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Owner's Manual

rRAFTSMAN°

3.5 HORSEPOWER

20" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWBR

Model No.

917.387010

• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espahol

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9

Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11

Assembly 4 Storage 12

Operation .5 Troubleshooting 14

Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 30

Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in

the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman-

ship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only

while this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty 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

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the risk of

injury. Your unit is equipped with such

controls. Do not attempt to defeat the

function of the operator presence controls

under any circumstances.

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

• Do not allow children to use your

mower. Never allow adults to use

mower without proper instructions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of a_l

persons, especially small children and

pets.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

•Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields when starting and while using

your mower.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

• Check fuel tank before starting engine.

Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean

off any spilled gasoline before starting

the engine.

• Always make wheel height adjustments

before starting your mower. Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you.

• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never

run while operating your mower. Always

be sure of your footing -- keep a firm

hold on the handles and walk.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-

charge opening at all times.

• Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossing driveways, walks, roads,

and any gravel---covered areas.

• Never direct discharge of material

toward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the mower while you are operating

it.

• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing

your mower, stop the engine and make

absolutely sure the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the

spark plug wire and keep it away from

the spark plug to prevent accidental

starting.

• Do not continue to run your mower if you

hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure

outlined above, then repair any damage

before restarting and operating you

mower.

• Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage

or personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration

and repair as required.

• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

• Never cut grass by pulling the mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you

might lose your footing. Do not mow

excessively steep slopes. Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions --

maintain good footing.

• Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

• Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive

grease and oil.

• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-

tion and wear and replace worn bags.

Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of

your mower.

• Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

• Allow engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

• Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as a hot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

_,WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

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. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model

number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER

GAS CANS

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS __ GRASS CATCHERS

FOR FOR

REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructions and this manual

in its entirety before you attempt to

assemble or operate your new lawn

mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the

engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled at the factory with the exception

of those parts left unassembled for

shipping purposes. All parts such as

nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to

complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe

and proper operation of your lawn

mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely.

Use the correct tools as necessary to

ensure proper tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with

mower.

• Cut down two end corners of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

• Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughly for additional

loose parts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully

so as not to pinch or damage control

cables.

• Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

position.

• Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

• 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 Adjustment section of this manual.

Operator presence control bar

Lift up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the

location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the

product, Learn and understand their meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OiL DANGER KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Engine zone

control cable presence control bar

Handle knob

Gasoline filler cap

Primer Lawn mower housing

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is

shipped without OIL OR GASOLINE in

the engine.

Wheel ajduster

(on each 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 Commission. 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.

Primer -pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Starter handle - used for starting the engine.

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown into the eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage.

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

while operating your lawn mower or

performing any adjustments or repairs.

We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety

_asses.

OWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINESPEEDCONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTION: 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

turns when the engine is running.

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an

operator presence control bar which

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start

and operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower

wheels for high cut.

• Adjust cutting height to suit your

requirements. 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 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.

Lower wheels for

high cut

.... I

Raise wheels for low

Le_ver

Plate tab

cut

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in

the engine.

• Be sure mower is level and area

around oil fill is clean.

• Remove Engine oil plug and fill to the

top of slot in filler hole.

NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into

engine for accurate reading.

• Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type

and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE"

in maintenance section of this manual.

• Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add

oil if needed.

• To read proper level, tighten engine oil

plug each time.

• Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may

need to change the oil more often

under dusty, dirty conditions.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). 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 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.

_I,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

Gasoline filler .Engine oil

cap

TO START ENGINE

• To start a cold engine, push primer five (5)

times before trying to start. Use a firm push.

This step is not usually necessary when

starting an engine which has already run

for a few minutes.

• Hold operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pull starter handle

quickly. Do not allow starter rope to snap

back.

• To stop engine, release operator presence

control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be

necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine wilt not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps.

MOWlNGTIPS

• Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the

engine and leaving clumps of grass

clippings. It may also be necessary to

reduce ground speed and/or run the

lawn mower over the area a second

time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

• For better grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

• For side discharge lawn mowers,

cutting in a counter-clockwise direction,

starting at the outside of the area to be

cut, spreads grass clippings more

evenly and puts less load on the

engine. To keep clippings off of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

first cuts in a clockwise direction.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust 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.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners -I_

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) I/' i_

MClean Lawn MowerClean Under Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers) !#/

_ Check drive belt/pulleys

(Power-Propelled Mowers) If

RCheck!Sharpen/ReplaceBlade 1#/3

Lubrication Chart If V'

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers) I/' 11_4

RE Check Engine Oil Level V'

Change Engine Oil 1_'1,2

Clean Air Filter _2

Inspect Muffler

N Clean or Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

1 Change more often when operating under aheavy load or in high ambient lemperatures.

2-Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

3- Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy sot1

4-Charge 48 hours at end of season.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or 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 Adjust-

ments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check blade

for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new

air filter element assures proper air-fuel

mixture and helps your engine run better

and last longer.

•Follow the maintenance schedule in this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level,

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LUBRICATION CHART

) Wheel

adjuster

(_) Rear (_) Engine oil

door

hinge

andle bracket

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) SAE 30 Motor oil. Refer to ENGINE

MAINTENANCE Section.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic

wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will

attract dust and dirt that will shorten the

life of the self lubricating bearings. If you

feel they must be lubricated, use only a

dry, powdered graphite type lubricant

8 sparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 -.008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

TIRES

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

• Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

•Protect your hands with gloves and/or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware

(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 condition to work

properly. Replace adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

• Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

• Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

• Install the blade bolt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blade adapter and crankshaft.

• Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housing and tighten the

blade bolt, turning clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is

35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause eventual damage to lawn mower or

engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, drive a nail

into a beam or wall. Leave about one

inch of the straight nail exposed. Place

center hole of blade over the head of

the nail. If blade is balanced, it should

remain in a horizontal position. If either

end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade

is balanced. Blade

adapter Crankshaft

Lock- Hardened

washer washer Trailing

edge

shaft

Blade

adapter

GRASS CATCHER

( If purchased as an accessory)

• The grass catcher may be hosed with

water, but must be dry when used.

• Check your grass catcher often for

damage or deterioration. Through normal

use it wiUwear. If catcher needs replacing,

replace only with a manufacturer approved

replacement catcher. Give the lawn

mower model number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated with

API service classification SF, SG or SH. Select

the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your

expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

30. 2o, 10= o, I o, 3o_ 3o =

T_MPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEF_ORE N_T OIL C_ANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30,

10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather,

these multi-viscosity oils will result in in-

creased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more

frequently to avoid possible engine damage

from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in

one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting

the engine and after each five (5) hours of

continuous use. Tighten oil plug securely

each time you check the oil level,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

• Be sure lawn mower is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove bottom oil drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil. Pour slowly. Do

not over fill.

• Fill to top of slot inside of filler hole.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark

plug.

Drain plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine wit! not run properly and may

be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

Clean the element after every 25 hours of

operation, more often if mower is used in

very dusty, dirty conditions.

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER ELEMENT

• Remove screw.

• Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent

dirt from entering carburetor.

• Take air cleanerapart and cleanair

filter element.

• Washfilter elementin liquiddetergent

and water.

• Wrapfilterelementincloth and

squeezedry.

• Lightlycoat filterelementwithclean

engine oil. Squeezein towelto remove

excessoil. Donot saturate.

• Reassemblepartsand put back on

carburetor. Assemble one of these low

points towards narrow edge of

Element element

Srew__ _

Body

Assemble so lip

extends over

edge of air

cleaner body

Lipwill form

protectLve seal

when cover is

assembled

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARKPLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make

your engine start easier and run better. Set

spark plug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean underside of mower

housing after each use.

_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come in contact with the spark

plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure

air filter and carburetor are up. 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 gasoline, oil, etc.

•We DO NOT recommend using a

garden hose to clean lawn mower

unless the electrical system, muffler, air

filter and carburetor are covered to

keep water out. Water in engine can

result in shortened engine life.

_CAUTION: Before performing any

service or adjustments

• Release control bar and stop engine.

• Make sure the blade and all moving

parts have completely stopped.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place where it cannot come in

contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CU]-I'ING HEIGHT" in the

Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the

rear wheels of your mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will

be thrown out of the rear of the mower into

the operator's mowing position. If the

deflector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

DISCHARGE GUARD

The discharge guard, attached to the

discharge opening of your lawn mower, is

provided to prevent the possibility of injury

resulting from objects being thrown out of

the discharge opening into the operator

mowing position. If the discharge guard

becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle can be mounted in a high or

low position. The mounting holes in the

bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

• Remove upper handle and all parts

attached to lower handle.

• Remove hairpin cotters from lower

handle bracket mounting pin.

• Squeeze lower handle in to remove it

from mounting pins.

• Turn lower handle over to raise or lower

handle.

• Squeeze lower handle in and position

holes onto mounting pins on handle

bracket.

• Reassemble upper handle and all parts

removed from lower handle.

Mowing Mowing

position ,,..,, position ,,(-i_

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Low position

¥':- Lower

•' handle

Rotate _ /

ENGINE

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

an authorized service center for repair or

adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase 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 an

authorized service center for repair and

adjustment.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for

storage at the end of the season or if the

unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

• Clean entire lawn mower (See

"CLEANING" in the Maintenance of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and

pins are securely fastened. Inspect

moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage

•Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other until the

lower handle clears the handte bracket,

then move handle forward.

• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to allow upper handle to be

folded back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle

for storage or transportation, be sure to

fold the handle as shown or you may

damage the control cables.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

automatically lock into the mowing

position.

Operator presence control bar

Upper handle _%.

// /

/ /)"

Fold forward __.. ,,/, /'_

for storage _\ _?,.,.."/ "_ "/

_¢-=:'k:_±_-_::'i_;"_ ! ,','; Fold

_,'_L "_'"'.'-'-'_/' '.// backward

___ pos,t,on

Lower handle

Squeeze to fold

//"

Mounting pin

Hairpin cotter

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

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 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.

•Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the fuel

lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel

gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes

after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to

reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas

tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with

clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

• Remove spark plug.

• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark

plug hole into cylinder.

• Pull starter handle slowly a few times to

distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective

cover that does not retain moisture. Do not

use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which

allows condensation to form and will cause

your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

_CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

• spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and

dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

CAUSE CORRECTION

PROBLEM

Doesn_s_

Loss of power

Poor cut- uneven

1. Dirty air filter.

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.

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.

1. Wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Fill fuel tank.

3. Drain tank and refill with

fresh clean fuel.

4. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor and refill tank

with fresh gasoline.

5. Connect wire to plug.

6. Replace spark plug.

7. Tighten blade bolt or

replace blade adapter.

8. Depress control bar to

handle.

9. Replace control bar.

1. Set to "Higher Cut"

position.

2. Set to "Higher Cut"

position.

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Clean underside of mower

housing.

5. Check oil level.

6. Cut at slower walking

speed.

1. Replace blade. "lighten

blade bolt.

2. Set all wheels at same

height

3. Clean underside of

mower housing.

TROUBLESHOOTiNGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Excessive

vibra6on

Starter rope hard

topull

!. Wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

Engine flywheel brake is on

when control bar is released.

Bent engine crankshaft.

Blade adapter broken.

Blade dragging in grass.

!. Replace blade. 13ghten

blade bolt.

2. Contact an authorized

service center.

1. Depress control bar to

upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Contact an authorized

service center.

3. Replace blade adapter.

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. Lifton 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. Rear of lawn mower

housing or blade dragging

in grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position not

right for you.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower

housing one (1) setting

higher.

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to

suit.

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387010

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 869O2

2 153638

3 851201X004

4165452X479

5157081 X479

7 131959

886899X004

9 750097

10 156569

12 66426

13 51793

14 136376

15 752052

16 128415

17 63601

19 851855

21 88602

22 150215

23 140543

24 750085X007

25 87584X004

26 170345X479

27 170346X479

28 61537

29 146630

31 700331 X004

32 87877

33 145935X479

34 62335

35 142748

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Control Bar 36 700263

RopeGuide 37 83923

EngineWasher 39 800090

UpperHandle 41 149741

LowerHandle 42 85463

Handle Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 43 751592

Up-Stop Bracket 44 150406

Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x1/2 46 171778

Engine Zone Control Cable 49 851084

WireTie 50 850263

Hair Pin Cotter 51 851074

STD. Knobs 52 850972

Discharge Guard 53 850977

Rivet 55 700839)(479

Locknut1/4-20 56

Torsion Spring

Hinge Deflector - - 173680

Hinge Rod - - 161058

Rear Deflector

Wheel Adjusting Bracket

Deflector Bracket

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Washer

Spacer

Selector Spdng

Selector Knob

AxleArm Assembly

BellevUleWasher

Shoulder Bolt

DESCRIPTION

Wheel and Tire Assembly

Nut

Hubcap

Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Danger Decal

Locknut 3/8-16

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

Lawn Mower Housing

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd.8)

Helical Lock washer 3/8

Hardened Washer

Blade 20

Blade Adapter

Front Baffle

Engine (See Breakdown) Bdggs and Stratton

ModelgD902-2085-E1

Owner's Manual

Waming Decal (Not Shown)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

71.133077 Grass Catcher

71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

7133300 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)

71 33417 Dust Shield

71 33316 MowerCover

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER

4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E1

482

941

383

337

11036 LABEL KIT - EMISSIONS I

620

305

dr REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL, SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

305

_200

BRIGGS & STRATI'ON MODEL NUMBER

4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E1

_332

455

635 _j 643 _535

lO_

_363 1630

23 300

334

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER

4-CYCLE ENGINE 9Dg02-2085-E1

43 670

305

s51 8_

373 _5

369

456

461 _

:34

BRIGGS & STRATTON MODEL NUMBER

4-CYCLE ENGINE 9D902-2085-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1399164 Cylinder Assembly 200 281024 Blade, Governor

2 293708 Bushing 201 262753 Link, Governor

3 299819 * Seal, Oil 209 263114 Spring, Governor

4 395384 Sump, Engine 209A263109 Spring, Governor

5 214277 Head, Cylinder 258 95120 Screw, Sems

7 272694 * Gasket, Cylinder Head 304 499165 Housing, Blower

8 495785 Breather Assembly 305 94786 Screw, Hex Head

9 272602 * Gasket, Breather 332 94877 Nut, Flywheel

10 94719 Screw, Sems 333 496914 Armature, Magneto

11 231774 Tube, Breather 334 94731 Screw, Sems

12 270833 * Gasket, Crankcase 335 94732 Screw, Shoulder

13 93111 Screw, Cylinder Head 337 802592 Plug, Spark

(Fuel Tank to Cylinder) 356 497833 Wire, Stop

15 94720 Plug, Oil Drain 363 19069 Flywheel Puller

16 499014 Crankshaft 369 263073 Spring, Friction

19 293709 Bushing 373 92987 Nut, Hex

20 391483 * Seal, Oil 383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug

22 94682 Screw, Hex Head 387 494408 Primer, Carburetor

23 495046 Flywheel 390 262764 Spring, Diaphragm

24 222698 Key, Flywheel 393 262734 Screen, Carburetor

25 498668 Piston Assembly, StandarD 394 495770 Diaphragm, Carb.

498669 Piston Assembly, .010" 455 225502 Cup, Flywheel

Oversize 456 281503 Retainer Spring

498670 Piston Assembly, .020" 459 281505 Ratchet

Oversize 461 94943 Screw, Shoulder

498671 Piston Assembly, .030" 482 94851 Screw, Hex

Oversize 523 281081 Cap, Oil Fill

26 498680 Ring Set, Standard Size 529 67838 Grommet, Breather

498681 Ring Set, .010" Oversize 534 93865 Screw

498682 Ring Set, .020" Oversize 535 272235 Filter, Air

498683 Ring Set, .030" Oversize 536 493492 Cleaner, Air

27 26026 Lock, Piston Pin 608 499706 Starter, Rewind

28 298909 Pin, Piston, Standard Size 612 496046 Tube, Pickup

298908 Pin, Piston, .005" Oversize 617 270344 Seal, Intake Elbow

29 294201 Rod, Connecting, Std. 620 498207 Bracket, Control

296079 Rod, Connecting (.020" 0.5.) 625 298775 Manifold, Intake

32 94699 Screw, Hex 634 280566 Washer, Shaft

33 296676 Valve, Exhaust 635 66538 Boot, Spark Plug

34 296677 Valve, Intake 643 280972 Retainer, Air Filter

35 260552 Spring, Valve 670 94047 Spacer

37 225013 Guard, Flywheel 718 231993 Pin, Dowel

40 93312 Retainer, Valve 729 280470 Clip, Wire

45 230173 Tappet, Valve 741 261533 Gear, Timing

46 493747 Gear, Cam 851 493880 Terminal, Cable

47 491688 Slinger, Oil 869 211172 Seat, Valve, Intake

52 270345 * Gasket, Intake Manifold 870 211291 Seat, Valve, Exhaust

54 93485 Screw, Self-Tapping 87t 231348 Bushing, Guide, Exhaust

55 499441 Housing, Rewind Starter Valve

56 499901 Pulley, Starter 63709 Bushing, Guide, Intake Valve

58 280406 Rope, Starter (81", Cut to 941 281715 Cover, Linkage

Suit) 942 499260 Bracket, Brake

59 396892 Insert, Grip 973 281661 Ring, Trim, (Primer Bulb)

60 393152 Grip, Starter Rope 1036 499332 Label Kit, Emissions

66 94904 Screw, Hex Head 2500 98902-1516 Replacement Engine

73 225381 Screen, Rotating ---- 398211 Replacement Shortblock

96 224412 Valve, Throttle

105 494409 Valve, Needle Included in Gasket Set, Part Number

116 271485 * Ring, Oil Retainer 298989

125 498809 Carburetor

131 281437 Shaft, Throttle NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

163 271139 *Gasket, Air Cleaner inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

180 494406 Tank, Fuel

181 497929 Cap, Fuel Tank

190 93440 Screw, Sems

300 394569 Muffler, Exhaust

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