Craftsman 917.389510, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... acci6n TWC en caso de tenerlo The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of your engine This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB To find the lite period 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 cal...

Page 2: ...Warrantygivesyouspecificlegal rights and youmay also have other rights whichvaryfrom stateto state SEARS ROEBUCKAND CO D 817WA 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 instru...

Page 3: ...ll 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 corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure v...

Page 4: ... 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 wereava lable whenthislawnmower wasproduced 111ey are not shippedwithyour mower Theyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretailoutlets andservic...

Page 5: ...2 Cut down two end comers 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 damage...

Page 6: ...ter handle Engine zone control cable Handle knbb Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap Housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine Wheael 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 Co...

Page 7: ...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 positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs PlateTab LowerWheelsfor High Cutt _ _ _Ld_ ...

Page 8: ...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 carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or perm...

Page 9: ...AINTENANCE 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 biodegrede 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: ...lue 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 clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean n...

Page 11: ...our hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 4 Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise 5 Remove blade and attaching hard ware bolt lock washer 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 P0sition the blade adapter on the engine cra...

Page 12: ... 5W30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 1 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 crankcase oil level befo...

Page 13: ...te a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation which ever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS section of this manual CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower hoUsing free of built up grass and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use _ CAU...

Page 14: ...f center for raising or Iowedng 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 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 re...

Page 15: ...e handle bracket then move handle forward 2 Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transporlation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position Handle Sueeze to ...

Page 16: ...th a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain mois ture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engone and exhaust areas are still warm A CAUTIONINever store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool bef...

Page 17: ... 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling if so 2 Lift on blade wom off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 1 Raise cutting height 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 ...

Page 18: ...68 67 37 4q CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389510 14 44 23 f 2 44 43 33 34 37 37 27 2O 33 36 3O ...

Page 19: ...66112X479 Handle Bracket Assembly Right 27 851856 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 29 160835X007 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front 30 19112222 Spacer 32 169421X004 Selector Spring Rear KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP RON 33 87877 Selector Knob 34 16576P X004 Axle Arm Assembly LR 36 160828 Shouldor Bolt 5 16 18 37 151157 Whsel Assembly 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 40 77400 Hubcap 41 88652 Hinge Screw 42 165766 Spring LH 43 16576...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 1355 110_ 130 390 103 12 12B 120 119 4t6 125 104 73 189_ 5 1_ 310 _307 306 36 ...

Page 21: ...1 92 650815 Balleville Washer 370C 37318 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370R 37317 100 34443C Solid State Ignition 380 640271 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 390 590739 103 651007 Screw Ton T 15 10 24 x 15 400 36792B 16 104 37480 Cam Bushing 416 36085 110 37047 Ground Wire 119 36787 Cylinder Head Gasket 417 650760 120 36825 Cylinder Head 900 125 36780 Exhaust Valve 1 32 OS 900 Incl 151 125 37288 Exhaust Valve...

Page 22: ...ed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640027 Idle Restdctor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restdctor Scrwe Cap Black 25 631867 _loat _tuwl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631025 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 Spe...

Page 23: ...r Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spd Ass y Starter Housing ASS _40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 13 KEY NO m__ 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 39 PART NO 590739 590740 590616 590617 890618A 590638 890535 590701 590760 DESCRIP RON Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Le...

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