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917.375940
Owner’s Manual
532 19 65-29 01.21.05 BY Printed in U.S.A.
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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 THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, Look for this symbol to point out im- or roads. portant saf ety precautions. It means Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the equip- CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!! YOUR men
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Never refuel the machine indoors. wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. Never store the machine or fuel container where there Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachement is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. heater or on other appliances. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer operation regularly. bed with
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manu al in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower . OPERATOR MOWING PRESENCE PO SI TION IMPORTANT: THIS LAWN MOWER IS SHIPPED WITH- CONTROL OUT OIL OR GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE. BAR Your new lawn mower has been as sem bled at the factory LIFT with the ex cep tion of those parts left unassembled for ship- UP ping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to com plete the as sem bly have be
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ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3 and 4) 1. Slide grass catcher bag over the frame. Make sure DOOR the rear handle is on top (the same side as the front handle) and the strap is on the bottom. 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame. GRASS CATCHER NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them in warm water FRAME for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before using. 3. Close grass catcher door. NOTE: When fully closed, door will “snap” shut over frame VINYL and viny
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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 literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. OPERATOR PRESENCE CON TROL BAR STARTER HANDLE DRIVE CONTROL LEVER HANDLE DRIVE COVER KNOB EN GI
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OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can 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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask over spectacles. 2. Turn nut on underside of drive control to increase drive HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER speed. ENGINE SPEED 3. Operate mower to test drive speed. Readjust a
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OPERATION Secure rear of discharge chute to lawn mower housing Mower is now ready for side discharging operation. with knob. To convert to mulching operation, side dis charge de- Place rear handle of grass catcher on the crossbar of fl ector must be removed and mulcher door secured to the lawn mower's lower handle as shown. mower housing with knob. Lift the round door of the discharge chute and place To convert to rear bagging operation, side discharge the grass ca
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OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 10 –11) CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with 1. Open round door of discharge chute to move starter oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muf- rope out and away from grass catcher. fl er on startup. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level. FRONT 2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout. OPEN HANDLE 3. You receive a container of oil with the unit. Slowly ROUND pour the entire container down the oil fi ll spout into the DOOR engine. NOTE: Initial
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OPERATION TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER To stop engine, release operator presence con trol HOUSING FREE OF BUIL T -UP GRASS / TRASH. SEE “CLEANING” bar. IN THE MAINTENANCE SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. TO START ENGINE The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the engine, a small they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass a
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MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 10 25HOURS 100 STORAGE USE USE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * CheckTires Check DriveWheels *** 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 sys
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MAINTENANCE LAWN MOWER BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any main- BLADE ADAPT ER te nance. TRAILING TIRES EDGE Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chem- i cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. HARDENED WASHER DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time be fore you mow to be sure they move freely. LOCK WASHER BLADE BOLT The wheels not turning freely means trash, g
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MAINTENANCE Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least CAUTION: Pe tro leum solvents, such as once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in ker o sene, are not to be used to clean one year. car tridge. They may cause de te ri o ra tion Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridg e. and after each fi ve (5) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil Do not use pres sur ized air to clean or plug securely each time
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. 4. Pivot idler arm assembly to slacken drive belt, then LAWN MOWER remove drive belt from drive pulley, belt keepers and TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT idler arm. See “TO ADJUST
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Route the other end of the new drive belt through hole in housing. KNOB 3. Reattach debris shield to housing with screw previ- BOLT ously removed. Be sure tab of debris shield is in gap of housing. LOW 4. Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the HANDLE HIGH adapter. BRACKET 5. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine as shown (See Fig. 19). 6. Install
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STORAGE HANDLE (See Figs. 22 and 23) ENGINE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. FUEL SYSTEM 1. Loosen the two (2) handle knobs on sides of the upper IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear. SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR 2. Remove the two (2) handle knobs and carriage bolts TANK DURING STORAGE. ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS on sides of the lower handle and pivot
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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air fi lter. 1. Clean/replace air fi lter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Empty f
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18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940
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19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 32 532 18 34-45 Rod, Door, Discharge Chute 1 532 19 05-82 Handle, Grassbag, Rear 33 532 19 05-78 Discharge Chute, Plastic 2 532 06 53-22 Hairpin Cotter 34 532 19 06-19 Adjustment Bracket, Lower Handle, LH 3 532 18 34-83 Rod, Rear Handle, Grassbag 35 532 18 55-88 Knob, Star 4 532 1
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20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.375940
