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Craftsman 917.389391, Owner'S Manual

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Page 1: ...WER Model No 917 389391 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol 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: ...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 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: ...ou 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 as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping puqceses 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 ...

Page 5: ...tment holes 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 3 position Your handles may be adjusted for your Handle mowing comfort Refer to Service and asj Adjustments section of this manual bracket Upper handle Lower handle Mowing position Handle pin J TO INSTALL AI rACHMENTS Your law...

Page 6: ... zone control cable Handk Grass catcher Engine oil cap t with dipstick Gasoline filler cap 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 rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Pr...

Page 7: ...ove 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 it so equipped allow lever to be positionedbetween the plate tabs Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulch...

Page 8: ... can attract meisture which leads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage 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 fuel tank start the engine and let it run untilfuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructionsfor add ...

Page 9: ...they fall ontothe lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recuttingaction of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow you...

Page 10: ...e from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodicallyto 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 we_ A new spark plug and dean new air filterelem...

Page 11: ...nnot 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 NO...

Page 12: ...er these multimviscosity 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 the engine and after each five 5 h...

Page 13: ...d engine 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 eng...

Page 14: ... engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running toofast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment Immedmtely prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWlER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly r...

Page 15: ...x ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and rep_ce with 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 ...

Page 16: ...d too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fillfuel tank 3 Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress controlbar to handle 9 Re...

Page 17: ...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 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 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 ...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389391 67 14 68 34 49 19 40 49 37 27 20 22 30 9 16 56 ...

Page 19: ...49 151161 Support Bracket 50 57143 Screw 51 73990500 Axle Arm Assembly LF 52 166878 Axle Arm Assembly RF 53 851084 Rear Skirt 54 850263 Selector Spring 55 851074 Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs 56 165833 Locknut 5 16 18 57 851514 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 58 161551 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 67 166113 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 68 165755 Hinge Spring 70 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer 16105...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 969 _ 968 843 967 127 606 124 971 971A 529 _163 _634 130 95 7 1 3 11o_ I 36 ...

Page 21: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 24 572 307 625 91 15 i47 20 22 383 7 307 306 10 _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 37 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675oE1 12 9 634 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 81 109SVALVEOVERHAUL GASKET SET 104 110 134 127 617 634 I 121 CARBURETOR KIT _188A I 670A 38 ...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 334 39 ...

Page 24: ...4 398188 PistonAssembly StandardSize 137 Piston Assy 010 O S Piston Assy 020 O S 163 272653 Piston Assy 030 O S 187 492790 Ring Set Piston 188 398540 StandardSize 188A 94644 RingSet 010 O S 202 262579 RingSet 020 O S 209 263044 RingSet 030 O S Lock PistonPin Pin Piston Standard Size Rod Connecting Screw ConnectingRod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spdng Valve Retainer Valve Spdng Tappet Valve Gear Cam...

Page 25: ...620 499135 Bracket Carburetor 621 396847 Switch Stop 625 497465 Tube Fuel Intake 634 Washer Shaft Sold in Kit Only KEy PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 635 66538 Elbow Spark Plug 670 280512 Spacer Fuel Tank 670A 493823 Spacer Bracket 741 262598 Gear Timing 842 280966 Seal O Ring 843 272616 Sleeve Lever 847 495263 Tube Assembly Oil 851 493880 Terminal IgnitionCable 869 213512 Seat Intake Valve 870 213513 Sea...

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Page 28: ...air or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11 pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect sM 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicili0 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 9 am 5 ...

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