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Summary of Contents for 917.388021

Page 1: ...R Model No 917 388021 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthisequipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ...his Warranty gives you specific legal rights 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 followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follo...

Page 3: ... remain where you last saw them Keep childrenout of the trimming 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 blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure visi...

Page 4: ...h defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas These accessorieswere availablewhen thislawn mowerwas produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also availableat most Sears retailoutletsandservice...

Page 5: ...nd lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage controlcables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat ing positionand squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each o...

Page 6: ...control cable Starter handle Gasoline filler cap Primer Engine oil caI with dipstick Lawn mower housinc Wheel adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped on each wheel WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behindpower lawn mowersconformto the safetystandardsof the Amedsan Naf_onal StandardsInstitute and the U S Consumer ProductSafetyCommission The ...

Page 7: ...o suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setitng NOTE Adjuster is properly 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 LowerWheels for High Cut PlateTab RaiseWheels for LowCut Lever TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1 Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame ...

Page 8: ...uel system of an engine while 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 cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may...

Page 9: ...ing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in the Maintenance section of this manual The specialmulchingbladewillreoutthe grass clippings many fimes and reduce them in sizesothat astheyfall ontothe lawnthey willdisperseinto the grassand not be nofJced Also the mulched grasswill biedegradequicklyto providenutrients for the lawn Always mulch withyour highest engine blade sp_ as this will prov...

Page 10: ...efromthewarranty operatormust maintain moweras instructed inthismanual Some adjustments willneed to be made periodical to propedymaintainyourun_L All edjusbnents intheService and Adjustments section of this manualshouldbe dlecked at least once each season Once a year replacethe sparkplug replaceair filterelementand check blade for v _ar A new sparkplugand dean new air filterelementassuresproperair...

Page 11: ... a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning 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 con...

Page 12: ...viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature 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 oil level before startingthe 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 NOTE Before tipping lawn...

Page 13: ...e hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECFFICATIONS in Maintenance sect ionof this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of _ our mower after each u...

Page 14: ...e is outs de of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindingsare too stiff hold them tnwarm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let tdry before using _ CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower w th the rear door removed or propped open Catcher frame handle Frame ENGINE ENGINE S...

Page 15: ... to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Operator presence control Fold backward Mowing position J 3 Position handle adjustment bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is importantto 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 gas...

Page 16: ...ORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm _ CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before stodng in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water infuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6...

Page 17: ...ade worn off 2 Catcher not venting air 3 Grass is too high or wheel 1 height is too low Rear of lawn mower 2 housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full 3 Handle height position not 4 right for you CORRECTION 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade T...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARYLAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 388021 31 10 37 27 ...

Page 19: ...ocknut 5116 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembiy Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Nut Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Wheel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 167130 004 Axle Arm Assembly _LR 35 57143 Wavewasher 36 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 37 151162 WheelAssembly 38 739 05OO Nut 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 40 77400 Hubcap 41 88652 HingeSc_ew 42 165766 Spdng LH 43...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016000 400 135 130 18_ 185 178 2O7 _ 370K 287 36 ...

Page 21: ...1 1 4 370 37269 89 611004 Flywheel Key 370A 36261 90 611112 Flywheel 370C 37318 92 650815 BeliovilleWasher 370K 36695 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 37 _ 37317 100 34443C Solid State Ignition 380 40262 101 610118 SparkPlugCover 390 590737 103 651007 Sorew TorxT 15 10 24x15 16 400 36792B 104 37480 CamBushing 416 36085 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36767 CyltnderHeadGasket 417 650821 120 36825 CylinderHead 900 ...

Page 22: ...le Speed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640018 idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Rest_ctor SceNe Cap Black 25 631867 FloatBowl 27 631024 FloatShaft 28 632019 Float 29 631026 FloatBowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Includes Key Number 31 31 631022 Spdng Clip 35 640259 Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 CarburetorTube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 ...

Page 23: ...8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590695 Starter Housing Assembly 40degreegmmmet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 x 9 64 diameter 13 590701 Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 5 90737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 DogSpdng 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590687A Starter Housing Assembly 40degree grommet 12 59_535 Startar Rope Length 98 x 9 64 diam...

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