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Page 1: ... MOWER Model No 917 388272 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: ...ty 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 control to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with cuch controls do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this o...

Page 3: ...cessive 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 operating the mower on uneven terrain...

Page 4: ...ou attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unaseembled 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 ...

Page 5: ...and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar handle Liftup Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher T...

Page 6: ...ntrol bar Starte zone control cable Handle Grass filler cap with dipstick Lawn mower housing iMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The b...

Page 7: ... HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position ad...

Page 8: ...nd formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel 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 carb...

Page 9: ...MOWER HOUSING after each use Sea Cleaning in MAINTENANCE 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 ...

Page 10: ...warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodical to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year _place the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element ass...

Page 11: ...tact 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 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 the bla...

Page 12: ... 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 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...

Page 13: ...lean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life _kCAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contac...

Page 14: ...ixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor 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 adjustin...

Page 15: ...the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze to Handle fo_ bracket Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle Fold Forward For Storage 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 Als...

Page 16: ...de a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel Loss of power 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Spark plug wire is 5 disconnected Bad spark plug 6 Loose blade or broken blade 7 adapter Control bar in released 8 position Control bar d...

Page 17: ... dragging in grass 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lilt on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 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 height position not right for you 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter...

Page 18: ...68 67 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388272 7 37 2O 33 36 3O 57 53 4O ...

Page 19: ...sembly Kit Incl Springs Locknut5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle BracketAssembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer Selector Spring Rear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 165762 004 36 160828 37 151157 39 83923 4O 774OO 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 15O406 46 85463 48 165761X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 85O263 55 851074 56 165833 57 851514 67 1661...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996004 Q 370K 4oo 135 130 298 120 119 _13 416 I 20 182___ 186 46 36 ...

Page 21: ...Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 306 36996 83 306 307 35499 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 309 650562 Drain Plug Gasket 310 35648 Oil Seal 313 34080 Governor Shaft 325 37152 Washer 370A 36261 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 370C 37199 Governor Spool 370K 36695 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 380 640174 Flywheel Key 390 590737 Flywheel 400 36792B Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut 416 36085 Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover ...

Page 22: ...l 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttler Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle RestrictorScrew Idle RestrictorScrew Cap Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...

Page 23: ...ner Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle _ 14 KEY NO 12 13 14 PART NO 590737 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590687A 590535 590701 590760 DESCRtPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind SpringAss y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 ...

Page 24: ... to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirect SM 1 800 366 PART 6am 11 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a week www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about aSears e vice Agreement 1 800 827 6655 _ _ 7 a rn 5 p m CST Mon Sat i_ Para pedirserviciode reparacibna domicilio AuCanada pourservca en fran_ta s i_ y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 877 LE FOYER TM _ 1 888 SU HOGAR 8 1 877 53...

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