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Page 1: ...N I_WFR Model No 917 379690 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 sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ... 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 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 any circumstances TRAINING Read this operator s manual carefully Become fam...

Page 3: ...cation 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 terrain or when changing directions...

Page 4: ...efore 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper o...

Page 5: ...tion of this manual Operator presence contr_ Upper handle _ _ _ Lift up _ _ L ft UV _ _ _ i_ position Lower handle TO INSTALL ATTACHM ENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging Open rear door and remove mulcher plug Store mulcher plug in a safe place You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflector To retum to mulching operation in...

Page 6: ...l cap w dipstick Housing Gasoline cap Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped Wheel adjuster WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the 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 Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade rums when the engine is running Operator pr...

Page 7: ...ich requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require 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 whe...

Page 8: ... oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need to change the oil more often und...

Page 9: ...led with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine 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...

Page 10: ...to operator 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 bl...

Page 11: ... where 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 washer and harden...

Page 12: ...e hubcaps hairpin cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside 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 To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be...

Page 13: ...y cartridge Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Cartridge Lip Back Slots Cover 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 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTAN...

Page 14: ...ar case pulley and roll belt off Tum lawn mower on its side with carbure tor and 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 Drive cover Belt Push down TOADJUSTHANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting holes in the botto...

Page 15: ...rease engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for fnixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized ser...

Page 16: ...lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower han_e Squeeze to fold Handle bracket Operator presence control bar Fold foward __ for storage _i _ Lower handle Upper handle Fold backward Mowing position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage ...

Page 17: ...starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover if to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust are...

Page 18: ...s is too high or wheel 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 rightfor you 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 ...

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Page 20: ...0 x 9 137074 t 1 4 10 57079 Engagement Bracket 11 131484 Shifter 12 700343 Seal 13 86447 Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050 includes Key Nos 4 15 750436X and 7 16 750369 Beanng 17 12000003 Worm Shaft 18 850848 19 81585X004 DESCRIPTION Drive Shaft HardenedWasher Clutch Yoke Bushing Plug Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 i...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379690 73 74 8 1 6 34 32 30 29 2B 44 12 71 22 i 41 31 68 27 6_ i ...

Page 22: ...Sems 5 16 18 x 3 4 Flat washer 3 8 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread RoMing Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 46 851514 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 170031 52 85463 53 74760612 55 751592 56 88652 57 51793 58 157081X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 68 17600406 69 151440 70 170938 71 170939 72 165912 73 700644 74 1449...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917 379690 54 18 15 14 16 11 t 12 8 14 13 12 41 36 _37 ...

Page 24: ...rew 1 4 x 2 12 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob 26 143603 28 1 54990 31 132010 32 137052 35 151521 36 702511 37 137090 38 STD541425 40 75192 41 151520 54 169932 55 86012 57 169931 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Co 2er Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case ...

Page 25: ...MODEL NUMBEI 4 CYCLE ENGINE 120602 0138 E1 122 993 619 REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR iNSTRUCTiON MANUAL I 227 I 615 o 5o8 616 27 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 71 718 I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 24 _ 43 _ 15_ 2o_ 42 ...

Page 26: ... 4 CYCLE ENGINE 120602 0138 E1 365_ 163 _ _ I 122 127_ 95 51_ 122 _ 51 287_ j _4 842_ 137 _ 276Q 745 188_ 190 _ 670 121 CARBURETOR KIT 634 _ 104_ 27 134 163 425 968 445 529 1 3001 61 3 _ 883 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 634 163 43 ...

Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 120602 0138 E1 O 1211 456 597 925 48 355 I 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 334 592 37_ 930 78 358 GASKET SET i _ 122 _ 332 455 1005 44 ...

Page 28: ... 020 332 94877 O S 333 802574 Piston Assembly 030 334 94731 o s Ring Set Standard 337 499608 Ring Set 010 O S 356 692390 Ring Set 020 O S 358 694090 Ring Set 030 O S 363 19069 Piston Pin Lock 365 691136 PistonPin Connecting Rod Screw Connecting Rod Exhaust Valve Intake Valve Valve Spring Intake Valve Spfir_J Exhaust Flywheel Guard Valve Retainer Governor Oil S_inger Valve Tappet Camshaft Shortbloa...

Page 29: ... Fuel Tank Spacer Screw Breather Passage Cover Friction Spring Dust Seal Locating Pin TimingGear Screw Brake Stud Rocker Arm k Dipsticld l ube Seal Dipstick Tube Assembly KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 851 493880 SparkPlugTerminal 868 498592 Valve Seal 883 691893 Exhaust Gasket 914 691108 Screw Rocker Cover 922 262640 Brake Spring 923 493442 Brake 925 690595 Linkage Cover 930 692675 Rewind Guard 957 4...

Page 30: ...SERVICE NOTES 47 ...

Page 31: ...ies and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself call Sears PartsDirectSM 1 800 366 PART 8 a m 1 p m CST 1 800 366 7278 7 days a weeK www sears com partsdirect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement 1 800 827 6655 7 a m 5 p m CST Mon Sat Para oedir serviciode reparaci6n a domicilio y para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 888 SU HOGAR sM 1 888 784 6427 Au Canada pour ...

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