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Page 1: ...N MOWER Model No 917 388340 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: ...hts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence 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 operator s manual carefully Be...

Page 3: ...ication 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 or when changing direction...

Page 4: ... you 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers belts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operat...

Page 5: ...ent section of this manual Operator presence cont bar Upper handle _ Lift up Mowing position TO INSTALL A I rACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To retum to mulching operation install mulcher plug in...

Page 6: ...Handle knob Mulcher plug Gasoline cap Primer Housing Engine oil cap w dipstick IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine Wheel adjuster 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 blade tums when ...

Page 7: ...tyour 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 adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Plate Tab Lower W...

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: ... built up grass and trash See 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 wil...

Page 10: ...o operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically 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 replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check bla...

Page 11: ... 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 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 harden...

Page 12: ...ed with API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 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 damag...

Page 13: ...re hazard and or damage 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 where it cannot come in contact with the spar...

Page 14: ...Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Mowing _ position _ I I Low position Mowing position 1 I High position Lower handle Rotate TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Put grass catcher frame into grass ...

Page 15: ... upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you any damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower Squeeze to fold bracket Operator presence control bar Fold fo...

Page 16: ... can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaus...

Page 17: ...height too low 2 Lift on blade wom oft 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 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or t...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 388340 76 61 27 75 f 16 12 14 35 39 36 51 S4 3O 31 29 7O 3O 27 13 27 27 3O 26 41 ...

Page 19: ...sting Bracket Right Wheel Adjusting Bracket Left Thread Cutting Screw w Sems 5 16 18 x 3 4 38 751592 39 173569X479 40 173570X479 41 150406 44 174850 46 851514 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 170031 52 85463 56 88652 57 51793 58 157081X479 59 131959 61 132001 64 70 17600406 71 170938 72 170939 73 165912 74 950733X004 75 750097 76 174849 77 169931 161058 174847 Nut Handle Bracket Assembly...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006200 4OO 135 130 416 120 119 125 275 371 370C 1 110_ 101 126 285 298 182 185 5 178 4 3O 36 ...

Page 21: ...5499 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 309 650562 Drain Plug Gasket 310 35648 Oil Seal 313 34080 Governor Shaft 325 37152 Washer 355 590701 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 370A 36261 Governor Spool 370C 37318 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370K 36695 Flywheel Key 370R 37317 Flywheel 371 37269 Belleville Washer 380 640262 Flywheel Nut 390 590737 Solid State Ignition 400 36792B Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 416 36085 10 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006200 I 27 _ 37 4O 38 ...

Page 23: ...of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbur...

Page 24: ...590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet StaRer Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 4O ...

Page 25: ...3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 590737 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590687A 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y _I0 degree grommet arter Rope _Length 98 x 9 64 dia arter Handle Spring Clip 41 ...

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