Craftsman 917.377151, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 377151 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 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...MAN 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 machi...

Page 3: ...ert 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 flammable and vapors are explosive Use only an approved c...

Page 4: ...d 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 when you provide the model ...

Page 5: ...arts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Y...

Page 6: ...ap Primer IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine _Wheel adjuster 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 Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held ...

Page 7: ...wer wheels for high cut adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your require ments Be sure all wheels are in the 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 b...

Page 8: ...ditions ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gaso line Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol o...

Page 9: ... clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in Maintenance section of this manual The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not ...

Page 10: ...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 Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark p...

Page 11: ...lade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware 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 condi tion to work properly Replace adapter if damaged TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft Be sure key in adapter and ...

Page 12: ...your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case If lubric...

Page 13: ...pressurized air to clean or dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Back Slots MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEA...

Page 14: ...se pulley by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it 2 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter and carburetor up 3 Remove blade 4 Remove debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft 6 Install new belt by reversing above steps 7 Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting ho...

Page 15: ... 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 for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authoriz...

Page 16: ...buretor 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 leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are e...

Page 17: ...l heights uneven 2 3 Buildup of grass leaves 3 and trash under mower 1 Worn bent or loose blade 1 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 1 Engine flywheel brake is on 1 when control bar is released 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 3 Blade adapter broken 3 4 Blade dragging in grass 4 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 ...

Page 18: ...s 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 CORRECTION 1 Adjust or replace drive control cable 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken 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 hi...

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Page 20: ...ew 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft HardenedWasher KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 131484 ClutchYoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X ClutchJaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 _50848 Hi ProKey 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE Allcomponentdimensions given inU S inches 1 i...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377151 55 13 28 52 41 ...

Page 22: ...t Assembly Left 40 173572X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 41 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 44 172835 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 141114 Blade22 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 48 851074 HardenedWasher 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 50 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 51 170031 Front Baffle Kit 52 85463 Danger Dec...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 377151 54 14 12 13 18 15 14 13 ...

Page 24: ... 1 4 x 2 12 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob 26 14 3603 Pan Head TappingScrew 10 24 28 154990 DriveCover 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 32 137052 Drive Pulley 35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left 36 702511 Gear Case Assembly Kit 37 137090 Spring 38 63601 Locknut 40 75192 Spring 41 151520 Wheel Adju...

Page 25: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO _12H802 TYPE NO 2640 B1 _k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1058 OWNER S MANUAL 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 42 ...

Page 26: ...TRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 12H802 TYPE NO 2640 B1 I 968 188 _ 0 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 _ _ 617 _ 276_ _ _ 121CARBURETOROVERHAULKIT 708 _J 617 t Q 104 _ 966 L_ _l 9661 a 159H i_ i I _L 163 _ _ 276 L ...

Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 12H8 J2 TYPE NO 2640 B1 304 455 j_ 6081 _ 65_ F_ _ 1211 1210 _____ _ _ _ I 689 _ 60 597 44 ...

Page 28: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 12H802 TYPE NO 2640 B1 745 615 4o4__ I _ 505 _ i 45 ...

Page 29: ...137 693981 27 691866 Lock Piston Pin 146 690979 28 499423 Pin Piston 159 691753 29 499424 Rod Connecting 163 272653 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 187 691050 32A 695759 Screw Connecting Rod 33 262651 Valve Exhaust 188 690877 34 262652 Valve Intake 190 690940 35 691270 Spring Valve Intake 202 691829 36 691270 Spring Valve Exhaust 209 690319 40 692194 Retainer Valve 222 692031 Slinger Governor Oil T...

Page 30: ... 691923 Grommet 972 495224 562 92613 Bolt Governor Control Lever 975 493640 584 692342 Cover Breather Passage 976 496115 585 691879 Gasket Breather Passage 977 498261 592 690800 Nut Rewind Starter 1019 494256 597 691696 Screw Pawl Friction Plate 1036 695111 601 95162 Clamp Hose 1058 274265 608 497680 Starter Rewind 1059 692311 613 691340 Screw Muffler 1095 498528 615 690340 Retainer Governor Shaft...

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