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Page 1: ...REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 388260 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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 pres ence 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 circumstances TRAINING Read this operato...

Page 3: ...nal injury may result Do not operate your 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 exc...

Page 4: ...All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to com plete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag 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 necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end corners of carton an...

Page 5: ...uct Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION EN 31NE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL OANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF ANO FEET AWAY Engine zone control_ cable Operator presence controlbar Grass Air filter Primer Lawn mower housing Engine oil plug ajduster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American Nat...

Page 6: ...n the same setting 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 Lower wheels for high cut Raise wheels for low cut Le_ver Plate tab TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and pla...

Page 7: ...tarter handlequickly Do notallow starter ropeto snapback To stopengine release operatorpresence controlbar 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 MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions such as very...

Page 8: ... from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed inthis 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 replace air filterelement and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter ...

Page 9: ...m rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results 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 Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Use a wood block be...

Page 10: ...sit_ _rade accordin_ 21 r C O_ e _ _ Ctg i _ i _L r_ oF 20 O _ a_Z 40 _ el_ tOO tO0_ I 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 oil after every 25 hours of op...

Page 11: ... parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST cu rnNG HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUI I ING HEIGHT inthe Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower is providedto minimize the possibilitythat objects will be thrown out the rear of ...

Page 12: ...overnor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest AUTHORIZED service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine ...

Page 13: ... automatically lock into the mowing position Operator presence controlbar Lower handle Squeeze to fold Handle bracket Hairpincotter 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 duringstorage Also experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels called gesohol or using ethanol or methan...

Page 14: ...not use plastic Plasticcannot breathe which allows condensation to form and willcause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline inthe tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Does n_s_ CAU...

Page 15: ... off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high orwheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height positionnot rightfor you CORRECTION Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Set all whe...

Page 16: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388260 o 57 42 39 43 65 39 36 38 43 64 4O ...

Page 17: ... Head Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 56 88614 Rear Baffle 57 166072 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 58 Side Baffle Discharge Baffle 60 74760612 Rear Deflector 61 750913X004 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 62 61651 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 63 88348 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 64 151162 Wheel AdjustingBracket 65 57143 Spacer 161058 Pop Rivet 166867 Selector Knob Selector Spdng DESCRIPTION Axle Arm Assembly Bellevi...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o994022 400 135 130 120 11g 370C of 1L_6 10 182 19 172 207 52 182 185 178 46 32 ...

Page 19: ...A Valve Lifter 287 650926 Camshaft NCR 290 34357 Oil PumpAss y 292 26460 MountingFlange Gasket 300 35586 MountingRange Incl 72 thru83 301 36246 Oil Drain Plug 311 27625 Oil Seal 313 34080 Govemor Shaft 370A 36261 Washer 370C 37199 GovernorGear Ass y 370K 36695 incl 81 380 640174 Govemor Spool 390 590737 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 I 4 400 37029A Flywheel Key Flywheel 416 36085 BellevilleWasher Flywheel Nut 4...

Page 20: ...tor Incl 184 of Engine PartsList ThrottleShaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter ShutterScrew Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spdng Idle Restr _ tor Screw Idle RestrictorScrew Cap FloatBowl FloatShaft Float FloatBowl _ Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL31 SpringClip PrimerBulb RetainerRing Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor...

Page 21: ...Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley RewindSprieg Ass y StarterHousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope g8 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle q3 t2 n R 7 KEY NO PART NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 8 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION RewindStarter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley RewindSpring Ass y StarterHousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Len...

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