Sears Craftsman 291.376100 User manual

8EA/RS
owners
manual
MODEL NO.
291.376100
CAUTION:
Read RULES for
Safe OPERATION
and INSTRUCTIONS
Carefully
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16" HAND
LAWN MOWER
assembly
operating
repair parts
SEARS, ROEBUCK and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. 31087

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. Read and familiarize yourself with the methods of use.
2. Inspect your lawn amd remove foreign objects, etc.
3. Don't operate mower when barefoot or wearing sandals.
4. Use caution - A mower is a precision piece of lawn care equipment and should be
treated as such.
5. Don't operate a damaged mower. Have repairs made before returning to work.
6. Never place your hands or feet near a moving part.
7. Do not mow the lawn when it is wet enough to be slippery.
8. Always be sure of your footing. Walk, don't run.
9. Keep all screws and nuts tight. Be sure equipment is in a safe operating condition. Keep
mower clean of dry grass and dirt.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON
MODEL 291.376100 SEARS LAWN MOWER
For one year from the date of purchase, when this Sears Lawn
Mower is maintained and lubricated according to the instructions
in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect
in material aud workmanship.
This warranty does not cover:
Expendable items which become worn during normal use.
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence,
and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the
instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE
SEARS LAWN MOWER TO THE NEAREST SERVICE CEN-
TER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D_lTWA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
ITEMS IN CARTON
One complete Hand Mower
Chassis.
Two upper handle sections.
Two lower handle sections.
One plastic bag including
hardware for assembly of
handle & handle grips.
One 1/4" x 1 3/4" handle bolt-
Two 1/4" x 2" handle bolts-
Three 1/4-20 handle nuts
Two retaining rings.
Do not use Key Numbers when
ordering Repair Parts, always
use Part Numbers.
Your mower is right hand (R.H.)
or left hand (L.H.) as you
push.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Always use care when operating your Lawn mower. Keep clear of moving parts. Avoid striking or
running into solid objects or debris in the area to be mowed. Keep the mower clean. Follow a regu-
lar maintenance and check schedule to provide efficient and safe operation. Well-cared for Lawn
mowers will last longer and operate more efficiently.
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16" HAND LAWN MOWERS
MODEL NUMBER 291.376100
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KEY
NO. PART NO. PART NAME
1. 30122 Ball Cup
2, 30137 Ball Bearing Assembly
3, 30004 Bearing Cone
4. 3030g Spring, Reel Adj.
5. 30308-0-10 Dust Cap
6. 30307 Reel Spacer
7. 30316 Raehet Pawl
8. 10122-2-10 Reel Assembly
(hcludes Key Nos. 2
thru 6)
9. 30317-1 Axle Snap Ring
10. 30926 Hub Cap
11. 30337 Axle
12. 30733 Hex Nut 3/8"
13. 10426 Wheel &Tire
14. 30660 Hex Head Bolt
15. 30730 Cover Plate
16. 10326-17-10 Left Side Plate
16. A 10326-16-10 Right Side Plate
17. 30990 Retaining Rings
18. 10330-10 Torsion Bar Assy.
REQ.
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
1
1
2
1
KEY
NO, PARTNO.
19. 30737-3
20. 30300
21. 30737-2
22. 31039
23. 31043
24. 30321
25. 30119-5
26. 10305-2-10
27. 30519
28. 30320
29. 30071-4
30. 30319-2
10018-3
31. 31006
32. 10443-9
33. 30983-4
34. 30991-1
35. 30992
36. 30991
37. 30982-5
38. 30747
PART NAME
Left PinionGear
Adjusting Screws
Right PinionGear
Cutter Bar Bolt
Hex Nut Nylon Insert
Roller Bracket
Carriage Bolt 5/18"
Cutter Bar Assy.
Cutter Bar Stud
Roller Section
Roller Spacer
Roller Tube
Complete Roller Assy.
Roller Bracket Clamp
Complete Handle Asey.
Lower Handle
Handle Bolt 1/4 x 2
Hex Nut Nylock
Handle Bolt 1/4 x 1 3/4
Upper Handle
Handle Grip
REQ.
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2

MOWER BLADE ADJUSTMENT
*The blades have been preadjusted before leaving the
factory.
*Misalignment can occur resulting in blades that are too
loose or too tight. If this happens, you will notice a
rough, uneven cut or a hard pushing mower.
*All adjustments are made from the rear of the mower
(opposite from the bar with the logo decal.) Each end of
the cutting bar can be adjusted separately.
*As you follow the instructions below, refer to Figure 1 for
more information.
*The cutting bar blade (located under the reel) pivots. The
front screws move the cutter bar away from the blades,
while the rear screws move the cutting bar toward the
blades.
*Adjusting the screws is a very sensitive procedure.
1/16th of a turn is considered a major adjustment.
*Before tightening one adjusting screw, be sure to loosen
the opposing screw an equal amount.
FIGURE 1
Adjusting
Screws
LOOSENING THE BLADES
*The cutter bar blade must be moved further from the cut-
ting reel.
*Loosen both back screws equally by turning them
counter clockwise.
*Tighten both front screws equally by turning them clock-
wise.
TIGHTENING THE BLADES
*The cutter bar must be moved closer to the cutting reel.
*Loosen both front screws equally by turning them
counter-clockwise.
*Tighten both back screws equally by turning them clock-
wise.
CHECKING ADJUSTMENTS
*Turn mower upside down.
*Insert a piece of paper (i.e., writing or newspaper)
between the cutter bar and the reel blades, and carefully
turn the reel blades by hand.
*All blades should slice the paper evenly the entire length
of the cutter bar while the reel turns smoothly.
*If the mower has an uneven cut, an adjustment should
be made to the appropriate side of the blades to attain
an even cutting action.
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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
291.376100
To Call
Toll Free
For Service:
1-800-4-REPAIR
(1-800-473-7247)
For Parts:
1-800-FON-PART
(1-800-336-7278)
CRAFTSMRN,o
16" HAND
LAWN MOWER
The model number of your lawn mower is
found on a decal on the cutter bar at the
back of the mower.
All repair parts are available for immediate
purchase or special order when you visit
your nearest Sears Service Center, or the
Service Department at most Sears Stores.
To request service or order parts by
phone, call the toll free numbers listed to
the left.
When requesting service or ordering parts,
always provide the following information:
• Product Type
• Model Number
• Part Number
• Part Description
SEARS, ROEBUCK and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Part No. 31087 Printed In U.S.A. 3-95