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Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 155184 Rev 1 5 28 96 TR Printed in U S A _ 1 i ...

Page 2: ...r mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any graveFcovered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor al ow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark piug to...

Page 3: ...st 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 lub...

Page 4: ...placement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level t 4 Oit Type t4 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage t 6 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage I6 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower 12 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 Oil O Engine 12 Storage 16 ...

Page 5: ...when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLipPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS FOR CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE _ _ _ LAWN MOWERS _ r 7 j_ MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS BLADES AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS SPA...

Page 6: ...OLD HANDLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section into ptace 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 adjuste...

Page 7: ...wn in inset o Slip v nyt bindings over frame NOTE _f vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet fet it dry before using Closethefiip tid FIip Iid must be closed while operating Iawn mower Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket The grass catcher is secured to the lawn m...

Page 8: ...MULCHER PLUG GASOLINE CAP HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL u ll i m i i mH 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 lllml i i i r i J uiJ ii OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held down to the h...

Page 9: ...o suit your requirements Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster iever to ward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure alt wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow Iever to be positioned between the plate tabs TO EMPTY GR...

Page 10: ...coid engine push primer five 5 times before tryingto start Use a firm push This step is not usuatfy necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Move engine speed control lever to fast 1_ position Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back o To stop engine release operator presence contro...

Page 11: ... afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area wilt not be exposed to the direct sun For best results adjust the tawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig 10 If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clump...

Page 12: ...ive 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 manuat should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter etement and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean...

Page 13: ... to keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a rite or on a grinding 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 exposed PIace center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should rema...

Page 14: ...lug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air 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 13 Loosen cover screw Swing cover down and remove from hinge Pull paper filter out of air cleaner body Clean air cleaner cover and body Install a new paper filter Re...

Page 15: ...ween the rear wheeFs of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wil be thrown out the rear of the Iawn mower into the operator s mowing position If the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced TO REMOVE REPLACE DRIVE BELT See Fig 14 Remove drive cover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case putley Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up...

Page 16: ...t pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is released Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16A To change from medium low to Iow position only the rower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 16B ENGINE ENGINE SPEED You...

Page 17: ...NG ETHANOL OR METHANOL CAN ATTRACT MOESTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACEDS DURENG STORAGE ACrD_C 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 tines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor c_eaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE...

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Page 19: ...tl wheels at same height 3 Set engine speed control in fast position 4 Clean underside of mower housing Excessive vibration 1 Worn bent or ioose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt_ 2 Bent engine crankshaft 2 Contact authorized service centeddepartment Starter rope hard to pule 1 Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is 1 Depress control bar to uppe har_d_e before released 2 Bent engin...

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Page 24: ...rew 1 4 20 x 14 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seal Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 Bearing Worm Shaft Drive Shaft Hardened Washer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 HelicaI Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease t 7 12000003 E Ring t8 850848 Hi Pro Key t9 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE AIt component dimensions given in U S ...

Page 25: ...4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 966500 II 292 287 261 256_ 125 240 35O 177 239 38O 243 45 4O 41 42 25 ...

Page 26: ...ve t 32 OS Screw 5 16 18 x t 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Lower Valve Spring Cap 26 t 51A40008 Intake Valve Seal 169 27234A Vatve Spring Box Gasket 172 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover t74 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 177 650925 Carburetor Mounting Stud 186 36009 Governor Link 187B 36035 Carburetor Gasket Air Baffle 190 36013 Brake Lever Ass y 19I 36012 Brake Control Lever 192 36016 Brake C...

Page 27: ...ain Nozzle Tube O Ring Spring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Float Bowl Retainer Main Fuel Jet Welch Plug Idle Mixing Well REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590702 1 590599A 2 59060O 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 1 590703 12 590535 13 590701 REF PART NO NO Recoil Starter Spring Pin Encl 4 Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Sta_er Dog Dog Spring Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y Starter Housing...

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Page 30: ...a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing The model number for your engine win 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 Retait Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT L _WN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376301 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 966500 PART NUMB...

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