Страница 1: ... LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377972 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and InstructionP _ before operating this equipn_ _ Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sJars com craftsman ...
Страница 2: ...OFFMAN 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 familiar with the controls and the proper use of the ma...
Страница 3: ...rt 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 SERVICS Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved co...
Страница 4: ...so order repair parts for you when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS _ GRASS CATCHERS FOR i_ SiDE DESCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS AIR FILTERS WHE...
Страница 5: ...osition Handle pin TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging See OPERATION section of this manual TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower Disconnect engine battery connector male from battery connector female Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector femal...
Страница 6: ...her plug Gasoline cap Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Primer Housing 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 Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control must be...
Страница 7: ...Lever Raise Wheels for low cut GROUND DRIVE SPEEDS Your lawn mower provides multiple speeds to let you select the speed that suits you best Lower speeds are for slow heavy thick grass cutting or trimming Medium speeds are for normal grass cutting or trimming High is for light cutting and for ground transport NOTE Do not move speed control lever unless the engine is running TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM ...
Страница 8: ...her frame Rear door Grass lots catch_ Catcher frame hook _ CAUTION Do not run your lawn mow without rear mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle Empty clippingsfrom bag usin...
Страница 9: ...tions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur _I CAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not us...
Страница 10: ...ey fall ontothe lawn they will disperse into the grass and notbe 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 recuttingaction of the blades Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulchingaction The best time to mow your la...
Страница 11: ...e been subjected 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 Adjust ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter el...
Страница 12: ...re 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 blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good cond...
Страница 13: ...rass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufac turer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering DRIVE WHEELS Check rear drive wheels each time you mow to be sure they move freely The wheels not turning freely means trash grass cuttings etc may be inside the drive wheel and dust c...
Страница 14: ...ing cover down and remove from hinge Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body Clean air cleaner cover and body Install a new paper filter Reinstall cover to air cleaner body Be sure hinge is assembled properly Swing cover up and tighten cover knob Do not overtighten Air filter cover Hinge_ _I __ n b Paper fitter MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and or d...
Страница 15: ...om ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase 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 department for repai...
Страница 16: ...dle __ _old _ Mowing _ position Handle pin High _ 3 position Med Handle Low J adjustment bracket ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis important to prevent gum deposits from forming in 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 methanol can attract moisture which lead...
Страница 17: ...ldup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt...
Страница 18: ...ng in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or broken 4 Dirt in drive pinions CORRECTION 1 Raise cutting height 2 Replace blade 3 Clean grass catcher 1 Raise cutting height 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting higher 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit 1 Check replace drive belt 2 C...
Страница 19: ...BA rrERY ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377972 4 3 2 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 PART NO 161334 750909 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery box Battery Screw ClipConnector BatteryCharger 37 ...
Страница 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377972 24 56 30 31 ...
Страница 21: ...Baffle Side Screw 12 x 5 8 Skirt Screw Hinge 1 4 20 x 1 25 Belt Cover Top Adapter Blade w key Longer Blade 21 Washer Hardened Lockwasher Helical Spring 3 8 Screw Hex Head 3 8 24 x 1 38 Pulley Fixed Bearing Support Assy Bolt Engine Engine See Breakdown Craftsman 143 996712 Grass Catcher Bag 40 161358 Grass Catcher Frame 41 85463 Danger Decal 42 144929 Screw 43 751152 Nut 44 Battery See Battery Repa...
Страница 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377972 _ 44 4_ 31 24 32 40 _ 33 41 38 ...
Страница 23: ...57143 Belt Keeper Bracket 32 150342 Screw Hex Wash Head 10 24 X 668 33 145212 Pivot Rod Cover 35 160785 X004 Transmission Asm 36 160786X004 Pin Spring Thrust 37 161463 Washer Hardened 38 163409 Rod Connecting 39 700279 Spdng Extension 40 150339 Spdng Selector 41 150182 Knob Selector Spring 42 83923 E Ring7 8 43 19572216 Beadng Support 44 144929 Bearing Ball 45 751152 Retainer Drive Asm Stmp Screw ...
Страница 24: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 996712 301 L_2f e 292 3o0 11_63 9OO 417 L 416 12 er 251 24O 23g 38O 24OB 42 ...
Страница 25: ...al 305 36063 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 308 36040 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 310 36064 Govemor Spool 314 650767 Idler Gear 315 36095 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 9 16 322 35013 Spacer 346A 28763 Flywheel Key 347 650898A Flywheel 350 36045A Flywheel Fan 361B 29216 Belleville Washer 370A 36261 Flywheel NUt 370C 37318 Solid State Ignition 370R 37317 Spark Plug Cover 380 640020A Screw Torx T 15 t0 24 x 15 1...
Страница 26: ...8A 632545 39 632549 40 640021 47 632554 DESCRIPTION Carburetor Incl 187S 239 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Dust Seal Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw Venturi Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl to Body Gasket Inlet Needle Seat Bowl Drain Screw Bowl Drain Washer Main Nozzle Tube 0 Ring 0 Ring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Float Bowl Retainer Main Fu...
Страница 27: ... 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 2 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin Incl 4 Washer Retainer 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 u dia tarter Handle 45 ...
Страница 28: ... 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 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 9 64 dia Starter Handle Spring Clip 46 ...
Страница 29: ...36202 33450 34944 34945 590500 36203 36204 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 590608 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter 12 Volt Retainer Ring Spring Retainer Spring Gear Drive End Cap Ass y Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass y Thrust Washer Commutator End Cap Ass y Incl brushes Bolt 10 32 x 3 19 32 Pinion Driver Cup Washer Retainer Ring Washer Drive Nut Dust Washer 47 ...
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