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Page 1: ...CHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377574 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_o 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: ...in use in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO 13 817WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under...

Page 3: ...ne damage or personalinjury may result Do notoperate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration isan indication of damage stop the engine safelycheck forthe cause ofvibration and repair as required Do not run the engine ihdoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulting the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do...

Page 4: ...in the parts bag 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 necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts induded with mower Cut down two end comors of carton and lay end panel down flaL Remove all packing materiais except padding between upper and lower ha...

Page 5: ... Disconnect engine battery connector male from battery connector female Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time After charging connect engine connec tor male to battery connector female Your engine has an integral altemator for partial...

Page 6: ...soline cap Primer Housing Engine oil cap w 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 rums when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held dawn to the handle to start the engi...

Page 7: ...ire ments Medium position is 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 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Plate Tab Lower Wheels for ...

Page 8: ...und oil fill is clean Remove engine ell cap and fill to the full line on the dipslick Use 20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual Pour oil elowly Do not over filL Check oil level before each use Add ell if needed Fillto full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the ...

Page 9: ...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 _ze so that as they f_ 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 thiswill ...

Page 10: ...ranty 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 clean new air filter element ass...

Page 11: ...g and place wire _vhere it cannot 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 ...

Page 12: ...k both front wheels Remove hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings fr inside the dust cover pinion and or dfi wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place tt after cleaning the drive wheels do n turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area aroun t...

Page 13: ...lot Push in on cover and turn counterclock wise to tighten Collar MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler 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 03O inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your...

Page 14: ..._ _ Push down f TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort Four 4 positions are available high medium high medium low and low Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position To change from medium low to medium high position the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over Remove the cable clips Remove the controls and operator pre...

Page 15: ...ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag NOTE Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of frame are exposed o...

Page 16: ...osition the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze to fold bracket Operator presence control bar Fold foward for storage Upper Fold backward Lower Mowing handle position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essontJalfuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storaga Also exp...

Page 17: ...e Do not use plastic Plastic cannotbreathe which allows condensation to form andwillcause yourunitto rust IMPORTANT Never cever mowerwhile engine and e_aust areas are stillwarm CAUTION Never store the lawn mower with 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 sta...

Page 18: ...enting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not rightfor you CORRECTION Set to HigherCut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace air filter Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade T_nten blade boll Set ail wheeis at same height...

Page 19: ... Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 10 57079 Hardened Washer 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifte_ 13 86447 Plug Seal 14 137050 HelicalGear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X ClutchJaw includes Key Nos 4 5 16 750369 Grease and 7 17 13000003 E Ring Bearing 18 850848 Hi Pro Key Worm Shaft 19 81585X004 SpdngBracket Drive Shaft NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 in...

Page 20: ...ER MODEL NUMBER 917 377574 BATTERY ART 4 3 2 KEY PART NO NO 1 157553 2 750909 3 i 17411312 4 86353 5 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery HexWasher Head Screw 13x 750 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger 37 ...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377574 o co 73 lO 2e io 29 32 7s 29 28 75 ...

Page 22: ...X479 Rear Skirt 59 131959 MulcherPlug 61 132001 EnginePulley 62 134612 Hi ProKey 505 64 Nut Washer 72 Wheal i lmAseambly 73 169806 ShoulderBolt3 6 16 74 66426 BallavilleWasher 75 151440 AxleArmAseambly 76 161058 SelectorKnob 166063 SelectorSpdng Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket l_madCuttingScrew 5 16 18x 3 4 Washer HandleBracketAssembly Left Handle BracketAssembly Right Hex Head Thread RollingScrew ...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377574 Q 18 14 13 ...

Page 24: ... 4 20 x 2 1 8 31 132010 Hax Flange Nut V Belt 32 157052 Drive Pulley Spdng Retainer 35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Hubcap 36 702511 Gear Case Asserhbly Hex Nut 37 137090 Spring Wheel Tire Assembly 38 63601 Nut E Ring 40 75192 Spring Pinion 41 151520 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right Dust Cover 52 144748 Catcher Tube Felt Washer 53 144747 Catcher Throat Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 54 166070 Grassb...

Page 25: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGII_E MODEL NO 143 996504 130 120 1821_ 239 178 125 16 245 238 250 42 ...

Page 26: ...3086 Screw Ton T 15 223 650451 8 32 x 19 64 224 36796 Extension Spring 238 650932 Oil Seal 239 34338 Crankshaft 241 36919 Piston Pin Ring Set Std 245 36905 Piston Pin Ring Set 250 36920 010 OS 260 36980 Piston Pin Ass y Std 261 30200 Incl 43 262 650831 Piston Pin Assay 263A 36921 010 OS Incl 43 275 36790 Ring Set Std 277 650988 Ring Set 010 OS 295 35000A Piston Pin Retaining Ring 287 650926 Connec...

Page 27: ... 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Thmttte Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throtlle Crack Scraw ldle 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 Spdng Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Cadoureto...

Page 28: ... 34954 34949A 34953 33450 o34944 34945 590500 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 590608 ElectricStarter 12 Volt Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Spdng Gear Drive End Cap Ass y Lock Nut Armature HousingAss y ThrustWasher Commutator End Cap Ass y Incl brushes Bolt 10 32 x 3 3 16 Pinion Driver Cup Washer Retainer Ring Washer Drive Nut Washer 45 ...

Page 29: ...NO 590702 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590703 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spdng Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 46 ...

Page 30: ...8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A o 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind SpringAss y Starter HousirtgAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 47 ...

Page 31: ...aracJ6n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 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 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 immmm_ H H H When requesting service or ordering pads always provide the following information Product ...

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