Craftsman 917.379510, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...iple accibn TWC en caso de tenerlo The D O M decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of _our engine This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPNCARB To nd the fe period specification for your engine please match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your D O M decah C 125 hours B 250 hours A 500 hours La ca...

Page 2: ...nty gives you specific legal 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 Be sure the area is clear of other I GENERAL OPERATI...

Page 3: ...remain where you last saw them 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 SERVICE Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are fla...

Page 4: ...er reproductive harm Wash hands after handling _ CAUTION Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on contact stay away from these areas These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service cente...

Page 5: ...r additional loose parts HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables 1 Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position 2 Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs 3 Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar...

Page 6: ...cap Primer Housing cover Engine oil cap w dipstick IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OLLOR GASOLINE in Wheel adjuster the engine oneachwheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotarywalk behindIx_ver lawn moanersconfennto thesafetystandardsof the Amedcan Na_onalStandardsInstitute and the U S ConsumerProductSafetyCommission The 1 4ade tumswhen the ermineis runnin_l Operator presence co...

Page 7: ...ts Medium positionis best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suityour 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 Lower Wheelsfor High Cut_t...

Page 8: ...th a minimum of 87 octane Do not mix oil with gasoline Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness _i_WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To a...

Page 9: ...t up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Mainte nance 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 biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will...

Page 10: ...negligence 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...

Page 11: ... a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt NOTE Protect 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 con...

Page 12: ...ers 2 Remove wheels from wheel adjusters 3 Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover pinion and or drive wheel gear teeth 4 Put wheels back in place NOTE If after cleaning the drive wheels do not turn freely contact a Sears or other qualified service center GEAR CASE To keep your drive system working properly the gear case and area around the ddve should be kept clean and free ...

Page 13: ... on cover and turn counter clockwise to tighten Turn Collar Clip clockwise to remove MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and or dam age SPARK PLUG Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation whichever occurs first Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS in Maintenance section ...

Page 14: ...uney by pushing down on pulley and rolling belt off it 2 Turn lawn mower on its side with air filter 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 Drive TO ADJUST HANDLE The handle can be mounted in a high or low position The mounting h...

Page 15: ...ine speed or itmay 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 for repair and adjustment CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control Ifyour engine does not operate preperly due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to a Sears or other...

Page 16: ...trol bar Upperhandle _ Lower_handle old _ war_ f _ckward Mowing position ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT It is important to prevent gum depositsfrom forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and for...

Page 17: ... position 9 Control bar defective Loss of power 1 Rear of lawn mower housing or 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 Poor cut 1 Worn bent or loose blade uneven 2 Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Excessive 1 Worn bent or l...

Page 18: ...g 1 Adjust or replace drive with drLve control engaged control cable 2 Belt not driving 2 Put belt on pulleys or replace belts if broken Grass catcher 1 Cutting height too low 1 Raise cutting height notfilling if so 2 Lift on blade worn off 2 Replace blade equipped 3 Catcher not venting air 3 Clean grass catcher Hard to push 1 Grass is too high or wheel 1 Raise cutting height height is too low 2 R...

Page 19: ...61 29 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379510 14 F 16 12 31 3S 63 20 37 12 56 41 31 32 28 6O ...

Page 20: ... Hex Tapping Screw w Seres 114 20 x 112 56 88652 Hinge Screw 1 4_20 x 1 1 4 Nut 114 20 57 51793 Hairpin Cotter Back Plate 58 151590X479 Lower Handle Side Baffle 59 131959 HandEeBolt Discharge Baffle 61 132001 RopeGuide Rear Baffle 62 134612 Debds Shield Rear Skirt 64 o Engine See Breakdown Engine Pulley Tecumseh Model 143 0 t 6712 Hi Pro Key 505 69 151440 Hubcaps Hex Flange Nut 70 17600406 Screw W...

Page 21: ...54 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 379519 18 14 14 12 55 13 37 16 11 8 13 ...

Page 22: ...ew 1 4 x 2 12 35 151521 V Belt 36 702511 Spring Retaioer 37 137090 Hubcap 38 STD541425 Flanged Nut 40 75192 Wheel Tire Assembly 41 151520 E f_ng 54 169932 Pinion 55 86012 Dust Cover 57 169931 Felt Washer Washer 112 x 1 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob Pan Head Tapping Screw t0 24 x 2 3 4 DriveCover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Wheel Adjuster Assembly Left Gear Case Assembly Spring Nut sp_g Whee_ Adjuster As...

Page 23: ...4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit includes Key NOS 4 and 7 7 77881 Bearing 8 137051 Worm Shaft 9 137074 Drive Shaft 10 57079 HardenedWasher 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 120 _O03 E_ing 18 850848 HI Pro Key 19 51585X004 Spring Bracket NOLO Ail component dimensions given in U B inches 1 inch 25 4 rnm 4O ...

Page 24: ...20 640027 Idle Resthctor Screw 20A 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft 28 632019 Float 29 631028 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 Speed Bowl Nut 44 27110A Bowl Nut Was...

Page 25: ...PART NO NO DESCRIPTION NO NO 1 37465 Cylinder Incl 2 20 12A 36558 2 26727 Dowel Pin 6 33734 Breather Element 12B 36694 7 36557 Breather Ass y IncL 6 12A 14 28277 12 36775 Breather Tube 15 30589 42 DESCRIPTION Breather Cover Tube Ind 12B Breather Tube Elbow Washer Governor Rod Incl 14 195 ...

Page 26: ...30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut Lock Washer 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 184 26756 Carb to Intake Pipe Gasket KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 185 37466 Intake Pipe 165 32653 Governor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 6 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Incl 195 195 610973 Terminal 207 34336 Throttle Link 216 33086 R PM Adjusting Lever 223 650451 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 224 36786 Intake Pipe Gasket 238 ...

Page 27: ...Incl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Sipnrring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 DogSpring 8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590703 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handta NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 44 ...

Page 28: ...arter 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 590618A Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590638 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope Leogth 98 x 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle 14 590760 Spring Clip NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm 45 ...

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