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Summary of Contents for 917.3875

Page 1: ...LAWN MOWER Model No 917 387500 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa6ol 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: ...legal dghts and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND 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 sedous injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine...

Page 3: ...assume that children will 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 child enter the area Before and while walking backward look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching b comers shrubs tress or other obje that ma...

Page 4: ...and lead compounds chemicalsknownto the Stateof Californiato cause cancerand birthdefectsor otherreproductive harm Wash hands after handling TheseSccassorieswereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced Theyare not shippedwithyourmower Theyerealsoavailable atmostSearsretail outlets andservice centers Mo6tSearsstores canalsoorderrepair partsfor you whenyouprovide themodel nurni0er ofyourlawnmower Some...

Page 5: ... 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 damage control c...

Page 6: ...ator presencecontrolbar zonecontrolcable Engine oil Cell with dipstick Wheael adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is on each wheel shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine I i ml 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 Comm sion The blade turnswhen t...

Page 7: ... start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 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 plat...

Page 8: ...mation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an enginewhile in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor c...

Page 9: ...and trash See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manua The special mulching blade will reel the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they f onto the lawn they will disperse into grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quic to provide nutdents for the lawn Always mulch with your highest eng blade speed as this will provide th best recurring acti...

Page 10: ...gligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adiustments 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...

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: ...ou check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mowe...

Page 13: ... wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator s mowing position If the deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the disch...

Page 14: ...more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area 1 Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance section of this manual 2 Lubdcate as shown in the Mainte nance section of this manual 3 Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakag...

Page 15: ...bilizer 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 1 Remove spark plug 2 Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder 3 Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute o...

Page 16: ...nd refillwith freshcleanfuel 4 Drainfueltank and carburetorand refilltank with freshgasoline 5 Connectwireto plug 1 Wom bent or looseblade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildupof grass leaves and trashundermower 1 Wom bentor loose blade 2 Bent enginecrankshaft i6 Replace spark plug 7 Tightenblade boltor replace blade adapter 8 Depresscontrolbar to handle 9 Replace controlbar 1 Set to Higher Cut positio...

Page 17: ...r 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height rtotfllllng ifeo 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade _luipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Nard to push 1 Raise cutting height 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 Handl...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387500 72 44 45 44 46 51 43 44 47 63 ...

Page 19: ...l Bracket Support Left Wheel Bracket Suppod Right Wheel 8raclcet Adjuster Selector Spdng Se_or Knob Aide Arm A _rn RR Wa_er _Jlder Boit wheelAs_ Rear Locknut 1 16 18 WheelAssm Front Hubcap KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 7476G614 Hex Head Bolt 5 10 18 x 3 4 52 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 56 85463 Danger Decal 59 161345 Lawn Mower HOusing Incl Key No 55 61 851514 Blade Adapter 62 ...

Page 20: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 ii iiii 251 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL I 1095VALVE GASKET SET 7 _ ...

Page 21: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 121180 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 1881 445 443 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 617_ 276_ i_ _ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 708 _l 104 127 _ 37 ...

Page 22: ...BRIGG STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12H802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 z 7 _ _ _ 601 L 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J 332 _fl 1 r_ _ 55 J _ r 211 1210 m _ 38 ...

Page 23: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 12N802 4 CYCLE ENGINE TYPE NO 2639 B1 _z_ _ _ sog ...

Page 24: ...ake 597 691696 54 691650 Screw Intake Manifold 601 95162 55 691421 Housing Rewind Starter 608 497680 58 692259 Rope Starter Cut to 613 691340 Required Length 615 690340 60 281434 Gdp Stader Rope 616 691306 65 690759 Screw Rewind Starter 617 270344 O_ 81 691740 Lock Mufflar Screw 621 692310 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 635 66538 97 493267 Shaft Throttle 668 493823 104 691242 _ Pin Float Hinge 670...

Page 25: ... plug 1210 498144 Assembly Pulley Spdng 869 691155 Seat Valve Intake Pulley 870 690380 Seat Valve Exhaust 1211 498144 Assembly Pulley Spring 871 262001 Bushing Guide Exhaust Spdng 63709 Bushing Guide Intake 92t 497233 CoveroBiower Housing Included in Engine Gasket Set Key No 922 692135 Spdng Brake 358 923 695891 Brake 1 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key 957 397974 Cap Fuel Tank NO 121 966 49...

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