii1,-,,11111,1,111 .... SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i, iii ii i,ii i,,,i ,, .... i ,,,i, i, ,,,,, ,i,1,,i, CAUTION: • " ,....... ,i,,Hl,,i,i,i .................... "............. ,..... i ,i, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. = ii iii, Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. i,, i,ii,i, ,i,,i .
ENGINE LOWER HANDLE ENGINE SQUEEZE TO REMOVE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory seL Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.
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.. ENGgNE LAWN MOWER 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..
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i_.rll.................. _1r._.11.1 i ..................................... i..111..,i TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE r,ii 4., Dirty atr fi{ter Out of fuel. Slate fuel Water in fuel 1. 2, 3 4 C[eanJreplace air tilter, Fill fuel tank, Drain tank and ref{tl with fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with trash 5 6_ 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad sparkplug Loose blade or broken b_ade adapter Control bar in released position Controt bar defective 5o 6, 7, 8, 9.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376430 25 31 35 10 28 t4 30 67 56 32 39 55 <.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 !1 12 13 14 15 16 18 25 PART NO. 145755 48385 63601 144929 137078 700875 77400 145212 86960 700953 12000058 t37054 88080 88118 67725 701037 702182 DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Control Head Kit Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.12 V-Belt Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 2 Hubcap Flanged Nut Nylon Bushing Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER NO. 917,376272 702511 17 15 1 lO j J J KEY NO. PART NO. 1 2 3 4 6 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 7 8 9 10 77881 137051 137O74 57079 DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 5, and 7) Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer KEY NO, PART NO.
MODEL NO, 12H802 TYPE NO.
BR|GGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 "PtPE NO. 1534-21 , ill , Hl,,,u_ i i,illllUJ 24 27CJ 27 40 615 230 "-334 33 592 22 H,Ill ill= ,Ill _ _o7 524 _ 625 9_ r 307 "A- REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE 949 925 304 55 _332 4_9 455 515 23 ,156 461 28
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 9A 10 11 12 13 15 16 18 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 40 45 46 MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 1534-21 ENGINE 493260 293708 299819 214368 272916 495786 272481 272238 94650 231933 272198 94547 94720 498174 94388 493279 399781 94220 94612 492177 222698 493262 493385 493386 493387 493261 493388 493389 493390 26026 298909 298908 490566 490743 94699 262651 262852 262224 93312 262204 492830 KEY PART NO, NO.
BR|GGS & STRAT'rON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO.
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® 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn rnower has its own model number. gine has its own model number MODEL NO. 917°376430 Each en- The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.
