Craftsman 917.379440, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... MOWER Model No 917 379440 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 web stte www sea rs c om craflsma n ...

Page 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 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 fo T owall in...

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 AIWARNING 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 accessories were availablewhen this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sea...

Page 5: ... for additional 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 b...

Page 6: ... shipped adjuster 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 Safety Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Relea...

Page 7: ...lower 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...

Page 8: ...s ADD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove end 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 or meth...

Page 9: ... clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULL MINI_ IVIUWINL_ I I1 _ 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 a...

Page 10: ...ce 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 clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new s...

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: ...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 at the factory The only time the lubricant needs at...

Page 13: ...ry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Lip Cover tabs J x Back Slots 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 occ...

Page 14: ...ase 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 h...

Page 15: ...t attempt 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 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 properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or othe...

Page 16: ...r 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 eng...

Page 17: ...s 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 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent engine crankshaft 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released 2 Bent engine crankshaft 3 Blade adapter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt o...

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: ...l 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key NOS 4 and 7 7 77881 Beadng 8 137051 WorrnShaft 9 137074 Gdve Shaft 10 57079 HardenedWasher 11 131484 Clutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Rug 14 137050 HelicaIGear 15 750436 Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spdng Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S Inches 1 inch 2...

Page 20: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379440 26 15 16 _12 3O 20 37 35 56 55 67 52 55 68 3O 28 13 ...

Page 21: ...read Cuthng Screw w Sems 5 16 18 x 3 4 173571X479 Handle BracketAssembly Left 173572X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 150406 Hex Head Thread R_ling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 1 8 172835 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 141114 Blade 22 48 851074 HardenedWasher 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8o24 x 1 3 8 Gr 8 50 951084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 ...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379440 54 14 15 41 13 12 18 14 15 16 11 8 13 ...

Page 23: ...ubcap RangedNut Wheer Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 18 701037 Selector Knob 26 143603 Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 28 154990 Ddve Cover 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 3_ 137052 Ddve Pulley 35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left 36 70_511 Gear Case Assembly Kit 37 137090 Swing 38 63601 Locknut 40 75192 Swing 41 151520 Wheel Adjuster...

Page 24: ...NO 0152 E1 883 L _ 993_ 830 _i 4r REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONMANUAL 37 562 404 616 J 616 _ 914 383_ 102311022 5841 684 _ 1 L 585 1 lO 718 2_ 27_ i 26 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET I 1221 iiI 137_ _ 276 633 24 12j 22 15 46 43 2O 4O ...

Page 25: ...GINE MODEL NO 11A602 TYPE NO 0152 E1 1221 I 163 _ _ _ I i I i 127_ I 130 95 _ 61_ _ _3 _J i _ j_ _ lO4 137 i i I _ __ 12_ Jj 276 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 1019 KIT LABEL I 1058 OWNER S MANUAL J 4431_ 443 _ _ 163_ J I 202 209 41 ...

Page 26: ...NO 11A602 TYPE NO 0152 E1 1211 121o i2___ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 104 276 _ 127 134_ i 153 122i 51S_ _ _ _ _ 9 _ 137 _ 305_ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 995 9o3i _ J 3 _ 20 1022__842 I 163_ i m _ 524 _ 12 925 _ 564 _ _ I 930 _ 332 _ 23 42 ...

Page 27: ...tarter 529 692937 58 692259 Rope Starter Cut to 562 94852 Required Length 564 693808 60 281434 Grip Starter Rope 584 692342 65 690837 Screw Rewind Starter 585 691879 78 691108 Screw Flywheel Guard 592 690800 95 691636 Screw Throttle VaNe 597 691696 97 499682 Shall Throttle 601 95162 104 691242 O Pin Float Hinge 604 692669 117 498978 Jet Main Standard 608 497680 498975 Jet Main High Altitude 613 69...

Page 28: ... Cover 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 ...

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