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Page 1: ...OWER Model No 917 388330 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 VisitourCraftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...anty gives you specific legal dghts 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 functionof the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this o...

Page 3: ...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 operating the mower on uneven terra...

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 neceSSary to ensure ...

Page 5: ...ce on lower handle 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 manual and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar Mowing position TO INSTALL A I rACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher...

Page 6: ...rol bar zone control cable filler cap valve Engine oil cap with dipstick Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster en_line 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 Com...

Page 7: ...ium 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 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 Plate Tab _ L...

Page 8: ...re often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation an...

Page 9: ...just 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 effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut mow slowly and raise the rear of the lawn mower one wheel adju...

Page 10: ...value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy 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 replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air f...

Page 11: ... blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark 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 turning co...

Page 12: ...scosity 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 operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oi...

Page 13: ...e runs hotter and shortens engine 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 electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Mak...

Page 14: ... it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is runningtoo fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will notbe used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time dean itthoroughly remove all dirt greas...

Page 15: ... clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will caus...

Page 16: ...s 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 CORRECTION 1 Set to Higher Cut potion 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside Of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower waildng speed 1 Replace blade l _jhten blade bolt 2 Set ail wheels at sam...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388330 68 67 7 21 I li li 24 4O 37 37 27 ...

Page 19: ...iqoln Cotter 53 851084 HingeRod 54 85O263 SupportBracket 56 851074 Screw 56 165833 AxleArmAssembly LF 57 851514 AxleArmAssembly RF 67 166113 RearSkirt 68 165755 SelectorSpdng Front 70 RearDoorAssemblyKit Incl Spflngs Locknut5 16 18 71 147759 HandleBracketAssembly Left 72 144929 HandleBracketAssembly Right 161058 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 172490 HingeSpdng Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer Clipon Discha...

Page 20: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160AIA CONTROL I _ I__l _ _ _zU 10 1211 2 _ _ _11_ 13 _ _r 12 4 CARBURETOR I 10 11 14 36 ...

Page 21: ... 5880121 9 5580139 10 1426980 11 0294819 12 0004598 13 0018044 Pulley Comp Camshaft Shaft Cam Pulley Bell Timing Arm In Valve Rocker Arm Ex Valve Rocker Shaft Rocker Arm Valve In Valve Ex Spdng Valve Retainer In Valve Spring Screw Tapt_t Adj Nut Tappet Adj O ring CARBURETOR KEY PART NO NO 1 3088416 2 5580162 3 4930756 4 4481818 5 1441518 6 5580170 7 5664552 8 5580212 9 5580220 10 5580238 11 558024...

Page 22: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160AIA FAN COVER I _ 4 13 13 FLYWHEEL I 14 5 RECOIL STARTER I I I 6 I 38 ...

Page 23: ...790 8 0803619 9 1725050 10 0671552 11 0442038 12 1824630 t3 0485946 14 1510361 DESCRIPTION Key Special Woodruff 25X16 Coil Assy Ignition Flywhae Assy Wire Stop Switch Switch Assy Engine Stop Brake Assy Spring Brake Lever Bolt Range 6X14 Bolt Flange 6X23 Bolt Flan_e 6X20 Nut Special 14ram Clip Cable Screw Washer 4X12 Washer Plain AIR CLEANER KEY PART NO NO 1 5580154 2 5580402 3 5581410 5 5664560 6 ...

Page 24: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV160AIA CYLINDER BARREL 5 4 OIL PAN 0 18 CRANKSHAFT PISTON CONNECTING ROD 4 5 _ _ _ 40 ...

Page 25: ...or Holder Govemor Assy Weight Governor Holder Govemor Weight Pin Govemor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6X14 Bolt Flange 6X25 Washer Thrust 6ram Clip Govemor Holder Oil Seal 28X41 25X6 Washer Plain 6mm Pin Lock 8mm Pin Dowel I X20 Gauge Aasy Oil Level KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 5580030 5 5581012 Crankshaft Comp N1 Type Washer Thrust PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY PART NO NO DES...

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