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Page 1: ...RY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379591 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol 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 corrdcraftsman ...

Page 2: ...D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence 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 operator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly Learn how to qu...

Page 3: ...ication 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 pullingthe mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions...

Page 4: ...emble 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassemblad for shipping purpo6as All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mo...

Page 5: ...tment section of this manual Operator presence control bar _ Upper handle _ Lift up Lift up _ _ _ Mowing _ position Lower handle TO INSTALL ATI ACHMENTS Yourlawn mower was shippedreadyto be used as a mulcher To convertto baggingor discharging Open rear door and removemulcherplug Store mulcherplug ina safe place You can now installcatcheror optional clipping deflector To retumto mulchingoperation i...

Page 6: ... cap w Housing Gasoline cap cover Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in Wheel adjuster 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 Commission The blade turns when the engine is running Operator prese...

Page 7: ...merits 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 a I wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is propedy 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 Plate Tab t Lower Wheels for Hi...

Page 8: ... ADD GASOUNE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline wt_ a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quanti_es that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _kWARNING 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 Aci...

Page 9: ...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 quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this w...

Page 10: ...gligence 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 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 replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark...

Page 11: ...d 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 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 washe...

Page 12: ...ps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place If after cleaning the drive wheels do not tum freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the ddve should be kept cle...

Page 13: ...r up and tighten cover knob Do not overtighten 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 of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each ...

Page 14: ...lley and roll belt off Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remove blade Remove 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 Drive l Lr_ I_ cover _1_1_ _ Belt _ V TOAOJUSTHANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the bott...

Page 15: ...atcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Tubular frame _ m n Sewn hem Flip lid Lower frame fully Tubular frame Lower framehandle 2 ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower...

Page 16: ...mowing position Lower hande Squeeze tofold bracket Operator presence control bar Upper nanol_ Y I for storage _ _ _ _ Yl r backwar Lh a_d e_ _ Mowing position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called ga...

Page 17: ... air filter Loss of power Poor cut uneven 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad 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...

Page 18: ...ing height too low 2 Lift on blade wom off 3 Catcher not venting air 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 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 ...

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Page 20: ...EngagementBracket 12 700343 Bushing 3 137053 Shifter 13 86447 Plug 4 57072 Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes 15 750436X ClutchJaw Key Nos 4 and 7 16 750369 Grease 7 77881 Bearing 17 12000003 E Ring 8 137051 Worm Shaft 18 850848 Hi ProKey 9 137074 Ddve Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket 10 57079 HardenedWasher NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 2...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379591 27 I 31 35 34 44 14 S3 6 12 41 31 28 29 69 t ...

Page 22: ... Spacer Wheel AdjustingBracket Thread CuttingScrew w Seres 5 16o18x 3 4 Flatwasher 3 8 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 40 161812X479 Handle BracketAssembly Right 41 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 44 170025 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 157101 Blade22 48 851074 HardenedWasher 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 6 50 851084 Hex Head MachineSc...

Page 23: ...632547 632545 632545 632549 640021 632554 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 187B 239 of Engine Pads List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Dust Seal Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw Ventud Roat Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl to Body Gasket Inlet Needle Seat Bowl Drain Screw Bowl Drain Washer Main Nozzle Tube O Ring O Ring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Main Nozzle Tube Spring FloatBowl Retainer Main Fuel...

Page 24: ...her Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 7 8 11 12 8 13 14 I 7 KEY PART NO NO _ 590739 3 590740 6 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind SpringAssy Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length98 ...

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Page 27: ...pair 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 ...

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