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Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 388222 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol 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 617 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: ...ur 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 ...

Page 4: ...been as sembled at the 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 R...

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

Page 6: ...le 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 DISCHARGING MOWER Your mower is sh...

Page 7: ...ot 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 oil cap Gasoline filler cap Under certain conditions such as ...

Page 8: ...t this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effortand to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For e...

Page 9: ...ence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodicallyto 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 wear A new...

Page 10: ...n 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 t...

Page 11: ...SF SG or SH Select the oil sSAE viscositygrade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADEs TIEMPERATURE RANGE ANTI _IPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE 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 pos...

Page 12: ...ded 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 Idip mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use _CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cann...

Page 13: ...ng 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 Rotat...

Page 14: ...e j _ _______ t Y I storage _ f H 14 _ _ 7 _ _ i_ Fold _ ___ _Y backward _ _ position Lower handle 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 gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which l...

Page 15: ... 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 Walking speed too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Whe...

Page 16: ...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 rightfor you I1 Replace blade 13ghten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authonzed service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or t...

Page 17: ...SERVICE NOTES 33 ...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388222 23 79 46 _50 51 43 44 45 77 21 36 55 36 62 72 5O 4O 79 50 46 ...

Page 19: ...Support Right Wheel Bracket Adjuster Selector Spring Se_ lor Knob Washer Shoulder Bolt WheelA _sembly Leeknut 1 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 50 77400 Hubcap 51 17600406 Screw Hex serrated 1 4 x 20 tt 52 150406 Hex Heed Threed RoningScrew 3 8 16 x 1 55 85463 DangerDecal 59 161345 Lawn Mower Housing Ind Key No 55 61 851514 Blade Adapter 62 141114 2 2 B_ade 63 851074 HardanedWasher 64 850263 Heli...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 004502 _ 370K 390_ 9O0 400 135 130 120 11g 275 370 101 126 125 J I 4 7 30 298 301 46 36 ...

Page 21: ...0 35648 Oil Pump Ass y 313 34080 Mounting Flange Gasket 325 37152 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 355 590701 83 306 370A 36261 Oil Drain Plug Oil Seal 370C 37318 Governor Shaft 370K 36695 Washer 370R 37317 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 380 640262 Governor Spool 390 590737 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 400 37029A Flywheel Key Flywheel 416 36085 Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut 417 650821 Solid State Ignition 900 S...

Page 22: ...4 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor 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 Carb...

Page 23: ...asher Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 alia Starter Handle V_14 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 Leng...

Page 24: ... Sears Roebuckand Co RegisteredTrademark Trademarkof Sears Roebuck andCo Marca RegistradaI TM Mama de Fdbdca de Seam Roebuck and Co 172532 02 25 00 VB Printed in U S A ...

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