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Page 1: ... MOWER Model No 917 389270 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...nty 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 ...

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 3 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 te...

Page 4: ...o 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 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 t...

Page 5: ...nd 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 AdjustHandle in the Service and Adjustmentssection of this manual Operator presence control bar handle Lift up Lower handle up Mowing position TO INSTALL ATACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher ...

Page 6: ...r Starter handle 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 en_ ine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Ins dtuteand the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The b...

Page 7: ...EIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium pos_on 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 adjust...

Page 8: ...rmation 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 carbureto...

Page 9: ...Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use 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 ontothe lawn they wgldisperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quicldyto provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade ...

Page 10: ...lue from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made perioclcally 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 ayear replacethe spark plug replace air filterelement and check blade for wear A new spark plug and dean new air filter...

Page 11: ...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 washer and hardened washer NOTE Remov...

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: ...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 Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot...

Page 14: ...mixture 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 adjusti...

Page 15: ... handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze _ Handle J Hairpin cotter Operator Presence ControlBar Upper _ _ _ _ Handle f _ _ Fold Forward _ _ _ _ For Storage _ J Baokward _ _ _ Mowing __ Position Lower Handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits trom forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or...

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

Page 17: ... 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 CORRECTION 1 Replace blade Nghten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter r...

Page 18: ...87 68 37 14 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389270 7 34 25 I li 24 37 37 36 20 33 30 4O ...

Page 19: ...ront Rear DoorAssemblyKit Incl Springs Locknut5 16 18 HandleBracketAssembly Left HandleBracketAssembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x3 8 Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer SelectorSpdngRear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 165762X004 36 160828 37 151157 39 83923 40 774OO 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 1504O6 46 85463 48 165761X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 850263 55 851074 56 165833 57 851514...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 005500 161 160 4OO 130A 110_ 1150 13_ 119 42 19 2O7 43 238 46 36 ...

Page 21: ...l 72 thru 83 306 300 36916 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 301 36246 Drain Plug Gasket 305 35647 Oil Seal 306 36996 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 309 650562 Governor GearAss y Incl 81 310 35648 Govemor Spool 313 34080 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 341A 36578 Flywheel Key Flywheel 347 651038 Belleville Washer 370A 36261 Flywheel Nut 370C 37318 Solid State Ignition 370K 36695 Spark Plug Cover 370R 37317 Screw Torx ...

Page 22: ...ncl 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spring Dust _eal 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...

Page 23: ...ainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree _ommet arter Rope _98 X 9 64 dia tarter Handle _q14 12 KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog DOg Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope ...

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

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