Page 1: ...N MOWER Model No 917 377131 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears corTVcra ftsman ...
Page 2: ...e SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 8t7 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 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 I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow atl instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the contr...
Page 3: ...other responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for smaff children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are exp...
Page 4: ...minals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling s lawn mower was produced are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand service canters Most Sears storescan also order repairparts for you when you providethe model ...
Page 5: ...l loose pads HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper ...
Page 6: ...wn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine cover 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 Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start...
Page 7: ...els for low cut and lower wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equ...
Page 8: ...s 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 Do not mix oil with gaso line Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or meth...
Page 9: ...lear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will 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 recurthe grass clippingsmany times and reduce them insize so that as they fall ontothe lawn they willdisperse into ...
Page 10: ...o receive full value from the warranty 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 clean or replace air filter etement and check blade for wear A new spark...
Page 11: ...g when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Pos...
Page 12: ...ut wheels back in place NOTE 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 should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only tim...
Page 13: ...ed air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Up Cover Back tabs Slots Cover Cartridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it 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...
Page 14: ...se pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it 2 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up 3 Remove blade 4 Remove debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft 6 Install new belt by reversing above steps 7 Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting ho...
Page 15: ...attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate propedy doe to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an au...
Page 16: ...e or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or car...
Page 17: ...RECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace control bar t Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Cl...
Page 18: ... air 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Adjust or replace drive control cable 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken 1 Raise cutting height 2 Replace blade 3 Clean grass catcher 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting hi...
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Page 20: ...agement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft KEY NO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 PART NO DESCRIPTION 57079 Hardened Washer 131484 Clutch Yoke 7 0343 Bushing 86447 Plug 137050 Helical Gear 750436X Clutch Jaw 750369 Grease 121_ E Ring 850848 Hi Pro Key 81585X X 4 Spring Bracket NOTE All componentdimensionsgiven in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 m...
Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 377131 22 35 27 28 13 27 _4 2O 35 31 37 56 t2 52 41 ...
Page 22: ...Kit Po_ Rivet 52 85463 Oa_e_ Oecal Self Tapping Screw 10 24x5 8 55 751592 Locknut 3 8 16 Hex Tapping Screw w Seres 1 4 20 x 1 2 56 88652 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Hubcap 57 51793 Hairpin Cotter Back Plate 58 151890X479 Lower Har_te Side Baffle 59 131959 Handle Bolt Discharge Baffle 61 132001 RopeGuide Rear Baffle 62 134612 Debds Shield Keps Locknut 1 4 20 64 Engine Model Sriggs and Stratton 12H80...
Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377131 54 9 8 18 14 13 12 18 15 14 16 11 13 ...
Page 24: ...2010 Pan Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 32 137052 V Belt 35 151521 Spring Retainer 36 702511 Hubcap 37 137090 Ranged Nut 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 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Sp...
Page 25: ...IGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2640 B1 _1019 LABEL KITI 6e4 _ s4_ 5 307 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 11058OWNER SMANUAL I 1 I 842_ 52_ 524 _ 42 ...
Page 26: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2640 B1 968 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _137_ _ 365 _ _1 _ _ _ 163_ 12 43 ...
Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2640 B1 921 304 305 1 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 332 _ 363 _ _ _ _ _ 081 _ _ 30_ 1210 I 459 _ _ _ _ S_ _ 689 _ 60 30 44 ...
Page 28: ...BRIGGS STRATrON MODEL NO 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2640 B1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET I 3_ 20_ 842_ 524_ _ 6681_1 745 _ 616 I ...
Page 29: ...alve KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 43 691997 Slinger Governor Oil 45 690548 Tappet Valve 46 691449 Camshaft 48 498826 Short Block Replacement Engine 12J802 2915 B1 50 497465 Manifold Intake 51 272199 Gasket Intake 54 691650 Screw Intake Manifold 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 58 692259 Rope Starter Cut to Required Length 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 65 690759 Screw Rewind Starter 81 691740 Lock Muff...
Page 30: ... 495224 529 691923 Grommet 975 493640 562 92613 Bolt Governor Control Lever 976 496115 584 692342 Cover Breather Passage 977 498261 585 691879 Gasket Breather Passage 1019 494256 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter 1036 695111 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 1058 274265 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1059 692311 608 497680 Starter Rewind 1096 498528 613 691340 Screw Muffler 1210 498144 615 690340 Retainer Go...
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