Page 1: ...HARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377540 Safety Assembly Operation rVlaintenance Espar3ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 ...
Page 2: ... States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights whicll van from state to state_ SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 TRAINING Read this operator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly Learn how to quickly stop mower o Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults ...
Page 3: ...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 exces sively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions mainlain good footing_ Never operate y...
Page 4: ...e the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your fawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down fiat Remove all packing materials except p...
Page 5: ... as a mulchero To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mutcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower Be sure all tabs are seated propedy_ _j Mulcher plug CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved ...
Page 6: ...nd e knob Mulcher plug Gasoline cap Primer Housing Drive cover Engine oil cap wl dipstick Wheel adjuster on each wheel 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 Operator presence control bar must be D...
Page 7: ...T o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheets for high cuL o Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns o To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requiremer_ts Be sure ail wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position a...
Page 8: ...ular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT When operating in temperatures below 32 F 0 C use fresh clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol...
Page 9: ...p mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fail 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 h...
Page 10: ... to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty ope ator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL A l adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section o_ this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check b...
Page 11: ...it cannot come in contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up o 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 Use a 9 t6 box of open end wrench Remove blade and attaching hardwar...
Page 12: ...ide the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE o To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build upo Clean under the drive cover twice a season o The gear case is filled with ...
Page 13: ...rn Rern ve Counter Clockwise to Rghten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muflfer 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 best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use CAUTI...
Page 14: ...he lower handle Remove hairpin cotter Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTION The operator presence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is...
Page 15: ...sition the lower handle wiil automatically lock into the mowing position I Lower f J _ _l Handle Squeeze to iota _ _ 2 S _ _ _ bracket cotter Upper Operator presence control bar _ _ andle Lower __ Mowing handle position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT t is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter f...
Page 16: ...eathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm CAUTION Never store the lawn mower wi _ gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Does not start a CAUSE Dirty air filter_ O...
Page 17: ...tcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too Iowo Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you i COFIRECTION Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean repiace airfiiter_ Clean underside of mower housing Check oit level Cut at slower walldng speed Replace biade Tighten blade bolt Set all whe...
Page 18: ...se en los Estados Unidos Esta Garantfa le otorga derechos legales especificos y puede que tambi6n tenga olros derechos que varian de estado a estado Sears Roebuck and Co D 81TWA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA Los estandraresde seguridad exigen la presencia del operator en los controles pare reducira un mintmo el riesgode lesionarse Su unldadviene equipada con dichoscontroles Perningun mot vo Iratede...
Page 19: ... ia segadora hacia usted Siegue a travSs de la cara de las pendienles nunca hacia arriba o hacia abajo pues puede perder el equilibdo No siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas Tenga cuidado cuando opere asegadora en terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de direcci6n _1mantenga un buen equilibrio Nunca opere la segadora sin las protecciones adecuadas las planchas et recogedor de c_sped y otros dispositi...
Page 20: ...a todas las pastes y los art culos de ferreterfa que se monten tienen que set apretados seguramente Use fas herramientas correctas come sea necesario para asegurar que se aprieten adecuadamenteo PARA REMOVER LA SEGADORA DE LA CAJA DE CARTON o Remueva ias partes sueltas que se incluyen con la segadora Corte las des esquinas de los extremes de la caja de cart6n y tienda el panel de extreme piano Rem...
Page 21: ...de instalar ef recogedor o el desviador de recortes opcionaL Para volver a la operaciSn de acotchamiento con capa vegetal instale la tapon acoEchadora en la aberlura de descarga de la segadora AsegOrese de que todas las orejas esl_n asenladas en forma adecuad Tapon f_ _ alcolchadora PRECAUCi6N No haga funcionar su segadora sin la tapon acolchadora aprobada en su lugar o sin el desviador de recorte...
Page 22: ...eite del motor con varilla indicadora de nivel Ajustador de la rueda en cads rueda Caja CUMPLE CON LOS REQ UISITOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CPS C Las segadoras a reeler que se conducen desde Ia parte de atr_s rotatorias Sears cumpfen con los est ndares de seguridad del American National Standards Institute y de la U S Consumer Product Safety Commission La cuchifla g ra cuando el motor est funcionando Ba...
Page 23: ... es la mejor para lamayofia de los c_spede Paracambiar la altura de code empuje la palanca del ajustador hacia larued Mueva la nleda hada ardbao hacia abajode modo que se acomode a sus requisitos Asegurese que todaslas ruedas queden iguafmenteajustadas ATENClON El ajustador esta correctamente colocado cuando las orejas de la placa est _n lnsedadas en el agujero de mango Tambi_ n los ajustes de 9 p...
Page 24: ... apri6tela Cambie el aceite despu_s de 25 horas de operaci6n o una vez per temporada Puede necesitar cambiar el aceite m s a menudo cuando as condiciones son poivorosas o sucias GASOLINA Llene el estanque de combustible Use gasoline regular sin plomo nueva y limpia con el minimo de 87 oclanos No mezcle et aceite con la gasoline Pare asegurar que fa gasolina ufilizada sea fresca compre estanques lo...
Page 25: ...SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR IMPORTANTE Para ebtener ef meier rendimeinto mantenga la caia de la segador a sin acumladon de cesped y basura Vea LIMPIEZA en seccion de RESPONSABILIDADES DEL CLIENTE de este manual _ La cuchilla aootchadora especial va a volver a cedar los recedes de c_sped muchas veces y los reduce en tamaffo de mode que si se caen en el c6sped se van a dispesar entre este y no se van a notar f...
Page 26: ...peration Para recibir todo el valor de la garanffa el operador tiene que mantener la segadora seg n las instrucciones descritas en este manual Hay aigunos ajustes que se tienen que hacer en forma ped6dica para poder mantener su unidad adecuadamente Todos los ajustes en la seeci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual lienen queser revisades per Io menos un vez per cada temporada Una vez al aifio ca...
Page 27: ... daSada PAPA REMOVER LA CUCHtLLA Desconecte el alambre de ta buj a y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar encontactocon _sta Haga descansar la segadora en su lade AsegSreseque el f_ltro deairey qua et carburador queden mkando hacia ardba Use un btoque de rr_dera entre la cuchillay la caja de ta segadora para avatarque ta cuc hilla girecuando sele quite el pemo Prolejasus manes con guantes y o envuetva...
Page 28: ...ndo en forrna adecuada la caja de engranaies y el _ reaalrededor de la impulsion tienen que mantenerse limpias y sin acumulaciOn de basura L impie debajo de la cubierta de ta imputsi6n dos veces par temporada La caia de engranajes se llena con lubficante haste el nivel adecuade en la f_ibrica La Qnica vez que el lubricante necesita atenciOn es cuando se le ha preslado servieio ala caja de engranaj...
Page 29: ...serle el fiitro nuevo en la cubierta Ponga Ia cubierta del filtro de aire den_ rodel coIlar a_ineandola oreja con la ranura I1 para apretarla Ranura __ Filtro de aireorei a Cubk Empuje la cubierta hacia adentro y g re a en el sentido contrario de las maniltas del role i Gire en el sentido a tas manilias del reloj para _ _ apretarla _ _j remover Gire en el sentido contrario las manillas adel del re...
Page 30: ...a barra de control que exige la preseneia del operador del mango superior Remueva la guia del cord6n arrancador def mango inferior Remueva Ins ctavijas de horquiIl Desconecte el mango inferior de los puntales del mango _ De vuella el mango y vuelva a montar fas ctavijas de horquilla que se habfan removido Vuelva a montar la guia det cord6n arrancador Vuelva a montar los controles y la barra de con...
Page 31: ...ua todas las tuercas y clavijas y redes los pemos y tomiflosest6n agretados en foma segurao Inspeccione as gaffes qua se rnuevan para verificar si est_n dafiadas quebradas o desgastadas Cdmbieias si es necesado Retoque todas las superlicies qua est_ n oxidadas o con la pintura picada use una lija antes de pintar MANGO Puede dobtar el mango de su segadora para almacenarla Apriete los extremes infef...
Page 32: ...tor cafiente y c mbielo con aceite de motor tropic Yea MOTOR en la secci6n de Responsabifidades del Cliente de este manual CIUNDRO Remueva la bujfa Vacfe una onza 29 ml de aceile a tray s del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro Tire la manilla de arranque lenlamenle unas cuantas veces para distribuir el aceite Vuetva a monfar la nueva bujta OTROS No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la otra Cam...
Page 33: ...egadora Demasiado aceite en el motor _RRECCl6N Limpie cambie el 1 iltrode aire Lfene et estanque de combustible Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible fimpio y nuevo Drene e estanque de combustible y el carburador y vuetva a Ilenar el estanque con gasolina nueva Conecte el alambre a la bujia Cambie la bujia Apdete el perno de ta cuchilla o cambie el adaplador de la cuchilla Presione...
Page 34: ...dora arrastr_ ndose en el c_sped Recogedor de c _sped dema siado ileno Posici6n de la altura del mango no adecuada para usted Cambie la ouchitla Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma al ura Limpie la parle inlerior de la caja de la segadora Cambie la cuchilla Apriete el pemo de la cuchillao P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m_s cercano Presione la...
Page 35: ...9 137074 1 1 4 10 57079 Engagemenl Bracke _ t I3 t 484 Shtlter 12 700343 SeaJ 13 86447 Gear Case Halves Kit 4 137050 Includes Key Nos 4 5 t5 7504367 and 7 6 750369 Bearing t7 12000003 Worm Shall 18 850848 19 8t585X004 DESCRIPTION Drive Shalt Hardened Washer Clutch Yoke Bushing Plug Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E P ing Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U_S inches t ...
Page 36: ...G3 O ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377540 ...
Page 37: ...ey 59 Hi Pro Key 505 6t He Flange Nut 62 Wheel 64 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 I6 x I Hellevit e Washer 161784 Axle Arm Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheei Adjusting Bracket ThrBad Cutting Screw w Seres 5 16 I 8 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 151511X479 HaT die Bracket Assembly Right t50406 He Head Thread Rolling Screw 3f8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing tnci Key 14 15 51 Blade Adapter Blade 22 Harden...
Page 38: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377540 03 CO ...
Page 39: ..._ _7 _ _ _ Control Head Kit 3t 132010 Hex Flange Nut Locknut 10 24 32 137052 Drive Pulley Pan Head Machine 33 48386 Drive Conlrol Cable Kit Screw 1t4 x2 t2 35 151521 Wheel Adiuster V Belt Assembly Left Spnng Retainer 36 7025_ 1 Gear Case Assembly Hubcap 37 137090 Spring Flanged Nut 38 63601 Nut Nylon Bushing 40 75192 Spring Wheel Ti_ e 4I t 51520 Wheel Adiuster Assembly Assembly _Right E Ring 53 _...
Page 40: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGU IE MODELNO_ 43198650 _ 900 1 t9 275 120 4t 238 250 40 ...
Page 41: ...9 Air Cleaner Collar Piston Pin Ass y 245 36905 Air Cleaner Filler 010 OS Incl 43 250 36920 Air Cieaner Cover Ring Se SIdJ 260 36960 Blower _ tousing Ring Sef 0t0 OS 261 30200 Screw t0 24 x 9116 Piston Pin Retaining 262 650831 Sc ew 1 4 20 x 1 2_ Ring 263A 3692_ Starter Grill Connecting Rod Ass y 275 36790 MuIIter tncl 46 277 650988 Screw t 4 20 x 2 5 16 Connecling Rod Bolt 285 35000A Starter Cup ...
Page 42: ... DESCRIPTION Carburetor tnc 184 o EngineParts List ThrottteShaft LeverAssembly Throf tfe ReturnSpdng Dust SealWasher DustSeal Throtlt_ ThrottleShutter Shutter Screw Fu_IFilttng ThrottleCrackScrew IdleSpeedScrew Tension Spring Idle Resb Ictor Screw tdle Res_ictorScrew Cap Float Bowl Float Shalt Roar F_oat _wl O R ng InletNeedle Seat Clip lncl 3t SpringClip P_mer Bulb RetainerR_g Main NozzleTube 7 R...
Page 43: ... Dog Spring 6 590700 Pultey Rewind Spring Ass y t t 590703 Slarter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 din 13 590701 Starter Handle KEY PART NQ NO DESCRIPTION 590739 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 5906 t 6 Start e_ Dog 7 5906 t 7 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Assay t 1 590638 Starter Housing Assty 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Star_er Rope Length 98 x 9 6...
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