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•  For best results, adjust the lawn mower 

cutting height so that the lawn mower 
cuts off only the top one-third of the 
grass blades.  If the lawn is over grown it 
will be nec es sary to raise the height of 
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep 
from over load ing the engine and leaving 
clumps of mulched grass. For ex tremely 
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut 
by overlapping previously cut path and 
mow slowly.

MAX 1/3

•  Certain types of grass and grass con di tions 

may re quire that an area be mulched a sec-
ond time to com pletely hide the clip pings.  
When doing a sec ond cut, mow across 
(perpendicular) to the fi rst cut path.

•  Change your cutting pattern from week 

to week.  Mow north to south one week 
then change to east to west the next 
week.  This will help prevent matting and 
graining of the lawn.

Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher *
Check Tires
Check Drive Wheels ***
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Clean under Drive Cover ***
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys ***
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade
Lubrication
Clean and Recharge Battery **
Check Engine Oil level
Change Engine Oil
Clean Air Filter
Inspect Muffler
Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Empty fuel system or add Stabilizer

BEFORE

EACH

USE

AFTER

EACH

USE

EVERY

10

HOURS

EVERY

25 HOURS

OR SEASON

EVERY

100

HOURS

BEFORE

STORAGE

1

- Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.

2

- Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3

- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4

- Charge 48 hours at end of season.

5

- And after each 5 hours of use.

(if so equipped)
Electric-Start mowers
Power-Propelled mowers
Use a scraper

to clean under deck

*

**

***

****

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL REC OM MEN DA TIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not 
cover items that have been sub ject ed to 
operator abuse or negligence.  To receive 
full value from the warranty, operator must 
maintain unit as in struct ed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made 
periodically to properly maintain your unit.

At least once a season, check to see if 
you should make any of the adjustments 
described in the Service and Ad just ments 
section of this manual.

•   At least once a year, replace the spark 

plug, clean or replace air fi lter element 
and check blade for wear.  A new spark 
plug and clean/new air fi lter element 
assure proper air-fuel mix ture and help 
your engine run bet ter and last longer.

•   Follow the maintenance schedule in this 

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

•   Check engine oil level.
•   Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated
(See “LU BRI CA TION CHART”).

Summary of Contents for 917.38765

Page 1: ...llow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Owner s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4 5 Horsepower 22 Side Discharge Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nter in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck And Co D 817 WA Hoffman Estates Il 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throw ing objects Failure to observe the following safety...

Page 3: ...ch anism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine motor and check immediately for the cause Vibra tion is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower II SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip fall accidents which can r...

Page 4: ...ep equip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean oil or fuel spillage Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the engine is running Grass...

Page 5: ...be fixed Discount of 10 from regular price of service and service related parts not covered by the agreement also 10 off regular price of preventive mainte nance check Fast help by phone phone support from a Sears technician on products requiring in home repair plus conve nient repair scheduling Once you purchase the Agreement a simple phone call is all that it takes for you to schedule service Yo...

Page 6: ...pt padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle sec tion locks into place in mowing position 2 Rem...

Page 7: ...lter Wheel adjuster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Com mission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine Starter handle ...

Page 8: ...r without discharge guard approved grass catcher or mulcher plate in place Hooks Housing opening Mulcher plate Hinge rod Tab Discharge guard BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CAUTION DO NOT overfill engine with oil or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on start...

Page 9: ...less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual The special mulchi...

Page 10: ...tabilizer BEFORE EACH USE AFTER EACH USE EVERY 10 HOURS EVERY 25 HOURS OR SEASON EVERY 100 HOURS BEFORE STORAGE 1 Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures 2 Service more often if operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil 4 Charge 48 hours at end of season 5 And after each 5 hours of use if so equipped Elect...

Page 11: ...ware bolt lock washer hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the en gine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade wit...

Page 12: ...l GRASS CATCHER If purchased as an accessory The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for dam age or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replac ing replace only with approved replace ment catcher shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use ...

Page 13: ...al REAR DEFLECTOR Thereardeflector attachedbetweentherear wheelsofyourmower isprovidedtominimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower is provided to prevent the possibility of injury r...

Page 14: ...storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Empty the fuel tank by starting the en gine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposit...

Page 15: ...condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank...

Page 16: ...ngine flywheel brake is on 1 Depress control bar to hard to pull when control bar is released upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified service center 3 Blade adapter broken 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height not...

Page 17: ...ht U S A only www sears com Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 M...

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