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Page 1: ...OWER Model No 917 388300 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craffsman ...

Page 2: ...y gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whicI vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFM_STATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards _ equire 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 cimumstancas TRAINING Read this opera...

Page 3: ...xcessive 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 terrai...

Page 4: ...ble 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 pads 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...

Page 5: ...Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar h_e Uft up Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to...

Page 6: ... contro bar Handle Grass catche_ _ fillercap Engineoilcap with dipstick Mulcher door 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 rotarywalk behind power lawn mowers confoml to the safety standards of the American Nalional Standards Insl ute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commiss...

Page 7: ... toward wheel Move wheal up or down to suityour roquirements Be suro all wheals are in the same astlJng NOTE Adjuster ispropedy pod_nedwhen plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 polo adjusters so eq _ped a ow k_er to be pe_ax_ betwean hepUe tabs Low6r Wheels for High Cut PlateTab Lever Raise Wheels for Low Cut TOCONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To conve...

Page 8: ...ol or _ cansttract mo_ ure v_h k_ads to _ ion _d f_ of addsdudng storage Ack_c gas candamage thefuelsystem of anengine w_e instorage Toav dencneproUem_ _e fuelsystem should beempaed bofore _ of 30 c_ orlonger Drain thefuel _K _ut _ _gine _cl _ itmnun__ lines and cad_uretorare empty Use fresh fuel next season SeeStorage Instmctions for a_ inforn atio_ Neveruseengine or carburetorcleaner products in...

Page 9: ...to the lawn they will dispeme into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quicklyto provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best re_fting actien of the I_des Avoid cuttingyour lawn when itis weL Wet grass tends to form dumps and inte feres wi_ the mulchingac don The best time to mow your lawn is the early...

Page 10: ...he warrant_ operator must maintain mower as inst _ed in this manual Some ad justmentswUlnsed to be made pedocrK_ly to properly maintainyour unit All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustments sec_on of this manual should be checked at least once each season Or ceayser mpta_the spa_k p_ug replace air filter elementand d _k blade for wear A newspa_k plug anddean new air fiiter element assures proper ...

Page 11: ... 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 wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by tuming counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock ...

Page 12: ...ve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R 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 the engin...

Page 13: ...gine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electdcal system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving...

Page 14: ...he two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT Wh...

Page 15: ...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 CAUSE Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out offuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water infuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released po _tion 9 Control bar defective Loss of power 1 Rear ...

Page 16: ...o high or wheel _t _ too _w 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height posi_on not dght foryou CORRECTION 1 Replace blade T_r_en blade bo_ 2 Set all whools at same height 3 Clean underside of mower hous_g 1 Replace blade T_hten blade bdt 2 Contact an au_odzed sen ice center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before puHingstarter rope 2 Conta...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388300 4 ...

Page 19: ...766 Spring LH MulcherDoor 43 165767 Spdng RH EngineZoneContmlCable 44 165912 DoorBolt Hex WasherHuad Screw 10 24 x 1 2 45 150406 Hex Head Thmed RollingScrew3 8 16 x 1 Up StopBmcket 46 85463 DangerDecal Plendle Knot 47 63124 Nut HaltplnCofter 48 167131X004 AxleArmAssembly RR HingeRed 49 151161 Wheel SupportBracket 50 57143 WaveWasher Screw 51 73990500 Nut AxleArmAssemblyoLF 52 166878 HousingAssembl...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996004 4OO O 370K 2Se 170 125 119 12S 310 ...

Page 21: ...Spool 390 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 400 _l_heel Key eel 416 Bellevllle Washer Flywheel Nut 417 Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover 900 Screw Torx T 16 10 24 x 900 15116 Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gaske Cylinder Head Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 intake Valve Std Incl 151 Screw 5 16 16 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spdng Valve Spdng Cap Intake Valve Seal 36785 32653 650839 36559A 610973 34336 3...

Page 22: ...or ind 184 of Engine Parts Ust Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttler Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spdng Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restdctor Screw Cap Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 pdng C p diner BulblRetainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor...

Page 23: ...in Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake 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 V _ d4 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 11 111 7 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog D Sp dog A _ y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Sta...

Page 24: ...r the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week Pa rtsD irect s 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For Information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Cal...

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