Page 1: ...DEL NUMBER 917 383280 OWNER S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment ...
Page 2: ... hold on the handles and walk Do not puthands or feet near or under rotating parts_Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the blade 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 i...
Page 3: ...Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual P iii i iii i 1111 i i 11 LAMEED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mo...
Page 4: ...placement 12 Engine _ 13 Lubrication 11 Spark Plug 13 E Engine Oil Change 13 Oil Level 9 Oil Type 9 Starting 10 Storage 15 F Fuel Type 9 Storage 15 H Handle Adjustment 14 Assembly 6 L Lubrication Engine 11 Brake Spring Bracket 11 Handle Bracket Mounting Pin _11 Wheel Adjuster 11 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Mowing Tips 10 Mowing Mulching Tips 10 O Oil Engine 13 Storage _ _ _ 5 Operation Operating Law...
Page 5: ...e accessories may not apply to your lawn mower_ ENGINE H SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER If lawn mower is an electric start LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE GAS CAN ENGINE OIL REAR BAG OPTUONAL REPLACEMENT BAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FABRIC BAG CHARGER STABILIZER i DUST SHIELD 1 H OPTBONAL CATCHER FOR SRDEDUSCHARGE LAWN MOWER i i i i CLIPPING DEFLECTOR BLADE BLADE ADAPTER 1 1 1111 i ii llln i WHEELS 11...
Page 6: ...handle section locks into place in mowing position o Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding 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 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATC...
Page 7: ...ASOLINE FILLER CAP _ LAWN MOWER HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL FIG 3 Ji i l lllll i i ii ii ii i ii i ii J ii 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 i iiii OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must b...
Page 8: ...tempt to de feat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres ence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handte to start and operate the tawn mower ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS See Figs 5 6 Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To in...
Page 9: ...il level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to FULL line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time_ o Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten o After the first two 2 hours of mowing change the oit and every 25 hours thereafter You may need to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions GAS Fill gasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE PREMIUM ...
Page 10: ...extend engine life 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 catchers off with water and let dry before using MAX 113 FIG 10 MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT FOR BEST PERFORMANCE KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT UP GRASS AND TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE SEE CLEANING IN CUSTO...
Page 11: ...cted in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air _ter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your ...
Page 12: ...ed lugs on the adapter_ o Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine Installthe blade bolt with the Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning cloclcwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT SGRADE 8 HEAT TREATED CRANK SHAFT BLADE ADAPTER DETAIL...
Page 13: ...y air filter Reptace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air fiitero TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 13 Removetheairfiltercover bytuming counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover_ o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation Insert new filter into cover Put air filt...
Page 14: ...ers Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets See Fig 16 Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed Reassemble the starter rope guide o Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTION The operator presence con trol bar must pivot freely to permitblade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over t...
Page 15: ...NDED 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...
Page 16: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 383280 1 2 57 42 43 4O 31 34 17 18 38 39 36 58 28 32 47 35 34 33 43 ...
Page 17: ... 53 851074 Machine Screw 1 4 20 x 5 8 54 752233 Hex Head Tapping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 55 850977 Rear Baffle 56 88614 Hinge Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 57 751663 Side Baffle 58 131847 Discharge Baffle 134964 Rear Deflector Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Locknut 5 16 I8 Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Wheel Adjusting Bracket LR RF Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket LFfRR Selector Knob Selector Sp...
Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGnNE aODEL NUMBER 143 424012 119 215 204 223 182 185 370C 2O7 241 245 41 43 48 25O 3OO 189 194 185 _ 193 310 388 18 ...
Page 19: ...d Size 380 632046A Valve Exhaust 1 32 oversize 390 590686 Valve intake Standard Size Valve Intake 1 32 oversize All Valves Include Reference 151 Screw Hex Flange 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 8 9 33735 30200 12A 33886 12B 34695 14 28277 15 30589 16 31383A 17 31335 18 650548 19 31361 20 326OO 30 34460A 40 34514 34515 34516 41 32538B 32548B 32549B 42 28986 28987 28988 43 2O381 45 30963B 46 32610A 48 27241 50 3314...
Page 20: ... Float Bowl to Body Inlet Needle Seat C ip tncL 31 Spring Clip Primer Bulb Retainer Ring High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent NOTE All component dimensions given in U So inches 1 inch 25 4 mm REWIND STARTER NO 590621 3 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590686 1 590599A 2 590600 4 3 590615 4 590601 1 5 590598 6 590616 7 590617 8 59O618 590619 10 590620 1t 59O687 12 590535 13 590...
Page 21: ...ht ts too low 2 Rear of lawn mower housingtblede dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not dght for you CORRECTION t Clean replace air filter 2 Ftli fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depre...
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Page 24: ...s listed here in may be ordered through Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER _917 383280 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 424012 o PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION Your Sea_ merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears...
