Sears 917.370721 - Manual (Page 10)

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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
ADD OIL
Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in
the engine. For type and grade of oil to
use, see “EN GINE” in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
CAUTION: DO NOT overfi ll engine with
oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffl er
on startup.
1. Be sure lawnmower is level.
2. Remove oil dipstick from oil fi ll spout.
3. You receive a container of oil with the
unit. Slowly pour the entire container
down the oil fi ll spout into the engine.
NOTE: Initial oil fi ll requires only 18 oz.
due to residual oil in engine from the
manufacturers 100% quality testing. When
changing oil you may need 20 oz.
4. Insert and tighten dipstick.
IMPORTANT:
• Check oil level before each use. Add oil
if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
• 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. See “TO
CHANGE ENGINE OIL” in the Mainte-
nance section of this manual.
ADD GASOLINE
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank fi ller neck.
Do not overfi ll. Use fresh, clean, regular
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quan ti ties that can be
used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness.
CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or
fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline
near an open fl ame.
CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels
(called gasohol or using ethanol or metha-
nol) can attract moisture which leads to
separation and for ma tion 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 stor age of 30
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 In struc tions for
additional information. Never use engine
or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel
tank or permanent damage may occur.
TO STOP ENGINE
• To stop engine, release operator pres-
ence con trol bar.
TO START ENGINE
NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the
engine, a small amount of smoke may be
present during the initial use of the product
and should be considered normal.
1. To start a cold engine, push primer
three (3) times before trying to start.
Use a fi rm push. This step is not
usually necessary when starting an
engine which has already run for a few
minutes.
2. Hold operator presence control bar
down to the han dle and pull starter
handle quickly. Do not allow starter
rope to snap back.
NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In
warmer weather over priming may cause
fl ooding and engine will not start. If you do
fl ood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat
priming steps.
Engine
oil cap
Gasoline
fi ller cap
Primer
39
CRAFTSMAN ROT
AR
Y
LA
WN MOWER - - MODEL
NUMBER
917.370721
NOTE:
All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm.
IMPORT
ANT
: Use only Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) replacement parts. Failure to do so could be hazardous, damage your lawn mo
wer and void your warranty
.
KEY
P
ART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
25
161333
Baffl
e,
Side
26
163409
Screw #12 x 5/8
27
192876
Skirt, Rear
28
88652
Screw
, Hinge 1/4-20 x 1.25
29
191221
Cable, Operator Presence
30
189179
Blade
Adapter / Pulley
31
189028
Blade, 21"
32
851074
W
a
sher
33
850263
W
a
sher
, Lock
34
851084
Bolt, Hex Head
35
188786
Debris Shield
36
192325
Bolt
37
150406
Bolt, Engine
38
- - -
Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model Number 125K02- 0658-E1 (See Breakdown)
39
403270
Grassbag
40
194644
Frame, Grassbag
41
404763
Danger Decal
42
54583
Screw
45
183058X428
Mulcher Door
Assembly
46
169699X428
Discharge Guard
47
88349
Nut, Hex
1
194577X479
Handle, Upper
2
193664X479
Handle, Lower
3
186053
Spring, Rear Door
, RH
4
194788
Rope Guide
5
132004
Nut, Hex, with Lockwasher Insert 1/4-20
6
66426
W
ire, Tie
7
191574
Bolt, Handle 5/16-18 x 2-5/8
8
189713X428
Knob, Handle
9
194580X428
Control Bar
12
51793
Cotter
, Hairpin
13
186052
Spring, Rear Door
, LH
14
750634
Screw
15
850733X004
Bracket, Upstop
16
185855X428
Rear Door
Assembly
17
184193
Bolt, Rear Door
18
198170
Plug, Mulcher
19
403269
Kit, Housing
20
192980X479
Handle Bracket
Asembly
, LH
21
192979X479
Handle Bracket
Assembly
, RH
22
150078
Screw
, Hex W
asher Head
23
163183
Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-18 x 5/8
24
73800500
Nut, Hex, with Lockwasher Insert 5/16-18
KEY
P
ART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
48
188839X004
Mounting Bracket, Debris Shield
50
57808
Screw
51
193791
Pulley
, Idler
52
145212
Flanged Nut
53
155552
Locknut
54
193792X004
Idler
Arm
55
166043
Idler Pulley
56
160829
Shoulder Bolt
57
193315
Bracket
Assembly
60
182226
Spring, Return
96
197991
Clip, Cable
- -
404764
W
a
rning Decal
(not shown)
- -
405502
Owner’s Manual, English / Spanish
A
v
ailable accessories
(not included with lawn mower): - -
71
33623
Gas Can (2.5 Gallon Container)
- -
71
33500
Fuel Stabilizer
- -
71
33000
SAE 30W Oil (20 Ounce Bottle)
KEY
P
ART
NO.
NO.
DESCRIPTION