Craftsman 917.389290, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WN MOWER Model No 917 389290 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espahol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 visitourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence control to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with cuch controls do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this o...

Page 3: ...xcessive 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 puilingthe 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 operating the mower on uneven terrain...

Page 4: ...to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT 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 To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tOOlsas neces sary t...

Page 5: ...ve padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Handle 3 posiUon Handle pin adjustment bracket J Operator presence control bar handle Liftup Lower handle Mowing position TO INSTALL ATACHMENTS ...

Page 6: ...r Starter handle zone control cable Handle Gras s catcher_ line filler cap with dipstick Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Instituteand the U S Consumer Product Safety Co...

Page 7: ...rlNG HEIGHT Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels forhighcut Adjust cutting height to suityour require ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements 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 a...

Page 8: ...formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage 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 carburet...

Page 9: ...NDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching blade will recur 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 notbe noticed Aiso the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade spee...

Page 10: ...alue from the warrant_ operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periocicallyto properly maintain your un d All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Onceaye_ replacethe spark plug replace air filterelement and check blade for wear A new spark plug and dean new air filterel...

Page 11: ...t 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 tuming when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by tuming counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Re...

Page 12: ...ugh multi viscosity oils 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 R Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the ...

Page 13: ...nd shortens engine life Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a 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 ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blad...

Page 14: ...turecontrol If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting c...

Page 15: ... for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Low pin 3 position Handle adjustment bracket Operator Presence ControlBar Upper Handte Fold Forward For Storage Fold Backward Mowing Position Lower Handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filt...

Page 16: ...de a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Loss of power 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water infuel 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...

Page 17: ...s too high or wheel height is too low 2 Rear of lawn mower r housing or blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 1 Replace blade tighten blade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing 1 Replace blade 3ghten blade bolt _2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter...

Page 18: ...14 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389290 14 31 25 34 19 33 4O IO ...

Page 19: ...orSpring Rear DoorAssemblyKit Incl Springs Locknut5 16 18 HandleBracketAssembly Left HandleBracketAssembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Nut Wheel AdjustingBracket Front Spacer Wheel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 167130X004 35 57143 36 160828 37 151162 38 73990500 39 83923 4O 77400 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 15O406 46 85463 47 161551 48 167131X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 85O263 5...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER l_Lqnn_rJ0 42 41 9 la2 19 f 43 2O7 178 45 46 306 36 ...

Page 21: ...l 72 thru 83 306 300 36916 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 301 36246 Drain Plug Gasket 305 35647 Oil Seal 306 36996 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 309 650562 Govemor GearAss y Incl 81 310 35648 Governor Spool 313 34080 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 341A 36578 Flywheel Key Flel_lheel 347 651038 Be isville Washer 370A 36261 Flywheel Nut 370C 37318 Solid State Ignition 370K 36695 Spark Plug Cover 370R 37317 Screw Tor...

Page 22: ...cl 184 o1 Engine Parts Ust Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spdng Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restrlctor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carb...

Page 23: ...r Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree _ommet arter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle _ t4 12 KEY NO 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 590618A 590638 590535 590701 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spdng Ass y Starter Housing Ass y _40degree grommet Starter Rope _Lengt...

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