Craftsman 917.389340, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...N MOWER Model No 917 389340 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafiol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructin_ before operating this equiptnem Seam Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visitour Craftsman website www sears com craftsman ...

Page 2: ...ts which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects serious injury or death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thor oughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine...

Page 3: ...he 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 vision IV SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are flamma...

Page 4: ...ad 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 available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you when you provide the model...

Page 5: ...s except upr padding between upper and lower handle handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Lift up Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose Lower parts handle HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables Raise lower handle section to operating posi...

Page 6: ...rol bar Starter handle ine zone control cable Handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Wheel 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 Commissi...

Page 7: ... low cut and lower wheels for high cut 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 adjusters if so equipped al...

Page 8: ... 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 ACAUTI...

Page 9: ...F MOWER HOUSING after each use 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 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 thi...

Page 10: ... 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 replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean ne...

Page 11: ...n contact with spark plug Turn lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetbr 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 hardened washer NOTE Remove t...

Page 12: ...E Although 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 F 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 Che...

Page 13: ...nd 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 blade and all moving parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wher...

Page 14: ...or mixture control 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 governer 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 adju...

Page 15: ... position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Lower handle Squeeze to Hairpin cotter Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle 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 filter fuel hose or tank during stora...

Page 16: ... 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 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 ...

Page 17: ... blade worn off 3 Catcher not venting air 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 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 1 Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replac...

Page 18: ...67 14 68 37 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389340 14 7 i l i I i 24 21 37 19 39 37 3O 36 2O 33 56 40 39 ...

Page 19: ... 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 30 19112222 32 169421X9O4 33 87877 34 165762X004 36 160828 37 151157 39 83923 40 77400 41 88652 42 165766 43 165767 44 165912 45 150406 46 85463 48 165761X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 850263 55 851074 56 165833 57 851514 67 166113 68 165755 70 161058 174937 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006008 _ _ I 4O0 161 160 182 216 _9 178 119 42 101 285 43 45 207 3o5 3o6 36 ...

Page 21: ...647 Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru 306 36996 83 306 307 35499 Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 309 650562 Drain Plug Gasket 310 35648 Oil Seal 313 34080 Governor Shaft 341A 36578 Washer Governor GearAss y Incl 81 370 37269 Governor Spool 370A 36261 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370C 37318 Flywheel Key 370K 36695 Flywheel 370R 37317 Belleville Washer 380 640272 Flywheel Nut 390 590737 Solid State Ignition 400 36806B Sp...

Page 22: ...184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Throttle Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle Restrictor Screw Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Float Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Ca...

Page 23: ...iner Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590737 3 590740 6 690616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590687A 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Leng...

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