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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules .......................................... 2-3
Warranty ................................................ 4-5
Product Spec i fi ca tions ........................... 5
Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 6-7
Operation ............................................ 8-12
Maintenance Schedule .......................... 13
Maintenance ...................................... 13-16
Service and Adjustments .................. 17-18
Storage .............................................. 18-19
Troubleshooting ................................ 20-21
Repair Parts ....................................... 22-31
Sears Service ...........................Back Cover
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.
Look for this symbol to point out im por-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAU TION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS INVOLVED.
WARNING:
In order to prevent ac ci-
den tal starting when setting up, trans port-
ing, ad just ing or making repairs, always
dis con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it can not come in contact with plug.
CAUTION:
Muffler and other engine
parts become extremely
hot during operation and
remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
I. CHILDREN
WARNING:
CHILDREN CAN
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR
KILLED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully read and follow all of
the safety instructions below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
recommends that children be a minimum
of 12 year of age before operating a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a
minimum of 16 years of age before operat-
ing a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the ma chine and the
mowing activity.
Never
assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a re-
spon si ble adult
other than
the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and
down
for small chil-
dren.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
II. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to
operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by
blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or
while wearing sandals. Al ways wear
substantial footwear with good ankle
support while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may
richochet back toward the operator. Stop
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop
before clean ing the machine, removing
the grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
SAFETY RULES
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MODEL NUMBER 93J02-0051-F1
BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
332 690662 Nut
(Flywheel)
333 593872 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 692051 Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 592640 Gasket
Set-Engine
404 690272 Washer (Governor Crank)
455 593960 Cup-Flywheel
493 593330 Bracket-Mounting
(Carburetor)
505 793515 Nut (Governor Control Lever)
522 590580 Plug-Dipstick/Fill
535 799579 Filter-Air Cleaner Foam (Dry)
562 793514 Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
598 592587 Shim-End Play (Crankshaft)
(Used After Date Code:
15100100)
593291 Shim-End Play (Crankshaft)
(Used Before Date Code:
15100200)
601 791850 Clamp-Hose
(Green)
608 593959 Starter-Rewind
613 590562 Screw
(Muffler)
615 690340 Retainer-Governor
Shaft
616 590516 Crank-Governor
617 270344s Seal-O Ring (Intake Manifold)
621 692310 Switch-Stop
623 799581 Seal-O
Ring
(Carburetor
Spacer)
635 692076 Boot-Spark
Plug
668 590546 Spacer
(Flywheel)
718 690959 Pin-Locating
724 697478 Retainer-Seal
741 594105 Gear-Timing
745 691146 Screw (Brake) (#10-32 x .86)
830 590536 Stud-Rocker
Arm
832 592709 Guard-Muffler
KEY PART
NO. NO.
DESCRIPTION
836 690661 Screw (Muffler Guard)
(M5 x 12.3)
850 100106 Sealant-Silicone
868 590534 Seal-Valve
875 594639 Base-Air
Cleaner
914 591103 Screw (Rocker Cover)
922 692135 Spring-Brake
923 691487 Brake
951 591104 Lever-Choke
957 591003 Cap-Fuel
968 594640 Cover-Air
Cleaner
972 590568 Fuel-Tank
975 594632 Bowl-Float
1022 591255 Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 590513 Cover-Rocker
1026 590515 Rod-Push (Intake & Exhaust)
1029 590526 Arm-Rocker (Exhaust)
1029A 590527 Arm-Rocker (Intake)
1036 - - -
Label-Emissions (Available
From A Briggs & Stratton
Authorized
Dealer)
1058 N/A
Operator’s Manual
1127 590554 Screw (Float Bowl to
Carburetor
Body)
1238 590562 Screw (Carburetor Spacer)
1263 697124 Reed-Breather
1264 793453 Screw (Breather Reed)
1329 N/A
Replacement Engine
1330 N/A
Repair Manual
1472 691876 Seal-O Ring (Dipstick/Fill Plug)
- -
398067 Spark Arrester
(available
accessory)
Carburetor Overhaul Kit – Key Number 121
Engine Gasket Set – Key Number 358
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S.
inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm
