Craftsman 917.379430, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379430 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 60 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...This Warranty 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 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 hGENERAL OPERATION _ Read understand and f...

Page 3: ... remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and 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 vis...

Page 4: ...birth defects or other reproductive harm _WARNING Battery posts terminals and related 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 These accessorieswere available when this lawn mower was preduced They are not shipped with your mower They are alsoavailableat mostBears re...

Page 5: ...ditional loose pads HOWTO SET UPYOUR 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 u...

Page 6: ...ter without oil or gasoline in the engine on every 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 Safely Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to stad the engine Release to stop the ...

Page 7: ...ar door Grass catcher handle ENGINE ZONE CONTROL _I_CAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requ...

Page 8: ...conditions ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debds 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...

Page 9: ...nd clean of grass 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 mulchingblade willreout the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the...

Page 10: ...igence 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 cleaR or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A n...

Page 11: ...nds with gloves and or wrap blade 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 crankshaf...

Page 12: ... drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE 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 free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level ...

Page 13: ...y cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Cover Back tabs _ L_ _ plate Cover Cartridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation which ever occur...

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: ... engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your fawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate propedy due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service ce...

Page 16: ...ilter 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 empty Never use...

Page 17: ...awn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure 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 or reprac...

Page 18: ...low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling ifso 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Raise cutting height 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 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing one 1 setting hig...

Page 19: ...ter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key NOS 4 and 7 77881 Beadng 137051 Worm Shaft 137074 Ddve Shaft 57079 HardenedWasher 131484 Clutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750069 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 HFProKey 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S Inches 1 inch ...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379430 66 59 5 lO lO_ 27 30 14 20 35 37 69 22 3O 31 35 65 27 28 13 47 41 50 ...

Page 21: ...Bracket Thread Cuffing Screw w Seres 5 16 1 g x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 41 150406 Hex t _eadThread Rc4Ling Screw 3 B 16 _ 1 1 _ 44 172835 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 46 851514 Blade Adepter 47 141114 B _ade22 48 851074 Hardened Washer 49 850263 Helleal Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 50 851084 Rex Head Machthe Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917 379430 54 18 14 13 12 18 15 31 14 16 11 8 ...

Page 23: ...Retainer Hubcap Flanged Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Firdon Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 26 143603 28 154990 31 132010 137052 35 151521 36 702511 37 137090 38 63601 40 75192 41 151520 54 169932 55 86012 57 169931 Pan Head Tapping Screw 1 0 24 x 2 3 4 Dnve Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly ...

Page 24: ...NE MODEL NO 11A602 TYPE NO 0152 E1 kREQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEEREPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 227 615 _ 562 404 c 616 993 11 32 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET _ _ 633_2_ t 51 _ le3i _ _ _ se4_ s84_ i_ _ _ _ _ t_ 585 16 529 _ _ 24 4O ...

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Page 26: ...LE ENGINE MODEL NO 11A602 TYPE NO 0152 E1 1211 305_ I 37 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 _ 104 _ 276 __ 127 _i _ 134_1 163 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 20 t_ 163 1095 VALVE GASKET SET _J 993_ 122 i_ii i 7 _ i i_ 163 _ _ _ 42 ...

Page 27: ...ank 32 691664 Screw Connecting Rod 425 690670 Screw Air Cleaner Cover 33 499642 Valve Exhaust 443 691637 Screw Air Cleaner Primer 34 499641 Valve Intake Base 35 691304 Spring Valve Intake 443A 692523 Screw Air Cleaner Primer 36 691304 Spring Valve Exhaust Base 37 694086 Guard Flywheel 445 491588 Filter Air Cleaner Cattbdge 40 692194 Retainer Valve 455 691219 Cup Flywheel 43 691997 Stinger Governor...

Page 28: ...over Linkage 930 691919 Guard Rewind 957 397974 Cap Fuel Tank 966 692673 Base Air Cleaner Primer 968 692298 Cover Air Cleaner 972 495224 Tank Fuel 975 493640 Bowl Float 976 496115 Primer Carburetor 977 692704 Set Carburetor Gasket 993 694088 Gasket Cylinder Head Plate 1005 691346 Fan Flywheel 1019 695811 Kit Label 1022 691890 Gasket Rocker Cover 1023 499624 Cover Rocker Arm 1026 692045 Rod Push 10...

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