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OFF-SEASON STORAGE

 WARNING

Never store lawn mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas 
where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, 
water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance.

Preparing The Engine
For engines stored over 30 days:

•  While engine is still warm, change the oil.

•  Clean engine of surface debris.

Preparing The Lawn Mower

•  Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication 

instructions.

•  Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.

•  Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease or oil to prevent rusting.

•  Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions.

•  Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such 

as fertilizer.

•  When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal 

storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light 

oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of 

your lawn mower before storage.

Summary of Contents for 154.37297

Page 1: ...s IL 60179 U S A CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Operator s Manual SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST ESPAÑOL 20 LAWN MOWER Model No 154 37297 October 30 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ranty period such as mower blades blade adapters belts filters or spark plugs Product damage resulting from user attempts at product modification or repair or caused by product accessories Repairs necessary because of accident or failure to operate or maintain the product according to all supplied instructions Preventative maintenance or repairs necessary due to improper fuel mixture contaminated ...

Page 3: ...ward b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on machines so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so m...

Page 4: ...ed to the mower and the mowing activity They do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other o...

Page 5: ...el line tank cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary Do not crank engine with spark plug removed Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agen...

Page 6: ...DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an ...

Page 7: ...Figure 1 and Figure 2 4 Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 15 dashed line Figure 2 Figure 1 15 Slope 15 Slope WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to tip over and roll over accidents which can result in severe injury or death Do not operate ma...

Page 8: ...k Qty 2 Side discharge cover Side Discharge nuts bolts Qty 2 User Manual Engine Manual Bottle of oil ASSEMBLY Attaching the Handle IMPORTANT Do not crimp the cable when assembling the handle 1 Stabilize the mower so it does not move Pivot the lower handle until it locks into the lower holders Figure 2 2 Attached the upper handle and secure it using the star knobs washers and carriage bolts Figure ...

Page 9: ...he cutting height can be adjusted to 3 different positions Cutting Height Top Hole 1 4 in 35mm 0 2 in 5 mm Middle Hole 2 3 in 58mm 0 2 in 5 mm Bottom Hole 3 1 in 80mm 0 2 in 5 mm Use a 13mm wrench to remove the nut from the axle pin Install the wheel to the desired cutting height position Figure 6 Reinstall the axle pin and nut IMPORTANT All 4 wheels must be adjusted equally Torque 7 4 8 93 ft lb ...

Page 10: ...rol is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck Refer to warning label on the unit RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit hold the blade control handle then pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit PRIMER The primer is located on the left side of the engine...

Page 11: ... fractures bruises or sprains TO STOP ENGINE 1 Release the blade control to stop the engine and blade WARNING Wait for the blade to stop completely before performing any work on the mower USING YOUR LAWN MOWER Be sure lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious p...

Page 12: ...torage 1 Clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug wire and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abus...

Page 13: ...ve metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced 5 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or wit...

Page 14: ...horoughly as described in the lubrication instructions Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease or oil to prevent rusting Refer to Preparing the Engine for correct engine storage instructions Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer When storing any type of power equipment in a p...

Page 15: ...just gap or replace 6 Wait a few minutes to restart 7 Contact your Sears Parts Repair Center to have fuel line cleaned Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug boot loose 2 Stale fuel 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Blocked fuel line 1 Connect and tighten spark plug boot 2 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Run engine until it stops from lack ...

Page 16: ...esentative at 1 888 331 4569 The emission warranty is a defects warranty Defects are judged on normal engine performance The warranty is not related to an in use emission test Sears Emission Control DefectsWarranty Provisions The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage It is in addition to the Sears engine warranty for non regulated engines fou...

Page 17: ...To order replacement parts or schedule repair service Para ordenar piezas o pedir servicio de reparación 1 888 331 4569 ...

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