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    AIRS MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 OWNER'S MANUAL * Assembly - Operation Customer Responsibilities ® Service - Adjustments - Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156619 REV. 1 11.15.96 VBL Printed in U.S.A. I III[...]

  • Page 2

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJEGTS_ 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 I[...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, wefl- trained technicians and [...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............ . ............................................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBILITIES ..................... 3, 12-14 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY ..............................................[...]

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    .................... L ................................... __ ......... LAWN M ACC IES 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 thes[...]

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    MBLY Read these instructions and this manuat 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 shiDoing purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed [...]

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    ;EMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) o Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. = Whet" frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the [...]

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    OPERATION -.- ................ - 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 may appear on your lawn mower or in [...]

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    OPERATION _e operation of any lawn-"-'_mowe----_can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which ca___ _' ___._._ _ result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your _ lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety [..__..__ mask over the spect[...]

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    OPERATION BEFORE ,STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 9) Your lawn mower _s shipped without oil in the engine, • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. - Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. , Use 27 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibiliti[...]

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    OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TIPS iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. - The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times andreduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into [...]

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    .............. L L_LLL _ 'J C ;IBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE --Check fo'r Loose Fasteners "°' [_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher i (if Equipped) _ Clean Lawn Mower , _#' Clean Under Drive Cover I (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys i (Power-Propelled Mowers) I I Chec[...]

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    CUSTOMER BILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES " Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Re[...]

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    CUSTOMER BILITIES ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use onty high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES .20 _ 0 o 30 ° 32 _ 40 ° 609 80 ° 100 ° I C .30 ° .20 ° .i0 ° 0 o 10 _ 20 _ 30 • TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPA[...]

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    RVICE AND ADJU ENTS ....................................... . uL,±,u.,_ _ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , Release control bar. = Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug i i LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING H[...]

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    SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) Your tawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium tow position. - To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections[...]

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    STORAGE immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. * Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the Custom[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 18[...]

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    T COTING POINTS PROBLEM . . - _ __ Does not start Loss of power Poor CUt - uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope herd to pulI Loss of drive Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push CAUSE 1. Dirty air fiIter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel 4. Waterin fuel, 5. Spark plug w_re is disconnected. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Loose blade or broke[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 Po o 27 ""-13 10 12 44 14 56 22 -23 35 10 39 ! 12 20 37 52 41 51 48_[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 KEY PART NO. NO 1 145646X479 2 158152 4 150425 5 151517 6 136376 8 145793 9 151023 10 128415 11 150050 12 STD512505 13 150181 14 700483X479 15 700365X479 16 133190X479 17 140661X479 18 63601 20 140540 22 85543 23 87677 25 83923 27 150341 28 142748 29 62335 30 145935X004 31 701037 32 700331X004 [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 54 1 8 -"2 18 14 ! 41 12 13 18 14 !5 -31 16 11 ! .8 lO 25[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377300 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. I 145755 2 48385 3 63601 4 144929 5 146527 6 150495 8 150182 9 145212 10 88446 11 150340 12 12000058 13 137054 14 88080 15 88118 16 67725 18 701037 Control Cable Assembly 25 152903 Control Head Kit 26 143603 Locknut #10-24 28 702806 Hex [...]

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    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377300 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 J2 J J J lg j J J J J f / 14 15 7 7 17 18 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 PART NO, 17490416 137055X004 137053 57072 48373 77881 137051 137074 57079 DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1_1/4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit (includes Key Nos.[...]

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    ;ERVICE NOTES 25[...]

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    4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER !43.976600 F1o3 lg3 _194 . 191A,,,. L ;"194 _ 110 _198 "',-199 .j310 OI 3o7 35O 25I 240 t87A 23g 380 177 ,243B 45 15tA 45 &l 4O / 42[...]

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    4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976600 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36177 2 27652 6 36059 7 36005A 9 590568 10 36002 11 36003 !2 32447 14 28277 15 36006 I6 36008 17 31335 18 651018 19 36103 20 36010 25 36186 26 3O 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 45 46 48 5O 52 69 7O 72 73 75 8O 81 82 83 85 86 89 90 91 92 93 100 !0I 103 [...]

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    4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.976600 3' k_ 37A t 4Q KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION -- 632671A Carburetor (Inct. 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) I 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 5 632593 Dust Seal 6 632541 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 25 632675 Float Bowl 25A 632701 Idle Restrictor 27 632544 Float Shaft 28 6[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 29[...]

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    'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.377300 IFYOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1 =800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: I=800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) £RIIFTSMIIN <+ 6.6 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOW[...]