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Page 1: ...OWER Model No 917 388410 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 6017_ Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ty 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 standards require operator presence control to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with cuch controls do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator Presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this o...

Page 3: ...xcessive 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 excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrai...

Page 4: ...u 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 operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as n...

Page 5: ...ing raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar U handle Lift up Lower handle 3 Position handle adjustment Mowing posiUon Handle j pin TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn m...

Page 6: ...ngine zone control cable Handle G rass filler cap Engine oil cap with dipstick Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster 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 Safet...

Page 7: ...ve wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are inthe 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 Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab J Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulc...

Page 8: ...ds to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas 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...

Page 9: ... in size so that as they fall 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 this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action T...

Page 10: ...ceive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodicallyto 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 filterelement and check blade for wear A new spark plug and dean ...

Page 11: ...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 hardened washer NOTE Remove the...

Page 12: ...5 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 engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Disconnect sp...

Page 13: ...Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean 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 ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts h...

Page 14: ...ningtoo fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See ...

Page 15: ...to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER Remove spark plug Pour one ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace wit...

Page 16: ...r 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 _ghten blade belt 2 Set al...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388410 67 14 68 14 3 7 37 49 44 43 34 25 21 47 19 33 56 ...

Page 19: ... 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Hinge Spdng Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Clip on Discharge Guard KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 167130X004 35 166785 36 160828 37 151162 38 164362 39 83923 40 774O0 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 150406 46 85463 47 63124 48 167131X004 49 151161 50 57143 51 73990500 52 166878 53 851084 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006714 4OO 135 130 _ 120 223 182 185 239 _ 370C _8 245 238 _310 250 36 ...

Page 21: ... Belleville Washer 355 590701 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370A 36261 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 370C 37318 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 370R 37317 103 651007 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 380 640271 16 390 590739 110 37047 GrouodWire 400 36792B 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 CylioderHead 416 36085 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS Incl 151 417 650760 37288 Exhaust Valve Std Incl 900 151 900 12...

Page 22: ...l 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube ...

Page 23: ...asher 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 PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x...

Page 24: ... Seam Roebuck and Co Registered Trademark I _ Trademark of Seam Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada _M Mama de F brica de Seam Roebuck and Co 174409 03 09 00 VB Printedin U S A ...

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