/:IN° DEL N BER 917.377260 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service = Adjustments . Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156495 _' ' REV, 2 11.6,96 VBL _ Printed in U,SoA. " .... i| ii ......
& RULES Safe OperationSAFETY Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATfNG 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.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower.. tt has been designed, engineered and manufao _ tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance° SPEClIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 6 DISPLACEMENT: 115 cu_ iN Should you experience any pr0biem you cannot easily remedy, .please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepanmenL We have competent, welttrained technicians and the proper' tools to service or repair this lawn mower.
"TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........... ;....................................... ......... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............... _...................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-.14 WARRANTY ....._............................................................. 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................. 15 STORAGE ....................... ............................................. 17 TROUBLESHOOTING ........ .........................................
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are atso 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 Iawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS cATCHERS \ FOR FOR SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS LAWN CATCHERS MOWERS REAR
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual 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 [burposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the paAs bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
"_--'_- TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag -_ .__," _* LOWER I _ // II (Franiesmust NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame o When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediatelywork the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset.
OPERATOON 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 yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
E _ result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shie{ds While operating your lawnoperation mower orofperforming any adjustments orforeign repairs.objects We recommend wide vision safety The any lawn mower can result in thrown into athe eyes, which can mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN i OWER ! LOWER WHEELS FOR HIGH OUT CAUTION: Do not runyour lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door RA,SE deflector or grasscatcher in place.
.... =: , i¸ ,. : i,_,__,._ • OPERATNON BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK GASOLINE FILLER CAP OIL(SeeFig.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, Use20ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.
OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TiPS I_MPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH.. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. ', The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip: pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed,.
,CUSTOMER RIESPONSmBmL ES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect (If Equipped) Grass Catcher ....... 6/ 6/ ......... ,,,6/ M CleanLawn.Mower (Power-Pr0peUedM0wers) we ciGaRUnderDrive Cover Checkdrive belt/pulleys (Power.PropelledMowers) Check/Sha_,entReplace ............ Blade $,/ ,. L.b,cat onCha. ............................................ " ' l = ij CiGaR Batte_iRecharge (Electric Start Me.wets) .............. E CheckEngine Oil Level ', ' !..... $/ .................. = .
CUSTOMER RESPONS E mLrr ES LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when per(orming any maintenance. TIRES o KEY _ ., CRANK_; ' ,,.. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. o 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, TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
IRESPONSnBJLJTmES CUSTOMER ENGINE LUBRICATION . Carefully remove cartridge, • Clean by gently tapping on a flat surface, if very dirty, replace cartridge., Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, SAE VISCOSITY °F i 0" '-_0'. °c ._0 • .=o o GRADES 30_'" 32_ 40 _ ._. CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean cartridge.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAIJ'TION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o o Release control bar. and all moving parts have completely stopped° Make sure the blade • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come fn contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS r ........... o o Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.. o = Remove hairpin cotters, D!sconnect the lower handle from the handie brackets (See Fig.. t7), Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed. ° o MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig,.15B).
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 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE --=- Does not start : : , Ill ::: ¸:":;¸:7¸ ............ Poor cut - uneven Excessive vibration • . : ....... 1 2. 3. 4 Clean/replace air fiLtei', Fill fuel lank, Drain lank a_ndrefill with fresh'clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and earbure(orand refi!t tank with fresh 5 6_ 7. B. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark prug. Loose blade or broken I_!ade adapter.. control bar In released posftion Cont,'el bar defective 5. 6. 7. B 9.
REPAIR PARTS RO3"_RY LAWN MOWER GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER - .- MODEL NO. 917.377260 702511 17 10 18 7 19 KEY NO. i 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 PART NOo 1749O416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 137074 57079 j,.t 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.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWNI'VIOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.
REPAaR PARTS ROTARY KEY NO. I'o 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 t2 13 14 15; 16 17 18 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 34 35 37 39 4O 41 44 PART NO 145646X479 156577 150425 151517 136376 145793 151023 128415 150050 STD512505 77400,, 700483X479 700365X479 133190X479 140661X479 63601 14054O 84596 87677. 83923 151158 142748 62335 145935X004 701 O37 700331 X004 14663O 700325X007 150078 151512X479 t51511X479 150406 151519 LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION KEY NO.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377260 tl I 54 !8 10 !4 l'o 10 .
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY KEY NO. ca 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 't2 t3 14 15 16 18 25 PART NO, 145755 48385 63601 144929 146527 150495 77400 145212 88446 151156 12000058 137054 88O8O 88118. 67725. 701037 151522 LAWN MIOWER MODEL=NUMMBER DESCRIPTION Control Cable Assembly Control Head Kit Locknut #10-24 Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4 x 2.112 V-Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Nylon Bushing Wheel & Tire Assembly E-Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x.
BRIGGS 4-CYCLE MODEL & STRATTON ENGINE TYPE NO. 12H802 NO. 1534-2t 968 971A 971 843 967 529 ............. i, 621 258 .......1, i 125 .......
BRIGGS 4-CYCLE & STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO. 1534-21 46 _47 306 7 5 307 _t_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL.
MODEL NO. 12H802 TYPE NO.
BRIGGS 4-CYCLE MODEL TYPE & STRATTON ENGINE NO. 12H802 NO. 1534-2'1 949 925 304 55 419 515_ _6o 456 i ......
BRIGGS 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 9A 10 !1 12 13 15 16 I8 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 40 45 46 MODEL NO, 12H802 TYPE NO. 1534-21 & STRATTON 493260 293708 299819214368 272916 495786 272481 272238 94650 231933 272198 94547 94720 498174 94388 493279 399781 94220 946t2 492177 222698 493262 493385 493386 493387 493261 493388 493389 493390 26026 298909 298908 490566 490743 94699 262651 262652 262224 93312 262204 492830 KEY PART NO. NO.
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO.
® 6 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DhSCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.377260 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,. All parts risted herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
