Craftsman 917.389380, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...WER Model No 917 389380 Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Espa_ol 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: ...nty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO 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 ope ator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING Read this op...

Page 3: ...ly 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 irldoors 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 operating the mower on uneven t...

Page 4: ...u attempt 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 semblod 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 tools as n...

Page 5: ...oth handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Lift up ng position Lower handle TO INSTALLATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To ...

Page 6: ...er zone control cable Handle knob Grass catcher Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline Mulcher door Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the adjuster en_line 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 Saf...

Page 7: ...l Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly posrdoned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut Lever TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mu...

Page 8: ...icates that hoi blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formatJan of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the _ 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 fuel tank start the engine and let it run unUl fuel lines and carbureto...

Page 9: ... 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 Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your...

Page 10: ...ull value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustTnentswill need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments inthe Service and Adjustments sec donof 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 new ai...

Page 11: ...plug and place wire 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 loc...

Page 12: ...NGE NOTE 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 y...

Page 13: ...mmend 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 _CAUTION Before performing any servJce 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 w...

Page 14: ...e engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment 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 LAWNMOWF_R When lawn mower is to be stored for ape riod of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a _e_ dry area Clean entire ...

Page 15: ...unce 29 ml of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Putt 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...

Page 16: ...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 Bet to Higher Cut position 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Clean replace air filter 4 Clean underside of mower housing 5 Check oil level 6 Cut at slower walking speed Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Se...

Page 17: ...67 14 68 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389380 34 37 19 33 4O 39 20 22 36 27 3O 56 ...

Page 18: ...lCable 45 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3 8 16 x 1 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 46 85463 DangerDecal Up Stop Bracket 48 165761X004 Axle Arm Assembly RR Handle Knob 52 166878 Housing Assembly Incl Ref 17 18 46 Hairpin Cotter 53 851084 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Hinge Rod 54 850263 Helical Lookwasher Support Bracket 55 851074 HardenedWasher Screw 56 165833 21 Blade Axle Arm Assem...

Page 19: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 267S E1 843 621 922_ 124 606 967 971 971A 529 _163 Z H kl _634 _134 127 130 95 7 37 11 Q 91_7 _ 36 ...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 46 _47 22 625 572 307 383 7 5 306 g 307 4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL 37 ...

Page 21: ...TSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 670A 3 358 GASKET SET 524 O 110 Q634 617 977CARBURETORGASKETSET 613 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 104 110 127 134 617 634 I 121 CARBURETOR KIT I 670A 202 38 ...

Page 22: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802 2675 E1 930 334 356 461 _332 455 1036 LABEL KIT EMISSION I 39 ...

Page 23: ...37 Key Flywheel 163 272653 Piston Aasemb y Standard 187 492790 Size 188 398540 Piston Assy 010 O S 188A 94644 Piston Assy 020 O S 202 262579 Piston Assy 030 O S 209 263044 Ring Set Piston Standard Size Ring Set 010 O S Ring Set 020 O S Ring Set 030 O S Lock Piston Pin Pin Piston Standard Size Rod Connecting Screw ConnectingRod Valve Exhaust Valve Intake Spring Valve Retainer Valve Spring Tappet Va...

Page 24: ... 499135 Bracket Carburetor 621 396847 Switch Stop 625 497465 Tube Fuel Intake 634 Washer Shaft Sold in Kit Only KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 635 66538 Elbow Spark Plug 670 280512 Spacer FueITank 670A493823 Spacer Bracket 741 262598 Gear Timing 842 280966 Seal O Ring 843 272616 Sleeve Lever B47 495263 Tube Assembly Oil 851 493880 Terminal Ignition Cable 869 213512 Seat Intake Valve 870 213513 Seat Ex...

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