Craftsman 917.37945, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...START ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 379450 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 VIsttourCraftsmanwebsite www sears com craltsman ...

Page 2: ...ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other dghts 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 hGENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all i...

Page 3: ...n where you last saw them Keep chiidran 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 vision IV...

Page 4: ...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 These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retailoutletsand servic...

Page 5: ...e padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 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 bat Upper Liftup Mowing _rhandle TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE Your ...

Page 6: ...n a safe place You can now install catcher or optionat clipping deflector To return to mulching operation install mulcher plug into discharge opening of mower _I CAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plug in place or approved clipping deflector or grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open Mulcher plug ...

Page 7: ...hout oil or gasoline in the engine on every 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 Commis sion The blade turns when the engine is running Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine...

Page 8: ...s catcher handle ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade tums when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operat...

Page 9: ...DD GASOLINE NOTE Before filling fuel tank remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gaso line Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methano...

Page 10: ...with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of...

Page 11: ...ce To receive 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 s...

Page 12: ...your 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 Position the blade adapter on the engine cr...

Page 13: ...rive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact your nearest authorized service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build up Clean under the drive cover twice a season The gear case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at...

Page 14: ...r dry cartridge 4 Install cartridge then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with the slots in the back plate Fasten screw securely Cover Back tabs Slots Cover Ca_ridge MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create 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 fi...

Page 15: ...se pultey by pushing down on pulley and rotting belt off it 2 Turn lawn mower on its side with air fitter and carburetor up 3 Remove blade 4 Remove debris shield 5 Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft 6 Install new belt by reversing above steps 7 Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting ho...

Page 16: ...crease engine speed or it may result in personal injury if you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified service center CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified ser...

Page 17: ...el system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasehol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage 1 Drain the fuel tank 2 Start the engine and let it run until the fuel ...

Page 18: ...de 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 bent or loose blade 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower 1 Worn bent or loose blade 2 Bent engine crankshaft 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh cl...

Page 19: ...ing 1 Adjust or replace drive with drive control engaged control cable 2 Belt not driving 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too _ow 1 Raise cutting height notfilling ifso 2 Lift on blade worn 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 ...

Page 20: ...N MOWER MODEL NO 917 379450 BATTERY 5 3 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 1 157553 Battery Bracket 2 7509C9 Battery 3 17411312 Hex Washer Head Screw 13 x 750 4 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 5 111549X Battery Charger 38 ...

Page 21: ...57072 Se_d 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key NOS 4 and 7 77881 Beadng 137051 Worm Shaft 137074 Ddve Shaft 57079 HardenedWasher 131484 Clutch Yoke KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 PkJg 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 HI Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25...

Page 22: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 13 31 35 27 28 29 75 27 75 62 47 ...

Page 23: ...Plug Engine Pulley 65 Hi Pro Key 508 66 700417 NUt 67 85723 Wheal Tire Aseembly 68 111190X Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 69 83816 Beileville Washer 70 17660406 Axle Arm AsSembly 71 170938 Selector Knob 72 170939 Salector Spdng 73 165912 Spacer 161058 Wheel Adjusting Bracket 74 66426 Thread Cuffing Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 75 77400 Handle Bracket Assembly Left 177313 Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread...

Page 24: ...ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379450 17 14 1 8 3 _J 12 18 14 16 15 11 13 ...

Page 25: ...bcap He Nut Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover FeltWasher Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 Control Bar Selector Knob Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 2B 154990 Ddve Cover 31 132010 Hex Flange Nut 3_ 137052 Ddve Pulley 35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left 36 70P_511 Gear Case Assembly 37 137090 Spnng 3_ 63601 Nut 4O 75192 Sp_ng 41 151520 Wheel Adjuster Assembly Right...

Page 26: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT 883 i_ _ i 1022 584t_ 6_ 10 _ 718 46 43 _ 44 ...

Page 27: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 122_ 2u_ 842_ _ 524 _ 745 _ 190_ _ _ _ _ Yi I 425 _ _ _ _J_ _ _ _163 _ _ 529 I _J209_ S 613A P _t _F 45 ...

Page 28: ...EL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 608_ _ _ 1211 65_ 592 _ _ 58 _ _ J P I i I 459 _ _ 689 _ _ 456 _ s97 305_ 925 356 _ _ _ I lO19 LABEL KIT I 1036 ABEL EMISSIONS l 10580WNER SMANUA 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 868 _ till _o_ 332_ _ _ 455 _ 23 _ k 46 ...

Page 29: ...BRIGGS STRATTON 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 120607 TYPE NO 0139 E1 742 _P_ 937 _ 783 _ _ 651 784_ 785 _ 7_83A_ 513 801 544 I 545 310 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT e33 163 127 _ 134 122_ 1370 47 ...

Page 30: ...tarter 95 691636 Screw Throttle Valve 97 499682 Shaft Throttle 104 691242 _ Pin Float Hinge 117 498978 Jet Main Standard 498975 Jet Main High Altitude 121 692703 Kit Carburetor Overhau 122 692799 aS Spacer Carburetor 125 694202 Carburetor 127 694468 Q Plug Welch 130 691203 Valve Thro81e 139 398187 Float Carburetor 134 398188 O Valve Needle Seat 137 693981 Q t Gasket Float Bowl 146 690979 Key TIrei...

Page 31: ... 692341 Cover Starter Gear 785 692352 Gasket Drive Cover KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 789 695552 Harness Wiring 801 690782 Cap Drive 802 695267 Cap End 803 695266 Housing Starter 830 694544 Stud Rocker Arm 842 691031 SeaI O Ring Dipstick Tube 847 692047 Assembly DipstickJTube 851 493880 TerminaI Sparkplug 853 695268 Adapter Wire 868 692044 Seal Valve 883 691893 Gasket Exhaust 910 691094 Stud Alterna...

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