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Page 1: ...Model No 917 387410 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions beforeoperatingthis equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ...ts which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 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 instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be tho...

Page 3: ... 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 vision IV SERVICES Q 3 Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are fla...

Page 4: ...you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWNMOWERS MULCHER KITS _ GRASS CATCHERS FOR _ SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS E...

Page 5: ... to pinch or damage control cables Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service a...

Page 6: ...trol cable presence control bar Starter handle_ Gasoline filler cap Engine oil plug Pnmer using Wheel adjuster on each wheel IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine 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 T...

Page 7: ... 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 Plate tab high cut Lever Raise wheels for low cut NOTE Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation To convert to discharging operation you must install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower TO CONVERT TO DIS...

Page 8: ...r permanent damage may occur ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE NOTE Due to protective coatings on the engine a small amount of smoke may be present during the initial use of the product and should be considered normal To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times ...

Page 9: ...section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur 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 will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoi...

Page 10: ... 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 Adjust ments 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 blade for we...

Page 11: ... 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 washer NOTE Remove...

Page 12: ...ower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Be sure lawn mower is on level surface Oil will drain more freely wh...

Page 13: ...oded 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 kiip mower housing free of built 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 can...

Page 14: ... and all parts attached to lower handle Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Mowing _ _ Mowing _ _ position _j position _ I r_ ...

Page 15: ... for _ _ I _ _ S _ storage _ _ J _ _ _ _ Fold _i _ _ _ _i 2 backward v __12 _ position Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 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...

Page 16: ...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 much oil in engine 6 Walldng speed too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Whee...

Page 17: ... 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 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...

Page 18: ...SERVICE NOTES 35 ...

Page 19: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387410 28 28 52 8 10 2O 23 25 4 22 23 14 56 17 20 17 24 23 2O 24 1 23 31 25 ...

Page 20: ...157081X479 Spacer 51 131959 Selector Knob 52 153638 Selector Spdng 56 A de Arm AssemUy BellevilleWasher 57 751772X479 Shoulder Bolt 58 128415 Wheal and Tire Assembly 87576 479 Hex Flange Locknut 3 8 16 171105 FlatWeaher 161058 Hubcap Hex Heed Self tapping Screw 3_ 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Kit Inc Ref 31 43 Front Baffle 71 33072 Locknut 3 8 16 71 33623 71 33500 71333OO 71 33723 7 1 33316 Hex H...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 004002 _ 370K 4O0 135 130 120 119 370R 370C 110_ 103 _ _ 101 126 182 18 5 178 355 287 7 46 _ 311 38 ...

Page 22: ...haft 400 37029A 81 30590A Washer 82 30591 Governor GearAss y Incl 81 416 36085 83 30588A Governor Spool 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 417 650821 89 611004 Flywheel Key 900 90 611112 Flywheel 92 650815 Belleville Wt_sher 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 900 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 37028 Cylinder Head Gaske...

Page 23: ... of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restdctor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...

Page 24: ...her Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 8 KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590737 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590687A 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 ...

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