Craftsman 917.389070, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...e acci6n 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 period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB To find the fie pedod specification for your engine please match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your D O M decal C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours La calc...

Page 2: ...s 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 follow all instructi...

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 comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure visio...

Page 4: ...ects 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 Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawn mower wasproduced They are not shippedwithyour mower Theyarealsoavailable at mostSearsrstail outlets ands...

Page 5: ...2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle 4 Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thorougly for additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damag...

Page 6: ...ntrol bar Sta_er handle Engine zone control cable Handle knob Gasoline filler cap Engineoil cap Housing IMPORTANT This iawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine 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 Commis sion...

Page 7: ... to start and Operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING 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 propedy positioned when pl...

Page 8: ...tem 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 damage may occur ...

Page 9: ...ANCE 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 blades...

Page 10: ...ranty 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 spark plug and clean new air filter el...

Page 11: ...sher 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 ...

Page 12: ... 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 its side as show...

Page 13: ...sing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each usa ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life ...

Page 14: ...e handle 1 Remove upper handle and at parts attached to lower handle 2 Remove hairpin cotters from lower handle brecket mounting pin 3 Squeeze lower handle in to remove it from mounting pins 4 Turn lower handle over to raise or lower handle 5 Squeeze lower handle in and position holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle _ Lower Rot...

Page 15: ... Upper Fold forward for stroage Fold backward Mowing position I Lower 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 gesohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which _eads to separation an...

Page 16: ...es not start 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 Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 3 Dirty air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 5...

Page 17: ...ntact a Sears or other qualified service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact a Sears or other qualified 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 ifso 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clea...

Page 18: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389070 16 77 21 40 44 5O 46 51 44 43 47 46 ...

Page 19: ...Spdog 40 7O10_7 Selector Knob 41 167131X004 Axle Arm Assm RR 43 19112222 WastBr 44 15oe28 Shoulder Bolt KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 45 46 47 5O 51 52 55 59 61 62 63 64 65 67 7O 72 73 74 75 76 77 172720 Wheel Assembly Rear 83923 Locknut 1 16 18 151162 Wheel Assm Front 774CO Hubcap 7476_514 Hex Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 150406 Hex Head Thread Relfing Screw 3_ 16 x 1 85463 Danger Decal 161345 Lawn Mower...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 110_ 130 120 416 119 125 2754 _390 305 306 73 36 ...

Page 21: ...15 BellevUleWasher 370A 36261 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370C 37318 100 34443C Solid State Ignition 370R37317 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 380 640271 103 651007 Screw TorxT 16 10 24 x 15 390 590739 16 400 36792B 104 37480 Cam Bushing 110 37047 Ground Wire 416 36085 t 19 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 417 650760 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS 900 Incl 151 900 125 37288 Exhaust Valve...

Page 22: ...crew 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640027 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwa Cap Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 FlOat Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 31 631022 Spring Clip 35 640259 Primer 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: ...r Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spnng Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle _ td 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 Spdng Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Le...

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