Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 377130 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsman website www sears comJcraftsman ...
Page 2: ...tates This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights wl vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standard s require operator presence controls to mimimize 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 TRAI...
Page 3: ... mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow exces sively steep slopes Use caution when o...
Page 4: ...operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as neces saryto ensure proper...
Page 5: ...Service and Adjustment section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift u Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to hagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To return to mulching operation insta...
Page 6: ...TANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Drive cover Wheel adjuster on every wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commi siGn The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down...
Page 7: ...or Grass catcher handle ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires ...
Page 8: ...tions ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWA...
Page 9: ...l help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched g...
Page 10: ...ranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air fiRer e_ement assu...
Page 11: ...where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardene...
Page 12: ...eels Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive...
Page 13: ...ge Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Li Cover tabs Back plate Slots Cover Cartridge MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as il could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING ...
Page 14: ...ar case pulley and rolling belt off it Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high low position The mounting holes in th bottom of lower handle are o...
Page 15: ...et Do not attempt to increase engine spee or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fa or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor is not adjustable If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take you lawn mower to an authorized service center for rep...
Page 16: ...bar Upper Handle Fold forward for storage Lower handle Fold backward Mowing position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separa...
Page 17: ...d spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass 3 4 5 6 Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Low engine speed 4 Buildup o...
Page 18: ...ss is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catchertoo full 4 Handle height position not rightfor you 1 Replace blade lighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or...
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Page 20: ...Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter Seal 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw Includes Key Nos 4 16 750369 Grease and 7 17 12000003 E Ring Bearing 18 850848 Hi Pro Key Worm Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket Drive Shaft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 in...
Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377130 27 6 12 10 15 16 t12 _ 10 14 20 35 56 12 37 52 39 35 51 3O 31 28 29 13 27 41 13 _50 ...
Page 22: ...Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw w Seres 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right 41 150406 44 172835 46 851514 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 5O 851084 51 170031 52 85463 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 157081X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 65 17600406 66 700417 67 144929 68 111190X 69 83816 71 170939 72 170938 73 165912 161058 170944 ...
Page 23: ...54 9 8 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377130 18 18 15 31 14 14 12 13 16 11 8 ...
Page 24: ...132010 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 32 137052 V Belt 35 151521 SpdngRetainer 36 702511 Hubcap 37 137090 FlangedNut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 54 169932 Dust Cover 55 86012 Felt Washer 57 169931 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DdveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel AdjusterAssembly Left Gear Case Assembly Sprin...
Page 25: ...TTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2682 B1 1019 LABEL KIT I 1102 Q 15 _ 43 1087 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET lit REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 42 ...
Page 26: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2682 B1 967 443 _ 445 1 613 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT 137 634 _ r 110 L 127 127 i 130 95 I 617 43 ...
Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2682 B1 304 305 969 363 j 332 921 I 036 L EL K _ E SS O O I 65A _ 592 _ 58 C__ _ 689A O 597 44 ...
Page 28: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2682 B1 209 615 _ 404 _ 616 1 _J 562 505 _ 556 474 _ 910 _ _ _ 334 _ 1 258 789 358 GASKET SET 177 _ 1087 45 ...
Page 29: ... DESCRIPTION 55 691421 Rewind Starter Housing 56 498144 Starter Pulley 57 498144 Rewind Starter Spring 58 281464 Starter Rope Cut to Required Length 60 281434 Starter Rope Grip 65A 94904 Screw Rewind Starter Housing 81 223664 Muffler Screw Lock 95 94098 Screw Throttle Valve 97 493267 Throttle Shaft 104 231371 Float Hinge Pin 110 Washer Sold in Kit Only 117 494870 Main Jet 121 498260 Carburetor Kit...
Page 30: ...g 975 493640 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 976 496115 Fuel Line Clamp 977 498261 Rewind Starter 1019 494256 Screw Exhaust Muffler 1036 695111 Retainer 1058 273693 Governor Crank 1059 398540 617 270344 O Intake Manifold Sea 1087 280966 618 262749 Spring 1095 498528 621 396847 Stop Switch 1102 232153 635 66538 Spark Plug Boot 668 493823 _ Spacer Includes 2 DESCRIPTION 670 280512 Fuel Tank Spacer 687 945...
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