Страница 1: ...WN MOWER Model No 917 388400 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...
Страница 2: ...ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND 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 ...
Страница 3: ...y Excessive 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 ter...
Страница 4: ...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 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...
Страница 5: ...ower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service manual and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar U handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher...
Страница 6: ...er Engine zone control cable Handle Grass tiller 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 instituteand the U S Consumer Product Saf...
Страница 7: ...ard wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are inthe same sattJng 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 Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To...
Страница 8: ...eads 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 u...
Страница 9: ...ize 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 The be...
Страница 10: ...t maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodicallyto properly maintain your unit All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustments section ofthis 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 clean new air filterelement assures proper air fuel mi...
Страница 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 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 t...
Страница 12: ... 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 leve TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty Disconnect spark plug...
Страница 13: ... 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 have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER ...
Страница 14: ...elieve that the engine is runningtoo 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...
Страница 15: ...ounce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to 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 you...
Страница 16: ...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 _ not rightfor 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 lighten blade belt 2 Set all ...
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Страница 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388400 14 68 67 37 li 21 24 27 20 22 3O 37 36 _8 9 16 37 34 ...
Страница 19: ...Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Hinge Spdng Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 31 165760 Clip on DischargeGuard 32 169421X004 SelectorSpring Rear 33 87877 SelectorKnob 34 165762X004 AxleArmAssembly LR 36 160828 ShoulderBolt5 16 18 37 151157 WheelAssembly 39 83923 FlangedLocknut 40 77400 Hubcap 41 88652 HingeScrew 42 165766 Spring ...
Страница 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 006714 9O0 400 130 120 126151A 1 119 125 189 275 18L2_ 186 277 223 182 185 239 _ 178 46 _ 307 18 309 305 306 238 25o 36 ...
Страница 21: ...ge Incl 72 thru 307 35499 83 309 650562 Oil Drain Plug 310 35648 Oil Seal 313 34080 Governor Shaft 347 651038 Washer 370A 36261 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 370C37318 Governor Spool 370R 37317 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 380 640271 Flywheel Key 390 590739 Flywheel 400 36792B Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut 416 36085 Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover 417 850760 Screw Tom T 15 10 24 x 15 900 16 Cam Bushi...
Страница 22: ...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 Carbur...
Страница 23: ...sher 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 V_I4 13 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 Leng...
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