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Page 1: ...useful life period of your engine This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To find the life period specification for your engine please match one of the following letters w th the letter printed on your D O M decal C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Canada Inc Toronto...

Page 2: ...imitation on how long an implied warranty will last so the above limitations may not apply to you SEARS CANADA INC TORONTO ONTARIO M5B 2B8 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machi...

Page 3: ...the watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICES Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flam...

Page 4: ...f your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence cont...

Page 5: ...yl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using _CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO INSTALL A rTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or disc...

Page 6: ...ce control bar Starter handle able Grass catcher Engine oil cap w dipstick Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 Commission The blade turns ...

Page 7: ...ass catcherframe hooksonto the door pivotpins To convert to mulching operation remove grass catcher and close rear door Pivot Grass catcher pins handle Catcher frame hook BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine Engine holds 20 oz of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual 1 Be sure lawnmower is level and area ...

Page 8: ...will collect 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 MOWlNGTIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The specia...

Page 9: ...or 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 All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for w...

Page 10: ...ck washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine 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 10 with the...

Page 11: ... from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain eil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside engine 11 4 Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine 5 Fill engine with oil See ADD OIL in the Operation ...

Page 12: ...ed to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the tawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into on...

Page 13: ...or you may damage the control cables pin J 3 Position handle adjustment bracket Operator presence control bar Upper handre _f f f to Lowerhandle_ s_ _ardJ L_ if Y Fold _ 7_ ckward Mowing position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates...

Page 14: ... fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wheel ...

Page 15: ...r 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling ifso 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade squipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Raise cutting height 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too tow 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle...

Page 16: ...67 14 68 49 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 944 361540 _ f44 49 I _l L 38 4O 37 36 27 33 56 39 ...

Page 17: ...racket 51 7399 To00 Screw 52 173319 Axle Arm Assembly LF 53 851084 Axle Arm Asseml_y RF 54 850263 Rear Skirt 55 851074 Selector Spring 56 165833 Hear Door AssemlYy Kit Incl Springs 57 851514 Locknut 5 16 18 58 161551 Handle Bracket Assembly Lelt 67 167710 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 68 165755 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 70 Wheel AdjuslJng Bracket Front Spacer 162300 Selector Knob 177513 Axle Arm Assembly...

Page 18: ...RATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 TYPE NUMBER 2639 B1 383 684 525Li 524 _ _ 5 307_ k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 306 1 11 lO _J 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 7 9 18 ...

Page 19: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 TYPE NUMBER 2639_B1 425 968 88 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 668 443_ 708 _ 61 276r 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 708 _ 104 276 _ 365 _ _ 12 i 617 104 276 _ 19 ...

Page 20: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 TYPE NUMBER 2639 B1 969 921 3O4 305 _ p 332 _ _J _ 455 i Li_ 65_ _ _ _ 50 _ _ ...

Page 21: ...BRIGGS STRATTON ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 TYPE NUMBER 2639 B1 356 745 13331 _j __ 334_ 21 ...

Page 22: ...9428 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 187 691050 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 188 690877 28 499423 Pin Piston 190 690940 29 499424 Rod Conneoling 202 691829 32 691664 Screw ConnecUng Rod 209 690319 32A 695759 Screw ConnectJngRod 222 692467 33 262651 Valve Exhaust 227 690783 34 262652 Valve Intake 276 271716 35 691270 Spring Valve Intake 267 690940 36 691270 Spring Valve Exhaust 300 692038 40 692194 Retainer V...

Page 23: ...r Cleaner Pdmer Base 922 692135 Spring Brake Filter Air Cleaner Carlridge 923 695891 Brake Cup Flywheel 957 397974 Cap Fuel Tank Plate Pawl Fdction 966 496116 Base Air Cleaner Pdmer Pawl Ratchet 968 692298 Cover Air Cleaner Nut Governor Control Lever 969 690700 Screw Blower HousingCover Dipstick 970 691669 Screw Seal Dipstick Tube Air Cleaner Pdmer Bracket Tube Dipstick 972 495224 Tank Fuel GrOmme...

Page 24: ...y 7 days a week www sears ca For Parts call 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement 1 800 361 6665 Mon to Sat Pour service en francais 1 887 LE FOYER 1 877 533 6937 177513 01 18 01 BY Printedin U S A ...

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