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Page 1: ...del No 917 388383 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol 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: ...from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly fami...

Page 3: ...he watchful care of another responsible adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flamma...

Page 4: ...ssories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you...

Page 5: ...s except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position...

Page 6: ... control cable Handle knob Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safetystandardsof the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer ProductSafety Commission The bla...

Page 7: ...heel Move wheel up or down to suityour requiramants Be sure all wheels are inthe same setting NOTE Adjusteris properlypositionedwhen pl_e tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 positionadjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positionedbetween the plate tabs LowerWheels for High Cut Pla_ Raise Wheels for LowCut REAR BAGGING Lift reardoor of the lawn mower and place the grass catcherframe hooks on...

Page 8: ...s can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent...

Page 9: ...s and reduc them in size so that as they fall onto the _awnthey w_tdisperse into the grass _ not be noticed Also the mulched gras biodegrade quickly to provide nutrient the lawn Always mulch w_thyour high engine blade speed as this will provi the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet grass tends to form clumps and interfer withthe mulching act_n The best time m...

Page 10: ...checked at leastonce each season Once a year replacethe spark plug replace air filterelement and check b_ade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assuresproper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last Iong_ Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE Check engine oil level Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated See...

Page 11: ...n 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 btade 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 hardened washer NOTE Remove t...

Page 12: ...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 operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before starting the ...

Page 13: ...mend using a garden hose to ctean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life _ILCAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place ...

Page 14: ...o fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repairand adjustment Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storageat the end of the season or ifthe unit willnot be used for 30 days or morn LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store ina clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING i...

Page 15: ...ounce 29 ml of oil through sparkplug holeintocylinder Pullstarter handle slowly a few timesto distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your uni...

Page 16: ... 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass 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 right for you 1 Set to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed 1 Replace blade 33ghten blade bolt...

Page 17: ...67 14 68 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388383 44 37 33 19 27 20 22 3O ...

Page 18: ...able 45 150406 Hex Read Thread Roiling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 46 85463 DangerDecal Up Stop Bracket 48 165761X X 4 Axle Arm Assembly RR HandteKnob 52 166878 Housing Assembly InCl Ref 17 16 46 Hairpin Cotter 53 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Hinge Flod 54 850263 HeliCal Lockwasher Support Bracket 55 851074 Hardened Washer S_rew 56 1S5833 21 Btade Axle Arm Asse...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 267S E1 969_ 968 843 621 92_P 124 I_27 967 606 Q6341 130 95 17 37 110_ 971A 529 _163 36 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E 625 51 24 0615 _ 4_ 230 34 33 572 3O7 15 8 _20 284 i47 22 383 337_ 306 307 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 37 ...

Page 21: ...FTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02 2675 E1 670A _9 358 GASKET SET 524 0 110 Q 634 617 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 104 110 134 127 617 634 121 CARBURETOR KIT 670A 202 38 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGIN E MODEL NUMBER 12HS02 2675 E1 930 30 _ 459 _0 456 4_1 19 LABEL KIT EMISSION J 39 ...

Page 23: ... Valve Intake 35 262224 Spring Valve 40 93312 Retainer Valve Spring 45 262204 Tappet Valve 46 498275 Gear Cam 47 493737 Slinger Oil KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 51 272199 Gasket Intake Elbow 54 94526 Screw Hex Head 55 4974420 5Housing Rewind Stader 56 498144 Pulley Rewind Stader 58 280399 Rope Rewind Starter Cut To 88 5 8 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 65 94696 Screw Phillips 81 223664 Lock Muffler Scr...

Page 24: ...135 Bracket Carburetor 621 396847 Switch Stop 625 497465 Tube Fuel Intake 634 Washer Shaft Sold in Kit Only KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 635 66538 Elbow Spark Plug 670 280512 Spacer Fuel Tan_ 670A 493823 Spacer Bracket 741 262596 Gear Timing 842 280966 Seal O Ring 843 272616 Sleeve Lever 847 495263 Tube Assembly Oil 851 493880 Terminal Ignition Cable 869 213512 Seat Intake Valve 870 213513 Seat Exha...

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