Craftsman 917.389520, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... TWC en caso de tenet o The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life pedod of your engine This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA CARB To find the Ufe 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 calcomanfa ...

Page 2: ...egal 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 instructions on the machi...

Page 3: ...l remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another rssponsibte adult Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards took 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 vis...

Page 4: ...defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of Catifcmia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling These accessorieswere availal_e when thislawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also availableat most Sears re_il ou...

Page 5: ...l down flat 3 Remove all packing matedals 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 thoreugly for additional loose pads HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise lower handle section to operat...

Page 6: ...rolbar Engine zone control cable Starter Handle knob Engineoil cap withdipstick Gasoline filler cap Wheael adjuster IMPORTANT This lawn mower is on each wheel shipped without oil or gasoline in the engine 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 s...

Page 7: ...ts 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 plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs PlateTab Lower Wheelsfor High Cutr...

Page 8: ...ystem 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 occu...

Page 9: ...AINTENANCE sect on 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 qurckly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recuttmg action of the b...

Page 10: ... warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to propedy 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...

Page 11: ...asher 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: ...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 shown and drain oil int...

Page 13: ...derside of your mower after each use _IbCAUTION 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 Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all ga...

Page 14: ... TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1 Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top 2 Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using _CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher i...

Page 15: ...handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Operator presence control bar Upper handle Foldforwardfor stroage Fold backward Mowing pos_on Low pin 3 Position handle a_u_ment bracket 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...

Page 16: ...before storing in any enclosure 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 t Rear of lawn mower housingor 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 Too much oil i...

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 worn off 2 Replace blade Scluipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hardtopush 1 Raise cutting height 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 h...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389520 67 4O 2O 27 10 37 36 ...

Page 19: ...or Spring Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springe Locknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3_ Nut Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Wheel KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 33 87877 34 167130X004 35 57143 36 16 _28 37 15116_ 38 39 83923 40 774OO 41 88652 42 1_5766 43 165767 44 165912 45 15O406 46 85463 47 161551 48 167131X004 52 166872 53 851084 54 55 851074...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016712 _355 90O 110_ 135 130 120 119 416 125 417 _ _390 136 ...

Page 21: ...261 92 650815 Befieville Washer 370C 37318 93 650816 Flywheel Nut 370R 37317 100 34443C Solid State I_rltion 380 640271 101 610118 Spark Plug _ over 390 590739 103 651007 Screw Torx 1 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 V...

Page 22: ...eed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640027 Idte Restdctor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restdctor Surwe Cap Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 F_oatBowtsO _ng 30 631021 Inlet Needle Seat Clip Incl 31 31 631022 Spring Ctip 35 640259 Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring 36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 36A 632766 Cerburetor Tube 37 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 40 640030 High Speed ...

Page 23: ...her Brake S ring Starter _rg Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle 1_ 14 KEY NO m 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 Spdng Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length ...

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