Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation o Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 154137 3...
Page 2: ...and any gravel_covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor altow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop th...
Page 3: ...earest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rutes o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower FoIIow the instructions under...
Page 4: ...E Engine Air Filter 11 Oil Change 11 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 Starting 8 Stopping 8 Storage 14 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 14 Type 8 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 5 Cutting Height 13 L Lubrication Engin...
Page 5: ...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 Use the correct tools as necessary...
Page 6: ...INE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK DRIVE COVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MULCHER DOOR PRIMER WHEEL ADJUSTER HOUSING ON EACH WHEEL i i r i i IVlEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mower...
Page 7: ...nd lift front wheels off ground while turning Iawn mower OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR TO ENGAGE _ __ ni tTR 3 _ _ DRIVE CONTROL _ROL _ _ _ DISENGAGED TO o o Irll Unl U I I U U ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT S...
Page 8: ...eads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep c ppings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction_ Pores incloth grass catchers can become...
Page 9: ...abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit...
Page 10: ...taken to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while...
Page 11: ...ing a dirty air filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions TO CLEAN AIR FILTER See Fig 9 o Loosen screw and tilt cover to remove Carefully remove car...
Page 12: ...o the operator mowing position If the discharge guard becomes damaged it shoutd be replaced REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the...
Page 13: ...andle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 12A o To change from medium low to low positron only the lower handle section will ha...
Page 14: ...ING ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank o S...
Page 15: ...ON Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x I 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 PART NO NON DESCRIPTION 11 131484 Clu...
Page 16: ...REPADR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 376210 26 f I0 19 16 18 40 35 33 62 43 39 72 72 42 38 4O 35 48 2 49 4 52 5_2 56 5t...
Page 17: ...ight 58 752118 Rear Deflector 59 751399 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 60 74180410 Deflector Bracket 62 48414 Discharge Guard 63 84596 Decal Mulching Door 64 87677 Hinge Rod 68 152206 Housing Brack...
Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS O3 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 376210 l 39 X 45...
Page 19: ...1 4 20 Selector Knob Felt Washer Washer 1 2x1 1 2 x 134 Dust Cover Pinion 10 24 x 2 1 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 23 12000058 24 150340 25 86960 26 145212 28 150182 29 151522 30 143603 32 154990 35...
Page 20: ...4 CYCLE ENGgNE MODEL t _UMBER 12H802 1534 21 967 968 971 606 971A 529 _163 124 f Q 634 i _ 134 104 _ l 11 iNll liliH l i Hi 125 2O...
Page 21: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 1534 21 27 16 _ _ _ 230 34 592 33 4_ _ 572 _635 t g 13 46 524_ 842_ _r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 21...
Page 22: ...4 CYCLE ENGRNE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 1534 21 _ _ 16_ _ _ 7 842 _ 20 524_ 3 5 8 GASKET SET I O 634 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 201 209 104 127 116 134 Q 6 17 634 I _ CARBU RETOR K T 334 _188A 22...
Page 23: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 1534 21 949 284 670 55 f J I I I J 51_ 0 _ 456 461 304 925 _332 455 23 23...
Page 24: ...ize 163 272653 r_ rslze Piston Assembly u u ve 187 492790 Piston Assembly 030 Oversize 188 398540 Ring Set Piston Standard Size 188A 94644 Ring Set Piston 010 Oversize 201 262579 Ring Set Piston 020 O...
Page 25: ...974 Cap Fuel Tank 455 225121 Cup Starter 966 496116 Base Air Cleaner 456 281503 Retainer Starter 967 491588 Filter Air 459 28 1505 Pawl Rachet 968 281340 Cover Air Cleaner 46 I 94943 Screw Shoulder 96...
Page 26: ...drive control engaged 2 Belt not driving 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 4 Low engine speed 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn m...
Page 27: ...SERVICE OTES i i i i i i i ii i i i i iii iii i iii ii i i i ii1 111111 1 i 111 111 iiii i 11 i ii i iiiii I 27...
Page 28: ...to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine Ail parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roe buck and Co Service C...
