Craftsman 917.389580, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... TWC en caeo de tenerlo The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of _iour engine This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB To nd the life 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 calcomania ...

Page 2: ...is Warranty gives you specific legal dghts and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state BEARS ROEBUCK AND CO 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 IMPORTANT This cuttingmachineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructions couldresultin seriousinjuryor death I GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instruction...

Page 3: ...l remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the tdmming 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 vis...

Page 4: ... birth defects or other reproductive harm AWARNING 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 wereavailable whenthislawnmower wasproduced They are not shippedwithyour mower Theyarealsoavailable atmostSearsretail outl...

Page 5: ...t down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down fiat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper end lower handle and padding holdingoperator 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 cont...

Page 6: ...ator presence controlbar Enginezone controlcable Stader Handle 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 sion The blade tur...

Page 7: ... 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 LowerWheels for High Cutr _ _ Raise Wheels for Low...

Page 8: ...stem 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 occur...

Page 9: ...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 ontothe 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 recurring action of the ...

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 clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and...

Page 11: ...er 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 am aligned 2 Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two 2 holes in the blade with the raised lug...

Page 12: ...l level TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty t 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 into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and fort...

Page 13: ...erside of your mower after each use _I CAUTION 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 g...

Page 14: ...ition holes onto mounting pins on handle bracket 6 Reassemble upper handle and all parts removed from lower handle Lower _ _ _ handle Rotate _ 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 Ifvinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a f...

Page 15: ...g position Handle Sueeze to fold bracket pin Operator presence controlbar _ _ Upper hand _JJ 2_ Fold forward for _ _ stroage e_ s_ _ t l _ Fold __ 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 storage Also experience indicates that alcohoT blended ...

Page 16: ...l 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 1 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 in engine 6 Walking speed too fast 1 Worn ben...

Page 17: ...r 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface P rass catoher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height rtotfilllng ifso 2 Lift on blade wom off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 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 Handl...

Page 18: ...68 67 37 4O CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 389580 43 I 21 39 3O ...

Page 19: ... _ Zone Con1_4 C_bte 42 I_ 766 Spdng LH Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 43 165767 Spring RH Up Stop Bracket 44 165912 Do_r Bolt Han01e Knob 45 150406 Hex Head Thn_ad RO_ng Screw 3i8 16 x 1 Hairpin Cotter 46 85463 Danger Decal Support Bracket 48 166761X004 Axle Arm AsSembly RR Screw 52 175871 Housing Assembly Ind Fief 17 18 46 Axle Arm Assembly LF 53 851064 Hex Head Sorew 3_ 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 lude...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 016714 9OO 400 130 120 119 _370A 36 ...

Page 21: ...ecting Rod Ass y _ncL 250 37122 Air Ck_ana_Cover 46 260 36980 Blower Housing Connecting Red Bolt 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Valve Lifter 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 Camshaft Exhaust MCR Inc 263A 37184 Starter Gdll ref 104 275 37462 Muffler Oil Pump Ass y 277 650988 Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 Mounting Flange Gasket 286 35000A Starter Cup Mounting Flange Incl 72 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 thru 83 ...

Page 22: ... Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer Dust Seal Throttle Thrott e Shutter Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crack Screw Idle Speed Screw Tension Spring Idle RestrictorScrew Idle RestrictorScrwe Cap Black Float Bowl Ftoat Shaft Float Float Bowl O Ring Inlet Needle Seat Clip IncL 31 Spdng Clip Pdmer Bulb Retainer Ring Main Nozzle Tube Carburetor T...

Page 23: ...er Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter HousingAss y 40 degree grommet Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia Starter Handle KEY PART NO NO 590739 3 590740 6 590616 7 590617 8 590618A 11 590638 12 590535 13 590701 14 590760 DESCRIPTION Rewind Starter Retainer Starter Dog pD_ul eSprlng y Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing Ass_ 40 degree grommet Starter Rope Length 98 x...

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