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Summary of Contents for 917.388221

Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 388221 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: ...in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO 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 c...

Page 3: ... mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication 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 pulling the 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 op...

Page 4: ... factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as neces sary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc neces sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM ...

Page 5: ...erstand their meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable control bar Starter handle Handle knob Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap Primer Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel adjuster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk...

Page 6: ... 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 mu_t install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER Your mower is...

Page 7: ...t allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps Engine oilcap Gasoline filler cap Under certain conditions such as ve...

Page 8: ...aorL The best_11eIo mowyourbwn isEle eadyaltemo_ At 8 4s lime b legrasshas dded andthe newty cutareawi notbe exposedtothe ted SUn For best results a _ust the lawn mower c_t_ height soeet_ lawn mower cuts _ _ the top one _d o_ U_e gross blades gw lawnts overgrown itwil be necessarytoraisetheheighto_cutto reduce pushing e_o t andtokeep from _ _eengine ar__g c_umps o_ nUched gra_ For _ heavy niulchi_...

Page 9: ...nce To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustmentswill need to be made pededicaily to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust rnents section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filterelement and check blade for wear A new s...

Page 10: ...ts mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Tum 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 tuming when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wr...

Page 11: ...F SG or SH Select the oil sSAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature SAEVISCOSITY GRADES NOTE Although multi viscosity 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 oi...

Page 12: ...onoded mufflar 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 sparkp_gap _ o3o _ch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance Idip mowerhousing freeofbu_t grsss and_h Clean the underside of your mower after each use _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in ...

Page 13: ...ing or lowering the handle Remove upper handle 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 Rota...

Page 14: ...ountk_ l_n Operator presence control bar Upper handle Fold forward for storage Fold backward Mowing position handle ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT it is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system pads such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indP ates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract m...

Page 15: ...infuel 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 Dirtyair tilter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Wheel ...

Page 16: ...t venting air Grass is too high or wheel hek_ is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Hande he_ pos_on not dght foryo_ 1 Replace blade Tighten Uade bo_ 2 Contactan authorized servicecenter 1 Depress cordrolbar to upperhand_before pur_ starer rope 2 Contact an aubhodzed service center 3 Rep_oe _adeadepter 4 Move lawn rnower to cut grass or to hard sur...

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Page 18: ...46 79 46 50 44 45 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388221 5O 77 77 55 36 5O ...

Page 19: ...cket suppo WheelBracket Adjuster Selector Spdng Selector Knob Washer Shoulder Bolt5 16 18x35 Wh AssemUy LOC_ut1 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 50 77400 Hubcap 51 17600406 ScrewHex Serrated1 4 x 20 tt 52 150406 HexHeadThreadRolling Screw3 8 16 x1 55 85463 Danger Decal 59 161345 LawnMowerHousing Ind KeyNo 55 61 851514 BledeAdapter 62 141114 22 Blede 63 851074 HardenedWasher 64 85 _63 HeBcal Lockwa...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 994508 O 370K _261 4OO 135 130 120 416 119 125 370C 110 _ _325 101 182 19 310 46 36 ...

Page 21: ...06 36996 Valve Lifter 307 35499 Camshaft NCR 309 650562 Oil Pump Ass y 310 35648 Mounting Flange Gasket 313 34080 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 306 325 37152 370A 36261 Oil Dram Plug 370C 37199 Oil Seal 370K 36695 Governor Shaft 380 640174 Washer 390 590737 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 400 37029A Govemor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 416 36085 Flywheel Key Flywheel 417 650821 Belleville Washer 900 F...

Page 22: ...1807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640018 Idle Restdctor Screw 640053 Idle Restrictor Screw Cap 631867 Float Bowl 631024 Float Shaft 632019 Float 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 631022 Spdng Clip 36045A Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 632766 Carburetor Tube 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 640175 High ...

Page 23: ...ke 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 _14 13 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 _2 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 _8 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 Length...

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