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Page 1: ...R S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153580 Rev_ 1 5 6 96 TR Printed in U SA l ...

Page 2: ...g your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark p...

Page 3: ...etails CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned ...

Page 4: ... Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 stopping lO Storage 17 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower _ 12 Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 0 Oil Engine 12 Storage 17...

Page 5: ... model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS L STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE J f_ _ 7 MUFFLERS i J i i i ijill _j L i iL H HI H AIR FILTERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADA...

Page 6: ... Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position_ Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your ...

Page 7: ... Stip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dr before using Closethe flip lid Ftip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing ...

Page 8: ...G ENGINE OIL CAP WtDIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING 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 turns when the engine is running 111 i i nl n l lllln utuu J llllnn I iiii ULIILIIL I I OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held ...

Page 9: ...ontact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is running_ Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels f...

Page 10: ...shness_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation 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 stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and l...

Page 11: ...egularly hose catchers off with water and let dry before using MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING iN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn tiley wilt disperse into the grass and ...

Page 12: ...perator 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 blade ...

Page 13: ...ade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam orwalL Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blad...

Page 14: ...d secure with wing bolts TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en tering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface_ Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with wing bolts IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO...

Page 15: ...ear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVEIREPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 16 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley_ Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up o Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long l...

Page 16: ...s _re set at the factory CHOKE ARM PULL SCREW SCREW A CABLE CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FIG 19 DJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS See Fig 20 The carburetor on your engine is low emission The idle mixture screw is fitted with a limiter cap that prevents excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emissions regulations and is not adjustable Do not attempt to remove the...

Page 17: ...G ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occun Use fresh fuel next season NOTE ...

Page 18: ...tow 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass Catcher too full 4 Handie height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress contro...

Page 19: ...cket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft t 37074 Drive Shaft 57079 Hardened Washer 131484 CIutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Heiical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 t2000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key I9 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions giv...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o 3 61 8 12 3O 26 27 29 28 44 14 56 17 37 i2 52 22 1_23 39 3o 4 32 27 28 2g 41 44 ...

Page 21: ...tor Sp ring Spacer Wheel Adiusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw w Sems 5 t6 18 x 3 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 39 151512X479 40 t51511X479 41 850998 42 75OO97 43 87930 44 48413 45 67510 46 144229X004 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 700869X479 52 85463 53 148353 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 151516X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 146493 153580 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle B...

Page 22: ...REPAIR PARTS 54 10 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 53 18 14 13 12 41 15 40 18 14 15 1 10 12 25 ...

Page 23: ... x 2 12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Carnage Beit t 4 20 x 2 35 151520 Hubcap 36 702511 Flanged Nut 37 146467 Nylon Bushing 38 STD541425 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 4t 151521 Pinion 53 144747 Dust Cover 54 149844 Felt Washer 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 57 144748 Selector Knob Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adiuster A...

Page 24: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140AIKY C MS AF _ lo 5 l 24 ...

Page 25: ...0197731 Screw Pan Head 5 x 20 18 3440708 19 0145565 Screw Pan Head 5 x 25 19 2387090 20 0481127 Screw Washer Head 4 x 12 20 4193397 21 0471623 Nut Flange 6 mm 2I 3683141 Gasket Set Valve Set Float Float Set Chamber Set Float Screw Set Screw Set B Choke Set Carburetor Assembly BE53A A Screw Throttle Stop Nozzle Main Insulator Carburetor Packing Carburetor HPE Carburetor Spacer Complete Gasket Carbu...

Page 26: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY FAN COVER i 5 _6 Q_ i AIR CLEANER I RECOIL STARTER 26 ...

Page 27: ...TION 1 4327383 Element Air Cleaner 2 4327391 Filter Outer 3 453 6983 Coyer Air Cleaner 4 4010146 Bolt Air Cleaner 6 mm 1 0348433 2 4428876 3 4327508 4 4428892 5 4428900 6 4428942 7 4428959 8 4428967 9 4327524 10 4428975 11 0747733 12 0442038 13 4540647 14 035O215 15 0156463 t6 0173567 RECOIL STARTER KEY PART NO NOo 1 4327409 2 4327417 3 4327425 4 4327433 5 4327441 6 4327458 7 4327466 8 4327474 9 3...

Page 28: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY t2 34 0 3_ 32 8 9 CYL NOER HEA01 o f8 8 8 3 I MUFFLER 6 28 ...

Page 29: ...21 0803619 22 0636076 23 1431246 24 1106764 25 1436583 26 2456697 27 3270246 28 0801043 29 0671628 30 2280006 31 0065185 32 0345900 33 0115527 34 0069310 35 2170793 36 2105815 37 2105849 MUFFLER DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO Kit Spark Arrester Muffler Complete Muffler Protector Complete Arrestor Spark Gasket Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolt Flange 6 x 85 t 4165866 2 4060844 3 4223954 4 0672253 5 4165932 6...

Page 30: ...ttached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o ENGINE MODEL NO GXV140A1KY PART NUMBER PART...

Page 31: ...R S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153580 Rev_ 1 5 6 96 TR Printed in U SA l ...

Page 32: ...g your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark p...

Page 33: ...etails CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned ...

Page 34: ... Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 stopping lO Storage 17 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower _ 12 Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 0 Oil Engine 12 Storage 17...

Page 35: ... model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS L STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE J f_ _ 7 MUFFLERS i J i i i ijill _j L i iL H HI H AIR FILTERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADA...

Page 36: ... Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position_ Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your ...

Page 37: ... Stip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dr before using Closethe flip lid Ftip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing ...

Page 38: ...LUG ENGINE OIL CAP WtDIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING 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 turns when the engine is running 111 i i nl n l Hn utuu J llllnn I iiii ULIILIIL I I OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held d...

Page 39: ...ontact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is running_ Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels f...

Page 40: ...shness_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation 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 stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and l...

Page 41: ...egularly hose catchers off with water and let dry before using MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING iN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn tiley wilt disperse into the grass and ...

Page 42: ...perator 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 blade ...

Page 43: ...ade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam orwalL Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blad...

Page 44: ...d secure with wing bolts TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en tering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface_ Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with wing bolts IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO...

Page 45: ...ear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVEIREPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 16 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley_ Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up o Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long l...

Page 46: ...s _re set at the factory CHOKE ARM PULL SCREW SCREW A CABLE CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FIG 19 DJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS See Fig 20 The carburetor on your engine is low emission The idle mixture screw is fitted with a limiter cap that prevents excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emissions regulations and is not adjustable Do not attempt to remove the...

Page 47: ...G ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occun Use fresh fuel next season NOTE ...

Page 48: ...tow 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass Catcher too full 4 Handie height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress contro...

Page 49: ...cket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft t 37074 Drive Shaft 57079 Hardened Washer 131484 CIutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Heiical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 t2000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key I9 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions giv...

Page 50: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o 3 61 8 12 3O 26 27 29 28 44 14 56 17 37 i2 52 22 1_23 39 3o 4 32 27 28 2g 41 44 ...

Page 51: ...tor Sp ring Spacer Wheel Adiusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw w Sems 5 t6 18 x 3 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 39 151512X479 40 t51511X479 41 850998 42 75OO97 43 87930 44 48413 45 67510 46 144229X004 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 700869X479 52 85463 53 148353 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 151516X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 146493 153580 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle B...

Page 52: ...REPAIR PARTS 54 10 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 53 18 14 13 12 41 15 40 18 14 15 1 10 12 25 ...

Page 53: ... x 2 12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Carnage Beit t 4 20 x 2 35 151520 Hubcap 36 702511 Flanged Nut 37 146467 Nylon Bushing 38 STD541425 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 4t 151521 Pinion 53 144747 Dust Cover 54 149844 Felt Washer 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 57 144748 Selector Knob Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adiuster A...

Page 54: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140AIKY C MS AF _ lo 5 l 24 ...

Page 55: ...0197731 Screw Pan Head 5 x 20 18 3440708 19 0145565 Screw Pan Head 5 x 25 19 2387090 20 0481127 Screw Washer Head 4 x 12 20 4193397 21 0471623 Nut Flange 6 mm 2I 3683141 Gasket Set Valve Set Float Float Set Chamber Set Float Screw Set Screw Set B Choke Set Carburetor Assembly BE53A A Screw Throttle Stop Nozzle Main Insulator Carburetor Packing Carburetor HPE Carburetor Spacer Complete Gasket Carbu...

Page 56: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY FAN COVER i 5 _6 Q_ i AIR CLEANER I RECOIL STARTER 26 ...

Page 57: ...TION 1 4327383 Element Air Cleaner 2 4327391 Filter Outer 3 453 6983 Coyer Air Cleaner 4 4010146 Bolt Air Cleaner 6 mm 1 0348433 2 4428876 3 4327508 4 4428892 5 4428900 6 4428942 7 4428959 8 4428967 9 4327524 10 4428975 11 0747733 12 0442038 13 4540647 14 035O215 15 0156463 t6 0173567 RECOIL STARTER KEY PART NO NOo 1 4327409 2 4327417 3 4327425 4 4327433 5 4327441 6 4327458 7 4327466 8 4327474 9 3...

Page 58: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY t2 34 0 3_ 32 8 9 CYL NOER HEA01 o f8 8 8 3 I MUFFLER 6 28 ...

Page 59: ...21 0803619 22 0636076 23 1431246 24 1106764 25 1436583 26 2456697 27 3270246 28 0801043 29 0671628 30 2280006 31 0065185 32 0345900 33 0115527 34 0069310 35 2170793 36 2105815 37 2105849 MUFFLER DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO Kit Spark Arrester Muffler Complete Muffler Protector Complete Arrestor Spark Gasket Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolt Flange 6 x 85 t 4165866 2 4060844 3 4223954 4 0672253 5 4165932 6...

Page 60: ...ttached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o ENGINE MODEL NO GXV140A1KY PART NUMBER PART...

Page 61: ...R S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153580 Rev_ 1 5 6 96 TR Printed in U SA l ...

Page 62: ...g your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark p...

Page 63: ...etails CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned ...

Page 64: ... Replacement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 stopping lO Storage 17 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower _ 12 Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 0 Oil Engine 12 Storage 17...

Page 65: ... model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS L STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE J f_ _ 7 MUFFLERS i J i i i ijill _j L i iL H HI H AIR FILTERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADA...

Page 66: ... Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position_ Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your ...

Page 67: ... Stip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dr before using Closethe flip lid Ftip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing ...

Page 68: ...LUG ENGINE OIL CAP WtDIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING 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 turns when the engine is running 111 i i nl n l Hn utuu J llllnn I iiii ULIILIIL I I OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held d...

Page 69: ...ontact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator con trol The blade turns when the engine is running_ Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels f...

Page 70: ...shness_ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation 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 stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and l...

Page 71: ...egularly hose catchers off with water and let dry before using MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH SEE CLEANING iN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn tiley wilt disperse into the grass and ...

Page 72: ...perator 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 blade ...

Page 73: ...ade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam orwalL Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blad...

Page 74: ...d secure with wing bolts TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en tering carburetor Clean base carefully to prevent debris from entering carburetor Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat surface_ Ifvery dirty or damaged replace cartridge Reinstall cartridge cover with pre cleaner and secure with wing bolts IMPORTANT PETROLEUM SOLVENTS SUCH AS KEROSENE ARE NOT TO...

Page 75: ...ear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVEIREPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 16 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley_ Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up o Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long l...

Page 76: ...s _re set at the factory CHOKE ARM PULL SCREW SCREW A CABLE CLAMP SCREW THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER FIG 19 DJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS See Fig 20 The carburetor on your engine is low emission The idle mixture screw is fitted with a limiter cap that prevents excessive enrichment of the air fuel mixture in order to comply with emissions regulations and is not adjustable Do not attempt to remove the...

Page 77: ...G ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occun Use fresh fuel next season NOTE ...

Page 78: ...tow 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass Catcher too full 4 Handie height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress contro...

Page 79: ...cket 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft t 37074 Drive Shaft 57079 Hardened Washer 131484 CIutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Heiical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 t2000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key I9 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions giv...

Page 80: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o 3 61 8 12 3O 26 27 29 28 44 14 56 17 37 i2 52 22 1_23 39 3o 4 32 27 28 2g 41 44 ...

Page 81: ...tor Sp ring Spacer Wheel Adiusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw w Sems 5 t6 18 x 3 4 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 39 151512X479 40 t51511X479 41 850998 42 75OO97 43 87930 44 48413 45 67510 46 144229X004 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 700869X479 52 85463 53 148353 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 151516X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 146493 153580 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle B...

Page 82: ...REPAIR PARTS 54 10 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 53 18 14 13 12 41 15 40 18 14 15 1 10 12 25 ...

Page 83: ... x 2 12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Carnage Beit t 4 20 x 2 35 151520 Hubcap 36 702511 Flanged Nut 37 146467 Nylon Bushing 38 STD541425 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 4t 151521 Pinion 53 144747 Dust Cover 54 149844 Felt Washer 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 57 144748 Selector Knob Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adiuster A...

Page 84: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140AIKY C MS AF _ lo 5 l 24 ...

Page 85: ...0197731 Screw Pan Head 5 x 20 18 3440708 19 0145565 Screw Pan Head 5 x 25 19 2387090 20 0481127 Screw Washer Head 4 x 12 20 4193397 21 0471623 Nut Flange 6 mm 2I 3683141 Gasket Set Valve Set Float Float Set Chamber Set Float Screw Set Screw Set B Choke Set Carburetor Assembly BE53A A Screw Throttle Stop Nozzle Main Insulator Carburetor Packing Carburetor HPE Carburetor Spacer Complete Gasket Carbu...

Page 86: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY FAN COVER i 5 _6 Q_ i AIR CLEANER I RECOIL STARTER 26 ...

Page 87: ...TION 1 4327383 Element Air Cleaner 2 4327391 Filter Outer 3 453 6983 Coyer Air Cleaner 4 4010146 Bolt Air Cleaner 6 mm 1 0348433 2 4428876 3 4327508 4 4428892 5 4428900 6 4428942 7 4428959 8 4428967 9 4327524 10 4428975 11 0747733 12 0442038 13 4540647 14 035O215 15 0156463 t6 0173567 RECOIL STARTER KEY PART NO NOo 1 4327409 2 4327417 3 4327425 4 4327433 5 4327441 6 4327458 7 4327466 8 4327474 9 3...

Page 88: ...MODEL NUMBER GXV140A1KY t2 34 0 3_ 32 8 9 CYL NOER HEA01 o f8 8 8 3 I MUFFLER 6 28 ...

Page 89: ...21 0803619 22 0636076 23 1431246 24 1106764 25 1436583 26 2456697 27 3270246 28 0801043 29 0671628 30 2280006 31 0065185 32 0345900 33 0115527 34 0069310 35 2170793 36 2105815 37 2105849 MUFFLER DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO NO Kit Spark Arrester Muffler Complete Muffler Protector Complete Arrestor Spark Gasket Muffler Gasket Muffler Bolt Flange 6 x 85 t 4165866 2 4060844 3 4223954 4 0672253 5 4165932 6...

Page 90: ...ttached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376370 o ENGINE MODEL NO GXV140A1KY PART NUMBER PART...

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