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Summary of Contents for 917.388223

Page 1: ... LAWN MOWER Model No 917 388223 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...u specificlegal rights and you may also have other rights whichvary from stateto 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 serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on ...

Page 3: ...remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the tdmming 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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision...

Page 4: ...terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and bidh defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced _ are not shippedwith yourmower Theyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretailoutlets andservice centers MostSearsstores canalsoorderrepair partsforyou w...

Page 5: ...t 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 thomugly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfoldhandlecarefullyso as notto pinchor damagecontrolcab...

Page 6: ... controlbar Starter handle Engine zone control cable Handle knob Engine oil cap with Gasoline filler cap Housing Wheael adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is on each wheel shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine I_EET8 CPSC SAFET_ 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 Sa...

Page 7: ... to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CU I rlNG 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...

Page 8: ... 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 oc...

Page 9: ...TENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will 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 recurring action of the bla...

Page 10: ...t least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE 1 Check engine oil level 2 Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubri...

Page 11: ...when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by tuming 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 Positi...

Page 12: ...c 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 oil level before starting th...

Page 13: ...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 ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire wher...

Page 14: ...andle 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 4 lr _ Lower ...

Page 15: ...lbar Upper Fold forward for stroage Fold backward Mowing position Lower handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to 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 leads to separation ...

Page 16: ...de 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 trash under mower 1 Wor...

Page 17: ... 4 Move 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 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 Handle ...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388223 45 51 79 43 44 45 55 4O 72 50 45 46 ...

Page 19: ...upper Right Wheel Bracket Adjuster Selector Spdng Selector Knob Washer Shoulder Bolt WheaiAssembly Locknut 1 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 50 77400 Hubcap 51 17600406 Screw Hex serrated 1 4 x 20 tt 52 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 55 85463 Danger Decai 59 161345 Lavm Mower Housing Incl Key No 55 61 851514 Blade Adapter 62 141114 22 Blade 63 851074 Hardened Wastler 64 _ Helical...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 004502 90O 400 135 370 370K 355 1301 130 416 126 120 11g 125 275 185 178 207 52 36 ...

Page 21: ... Piston Pin Ass y Std 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 _ncl 43 275 36790A Muffler iston Pin Ass y 010 OS 277 850988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 Incl 43 286 35000A Starter Cup Piston Pin Ass y 020 OS 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 IncL 43 290 29774 Fuel Line Ring Set Std 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp Ring Set 010 OS 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 Ring Set 020 OS 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 301 Piston Pin Retaini...

Page 22: ... of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Rsetrictor Screw Idle Rsetrlctor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl 3 Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbur...

Page 23: ...sher Brake Spring Starter uog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 d_aa e r Handle V _4 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 59070t 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Stader Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope _Length 98 ...

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