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Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 389220 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...n the United States This Warranty 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 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 ci...

Page 3: ...r 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 Exhaus 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 op...

Page 4: ...en as semblad at the factory with the exception of those parts 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 correcttools as neces saryto ensure proper tightness Allpads such as nuts washers bolts etc neces sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE ...

Page 5: ...oduct Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SL _V CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control bar Starter handle Handle knob Eng ne oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap primer Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind p...

Page 6: ...ion adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Lower wheels for high cut Plate tab Raise wheels for low cut NOTE Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation To convert to discharging operation you must install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER Your mower is shipped ready to be used as a mu...

Page 7: ...ter rope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar 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 Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions such as v...

Page 8: ... early afternoon At this timethe grasshas dried and the newiy cutarea will not be exposedto the direct sun For bestreeults aa_ust the lawn mower cuttingheightso thatthe lawn mowercuts offonlythe topone thirdof the grass blades If thelawn is overgrownitwilibe necessaryto raleethe beight of cutto reducepushingeffortand to keep from overloadingthe engine and leaving dumps of mulchedgrass For extremel...

Page 9: ... 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 pedo_ to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust merits eec_on of this manual SfKX_ be _ at least once each season Oncea year replaco the sparkplug clean or replace air filter alement and check blade for wear A newspark...

Page 10: ...ot 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 hardened washer NOTE...

Page 11: ... API service classification SF SG or SH Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature SN_ VlSCOSrl YQRAOE 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 avoiq possible engine damage from r...

Page 12: ...rroded muffler as it could create a fire 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 beet performance Idip mower housing free of built grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use _ CAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it ...

Page 13: ...r lowering the handle Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 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 Rotate Lo...

Page 14: ...rward for storage Fold backward Mowing position Lowel Ihandle ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum depositsfrom formingin essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel fiRer fuel hose or tank during storage Also ex_perience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of aci...

Page 15: ...isconnected 6 Bad spa k plug 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug Loss of power Poor cut uneven 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Controlbar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cuttingblad...

Page 16: ...ywheel brake is on when control bar is released 2 Bent engine crankshaft 3 Blade adapter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lifton blade worn off Catcher not venting air 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 Hencne beightpoaition not right foryou Gross catcher I I Raise cutting height not...

Page 17: ...SERVICE NOTES 33 ...

Page 18: ...45 46 44 51 43 44 45 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389220 77 78 4O 45 4O 44 5O 46 ...

Page 19: ... P _t Wheel BracketAdjuster Selector Spnng SetectorKnob Waster Shoeldor Bolt WheelAsseml_y Locknut1 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 50 77400 Hubcap 51 17600406 ScrewHex serrated1 4 x 20 tt 52 150406 Hex Head ThreadRolling Screw3 8 16 x 1 55 85463 DangerDecal 5_ 161345 LawnMowerHousing Incl Key No 55 61 851514 BladeAclapter 62 141114 22 Blade 63 851074 HardenedWasher 64 850263 Helical Lockw r3 8 6...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 994508 _ 370K 9OO 300 4GO 135 120 11g 182 19 185 178 126 125 101 7 46 36 ...

Page 21: ...alve Lifter 307 35499 Camshaft NCR 309 650562 Oil PumpAss y 310 35648 Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange IncL 72 thna 313 34080 83 306 325 37152 370A36261 Oil Drain Plug 370C 37199 Oil Seal 370K 36695 Governor Shaft 360 640174 Washer 390 590737 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 400 37029A Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 416 36086 Flywheel Key Flywheel 417 650821 Belleville Washer 900 Flywheel Nu...

Page 22: ...crew 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640018 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640053 Idle Restrictor Screw Cap 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 26 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 31 631022 Spdng Clip 35 36045A Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Carburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 640175 High Speed Bowl Nu...

Page 23: ...r Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind SpringAss y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Hana e 11 i 7 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley RewindSpdng Ass y Starter HousingAss y _40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length...

Page 24: ...r the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 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 Call...

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