Craftsman 917.379400, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Y LAWN MOWEF Model No 917 379400 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: ...hts 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 controls to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with such controls Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this operator s manual carefully Bec...

Page 3: ...cation 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 terrain or when changing directions...

Page 4: ...ore 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 assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper ope...

Page 5: ...rged before you can start your lawn mower Disconnect engine battery connector male from battery connector female Connect battery charger connector male to battery connector female Plug battery charger into 110 volt A C outlet Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time After charging connect engine connec tor male to battery connector female Your eng...

Page 6: ...cover Engine oil cap w dipstick 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 Commission The blade tums when the engine is running Operator presence contro...

Page 7: ... high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements 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 be positioned b...

Page 8: ...tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline 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 or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the ...

Page 9: ...pings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT Forbest 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 fal onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noti...

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

Page 11: ...ome in 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 Rem...

Page 12: ...in cotters and washers Remove wheels from wheel adjusters Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth Put wheels back in place If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact 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...

Page 13: ...lot Push in on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Trun Collar clockwise to remove MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Cl...

Page 14: ...ith carbure tor and fuel cap up Remove blade Remove debris shield Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft Install new belt by reversing above steps Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life Drive cover Belt Push down TO ADJUST HANDLE The upper handle may be adjusted to four 4 different height positions Loosen both handle knobs only enough to allow the upper handle to pivot ...

Page 15: ...for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and or adjustment IMPORTANT never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs...

Page 16: ...ition the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze to fold Handle bracket Operator presence control bar Upper Fold foward for storage backward Lower Mowing handle position ENGINE FUELSYSTEM IMPORTANT It is importantto prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor f fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also expe...

Page 17: ...reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 7 Loose 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 a...

Page 18: ...1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 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 position not right for you 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut...

Page 19: ...ER MODE L NUMBER 917 379400 BATTERYART 3 4 5 2 KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 PART NO 157553 750909 17411312 86353 111549X DESCRIPTION Battery Bracket Battery Hex Washer Head Screw 13x 750 Connector Mounting Clip Battery Charger 36 ...

Page 20: ... DESCRIPTION Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing Shifter 13 86447 Plug Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw Includes Key Nos 4 and 7 16 750369 Grease Bearing 17 12000003 E Ring Worm Shaft 18 850848 Hi ProKey Drive Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket Hardened Washer NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches ...

Page 21: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379400 13 73 80 e2eoS_ 59 _5_ _ 34 30 32 28 29 75 27 27 31 22 39 35 28 29 32 75 ...

Page 22: ... 75 150181 Nut 76 161058 Wheel Tire Assembly 77 17600406 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 78 170954 Belleville Washer 79 170953 Axle Arm Assembly 80 170554 Selector Knob 81 170955 Selector Spring 82 170956 Spacer 172547 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 1...

Page 23: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379400 17 54 f 14 3 J 12 14 16 11 8 13 _ 12 ...

Page 24: ... 1 4 20 x 2 1 8 V Belt Spring Retainer Hubcap Hex Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Control Bar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 DriveCover 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 32 137052 Ddve Pulley 35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left 36 702511 Gear Case Assembly 37 137090 Spring 38 63601 Nut 40 75192 Spring 41 151520 Wheel Adjuster Assembly...

Page 25: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 005502 _ I 400 161 160 130A 157 153 _ 223A 224 207 _ 223 185 178 42 241 245 _ 250 238 42 ...

Page 26: ...46 Drain Plug Gasket 305 35647 Oil Seal 306 36996 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 309 650562 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 310 35648 Governor Spool 313 34080 Screw 1 4 20x 1 1 4 314 650767 Flywheel Key 315 36952 Flywheel 322 35013 BeUeville Washer 322A 610885 Flywheel Nut 325 35249 Solid State Ignition 341A 36578 Spark Plug Cover 361 650831 Screw TorxT 15 10 24x 15 16 370A 36261 Cam Bushing 370 3 37...

Page 27: ... Reetrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor Tube O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Idle Mixture Well Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent Repair kit Incl Items Marked 15 17 KEY NO 1 2 3 4A 5B 6 7 8 10A 11C 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO 35709 34955 34950 34954 34949A 34953 33450...

Page 28: ...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 13 8 KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 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...

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