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Rotary Lawn Mower: Owner's Manual
Rotary Lawn Mower: Owner's Manual
Model No.
917.374890
• Español, p. 22
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears Brands Management Corp., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
501648801 11.16.15 BY Printed in U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.craftsman.com
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is WARNING: In order to prevent acci-
capable of amputating hands and feet and dental starting when setting up, transport-
throwing objects. Failure to observe the ing, adjusting or making repairs, always
following safety instructions could result in disconnect spark plug wire and place wire
serious injury or death. where it cannot come in contact with plug.
Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. 2 51
that may obscure vision. container, rather than from a gasoline 163
• When loading or unloading this ma- dispenser nozzle.
chine, do not exceed the maximum • Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
recommended operation angle of 15°. of the fuel tank or container opening at
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• Wear proper Personal Protective Equip- all times until fueling is complete. Do
ment (PPE) while operating this ma- not use a nozzle lock-open device. 617
chine, including (at a minimum) sturdy • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change 850
footwear, eye protection, and hearing clothing immediately.
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protection. Do not mow in shorts or • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas
open toed footwear. cap and tighten securely.
Always let someone know you are outside
mowing.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run machine inside a closed area.
III. SLOPE OPERATION • Never make adjustments or repairs with
Slopes are a major factor related to slip & the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
fall accidents, which can result in severe the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If away from the plug to prevent acciden-
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. tal starting.
DO: • Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the 358
• Mow across the face of slopes: never equipment is in safe working condition. 3
up and down. Exercise extreme caution • Never tamper with safety devices. 524
when changing direction on slopes. Check their proper operation regularly. 163
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree Never do anything to interfere with the 7
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a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
hide obstacles. other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spill- 1022
age. Allow machine to cool before storing.
DO NOT: • Stop and inspect the equipment if you 20
923 ACCESSORIES
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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
centers. SOME OF THESE ACCESSORIES MAY NOT APPLY TO YOUR LAWN MOWER.
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engine. POSITION UP
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Your new lawn mower has been assem- 60
2. Cut down two end corners of carton 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag
and lay end panel down flat. with rigid part of bag on the bottom. 668
3. Remove all packing materials except Make sure the frame handle is outside 921
handle and padding holding operator 2. Slip vinyl bindings over frame.
presence control bar to upper handle. NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold
4. Roll lawn mower out of carton and them in warm water for a few minutes. If
check carton thoroughly for additional bag gets wet, let it dry before using. 1005
loose parts. Frame
handle 300
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER 23
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so 613
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
1. Remove protective padding, raise up- 78
per handle section into place on lower 832
handle and tighten both handle knobs.
2. Raise handles until they lock into place 37 850
in the vertical position.
3. Remove handle padding holding Vinyl Frame
operator presence control bar to upper bindings opening 836
handle.
4. Move operator presence control bar
forward to unlock the handle. TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS
5. Lower handle to desired mowing posi- Your lawn mower was shipped ready to
tion. be used as a mulcher. To convert mower
Refer to “ADJUST HANDLE” in the Service to bagging or discharging, see “TO CON-
and Adjustments section of this manual. VERT MOWER” in the Operation section
of this manual.
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Operator presence control bar
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163 Drive control levers
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Gasoline
971 Grass
975 filler cap
catcher
137
445
Engine oil
1127
cap with Air filter
968 dipstick
Wheel adjuster
972 (on each wheel)
957
187 Muffler
Mulcher door
Spark plug
IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is
601 shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in Housing
the engine. NOTE: Gasoline containing up to
10% ethanol (E10) is acceptable for use in this
machine. The use of gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) will void the product warranty.
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 Commission.
WARNING: The blade turns when the engine is running.
Operator presence control bar – must Mulcher door – allows conversion to dis-
be held down to the handle to start the charging or bagging operation.
engine. Release to stop the engine. Drive control levers – used to engage
Starter handle – used for starting engine. power-propelled forward motion of mower.
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function of the operator control. The blade 4. If condition fails to improve after the 238
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turns when the engine is running. above steps (forward speed remains
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an the same), your drive belt is worn and 192
operator presence control bar which should be replaced. 830
mowing without self-propelling. • To change cutting height, squeeze ad- 1022 1026
NOTE: If after releasing the drive control juster lever toward wheel. Move wheel 635
the mower will not roll backwards, push up or down to suit your requirements. Be
the mower forward slightly to disengage sure all wheels are in the same setting.
drive wheels. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when
Operator presence control bar plate tab inserts into hole in lever. Also,
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9-position adjusters (if so equipped) allow
lever to be positioned between the plate tabs.
ROTATE LEVER BACKWARD
TO LOWER MOWER
Drive
control levers Plate tab Lever
TO ENGAGE DRIVE CONTROL
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED
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1 SIDE DISCHARGING
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• Rear door must be closed.
• Open mulcher door and install dis-
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charge deflector under door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for discharging
operation.
4
718 12 • To convert to mulching or bagging
MOWER IS NOW READY
operation, discharge deflector must be FOR DISCHARGING
removed and mulcher door must be OPERATION
718 closed and locked.
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IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
are visible in the full bag indicator window. oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
1. Move operator presence control bar • Change the oil after every 25 hours of
forward to unlock the handle. operation or each season. You may
2. Lift handle to vertical position. The need to change the oil more often
rear door will rise to allow easy re- under dusty, dirty conditions. See “TO
moval and replacement of the grass CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
catcher. nance section of this manual.
Support Bracket
Spring, Tension
DESCRIPTION
ing; it will cause unnecessary wear. sure fuel freshness.
Locknut, Hex
Locknut, Hex
Drive Cover
Pulley, Idler
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
Dust Cover
Pawl, Drive
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
Operator presence fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
Vertical
O-Ring
E-Ring
control bar
Screw
Screw
position near an open flame.
(MOVE FORWARD
TO UNLOCK) CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or meth-
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anol) can attract moisture which leads to
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separation and formation of acids during
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storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
PART
NO.
Handle Grass Rear system of an engine while in storage. To
catcher door avoid engine problems, the fuel system
frame
should be emptied before storage of 30
KEY
NO.
handle 28
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days or longer. Empty 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
(Includes Bearing)
(Includes Bearing)
Knob, Selector
DESCRIPTION
Debris Shield
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Drive Pulley
Belt, Drive
ADD OIL
Pinion
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17000510
701037
PART
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
KEY
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4
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9
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automatic choke system. No priming or
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pull starter handle quickly. Do not allow • The special mulching blade will recut
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starter rope to snap back. the grass clippings many times and
CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.374890
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher the grass and not be noticed. Also,
blade attachments on your mower. Such the mulched grass will biodegrade
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attachments are hazardous, will damage quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.
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reduce ground speed and/or run the afternoon. At this time the grass has
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• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the • For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower
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order to spread grass clippings more keep from overloading the engine and
leaving clumps of mulched grass. For
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engine. To keep clippings off of walk- extremely heavy grass, reduce your
ways, flower beds, etc., make the first width of cut by overlapping previously
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MAX 1/3
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• If a trail of grass clipping is left on the conditions may require that an area be
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right side of the lawn mower during rear mulched a second time to completely
discharge operation, mow in a clock- hide the clippings. When doing a sec-
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wise direction with a small overlap to ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to
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collect the clippings on the next pass. the first cut path.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can be- • Change your cutting pattern from week
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come filled with dirt and dust with use to week. Mow north to south one week
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and catchers will collect less grass. To then change to east to west the next
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off week. This will help prevent matting
with water and let dry before using. and graining of the lawn.
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manual.
Lubrication
Check Tires
a scraper
Inspect Muffler
Clean Air Filter
* (if so equipped)
LUBRICATION
Change Engine Oil
** Electric-Start mowers
Check Engine Oil level
Clean Lawn Mower ****
Check Drive Wheels ***
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USE
EACH
AFTER
HOURS
HOURS
LUBRICATION CHART
1 - Change more often if operating under a heavy load or in high outdoor temperatures.
1 580638705 Upper Handle 48 851074 Washer, Hardened 120 585250901 Pawl, LH (shown)
2 440386 Cable, Engine Zone Control 49 850263 Washer, Helical 585251001 Pawl, RH (not shown)
6 182398 Handle Knob 50 179617 Screw, Machine, Hex Head 121 585797101 Bracket, Grassbag,
8 585251803 Control Bar 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grade 8 LH (shown)
9 585847601 Rear Door Assembly 51 430599 Front Baffle 585797102 Bracket, Grassbag,
11 579482801 E-Ring, Door/Handle Pivot 52 587063101 Decal, Danger RH (not shown)
17 581782101 Rear Baffle 53 17000510 Screw 122 585487701 Nut, Hex, M6
18 581912601 T-Knob 56 17411312 Screw, Hex Washer Head 123 585488301 Spring, Torsion,
19 581902101 Rope Guide #13 x 3/4 LH (shown)
20 444501 Rear Skirt 57 155377 Nut, Hex 585454601 Spring, Torsion,
21 419949 Spring, Rear Door, LH, Black 58 585250703 Handle, Lower RH (not shown)
24 419948 Spring, Rear Door, RH, Grey 59 191574 Handle Bolt 124 586794401 Cover, EZ Store, Outside,
26 419945 Screw, Rear Door/Handle Pivot 64 --- Engine, Briggs & Stratton, LH (shown)
586794301 Cover, EZ Store, Outside,
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28 586212501 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 Model Number 104M02-
30 580943410 Grassbag 0001-F1 (See Breakdown) RH (not shown)
31 585054703 Frame, Grass Catcher 83 750097 Screw, Hex Washer Head 125 585547901 Screw, Pan Head, M6
32 419944X007 Latch, Mulcher Door 84 428124 Fastener, Push 126 585251601 Cable, EZ Store, LH
33 432642 Mulcher Door 85 429801X004 Mounting Bracket, 127 585252401 Lift Assembly, Rear Door
36 175735 Hinge Bracket Assembly Rear Skirt 128 585984701 E-Ring
38 419942X428 Discharge Deflector 96 197991 Clip, Cable 129 585251701 Cable, EZ Store, RH
39 585250403 Handle Bracket, LH 104 587605601 Shroud, Engine 130 141841 Screw
40 585250303 Handle Bracket, RH 105 587612801 Screw, Engine Shroud - - 501648801 Owner’s Manual
41 850999 Bolt, Engine 3/8-16 116 581745601 Spacer, Engine Available accessories not included with mower:
42 193000 Spring, Torsion 118 586808601 Cover, EZ Store, Inside, - - 71 33623 Gas Can
43 191730 Nut, Hex, Nylock LH (shown) (2.5 Gallon Container)
44 581376801 Kit, Lawn Mower Housing 586808501 Cover, EZ Store, Inside, - - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer
45 175650 Rod, Hinge RH (not shown) - - 71 33000 SAE 30W Oil
46 581650901 Blade Adapter / Pulley 119 585487601 Bolt, Pawl (20 Ounce Bottle)
47 421825 Blade, 22"
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORTANT: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mower and void your warranty.
LAWN MOWER TO REPLACE BLADE
REPAIR PARTS Always observe safety rules when per- 1. Position the blade adapter on the
forming any maintenance. engine crankshaft. Be sure key in
adapter and crankshaft keyway are
TIRES aligned; and that the drive belt is
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• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect inside the tab of the belt retainer.
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cause tire damage. center hole in blade must align with star
on blade adapter.
DRIVE WHEELS 4. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
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engine.
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adapter
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keyway
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shield edge
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53
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2. Turn lawn mower on its side. Make NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
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sure air filter and carburetor are up. blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is
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3. Use a wood block between blade and balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause
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mower housing to prevent blade from eventual damage to lawn mower or engine.
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turning when removing blade bolt. • The blade can be sharpened with a file
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NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt
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and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. to sharpen while on the mower.
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4. Remove blade bolt by turning counter- • To check blade balance, you will need
clockwise. a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone
5. Remove blade and attaching hardware balancer. (When using a cone balancer,
(bolt, lock washer, hardened washer). follow the instructions supplied with it.)
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and check the key inside hub of blade appear to be centered, but are not.
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Blade
Hardened washer
Lockwasher
Blade bolt
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FRENTE FRONT
Correa Polea de
la caja de Belt Front
engranajes gearcase
delantero Belt pulley
Retención de retainer
la correa
Adaptador de
la cuchilla/ Fijador de Blade
polea de la correa adapter/
motor delantero Engine Front belt
pulley keeper
Chavetero Tres
poleas Crankshaft Idler
del ciguenal
keyway pulleys
Ranura
Key
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