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Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 389490 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visitour Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ty 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 o...

Page 3: ...y 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 ter...

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 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 ...

Page 5: ...adding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Handle 3 position Handle pin adjustment bracket Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATACHMENT...

Page 6: ...arter handle Engine zone control cable Handle Grass catch filler cap Engine oil with dipstick 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 ProductSafet...

Page 7: ...UST CLrl rlNG HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium positionis 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...

Page 8: ...n and 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 c...

Page 9: ...OWER 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 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 w...

Page 10: ... 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 blade for wear A new spark plug and dean new air filter...

Page 11: ...n 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 Remove t...

Page 12: ...ough 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 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...

Page 13: ... 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 _LCAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the b...

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: ...ing the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables _ Handle pin Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle Fold Forward For Storage Mowing Position Fold Backward Lower Handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or t...

Page 16: ...de 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 6 7 8 9 1 3 4 5 6 Spark plug wire is 5 disconnected Bad spark plug 6 Loose blade or broken blade 7 adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defect...

Page 17: ...or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass 1413 Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Replace blade Tighten 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 ...

Page 18: ...67 14 68 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389490 34 31 19 33 4O 31 35 10 37 27 J 20 36 56 39 ...

Page 19: ... Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs Locknut 5 6 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Nut Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Wheel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 35 57143 Wavewasher 36 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 37 151162 WheelAssembly 38 73990500 Nut 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 40 77400 Hubcap 41 88...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996004 _ 370K 9O0 _ 261 400 135 130 120 416 I 119 101 126 125 285 298 36 ...

Page 21: ...vernor Gear Ass y Incl 81 370C 37199 83 30588A Governor Spool 370K 36695 86 650488 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 380 640174 89 611004 Flywheel Key 390 590737 90 611112 Flywheel 400 36792B 92 650815 Beneville Washer 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 416 36085 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 417 650821 103 651007 Screw TorxT 15 900 10 24 x 15 16 900 _m 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36787 Cylinde...

Page 22: ...184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttler Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Screw Cap Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carbure...

Page 23: ...sher Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree _rommet Starter Hope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle _ I 4 KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590737 590740 590616 590617 596618A 590687A 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Lengt...

Page 24: ...ment and electronics for repair call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts Repair Center i i i 1 800 488 1222 iiiiiiiiii i Anytime day or night ii iii ii _ _ _ _ www sears com For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM Sears Roebuck and Co Registered Trademark TMTrademark of Seam Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada TM Mama ...

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