Craftsman 917.389040, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...accibn TWC en caso de tenerlo The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life pedod of your engine This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To find the life period specification for your engine please match one of the following lettem with the letter pdnted on your D O M decal C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours La calcom...

Page 2: ...is Warranty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghands andfeet and throwing objects Failureto observethe following safety instructions couldresultin sedousinjuryor death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruc...

Page 3: ...enoutof the tdmmingarea and underthe watchfulcare of another responsibleadult 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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline ...

Page 4: ...or other reproductive harm AWARNING Batteryposts terminalsand related accessoriescontainlead and lead compounds chemicalsknownto the State of Californiato cause cancerand birthdefectsor other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwasproduced Theyare not shippedwithyour mower Theyare alsoavailable atmostSearsretailoutlets andservice centers Most...

Page 5: ...owntwo end comersof carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Removeall packingmaterialsexcept paddingbetween upper and lower handle and paddingholdingoperator presence controlbar to upper handle 4 Rolllawn moweroutof carton and check cartonthorouglyfor additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Rai...

Page 6: ... bar Stader handle Engine zone control cable Handle knob Engineoil cap withdipstick Gasoline fillercap Wheael adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is on each wheel shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine 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 Commi...

Page 7: ... handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CU I FING HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and 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 position...

Page 8: ...mage the fuel system of an engine while 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 ...

Page 9: ...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 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...

Page 10: ...ligence 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 propedy 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 n...

Page 11: ...her 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 blade with the raised l...

Page 12: ...ach five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug 2 Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface 3 Tip lawn mower on ...

Page 13: ...nce keep mower housingfree of built up grassand trash Clean the undersideof our mowerafter each use _ CAUTION Disconnectsparkplugwire from sparkplugand placewire whereit cannotcome incontactwiththe spark plug Clean the undersideof your lawn mower by scrapingto removebuild up of grassand trash Clean engineoften to keep trashfrom accumulating A cloggedengine runs hotterand shortensenginelife Keepfin...

Page 14: ...off center for raising or lowering the handle 1 Remove upper handle and all parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle bracket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Tum lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket L 6 Reassemble upper handle and all part...

Page 15: ...ge Fold backward Mowing position handle 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 which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage A...

Page 16: ... CAUSE Does not start I 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 Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragginglin heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash unde...

Page 17: ...t 3 Blade adapter broken 4 Blade draggingin grass 1 Cutting height too low 2 Lift on blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 1 Grass is too highor wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housingor blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catchertoofull 4 Handle heightpositionnot rightfor you Grass catcher not filling if so equipped Hard to push 1 Depress controlbarto upper handle before pullingstarte...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389040 77 21 4O 50 45 40 44 44 51 43 44 45 55 ...

Page 19: ... _ _ Whe_ Brac_ Suppo_ F_ Whe_Bracket _i_r selec_r spr_ Sek_Knob Washer Shoul0er Bo_t wn_ _ssen _Cy _Ut 1 16 18 KEY PART NO NO DEscRn_IION 5O 77400 H J0cap 51 17600406 Soew Hexs_Tabd 1 4X20 ti 52 150406 Hex Head_n_d RcS_gScrew 3 6 16x 1 56 85463 DangerDec_ 59 161345 LawnIVlo_r Ho_ Ind KeyNO 55 61 851514 B_Ada_ 62 141114 22 Blade 63 851074 HardenedWasher 64 850263 HelicalLockwasher 3_8 65 851084 He...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 135 130 120 119 1 125 103 195 36 ...

Page 21: ...0815 Balleville Washer 370A 3626 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370C 37318 100 34443C Solid State Ignition 370R37317 101 610118 Spark Rug Cover 380 640271 103 651007 Screw TorxT 15 10 24 x 15 390 590739 16 400 36792B 104 37480 Cam Bushing 110 37047 Grouod Wire 416 36085 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylir_erHesd 417 650760 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS 900 Incl 151 900 125 37288 Exhaust Valve...

Page 22: ...ed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640027 Idle Rastdctor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restdctor Scrwe Cap Slack 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Ind 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 640259 Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Carburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 640030 High Speed ...

Page 23: ...ainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 39 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Len...

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