Owner Manual
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... 2-4 Maintenance 22-26 Storage 33-35 Assembly 5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........35-36 Operation 10-21 Adjustments 27-33 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is available through your nearest • Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the RE- CHILDREN capable of the machine before mowing. recommends that children remain hot after handling. of 12 year of the California Public Resources Code). disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower...
... 2-4 Maintenance 22-26 Storage 33-35 Assembly 5-9 Service and Troubleshooting ........35-36 Operation 10-21 Adjustments 27-33 SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is available through your nearest • Sears Parts & Repair Center (See the RE- CHILDREN capable of the machine before mowing. recommends that children remain hot after handling. of 12 year of the California Public Resources Code). disconnect spark plug wire and place wire ing a riding lawn mower...
Owner Manual
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... operation of the mower housing, it is running . Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs with safety devices. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to be purchased from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing...
... operation of the mower housing, it is running . Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs with safety devices. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. • Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. • Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to be purchased from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing...
Owner Manual
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... and should be checked frequently for a few minutes. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge deflector (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in warm water for replacement. Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Never attempt to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is packed loose in handle brackets. Spark plug Catcher frame hook 8 Boot Catcher frame side hook...
... and should be checked frequently for a few minutes. CAUTION: Do not run lawn mower without the discharge deflector (rear door), approved grass catcher, clipping deflector or mulcher plate in warm water for replacement. Pivot pins Rear door Grass catcher handle SPARK PLUG BOOT On some models a spark plug boot is lowered onto the grass catcher frame. Never attempt to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is packed loose in handle brackets. Spark plug Catcher frame hook 8 Boot Catcher frame side hook...
Owner Manual
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... MOWER Height adjuster lever LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE REAR OF MOWER Bolt TO CONVERT MOWER: Most mowers are shipped ready to be "locked" into discharge opening of the lawn mower. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). MULCHER "PLATE" Lockbar ("locked" position) Washer Spacer Wing nut O-Ring Lockbar ("freewheel" position) CASTER WHEEL OPERATION ("THREE POINT" ADJUSTMENT ONLY) The front wheels can now install grass catcher or optional clipping deflector accessory...
... MOWER Height adjuster lever LEVER FORWARD TO RAISE REAR OF MOWER Bolt TO CONVERT MOWER: Most mowers are shipped ready to be "locked" into discharge opening of the lawn mower. • Open rear door and remove mulcher plate or plug (if so equipped). MULCHER "PLATE" Lockbar ("locked" position) Washer Spacer Wing nut O-Ring Lockbar ("freewheel" position) CASTER WHEEL OPERATION ("THREE POINT" ADJUSTMENT ONLY) The front wheels can now install grass catcher or optional clipping deflector accessory...
Owner Manual
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... PLUG TYPE "B" To convert to bagging or discharging: • Lift discharge deflector and remove mulcher plug. • Mower can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hardware securely. charging or optional grass catcher can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plug as shown, making sure tab is seated in housing opening Hooks Mulcher plug Tab 13 CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge deflector...
... PLUG TYPE "B" To convert to bagging or discharging: • Lift discharge deflector and remove mulcher plug. • Mower can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plate and tighten hardware securely. charging or optional grass catcher can be attached. • To return to mulching operation, simply reinstall mulcher plug as shown, making sure tab is seated in housing opening Hooks Mulcher plug Tab 13 CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without discharge deflector...
Owner Manual
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... control bar which requires the operator to continue mowing without self-propelling. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on this lawn mower in order to disengage drive wheels. The blade turns when the engine is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. Drive control TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL "DUAL BAIL" DRIVE CONTROL • To start and operate the lawn mower. To stop when the operator presence control bar is released. The farther toward the handle the lever...
... control bar which requires the operator to continue mowing without self-propelling. • To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on this lawn mower in order to disengage drive wheels. The blade turns when the engine is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down against handle to continue mowing without self-propelling. Drive control TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL "DUAL BAIL" DRIVE CONTROL • To start and operate the lawn mower. To stop when the operator presence control bar is released. The farther toward the handle the lever...
Owner Manual
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... handle and pulling the drive control bar up to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced. 19 The closer to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on underside of the drive control housing to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Loosen nut, move drive control hous- OPERATION Drive Operator control presence lever(s) control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL Adjustment...
... handle and pulling the drive control bar up to improve after the above steps (forward speed remains the same), your drive belt is worn and should be replaced. 19 The closer to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn nut on underside of the drive control housing to lift the front wheels off and disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Loosen nut, move drive control hous- OPERATION Drive Operator control presence lever(s) control bar TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL Adjustment...
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...; Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models equipped with your mower. Use fresh fuel next season. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each time you do flood engine, wait a few minutes. • Hold operator presence control bar down against handle. engine will not start a cold engine, push primer as many times as needed. • To change oil, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. sition (or to CHOKE/START position on models so...
...; Remove engine oil filler plug (oil fill cap/ dipstick on models equipped with your mower. Use fresh fuel next season. Wait 5 to 10 seconds between each time you do flood engine, wait a few minutes. • Hold operator presence control bar down against handle. engine will not start a cold engine, push primer as many times as needed. • To change oil, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. sition (or to CHOKE/START position on models so...
Owner Manual
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... clippings off with the mulching action. OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on the first cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. To keep mower housing free of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. • When using a rear discharge lawn mower in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt...
... clippings off with the mulching action. OPERATION MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on the first cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the engine, and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. To keep mower housing free of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise direction. • When using a rear discharge lawn mower in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt...
Owner Manual
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... 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 * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air...
... 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 * (if so equipped) ** Electric-Start mowers *** Power-Propelled mowers **** Use a scraper to clean under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures. 2 - A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air...
Owner Manual
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... Remove blade and attaching hard- NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside the tabs of blade adapter. Be sure key in the blade with plug. 2. Install the blade bolt with approved bolt. lbs. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Debris shield (if equipped) Blade Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade bolt TO REPLACE BLADE 1. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by turning counter- Use...
... Remove blade and attaching hard- NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside the tabs of blade adapter. Be sure key in the blade with plug. 2. Install the blade bolt with approved bolt. lbs. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. 5. MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. Debris shield (if equipped) Blade Hardened washer Lockwasher Blade bolt TO REPLACE BLADE 1. CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade approved by turning counter- Use...
Owner Manual
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... be installed correctly. FRONT OF MOWER CORRECT INCORRECT Center "star" hole E-ring Washer 5/8" bolt or pin Blade DRIVE WHEELS Check drive wheels each time before you mow to clean the drive wheels, check both drive wheels. • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest authorized service center. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. Remove wheels from inside the dust cover, pinion gear and drive wheel gear teeth. Remove any...
... be installed correctly. FRONT OF MOWER CORRECT INCORRECT Center "star" hole E-ring Washer 5/8" bolt or pin Blade DRIVE WHEELS Check drive wheels each time before you mow to clean the drive wheels, check both drive wheels. • If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest authorized service center. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. Remove wheels from inside the dust cover, pinion gear and drive wheel gear teeth. Remove any...
Owner Manual
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... fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is on its side. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) Clamp Clamp • Be sure lawn mower is required. 1. and trash. MAINTENANCE ENGINE Read the maintenance section of your lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are properly positioned. 4. NOTE (B&S W26 engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap and turn lawn mower on level surface. • Oil will not run properly and may mower housing free of grass...
... fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is on its side. TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (SEE ENGINE MANUAL) Clamp Clamp • Be sure lawn mower is required. 1. and trash. MAINTENANCE ENGINE Read the maintenance section of your lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are properly positioned. 4. NOTE (B&S W26 engines with oil fill cap/dipstick, remove bottom drain plug or remove engine oil cap and turn lawn mower on level surface. • Oil will not run properly and may mower housing free of grass...
Owner Manual
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... belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Belt Drive cover Blade adapter Key Belt keeper Belt PUSH DOWN Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge 28 Gearcase pulley Belt keeper Crankshaft keyway Belt retainer NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by reversing above steps. Belt Drive cover Pulley Drive cover "AUTO WALK" or "VARI-SPEED" MODELS: • Remove drive cover and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push- Remove belt...
... belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. • Install new belt by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Belt Drive cover Blade adapter Key Belt keeper Belt PUSH DOWN Lockwasher Blade Blade bolt Hardened washer Trailing edge 28 Gearcase pulley Belt keeper Crankshaft keyway Belt retainer NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by reversing above steps. Belt Drive cover Pulley Drive cover "AUTO WALK" or "VARI-SPEED" MODELS: • Remove drive cover and belt keeper. • Remove belt from gearcase pulley by push- Remove belt...
Owner Manual
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... washer) and blade adapter. • Remove drive belt from turning when removing blade bolt. discard old belt. • Install new belt by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by reversing above steps. and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing. • Remove drive cable from blade adapter. 29 NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to prevent blade from engine pulley; Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its...
... washer) and blade adapter. • Remove drive belt from turning when removing blade bolt. discard old belt. • Install new belt by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by reversing above steps. and remove drive cover from lawn mower housing. • Remove drive cable from blade adapter. 29 NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to prevent blade from engine pulley; Drive belt Belt keepers Hex nut Return Idler arm spring assembly • Turn lawn mower on its...
Owner Manual
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... adapter. 5. Install the blade bolt with screw previously removed. lbs. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to upright position. 9. Connect spark plug wire to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is 35-40 ft. Remove rear baffle from the debris shield retainer and come into idler arm as shown. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive belt Debris shield Belt retainers IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is in the blade with the pulley end of housing. 4. Use...
... adapter. 5. Install the blade bolt with screw previously removed. lbs. Reattach drive cable and return spring to the idler arm assembly, then reattach drive cable to upright position. 9. Connect spark plug wire to remove drive belt, empty fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is 35-40 ft. Remove rear baffle from the debris shield retainer and come into idler arm as shown. 18" (45cm) HI-VAC MODELS: Drive belt Debris shield Belt retainers IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is in the blade with the pulley end of housing. 4. Use...
Owner Manual
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... open flame or spark. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to the carburetor when running engine. Store in the Maintenance section of your lawn mower for storage at the factory. • The air filter must be folded back. ING" in the tank inside the tabs of the season or if the unit will require manually locking into the mowing position. 3 POSITION "EZ" Bolt Knob Handle bracket 32 Replace if necessary...
... open flame or spark. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to the carburetor when running engine. Store in the Maintenance section of your lawn mower for storage at the factory. • The air filter must be folded back. ING" in the tank inside the tabs of the season or if the unit will require manually locking into the mowing position. 3 POSITION "EZ" Bolt Knob Handle bracket 32 Replace if necessary...
Owner Manual
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... use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of acids during storage. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Lower handle Lower handle "standard" knob ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is an acceptable alternative in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using...
... use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the Maintenance section of acids during storage. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are empty. • Never use plastic. CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with new spark plug. Lower handle Lower handle "standard" knob ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is an acceptable alternative in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using...
Owner Manual
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...equipped). 13. Replace fuse. Rear of fuel. 3. Too much grass. 3. Poor cut grass or to plug. 6. Stale fuel. 4. Spark plug wire is on 1. Replace spark plug. 7. Turn fuel valve lever to pull 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Clean underside of power 1. Set all wheels at slower walking speed. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Replace control bar. 10. Charge battery. 12. Loss of mower housing. 5. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Engine flywheel brake is disconnected. 6. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Replace blade adapter. 4. Dirty air filter...
...equipped). 13. Replace fuse. Rear of fuel. 3. Too much grass. 3. Poor cut grass or to plug. 6. Stale fuel. 4. Spark plug wire is on 1. Replace spark plug. 7. Turn fuel valve lever to pull 1. Raise cutting height. 3. Clean underside of power 1. Set all wheels at slower walking speed. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Replace control bar. 10. Charge battery. 12. Loss of mower housing. 5. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 5. Engine flywheel brake is disconnected. 6. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Replace blade adapter. 4. Dirty air filter...
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PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Lift on blade worn off of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. Rear of pulley. 2. Adjust handle height to push 1. Belt off . (If so equipped) 3. Adjust drive control. Raise cutting height. 2. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. "Loose" drive control system. 4. not filling 2. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Drive ...
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Lift on blade worn off of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in manual unless directed to an authorized Service Center. Rear of pulley. 2. Adjust handle height to push 1. Belt off . (If so equipped) 3. Adjust drive control. Raise cutting height. 2. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Handle height position not right for you. 1. Loss of drive or slowing of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. 3. "Loose" drive control system. 4. not filling 2. Check/replace drive belt. 2. Drive ...