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Page 1: ... LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377961 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 com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND 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 operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this ope...

Page 3: ...ge stopthe engine safelycheck for the cause of vibration and repairas required Do notrun the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cutgrassbypullingthe mower towardsyou Mow acrosstheface of slopes never up and downor youmight loseyourfooting Do notmow excessively steep slopes Use cautionwhenoperating the mower on uneventerrainorwhen changing directions maintaingoodfooting Never operatey...

Page 4: ...parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials excep...

Page 5: ...of this manual Operator presence control bar Liftup Uft up TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging See OPERATION section of this manual Lower handle Mowing position 3 position Handle adjustment bracket Handle pin 5 ...

Page 6: ...lug Gasoline cap Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Pr mer without oil or _asoline in the engine Housing 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 must be held...

Page 7: ...heels for low cut GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best Lower speeds are for slow heavy thick grass cutting or trimming Medium speeds are for normal grass cutting or trimming High is for light cutting and for ground transport NOTE Do not move speed control lever unless the engine is running TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM With engine r...

Page 8: ...atcher frame Rear door Grass handle hook _CAUTION Do not runyour lawn _r without rear mulcher ptug or approvea grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle an...

Page 9: ...e the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next seeson See Storage Instructions for add _donalinformation Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent dama...

Page 10: ...adequicklyto providenutrients for the lawn Always mulchwithyour highestengine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting actionof the blades Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhen itis wet Wet grasstendsto form dumps end interferes withthe mulchingaction The besttimeto mow yourlawn isthe earlyaRemoon At this time the grasshas ddedand the newiy cutarea willnot be exposedto the direct sun For bestresults...

Page 11: ...jected to operator abuse or negligence To 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 So_ce and Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and ch...

Page 12: ...ere 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 hardened ...

Page 13: ... E ring Lock washer Crank Hardened Trailing Blade shaft washer edge adapter 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 normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufac turer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering DRIVE WHEELS C...

Page 14: ... Swing cover down and remove from hinge Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body Clean air cleaner cover and body Install a new paper filter Reinstall cover to air cleaner body Be sure hinge is assembled properly Swing cover up and tighten cover knob Do not overtighten Air filter cover Cover knob Hinge Paper filter MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and o...

Page 15: ...untilthe pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes Med Low Handle pin 3 position Handle adjustment bracket ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Yourenginespeed has been factoryset Do not attemptto increaseenginespeed orit may resultinpersonalinjury If youbelieve that the engineis runningtoofastor tee slow take yourlawn mowerto an authorized servicecenterldepadment for repair and a...

Page 16: ...arburetor foal filter fuelhose 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 an_ formation of acidsduring storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage Drain the fuel tank Startthe engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty ...

Page 17: ... in engine Walking speed too fast Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Bent engine crankshaft 2 Engine flywheel brake is 1 on when control bar is released Bent engine cradkshaft 2 3 4 Clean replace air filter Fill fuel tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connec...

Page 18: ...h or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Dirt in drive pinions 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit t Check replace drive belt 2 Che...

Page 19: ...SERVICE NOTES 37 ...

Page 20: ...42 4 10 40 12 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377961 28 1 j 18 25 5 7 _ 22 1 I 24 56 34 ...

Page 21: ...Nut Hex Lock Wshr 5 16 18 Baffle Side Screw 12 x 5 8 Skirt Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 BeltCover Top Adapter Blade w key Longer Blade 21 Washer Hardened Lockwasher Helical Spring 3 8 Screw He _ Head 3 8 24 x 1 38 Pulley Fixed Bearing Support Assy Bolt Engine Engine See Breakdown Craftsman143 996710 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 39 169294 Grass Catcher Bag 40 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 41 85463 Danger D...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377961 24 22 3O 32 3O 2O 29 17 41 ...

Page 23: ...32 150342 Screw Hex Wash Head 10 24 X 668 33 145212 PivotRod Cover 34 150181 TransmissionAsm 35 160785X004 PinSpringThrust 36 1607860 004 WasherHardenod 37 161463 RodConnec_ng 38 163409 Storing Extension 39 700279 SpringSelector 40 150339 KnobSelector Spring 41 150182 E Ring7 8 42 8 3923 Bearing Support 43 19572216 Bearing Ball 44 144929 45 751152 DESCRIPTION Retainer Drive Asm Strop Screw Hex Hea...

Page 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996710 300 goo 12 380 45 40 251 41 42 75 42 ...

Page 25: ...9774 MountingFlange Incl 72 292 26460 thru85 300 36189 Oil Seal 301 36246 Govemor Shaft 305 36063 Washer 307 35499 Governor Gear Ass y 308 36040 Incl 81 310 36064 GovemorSpool 346A 28763 IdlerGear 347 650898A Screw 1 4 20 x 1 9 16 350 36045 Flywheel Key 370A 36261 Flywheel 370C 37318 FlywheelFan 370R 373 t 7 Belleville Washer 380 64O020A Rywhe_Nut Solid State Ignition 390 590739 Spark PlugCover 40...

Page 26: ...73 64O022 632547 632547 632545 632545 632549 640O21 632554 DESCRIPTION Incl 187B 239 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Dust Seai Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw Ventud FloatBow1 Float Sh_t Roar Float Bowl to Body Gasket Inlet Needle Seat BowlDrain Screw BowlDrainWasher Main Nozzle Tube O Ring _O Ring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Main Nozzle Tube Sp_ng FloatBowlRetainer Main Fue...

Page 27: ...er Washer BrakeSpring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Rousing Ass y 40 degreegrommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia StarterHandle _ml4 KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION RewindStarter Retainer Starter Dog DogSpring Pulley RewindSpring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length98 ...

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Page 30: ...air or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect s 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 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 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 p...

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