® 0 EL U 917.383640 OWNER'S MANUAL TM o Assembly - Operation o Customer Responsibilities ° Service o Adjustments _oRepair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment :_'11 IIIIII ..................... 1! ...........................................
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING IMPORTANT REPAIRS. 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 carefulIy. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly.
....... i PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service CenteriDepartmento Sears has competent, welt trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .................................................... PRODUCT ....... SPECiFICATiONS .............................. 2 MAINTENANCE .............................. 11 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................... STORAGE ........................................................... TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 14 15 21 i CUSTOMER WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES ............. 3, 11-13 .........................................................
ES LAWN IVIOWER ACCESSO These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog 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.
ASS LY Read these instructions and the Operator's Manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled 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, a!! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR 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.
OPE 0 ....... i HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5) ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow (,_!) position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
OPERATION z TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig, 7} • ® Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; unnecessary wear. BEFORE OIL STARTING it will cause ENGINE Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. , Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
OPERATIO 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. Push engine speed control lever to fast (_) position. 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.
CUSTO MAINTENANCE RESPO JL ES SCHEDULE FILL 1N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Qean,qnspect GraSS catcher (if Equipped) ............................... Clean Lawn Mower Inspect!Clean Drive Wheels • (Self-Propelled Mowers) SharpenlReplace Mower Blade | | _/ - " DATES v' _#' __ . . _' 3 v' Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) ...... C,heck, ,Engine O!!Lev,,el Change Engine Oil .............. ..... _ ........
CUSTOM L ESPONS LAWN MOWER S CRANKSHAFT & BLADE ADAPTER DETAIL BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES EDGE ADAPTER Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • KEY Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE SHAFT CRANK- For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp.
CUSTOME SPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VtSCOS_TY -20 _ 30_ ._o o .2oo ._oo GRADES 32 _ 40_ o" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTiCiPATED 60 ° 1'o' 80" r 20° 100" ;oo _o_' f NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ i LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST SHIPPING CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual. POSEION MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH HEIGHT" in the Operation REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, your lawn mower, that objects will be into the operator's attached between the rear wheels of is provided to minimize the possibility thrown out the rear of the lawn mower mowing position. tf the rear deflector replaced.
STORAGE immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM iMPORTANT: IT ]S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN 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.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER--MODEL 1 \ NO. 917.383640 2 43 42 14 41 6 \ 58 35 42 4O 38 4t \ \ 32 33 28 21 t8 57 23 24 44 32 25 39 \ 36 41 \ 39 38 5O 4O 43
REPAIRPARTS CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 20" ROTARY PART NO. ! 86902 2 13308I_X479 3 13316!)X479 4 103672X 5 84676X479 6 STD541425 7 ! 3t 959 8 85827 9 51793 10 ......136376,. 11_.;_:85i664: 12 74350424 13 750097 14 86899X004 17 48257 18 88551X479 19 STD622506 20 86344 21 54583 22 700063X479 23 88652 24 133184X479 25 133335X479 26 133259 28 701144X4!7 29 70t143X417 30 STD 541431 31 55187 32 700375 33 84920 34 86344 35 87877 36 700331X004 37 85021X004 LAWN MOWER= -MODEL NO. 917.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN ............ REF NO. 1 2 6 7 i ' PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE CARBURETOR MODEL NUMBER 143.434312 NO. 632646 REF PART NO, NO, dt ,..! 1 _...
TROU LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. 2. 3. 4. Dirty air filter, Out of fuel, Stale fuel, Water infuet, 1, 2o 3, 4, Clean/replace air filter. Filtfuel tank. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug, Loose blade or broken blade adapter, Control bar in released position Control bar defective 5. 6. 7, 8. 9, gasoline. Connect wire to plug.
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® OW 3.8 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE 3 in ONE ConvettibJe ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number, engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.383640 Each The model number for your lawn mower wilt be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
