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OWNER'S MANUAL
917.387830
MODEL
• AssembRy
o Operation
o Customer
ResponsibiBnties
o Service
o Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
VBL Printed in U.S,A.
159054 032597 REV2
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers 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, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RiSK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. TRAINING: • Read this opera
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. it has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 4_5 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DISPLACEMENT: 1t.5 CUoIN, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1,5 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Service CentedDepartment. We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or
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TA LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAG E ................................................................... 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 11=13 TROU BLESHOOTING ................................................. 21 WARRANTY .................................................................
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E ACCESSORIES LAWN 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 these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower° LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE _ ...................... i CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i i i iiuiH,i ill ill,ill= GRASS CATCHERS GRAS
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LY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig. 2) mower. Your' new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your' lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher, To convert to bagging or discharging: for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been o Open rear door' and rem
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,u,ii ,111,,11 ,,i,,, ,,,,i,i,iii1,11 BLY LOWER TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) , Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of s _ grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag, (Frames must // be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame, o When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset° // TUBULAR o Slide sewn hem evenly around the tub
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OPERATUON in,nl,i i,ii rl I 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 literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. \i CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON O
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................................. i,,,,i OP ATmON : ::: :::::::ii,ii ...................................... ......... um, ........................ ,.... : ................. _i:m:i , ,, iii ii sA_-r_u_ssEs result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or pedorming any adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can mask over the spectacles
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TO START ENGINE MULCHBNG MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND trying to start. Use a firm push This step is not usually TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING necessary when starting an engine which has already AFTER EACH USE. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER run for*a few minutes, RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL • Hoid operator presence control bar down to the handle , The special m
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CUSTO ER RESPONSIB L TUES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!fnspeci'"Grass Catcher e/ (If Equipped) .._ .._ m c!ean Lawn M0w' r __ . V' (Power-Propelled Mowers) O Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive bel_pUlieys ....... e,' RE (power_pr0pe!led Mqwe,rs) CheckJSharp,e,ni,R,eplace Blade Lubrication Chart clean Battery/Re'charg'e ............................... (Electric Start Mowers) ................................ t E Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine.Oil G Clean Air Filter ....................
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BLADE ,, CRANK- LAWN MOWER ADAPTER,,,= _ / SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- _. _ KEYWAY nance. TIRES o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and B other hazards that may cause tire damage, BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blade& TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 9) • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place 1 WASHER
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CUSTOM ESPONS BL TmES AIR FILTER ENGINE Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by LUBRICATION using a dirty air filter,, Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade very dusty, dirty conditions° Do not wash air filter_ according to your expected operating temperature,. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig,, 11) SAE VISCOSITY GRADES o Remove the air filte
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. ..... o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark PlUg and place where .i.t,.cannot c°me in contact with plug, LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT MEDIUM HIGH See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of you
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....... i STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more_ IMPORTANT: IT tS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, When lawn mower is to be stored fora period of time, clean FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE, ALSO, it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BL
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CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGnNE MODEL NUMBER 143.974506 (_--370K 298 9OO 135 t30 101 126 lg5 416 120 t19 125 174 182 185 / 239 72 245 238 250 18
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CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGBNE MODEL NUMBER 143.974506 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36774 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 184 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 2 26727 Dowel Pin 185 36785 Intake Pipe 6 33734 Breather Element 186 87-138 Governor Link 7 36557 BreatherAss'y,, (Incl. 6 & 12A) !89 650839 Screw, I/4-20 x 3/8" 12 36775 Breather Tube 191 36559 S..E. Brake Bracket (incL 195) 12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (incL 12B) 195 610973 Terminal 12B 36694 Breather Tube Elb
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CRAFTSMAN &CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974506 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632747 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 1 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever' Assembly 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal Washer 5 631t83 Dust Sea! (Throttle) 6 632504 Throttle Shutter' 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowt"O" Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (lncL 31) 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 36045 Prim
