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Page 1: ...WNER S MANUAL Assembly o Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 15335 Rev 1 1 26 96 TR Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...ing your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of materiat toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the btade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark...

Page 3: ...est Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSJBILIT ES o Read and observe the safety rules o 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 maintaine...

Page 4: ...placement 13 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 14 Oil Change t 4 Oil Level 4 Oit Type 14 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 16 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 16 Type 10 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Heig _t 16 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower t 2 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 10 Oil O Engi ne 12 Storage t ...

Page 5: ...rts for you 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 CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS BELTS BLADES MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS SPARK ...

Page 6: ...LE 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 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 o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted fo...

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

Page 8: ...COVER MULCHER PLUG t ENGINE OiL CAP W DIPSTICK HOUSING ON EACH W_EEL MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUEREMENTS 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 b ade turns when the engine is running OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL o must be held down to the handle to start the engine Re_ease to...

Page 9: ...n mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 6 Raise wheels for tow cut and iower wheels for high cut Wheels are set _nlow cut for shipping Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Medium position _s best for most lawns o To change cutting height squeeze adjuster leverto wara wheoL Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting TOEMPTY GRASS CATCHER S...

Page 10: ...a cold engine push primer five 5 times before trying to start Use afirm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes Move engine speed control lever to fast t_ position o Hold operator presence control bardown to the handle and pull starter handle quickly DO not allow starter rope to snap back To stop engine re ease operator presence contr...

Page 11: ...fternoon At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun Forbest results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades See Fig t0 If the lawn is overgrown it wil be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing efforEand to keep from overloading the engine and leaving cJumps of ...

Page 12: ...intain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit Aif 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 fi_ter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel...

Page 13: ... up toward the engine _nstallthe blade bolt with the lock washer 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 clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT tS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balance...

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 Pul paper filter out of air cleaner body Clean air cleaner cover and body o Install a new paper filter R...

Page 15: ...he 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 14 Remove drivecover Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up Remov...

Page 16: ...must 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 on y the upper handle section wil have tobe turned over See Fig 6A To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig I6B SHIPPING POSITION MEDIU...

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 lN STORAGE Drain the fue tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuei 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: ...S ViCE NOTES 18 ...

Page 19: ...blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too futi 4 Handte height position not right for you CORRECTION I Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fue tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten btade bolt or repIace blade adapter 8 Depress controt bar to handle 9 Replace control ...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376880 t_ 3 27 25 13 3O 2O 35 37 56 52 22 39 41 35 29 32 28 27 13 47 ...

Page 21: ... Selector Knob Selector Spring Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Right Thread Cutting Screw w Seres 5 16_18 x 3 4 KEY PART DESCRiPTiON NO NO 39 151512X479 40 t51511X479 41 150406 42 750097 43 87930 44 151519 46 851514 47 141114 48 851074 49 850263 50 851084 51 700869X479 52 85463 56 88652 57 51793 58 t51516X479 59 131959 61 132001 62 134612 64 152753 153351 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket...

Page 22: ...F_EPAIR PARTS 54 t_ 9 8 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376880 2 14 i0 13 2 i3 ...

Page 23: ...12 31 132010 V Belt 32 137052 Carriage Bolt t 4 20 x 2 33 48386 Hubcap 35 152018 Locknut 36 70251 t Nyton Bushing 37 146467 Wheel Tire Assembly 38 STD541425 E Ring 40 75192 Pinion 41 152019 Dust Cover 53 144747 Felt Washer 54 149844 Washer 1 2x t 1 2 x 134 55 86012 Selector Knob 57 144748 Drive Cover Decal Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive Pulley Drive Control C...

Page 24: ... 137053 Shifter 57072 Sea 48373 Gear Case Hatves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft 137074 Drive Shaft 57079 Hardened Washer KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helica Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 6 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given in...

Page 25: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o966006 7 418 25 ...

Page 26: ...1 4 20 x 1 2 46 262 650929 Screw 1 4 20 x 11 16 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bott 263A 36156 Starter Grill 48 36030 Valve Lifter 275 36107 Muffler 50 36031 Camshaft MCR 276 36043 Locking Plate 52 29914 Oil Pump Assembly 277 650927 Screw 5 6 18 x 2 11 32 69 36032A MOunting Flange Gasket 285 34449A Starter Cup 70 36151 Mounting Flange Includes 72 85 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 72 30572 Oil Drain Plug ...

Page 27: ...g O Ring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Main Nozzle Tube Spring Float Bowl Retainer Main Fuel Jet Welch Plug Idle Mixing Well REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION s 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 Assemb...

Page 28: ...i_ L _ _ _ _ _ k SERVICE NOTES 28 ...

Page 29: ...RVICE NOTES 29 ...

Page 30: ...he 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 o PRODUCT o LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 376880 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 966006 _ PART NUMBER PART DESCRIP...

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