Page 1: ...TARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 378410 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 condcraftsman ...
Page 2: ...nty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co D 617 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: ...remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another 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 corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure visi...
Page 4: ... _ WARNING Battery posts terminals 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 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 Mo...
Page 5: ... Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage...
Page 6: ...er knob Gasoline cap Grass Housing Engine oil ca Drive cover IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheeladjuster on eachwheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the Amedcan National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is runn...
Page 7: ...ium positionis 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 Lower Wheelsfor High Cut rib _ ...
Page 8: ...ith 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 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 To a...
Page 9: ...t up grass and trash See Cleaning Ln 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 end not be noticed Also the mulched grass wilt biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will pro...
Page 10: ...or 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 Alt 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 bl...
Page 11: ...sher 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 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised ...
Page 12: ... 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 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classificationSF SJ Select the oil s SAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature 12 NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc imp...
Page 13: ...and shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under drive cover at least twice a season Scrape underside of cover with putt...
Page 14: ...ualified service center for repair and or adjust ment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous If you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact a Sears or other qualified service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary a...
Page 15: ...oline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer 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...
Page 16: ...g in grass Drive wheels not turning with drive control engaged Belt 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 1 Set ...
Page 17: ...pped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel 1 Raise cutting height height is toe low 2 Rear of lawn mower 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging housing one 1 setting in grass higher 3 Grass catcher too full 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Handle height position not 4 Adjust handle height to right for you suit 17 ...
Page 18: ...6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 7 77881 Beanng 5 137051 WormShaft 9 175257 Drive Shaft 10 57079 HardenedWasher 11 131484 Clutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 HelicalGear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch ...
Page 19: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378410 31 13 28 45 _24 27 31 44 35 43 46 25 ...
Page 20: ...ge Nut 27 150341 W e_ 28 175231 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 x 33 30 165761X004 Axts Arm Assembly RR 31 701037 Selector Knob 32 175060X004 Selector Spring KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 35 175012 Hubcap 36 165912 Bolt 38 176185 Washer 39 176235 Pushnut 43 175083 Bottom Belt Cover 44 176289 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 10 11 12 45 45 85463 Danger Deal 46 851514 Blade Adapter ...
Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 378410 _ __ __ 14 11 18 14 16 13 18 li6 g 8 13 12 4O ...
Page 22: ...x 2 12 32 137G52 V Belt 35 151521 Spchg Retainer 36 175258 Hubcap 37 137090 Locknut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 54 175084 Dust Cover 55 175739 Felt Washer 57 175058 Washer 112x 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 Spring Locknut 1 4 20 Spring Wheel Adj...
Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 016708 9OO 110_ 135 130 120 416 17e _ 119 125 275 104 306 195 4O ...
Page 24: ...Ass y 290 29774 Fuel Line 69 37609 Mounting Flange Gasket 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 70 37608 Mounting Flange Incl 72 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35164 thru 83 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 301 72 37615 Oil Dram Rug Incl 73 301 36246 Fuel Cap Black 73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 75 27897 Oil Seal 306 37610 O Ring 80 30574A Governor Shaft 307 35499 O RJng 81 30590A Washer 309 650562 S...
Page 25: ...gine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assemb y Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screwlldle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Bpdng Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor T...
Page 26: ...Washer Brake S ring Starter _org Deg Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO _2 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Deg Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length ...
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