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Page 1: ...81 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment OWNER S MANUAL OConvertible 144815 03 21 94 Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...r 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 ddveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of matadal toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine...

Page 3: ...t 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubr...

Page 4: ...ir Filter 14 Blade Care Replacement 13 Driv_e Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 CuttingLevels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 17 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 17 Type 10 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower 12 M MaintenanceAgreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 11 Oil O Engine 10 Storage 17 Operation Drive Control 9 ...

Page 5: ...he model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower ENGINE SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER If lawn mower is an electric start CHARGER BA n ERY LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE REAR BAG OPTIONAL REPLACEMENT BAG FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FABRIC BAG LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE DUST SHIELD OPTIONAL CATCHER FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWER CLIPPI...

Page 6: ...for your mowing comfort Refer to Adjust Handle in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR UPPER HA_ LIFT UP LIFT UP LOWER HANDLE MOWING POSITION SIDE DISCHARGING See Fig 2B Mulcher plug must be installed into rear discharge opening of mower see above instructions Unlock closed discharge guard by lifting latch and allow guard to swing open to discharging posi...

Page 7: ... Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating lawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the dgrasscatcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear oor hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing...

Page 8: ...tary 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 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...

Page 9: ...is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to con tinue mowing without self propelling To keep drive control engaged when turning corners push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground while turning lawn mower TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower...

Page 10: ... 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 gf an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before stor age of 30 days or longer Drain the fuel tank start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season ...

Page 11: ...ER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting acti...

Page 12: ... 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 Adjustments 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 s...

Page 13: ...en 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 g rinding 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 ex posed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should ...

Page 14: ... filter Replace the air filter every year more often if you mow in very dusty dirty conditions Do not wash air filter TO CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig 14 Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation Insert new tilter into cover Put air filter ...

Page 15: ...ween the rear wheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 15 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushingdown on gear case pulley Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up...

Page 16: ...ly to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over tighten the fas teners holding the controls to the up per handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 17A To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 17B ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine s...

Page 17: ... 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 F...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 373981 GO 61 I 6 11 14 56 22 27 3O 24 12 28_ 3 70 ____ 65 69 67 ...

Page 19: ...2 Engine Pulley _ 1_L13Z_ Hi Pro Key 505 65 701458 Hubcap 66 752240X479 Retainer Clip 67 702807 Washer 68 141839 Wheel Tire Assembly 69 702808 Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 70 702809 Belleville Washer 71 141841 Axle Arm Assembly 141763 Selector Knob 144815 Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Left Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 373981 Io o 54 18 10 14 41 14 16 10 11 o 12 8 13 12 ...

Page 21: ...52160 Washer 37 137090 10 86960 Nylon Bushing 38 STD541425 11 700783 Wheel Tire Assembly 40 75192 12 12000058 E Ring 41 751810 13 137054 Pinion 52 144748 14 88080 Dust Cover 53 144747 15 88118 Felt Washer 54 141245 16 67725 Washer 1 2 x 1 1 2 x 134 55 86012 18 701037 Selector Knob 56 851552 Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Drive Cover Decal Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pull...

Page 22: ... 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Grooved Pin 1 8 x 5 8 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer Clutch Yoke Bushing KEY PART NO NO DESCRIP_ON 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE To reseal housing halves use Locktite No 515 Part N...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO 143 945504 MODELandSERIAL NUMBERSHERE 185 241 239 245 82J_1_1 178 _ _ SET 238 4OO 250 23 ...

Page 24: ...alve 1 32 Oversize Al Valves Include Reference 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Engine Shroud REF PART NO NO 169 27234A 172 32755 174 30200 178 29752 182 6201 184 26756 185 31384A 186 34337 189 650839 190 35831 191 35039B 192 34966 193 34965 194 32309 195 610973 200 35727 202 36482 203 31342 204 650549 205 650777 207 34336 215 35511 223 650451 224 ...

Page 25: ...590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Complete Spring Pin Includes Reference 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Assembly Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch ...

Page 26: ...nd on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 373981 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 945504 PAR...

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