Craftsman 917.387010, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...MOWBR Model No 917 387010 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol 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: ... the United States 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 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 ci...

Page 3: ...r mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication 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 o...

Page 4: ...OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled 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 operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correc...

Page 5: ... lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OiL DANGER KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Engine zone control cable presence control bar Handle knob Gasoline filler cap Primer Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel ajduster on each wheel MEET...

Page 6: ...r is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove Engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading Engine holds 20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in maintenance section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill Check oil level before each use A...

Page 7: ... to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position For side dischar...

Page 8: ... negligence 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 Adjust ments 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 ...

Page 9: ...e where it cannot come 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 harde...

Page 10: ...ating temperature 10 SAE VISCOSITY GRADES 30 2o 10 o I o 3o_ 3o T_MPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEF_ORE N_T OIL C_ANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in in creased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the...

Page 11: ... garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life _CAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it canno...

Page 12: ... Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEANING in the Maintenance of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manua...

Page 13: ... plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt Cover your unit with a suitable protectiv...

Page 14: ...ng speed too fast 1 Wom bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 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 replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Re...

Page 15: ...2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling if so 2 Lifton 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...

Page 16: ... 52 850972 Discharge Guard 53 850977 Rivet 55 700839 479 Locknut1 4 20 56 Torsion Spring Hinge Deflector 173680 Hinge Rod 161058 Rear Deflector Wheel Adjusting Bracket Deflector Bracket Handle Bracket Assembly Right Handle Bracket Assembly Left Washer Spacer Selector Spdng Selector Knob AxleArm Assembly BellevUle Washer Shoulder Bolt DESCRIPTION Wheel and Tire Assembly Nut Hubcap Thread Cutting Sc...

Page 17: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 9D902 2085 E1 482 941 383 337 5 13 11036 LABEL KIT EMISSIONS I 620 305 dr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 305 I _200 32 ...

Page 18: ...BRIGGS STRATI ON MODEL NUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 9D902 2085 E1 _332 455 635 _j 643 _ 535 lO_ _363 1630 23 300 334 33 ...

Page 19: ...BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 4 CYCLE ENGINE 9Dg02 2085 E1 43 670 305 73 s51 8_ 373 _ 5 369 456 461 _ 34 ...

Page 20: ...ing Set 020 Oversize 535 272235 Filter Air 498683 Ring Set 030 Oversize 536 493492 Cleaner Air 27 26026 Lock Piston Pin 608 499706 Starter Rewind 28 298909 Pin Piston Standard Size 612 496046 Tube Pickup 298908 Pin Piston 005 Oversize 617 270344 Seal Intake Elbow 29 294201 Rod Connecting Std 620 498207 Bracket Control 296079 Rod Connecting 020 0 5 625 298775 Manifold Intake 32 94699 Screw Hex 634 ...

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