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Page 1: ...HARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377582 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 ...

Page 2: ... is in use in the United States This Warranty gives you spec fic ega rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator pres ence controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the controls under any circumst...

Page 3: ...age or personal injury may result Do not operate your 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 fu_ ara dan_raus 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 no...

Page 4: ... entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the pads bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you as semble ...

Page 5: ...in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual Operator presence control bar up Uft up TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging 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 retum to mulching operation install mulcher plug into...

Page 6: ...Mulcher plug Gasoline filler cap Primer Wheel adjuster on each wheel Lawn mower housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade lures when the enRi he is running Operator Presence Control Bar must be held down to the handle to start ...

Page 7: ...quire ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same satUng NOTE Adjuster is properly pesitk ned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Lower Wheels for High Cut ...

Page 8: ...the oil more often under dusty dirtyconditions GAS Fillfuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and ...

Page 9: ...F MOWER HOUSING after each use 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 thi...

Page 10: ... 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 replace air filter element and check blade for wea_ A new spark plug and clean new air...

Page 11: ... of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work properly Replace adapter if damaged BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire 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 betw...

Page 12: ...bricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute Bolt Crank Lockwasher Hardened Blade shaft washer Trailing adapter edge GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through norma...

Page 13: ...up and tighten cover knob Do not overtighten Air filtercover MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage 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 of built up grass and trash Clean underside of mower housing...

Page 14: ..._ U_ cover _ _n1 _ own lgll TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort Four 4 positions are available high medium high medium low and low Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over Remove the cable clips Remove the controls and ...

Page 15: ...If bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Tubular fra_ _ewn hem Se 1hem Fli _lid Lower frame _Frames mustbe _ _ _ I fully seated Tubular frame Lower fra...

Page 16: ...tter ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system pads such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohot 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...

Page 17: ...uel Stale fuel Water in fuel Spark plugwire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective Rearof lawn mower housing blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass Dirty air filter Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Too much oil in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Wheelheights uneven B...

Page 18: ...high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION Replace blade Tighten blade Contact an authorized service center department Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope Contact an authodzed service center department Replace blade adapter Move lawn mower to cut grass or t...

Page 19: ... Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Beadng Worm Shaft Drive Shaft KEY NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 57079 Hardened Washer 131484 ClutchYoke 700343 Bushing 86447 Plug 137050 Helical Gear 750436X ClutchJaw 750369 Grease 12000003 E Ring 850848 Hi Pro Key 81585 004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inc...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377582 0o 12 13 27 3O 28 ...

Page 21: ...9 Rear Baffle 59 131959 Keps Locknut 1 4 20 61 132001 Rear Skirt 62 134612 Engine Pulley 64 Hi Pro Key 505 161058 Hex Flange Nut 166062 Wheel Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 Available accessoriesnot includedwith lawn mower Spdng Washer 71 33303 Clipping Deflector Axle Arm Assembly 71 33623 Gas Can 2 5 gal SaTectorKnob 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer Selector Spring 71 33027 SAE 30W Oil 27 oz Spacer 71 33417 Dus...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377582 b O 14 15 11 ...

Page 23: ... Washer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 2 12 35 151521 V Belt 36 702511 Spring Retainer 37 137090 Hubcap 38 STD541425 Locknut 40 75192 Wheel Tire Assembly 41 151520 E Ring 53 144747 Pinion 54 166069 Dust Cover 55 86012 Felt Washer 57 144748 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Cas...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996704 301 3OO 2g_ _310 12 24O 42 75 42 ...

Page 25: ...92 26460 Incl 72 thru 85 300 36189 Oil Seal 301 36246 Governor Shaft 305 36063 Washer 307 35499 Governor Gear Ass y IncL81 308 36040 Governor Spool 310 36064 Idler Gear 346A 28763 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 9 16 347 650898A Flywheel Key 350 36045A Flywheel 370A 36261 Flywheel Fan 370C 37199 BellevilleWasher 380 640020A Flywheel Nut 390 590739 Solid State Ignition 400 36062D Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 ...

Page 26: ...2545 38A 632545 39 632549 40 640021 47 632554 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 187B 239 of Engine Parts List Throffie Shaft Lever Assembly Dust Seal Throttle Shutter Throttle ShutterScrew Ventad FloatBowl FloatShaft Float FloatBowlto Body Gasket Inlet Needle Seat BowlDrain Screw BowlDrain Washer Main Nozzle Tube O Ring O Ring Main NozzJeTube Spdng Main Nozzle Tube Spdng Float BowlRetainer Main Fuel Jet...

Page 27: ...er Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9164 dia Starter Handle 13 Vii4 KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter DOg Dog Spring Pulley Rewind SpringAss y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98...

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Page 30: ... de reparaci6n a domtcilio 1 800 676 5811 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 mummmm For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Produc...

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