Craftsman 917.4789A Owner's Manual page 3

BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
1 697322 Cylinder Assembly
2 399269 Kit-Bushing / Seal
(Magneto Side)
3 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
4 493279 Sump-Engine
5 691160 Head-Cylinder
7 692249 •+ Gasket-Cylinder Head
8 695250 Breather Assembly
9 699472 + Gasket-Breather
10 691125 Screw (Breather Assembly)
11 691781 Tube-Breather
11A 691923 Tube-Breather
(Air Cleaner Primer Base)
12 692232 • Gasket-Crankcase
13 690912 Screw (Cylinder Head)
15 691680 Plug-Oil Drain
16 691450 Crankshaft
20 399781s • Seal-Oil (PTO Side)
22 691092 Screw
(Crankcase Cover / Sump)
23 691987 Flywheel
24 222698s Key-Flywheel
25 797302 Piston Assembly (Standard)
795430 Piston Assembly
(.020" Oversize)
26 797304 Ring Set (Standard)
795432 Ring Set (.020" Oversize)
27 691588 Lock-Piston Pin
28 298909 Pin-Piston
29 797306 Rod-Connecting
32 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(Short)
32A 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod)
(Long)
33 262651s Valve-Exhaust
34 262652s Valve-Intake
35 691270 Spring-Valve (Intake)
36 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
37 793756 Guard-Flywheel
40 692194 Retainer-Valve
43 691997 Slinger-Governor / Oil
45 690548 Tappet-Valve
46 691449 Camshaft
48 792741 Short Block
50 794305 Manifold-Intake
MODEL NUMBER 126L02-1445-F1
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
51 794306 • Gasket-Intake
54 691650 Screw (Intake Manifold)
55 691421 Housing-Rewind Starter
58 697316 Rope-Starter
60 795426 Grip-Starter Rope
65 690837 Screw (Rewind Starter)
78 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard)
81 691740 Lock-Muffl er Screw
97 696565 Shaft-Throttle
104 691242 * Pin-Float Hinge
108 795935 Valve-Choke
109 795936 Shaft-Choke
117 498977 Jet-Main (Standard)
118 694975 Jet-Main (High Altitude)
121 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
125 794304 Carburetor
127 694468 * Plug-Welch
130 696564 Valve-Throttle
133 398187 Float-Carburetor
134 398188 * Kit-Needle / Seat
137 796610 * Gasket-Float Bowl
163 795629 •* Gasket-Air Cleaner
187 791766 Line-Fuel
(Cut To Required Length)
188 693999 Screw (Control Bracket)
190 690940 Screw (Fuel Tank)
202 691829 Link-Mechanical Governor
209 699056 Spring-Governor (No Color)
222 795937 Bracket-Control
227 690783 Lever-Governor Control
276 271716 * Washer-Sealing
287 690940 Screw (Dipstick Tube)
291 790830 Thermostat
300 790828 Muffl er
304 790826 Housing-Blower
305 691108 Screw (Blower Housing)
306 790836 Shield-Cylinder
307 690345 Screw (Cylinder Shield)
332 690662 Nut (Flywheel)
333 790817 Armature-Magneto
334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 796112s Plug-Spark
356 692390 Wire-Stop
358 794307 Gasket Set-Engine
365 691688 Screw (Carburetor)
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I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
in struc tions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thor ough ly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who
are familiar with the in struc tions, to oper-
ate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop ma chine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when bare-
foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways
wear substantial foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely nec es sary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may richochet back toward the opera-
tor. Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
oth er safety protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing grav el
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equip ment, before clean ing the
mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
fi rm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mech-
a nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vi brate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safe ty
glasses with side shields when op er at ing
mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe in-
jury. All slopes require extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the ma chine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of an oth er
re spon si ble adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if chil dren
enter the area.
• Before and while walking back wards,
look behind and down for small chil dren.
• Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely fl ammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open fl ame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or on
other appliances.
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