® 917.387830 MODEL OWNER'S MANUAL • AssembRy o Operation o Customer ResponsibiBnties o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 159054 ................................. 032597 _ REV2 VBL ................................................. Printed in U.S,A.
SAFETY RULES 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. SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 4_5 DISPLACEMENT: 1t.5 CUoIN, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower.
TA LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 11=13 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 6 OPERATION .................................................................. 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................
LAWN E ACCESSORIES 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 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 _......................
LY 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 purposes. All 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.
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OPERATUON in,nl,i i,ii rl I 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 their meaning. may appear on your' lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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TO START ENGINE MULCHBNG MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 mulched grass witl biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for* the lawn.
CUSTO Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!fnspeci'"Grass Catcher (If Equipped) m c!ean Lawn M0w' r O ER RESPONSIB L TUES .._ e/ .._ __ . V' (Power-Propelled Clean Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive bel_pUlieys ....... e,' RE (power_pr0pe!led Mqwe,rs) CheckJSharp,e,ni,R,eplace Blade Lubrication Chart clean Battery/Re'charg'e ............................... (Electric Start Mowers) ................................ E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine.Oil G Clean Air Filter .......................
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BLADE ,, CRANK- ADAPTER,,,= _ _. / SHAFT _ KEYWAY TIRES o 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, B BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blade& TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
CUSTOM ESPONS BL TmES ENGINE AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter,, Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity g rade according to your expected operating temperature,.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING o Release control bar. • o ..... ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark PlUg and place where .i.t,.cannot c°me in contact with plug, LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST SHIPPING CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE PROBLEM Does not start CORRECTION 1 2. 3. 4 Dirty air tilter° Out of fuel. Stale fuet Water in fuel 1 2 3,. 4. Clean/replace air filter., Fill fuel tank., Drain tank and retilt with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank witt_ fresh 5. 6 7. 8. 9 Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Controlbar defective 5 6.
® OWNE 'S UAL 4.5 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DnSCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own rnodel number. gine has its own model number'. MODEL NO. 917.387830 Each en- The model number for your' _awn 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 btower housing of the engine.
