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Summary of Contents for 917.387441

Page 1: ...N MOWER Model No 917 387441 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: ...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 thor oughly famil...

Page 3: ...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 bl corners shrubs trees or other objec that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They...

Page 4: ...s 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 acceseories 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 Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you when ...

Page 5: ...ower 2 Cut down two end comers 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 d...

Page 6: ...ndle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap rimer Housing Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in 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 Commis sion The blade turns when the e...

Page 7: ...pped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs PlateTab Lower Wheelsfor High Cutr _ L_ _tJ_ _ _4er 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 INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR 1 Lift door upward on it s hinge until the deflector ...

Page 8: ... or permanent damage may occur _1 CAUTION 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 Engine oil cap cap 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 1 To start a cold engine p...

Page 9: ...NTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recuI the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they wilt 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 bl...

Page 10: ...igence 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 clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A n...

Page 11: ... when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer 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 Posi...

Page 12: ...iscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase o...

Page 13: ...ce 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 use _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire w...

Page 14: ... handle 1 Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle 11 Lower Ro...

Page 15: ...ar Upper handle Fold forward for stroage Fold backward Mowing position Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is impodant to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hosm 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 16: ...park plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housingor 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 Buildup of grass leaves and tr...

Page 17: ...lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling ifso 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 1 Raise cutting height 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 p...

Page 18: ...2 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387441 42 35 23 15 24 38 66 6O ...

Page 19: ...dle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right 66 151440 Locknut 3 8 16 67 153350x479 Support Bracket Left 68 153282x479 Support Bracket Right 69 74180410 Whee_ Adjuster Bracket 70 751399 Spacer 71 752118 Selector Spdng 72 61537 Selector Knob 161058 Torsion Spring 175408 Hou s ln9 B_acket Assembly Hinge Rod Discharge Guard Axle Arm Assembly Rear SpdngWasher Rear Shoulder BOlt 3 6 16 Belle...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 4OO 135 120 119 371_ 125 36 ...

Page 21: ...RJ19LM 150 31672 Valve Spring 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket t85 36785 Inlake Pipe 186 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Bracke...

Page 22: ...w 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640018 Idle RestrictorScrew 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black 631867 Float Bowl 631024 Float Shaft 632019 Float 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 631022 Spring Clip 640259 Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 632766 Carburetor Tube 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 6...

Page 23: ...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 tarter Handle _ 14 II I1 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope L...

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