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Page 1: ...Y LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379480 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol 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 sea rs com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...he United States This Warranty 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 standard s require operator presence controls to mimimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circ...

Page 3: ... mower if it vibrates abnormally 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 exces sively steep slopes Use caution when o...

Page 4: ...e you 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 olberation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools...

Page 5: ...ervice and Adjustment section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle _ _ fup Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove muleher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now installcatcher or optional clipping deflector To retum to mulching oper...

Page 6: ...gine oil ca_ Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Drive cover Wheel adjuster on every 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 ProductSafety Commis sion The blade turns when the en_ ineis running Operator presence con...

Page 7: ... Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments 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...

Page 8: ...often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called...

Page 9: ...air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash 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 will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biede...

Page 10: ...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 11: ...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 Use a 9 16 box or open end wrench Remove blade and attaching hard ware TO REPLACE BLADE Position the blade adapter on the engine cranks...

Page 12: ...ase is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubricant is required use only Texaco Starplex Premium 1 Grease Part No 750369 Do not substitute 12 ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classif_tion SI SG or SH Select the oil s SAE v _ osily grade...

Page 13: ...nd or dam age 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 ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Tum...

Page 14: ...nd fuel cap up 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 life TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot to the desired adjustment position Tighten b...

Page 15: ...ble If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and 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 adjusting conta...

Page 16: ..._P_ _ Fold _ _ _ _ _ forward for __ __ _ _ J storage __ J_ Fold backward __ Mowing Lower handle position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture w...

Page 17: ...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 lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirtyair filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in angine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Low engine ...

Page 18: ...heel 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 ghten 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 to hard...

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Page 20: ...Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 10 57079 HardenedWasher 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter 13 86447 Plug Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw includes Key Nos 4 15 750369 Grease and 7 17 12000003 E Ring Beadng 18 850848 Hi ProKay Worm Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket Drive Shaft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379480 78 57 27 25 13 10 14 12 10 J 15 3O 2O 37 52 72 22 1_23 35 37 30 27 28 29 41 13 ...

Page 22: ... Key 505 71 170939 Hex Flange Nut 72 170938 Wheel 73 165912 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 x 1 78 170954 Washer 79 170953 Axle Arm Assembly 80 170554 Selector Knob 81 170955 Selector Spdng 82 170956 Spacer 161058 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 172340 Thread Cutting Screw w Seres 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex H_ad Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing ...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379480 54 53 14 18 12 14 15 13 16 11 13 ...

Page 24: ...Head Machine Screw 1 4 x 2 12 32 137052 V Belt 35 151521 Spring Retainer 36 702511 Hubcap 37 137090 Flanged Nut 38 63601 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 E Ring 41 151520 Pinion 53 169931 Dust Cover 54 169932 FeltWasher 55 86012 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 DESCRIPTION Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly...

Page 25: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 A1A CONTROL I CAMSHAFT I CARBURETOR I 11 10 t 14 4 42 ...

Page 26: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 A1A _FANCOVERJ I 6_ 13 13 FLYWHEEL I 1 3 5 7 14 5 nn i n RECOIL STARTER I 1 l AIR CLEANER 43 ...

Page 27: ...HONDA 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO GCV160 A1A 4 44 ...

Page 28: ...10 1426980 11 0294819 12 0004598 13 0018044 13 2373447 Pulley Comp Camshaft Shaft Cam Pulley Belt Timing Arm In Valve Rocker Arm Ex Valve Rocker Shaft Rocker Arm Valve In Valve Ex Spring Valve Retainer In Valve Spring Screw Tappet Adj Nut Tappet Adj O ring O ring CARBURETOR KEY PART NO NO 1 3088416 2 5580162 3 4930756 4 4481818 5 1441518 6 5580170 7 5664552 8 5580212 9 5580220 10 5580238 11 558024...

Page 29: ...560 Tube Fuel 6 5580444 Cover Comp Fan NH1 Black 7 5580964 Coller Fan Cover 8 2374742 Collar Ft Turn Signal Bolt Stud Screw Washer 5X10 RECOIL STARTER Bulk Hose Fuel Clip Tube B8 KEY PART Clip Tube B10 NO NO Clip Tube C9 DESCRIPTION Key Special Woodruff 25X18 CoilAssy Ignition FlywheelAssy Wire Stop Switch SwitchAssy Engine Stop Brake Assy Spring Brake Lever Bolt Range 6X14 Bolt Flange 6X23 Bolt F...

Page 30: ...nor Holder Governor Assy Weight Governor Holder Governor Weight Pin Governor Weight Slider Governor Shaft Governor Arm Bolt Flange 6X14 Bolt Flange 6X25 Washer Thrust 6ram Clip Governor Holder Oil Seal 28X41 25X6 Washer Plain 6mm Pin Lock 8mm Pin Dowel 8X20 Gauge Assy Oil Leve CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO NO 1 5580030 5 5581012 DESCRIPTION Crankshaft Comp N1 Type Washer Thrust PISTON CONNECTING ROD KEY ...

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