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Page 1: ...TARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377381 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 Visit our Craftsman website www sears conYcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...anty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 817 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 all in...

Page 3: ...l remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another 3 responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure v...

Page 4: ...lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you when you provide the mod...

Page 5: ...tional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR 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 up...

Page 6: ...Housing Engineoil cap w dipstick IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in Wheel adjuster Drive cover the engine on each 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 ...

Page 7: ...equirements 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 equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs PlateTab LowerWheelsfor ...

Page 8: ...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 _iLWARNING 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 ...

Page 9: ...ilt up grass and trash See Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut 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 grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will p...

Page 10: ...e full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy 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 element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and...

Page 11: ... 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 Posi...

Page 12: ...r drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a Sears or other qualified service center GEAR CASE To keep your dave system working propedy 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 leve...

Page 13: ...ing the tab with the slot 6 Push in on cover and turn counter ctockwise to tighten Turn Collar Clip clockwiseto remove 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 gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free o...

Page 14: ... factory approved belt to assure fit and long life Drive BH tk Y Push LN down TO ADJUST HANOLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions 1 Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position 2 Tighten both handle knobs securely 4 Handle Knob Handle Knob TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass ...

Page 15: ...clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubricate as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary 4 Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your...

Page 16: ...abilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute ...

Page 17: ...not driving CORRECTION 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 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace ai...

Page 18: ...pped 3 Catcher notventingair 3 Clean grasscatcher Hard to push 1 Raise cuttingheight 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 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit 18 ...

Page 19: ...079 Hardened Washer 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 137053 Shifter 12 700343 Bushing 57072 Seal 13 86447 Rug 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050 Helical Gear Includes Key Nos 4 15 750436X Clutch Jaw and 7 16 750369 Grease 77881 Searing 17 1200000G E Ring 137051 WormShaft 18 8 50_48 HbProKey 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377381 e2eo 78 5 27 16 12 4 31 3O 10 14 41 3O 13 27 28 47 ...

Page 21: ...0x1 1 4 Hex Tapping Screw w Sems 1 4 20 x 1 2 57 51793 Haiq in Cotter Hubcap 58 151590X479 Lower HaPde Back Plate 59 171407 Handle Bolt Side Baffle 61 132001 Rope Guide Discharge Baffle 82 134612 Debris Shlald Rear Baffle 64 Engine Craftsman Model NO 143 016700 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 71 170939 SpdngRH Rein Sldd 72 170938 Spring LH Engine Pulley 73 165912 Bolt Hi Pro Key 505 77 17600406 Screw Hx Serra...

Page 22: ...54 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377381 18 14 16 15 14 13 26 12 13 _15 41 65 ...

Page 23: ... Screw 1 4 20 x 2 12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Spring Retainer 35 151521 Hubcap 36 70_ 511 Locknut 37 1370g0 Wheel Tire Assembly 38 STC641425 E Ring 4O 75192 Pinion 41 151520 Dust Cover 53 169931 Fe_tWasher 54 169932 Washer 1 2x1 1 2 x 134 55 86012 Selector Knob Ddve Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Ddve Cover Hex Flange Nut Ddve Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assem...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 016700 355 9OO 400 135 130 _ 120 119 182216 19 238 250 73 42 ...

Page 25: ...ywheel Key 380 640271 90 611112 FlywheelA 390 590739 92 650815 Bolleville Washer 400 36792B 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 100 34443C Solid State I_nition 416 36085 101 610118 Spark Plug ver 103 651007 Screw Torx 1 15 10 24 x 15 417 650760 16 900 104 37480 Cam Bushing 900 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 37288 Exhaust Val...

Page 26: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 016700 _R37 _37 44_ 40 44 ...

Page 27: ...gine Parts Lfst Throttle Shaft Laver Assembly Throttle Retum Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle RestrictorScrwa Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl On Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL 31 Spdng Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor Tu...

Page 28: ...90702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 54 dia Starter Handle 46 ...

Page 29: ...0739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 96 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 47 ...

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