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Page 1: ...RY LAWN MOWEF Model No 917 379490 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 comicraftsman ...

Page 2: ...in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standard s require operator presence controls to mimimize 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 ...

Page 3: ...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 fumes are dangerous 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 not mow exces sively steep slopes Use caution when op...

Page 4: ...re you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools...

Page 5: ...Service and Adjustment section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle_ up Lift up Mowing position 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 i...

Page 6: ...plug Engine oil cap w dipsti Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Drive cover Wheel 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 Oper...

Page 7: ...GHT Raise wheels 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 adjust...

Page 8: ...ore often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life 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 c...

Page 9: ... 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 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 q...

Page 10: ...ected 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 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 ch...

Page 11: ...wn 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 Use a 9 16 box or open end wrench Remove blade and attaching hard ware Position the blade adapter on the engine cranksh...

Page 12: ...e only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute 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 12 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade accordin...

Page 13: ...RK 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 the underside of your mower after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Tum lawn mower on it...

Page 14: ...ove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position Tighten both handle knobs securely Handl...

Page 15: ...ble If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment 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 conta...

Page 16: ...ar Upper Handle Fold forward for storage Fold backward Lower handle Mowing position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separat...

Page 17: ...ad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Low engine speed 4 Buildu...

Page 18: ... 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 CORRECTION 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard s...

Page 19: ...ON Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter 13 86447 Plug Seal 14 137050 HelicalGear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw Includes Key Nos 4 16 750369 Grease and7 17 120C0003 E Ring Bearing 18 85C848 Hi ProKey Worm Shaft 19 81585X004 Spdng Bracket Drive Shaft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inc...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379490 66 5 6 10 12 10_ 14 30 27 25 F 16 2 4 20 35 33 56 55 52 37 44 68 30 29 28 13 ...

Page 21: ...68 57143 Hex Flange Nut 71 170939 Wheel 72 170938 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 73 165912 Washer 78 170954 Axle Arm Assembly 79 170953 Selector Knob 80 170554 Selector Spring 81 170955 Washer 82 170956 Spacer 161058 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 172325 Thread Cuffing Screw w Seres 5 16 18 x 3 4 Bolt Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn M...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379490 54 5 f 18 35 14 16 11 8 9 14 13 12 I 41 15 ...

Page 23: ...Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 32 137052 V Belt 35 151521 Spring Retainer 36 702511 Hubcap 37 137090 Flanged Nut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 53 169931 Dust Cover 54 169932 FeltWasher 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DESCRIPTION DriveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly ...

Page 24: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 AIA I II CONTROL I CAMSHAFT I CARBURETOR I 11 10 14 42 ...

Page 25: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 A1A FAN COVER I _ 4 6_ 13 10 FLYWHEEL I 6 1 3 5 7 RECOIL STARTER J I I 2 3 6 I I AIR CLEANER ...

Page 26: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 AIA YLINDER BARREL I T5 5 L2 J 4 OIL PAN J 12 18 5 t12 1 L_ _4 161_ 7 12 CRANKSHAFT J I PISTON CONNECTING ROD J 4 1 1 3 I MUFFLER 44 ...

Page 27: ... 0294819 12 0004598 13 0018044 13 2373447 DESCRIPTION Pulley Comp Camshaft Shaft Cam Pulley Belt Timing Arm In Valve Rocker Arm Ex Valve Rocker Shaft Rocker Arm Valve In Valve Ex Spring Valve Retainer In Valve Spring Screw Tappet Adj Nut Tappet Adj O ring Ooring CARBURETOR KEY PART NO NO 1 3088416 2 5580162 3 4930756 4 4481818 5 1441518 6 5580170 7 5664552 8 558O212 9 5580220 10 5580238 11 5580246...

Page 28: ...sy Ignition 3 5723747 Flywheel Assy 4 5580675 Wire Stop Switch 5 5580683 Switch Assy Engine Stop 6 5580782 Brake Assy 7 5580790 Spring Brake Lever 8 0803619 Bolt Flange 6X14 9 1725050 Bolt Flange 6X23 10 0671552 Bolt Flange 6X20 11 0442038 Nut Special 14ram 12 1824630 Clip Cable 13 0485946 Screw Washer 4X12 14 1510361 Washer Plain AIR CLEANER KEY PART NO NO 1 5580154 2 5580402 3 5561410 5 5664560 ...

Page 29: ...Governor Assy Weight Governor Holder Governor Weight Pin Governor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6X14 Bolt Flange 6X25 Washer Thrust 6ram Clip Governor Holder Oil Seal 28X41 25X6 Washer Plain 6mm Pin Lock 8mm Pin Dowel 8X20 Gauge Assy Oil Level CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO 1 5580030 5 5581012 DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Comp N1 Type Washer Thrust PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO...

Page 30: ...ssories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSU 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7days aweek www sears conVpartsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR _ 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour...

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