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Page 1: ...REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 387254 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol 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 which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND 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 Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to us...

Page 3: ...on 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 pulrmg 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 mai...

Page 4: ...es All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to com plete the assembly have been placed 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 included with mower Cut down two end corners of carton...

Page 5: ...heir meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGgNE FAST SLOW CHOK E FUEL O_L DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARlY4NG ON OFF AlyO FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable Dperatorpresence controlbar Starter handle Handle kno Grass catcher _ap Air filter Primer Lawn mowerhousing Engine oil plug Wheel ajduster on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAH TY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of...

Page 6: ...ments Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER Close the flip lid Flip 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 housi...

Page 7: ...a few minutes Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pullstarter handle quickly Do not allow starterrope to snap back To stop engine release operator presence control bar NOTE In coolerweather it may be necessary to repeat primingsteps Inwarmer weather over primingmay cause flooding and engine will notstart ffyou do floodengine wait a few minutes before attemptingto start and do...

Page 8: ...gence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed inthis manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjust ments 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 p...

Page 9: ...rubber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results mower blade must be kept sharp Replace bent or damaged blades TO REMOVE BLADE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire 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 betw...

Page 10: ...ure F 20 O _ _ _ IO _ 10_ _ _ lr 6 1o _ _ J _ I _TURE _ ANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXT OtLCR tNGE NOTE Although multJ viscosily oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of ...

Page 11: ...letely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST cUTrlNG HEIGHT See I OADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawnmower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower i...

Page 12: ...ip 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 dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Lo...

Page 13: ...ition the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Operator presence controlbar Squeezer of old Hairpincotter ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is impodant to prevent gum deposits from formingin 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 methan...

Page 14: ...he which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm CAUTION Never store the lawn mowerwith gasoline inthe tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing inany enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE Dirty air filter Out of fuel...

Page 15: ...m off Catcher not venting air Grass istoo high or wheel height is too low Rear of lawn mower housing orblade dragging in grass Grass catchertoo full Handle heightpositionnot rightfor you CORRECTION Set to Higher Cut position Set to Higher Cut position Clean replace airfilten Clean underside of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade l ghten blade bolt Set all wheels...

Page 16: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387254 o 57 43 39 4o 43 4 38 39 _58 43 35 43 ...

Page 17: ...appingScrew 10 24 x 5 8 55 850977 Hex Head TappingScrew 1 4 20 x 1 2 57 166072 Rear Baffle 58 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Side Baffle 59 88614 DischargeBaffle 161058 Rear Deflector 166729 Handle BracketAssembly Left Handle BracketAssembly Right Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Wheel AdjustingBracket Spacer Pop Rivet SelectorKnob SelectorSpdng AxleArmAssembly DESCRIPTION BenevilleWasher ShoulderBolt Wheel and Ti...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 994000 126 120 195 32 ...

Page 19: ...g 37OA 36261 Connecting Rod Ass y 370C 37199 Incl 46 37OK 36695 Connecting Rod Bolt 380 640173 Valve Lifter 390 590737 Camshaft NCR 400 37029A Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket 416 36085 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 83 417 650821 Oil Drain Plug 900 Oil Seal Governor Shaft 900 Washer Govemor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key Flywheel Bellevilla Washer Flywheel ...

Page 20: ...31937A 44 631334 48 631027 60 632760 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Throttle Dust Seal Throttle Throttte Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl Cr Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retaining Ring High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair kit Incl ...

Page 21: ...r Washer Brake Spring 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 KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590737 59O740 590616 59O617 590618A 590687A 59O535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 9...

Page 22: ...icio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1 800 676 6811 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 When requesting service or ordering parts always provide the following information Product T...

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