Craftsman 917.377801, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MOWER Model No 917 377801 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: ...rights which vary 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 B...

Page 3: ...nd under the 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 SERVICES Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They...

Page 4: ...ated accessories 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 hese accessories were ava 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 number of your la...

Page 5: ...ding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly 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 1 Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle ...

Page 6: ...lcher plug Gasoline cap Mulcher door IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine 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 held...

Page 7: ...sence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever Pull adjuster lever toward wheel To raise mower move lever forward to desired position To lower mower move the lever toward the rear Lower Wheels for HighCut Wheel _i_ adjuster __ _i lever _ Raise Whe...

Page 8: ...FOR SIDE DISCHARGING 1 Rear mulcher plug installed 2 Side discharge deflector installed ACAUTION Do notrunyour lawn mower without rear mulcher plug in place or approvedgrass catcher in place Neverattempt to operatethe lawn mower with the reardoor removedor propped open _ Mutcherplug _ _ Mulcherdoor Open mulcherdoor Discharge deflector TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER 1 Liftthe rear doorof the lawnmower and...

Page 9: ...in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the engine and let it run until the 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 the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur CAUTION Fill to bottom ...

Page 10: ...all 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 best time to mow your l...

Page 11: ...ubjected 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 periodicarly 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 el...

Page 12: ... 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 crankshaft keyway are aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the...

Page 13: ...nion gear on both sides of the mower are the same however they must be installed correctly If installed incorrectly the drive system will not work 5 There are arrows embossed on both sides of the pinion gear With the arrow at the top of the pinion the arrow must point towards front of mower If the arrow points to the rear turn the pinion around and assemble to mower 6 Place wheels back on adjuster...

Page 14: ... cartridge They may cause deterioration of the cartridge Do not oil cartridge Do not use 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 Cover tabs Cover Cartridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG ...

Page 15: ...2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE tf viny bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using _CAUTION Do not run your lawn mowe without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Catcher fran te handle 4 _ _ Vinyl _i Frame ENGINE opening ENGINE SPE...

Page 16: ...ld forward for stroage Lower handle Fold backward Mowing position High Med Lo_ pin adjustment bracket ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is 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 whi...

Page 17: ...e blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar in released position 9 Control bar defective 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5 Too much oil in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven I 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mow...

Page 18: ...t notfilling 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade Ifsoequipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Crean grass catcher Hard to push Raise cutting height I 1 Grass is too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too furl 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 2 3 4 Loss of drive 1 Belt wear 2 Belt off of pulley 3 Drive cable worn or brok...

Page 19: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377801 8_ 78 10 12 32 ...

Page 20: ...5 16 18 UNC 51 169980 Spacer Cotter Hairpin 52 170868 WaveWasber Engine Zone Control Cable 53 173041 Belt Cover Bottom Bracket Upstop 54 750097 Screw Screw Hex Washer Head Tapping 10 2 55 166383 479 Cable Support Bracket Kit Door Rear 56 63601 Nut Seal Door 57 166391X004 Bracket Assy Plug Mulcher 58 57808 Screw Kit Housing 59 166042 V Groove Pulley Handle Bracket Asm Left 60 166050 Idler Arm Space...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377801 i 31 3O 43 23 3_ 34 42 ...

Page 22: ...necting Spnng Extension Spring Selector Knob Selector Spring E Ring 7 8 Bearing Suppod Beahng Ball KEY PART NO NO 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 161118X004 57808 170011 166450 52183 12000058 88O80 67725 57143 172324 145212 175012 16O785 X004 160786X004 161463 163409 700279 172323 175012 83923 19572216 144929 751152 DESCRIPTION Retainer Drive Asm Strnp Screw He...

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Page 24: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODELNUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 120602 0138 E1 365 122 _ 51 287_ 524 42q _ 121 CARBURETOR KIT 634 _ 104_ 883 41 ...

Page 25: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 120602 0138 E1 48 925 305 _P 355 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION 334 _ 78 t005 363 _ 23 358 GASKET SET _ 122_ 332 455 42 ...

Page 26: ...1434 Starter Rope Gdp 5 94904 Screw Rewind Starter 8 691108 Screw Flywhee Guard 5 94098 Screw Throttle Valve 04 691242 _ Float Hinge Pin 117 498978 Main Jet Standard KE_ PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 121 692703 O Carburetor Overhaul I 122 692799 O _ Carburelor Spacer 125 694202 Carburetor 127 694468 Q Welch Plug 130 691203 Throttle Valve 131 499682 Throttle Shall 133 398187 Carburetor Float 134 398188 O ...

Page 27: ...95 694091 613 691108 Screw Muffler 1210 498144 613A 691140 Screw Muffler Muffler 1211 498144 Guard 615 690340 Governor Sha t Retainer 616 691306 Governor Crank 619 691108 Screw Cylinder Head Plate 635 66538 Spark Plug Boot 670 280512 Fuel Tank Spacer 684 690345 Screw Breather Passage Cover 689 263073 Friction Spring 708 691321 _ _ Dust Seal 718 230192 Locating Pin 741 262598 Timing _3ear 745 94512...

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