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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.377210

Page 1: ...nsibiDities oService Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156525 REV 1 01 30 97 VBL IMPRESO EN LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS IIII II H ll l l ll IIIIIII IIIIIIrll t ii I I I li _ _ I IIIII llIIIll _r _r _ _ _ _llllllllrl_ ...

Page 2: ...any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material 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 blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plugwire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to run y...

Page 3: ...tore 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 uuul i i n i ilul ii llluuul i nur l r i 11 iii MMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two 2 years from date of purchase when thi...

Page 4: ...ve Wheels 10 Engine 11 Lubrication 9 Spark Plug 11 CUtting Levels 7 E Engine Air Filter 11 Oil Change 11 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 Starling 8 Stopping 8 Storage 14 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 14 Type 8 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 5 Cutting Height 13 L Lubrication Engine 11 Lawn Mower 9 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 9 Mowing Tips 8 Oil O Engine 11 Storage 14 Operation Drive Control 7...

Page 5: ... placed in the parts bag To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down fiat Remove allpacking materials except padding between upper and...

Page 6: ... KNOB GASOLINE CAP ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK DRIVECOVER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL MULCHER DOOR 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL must be held down to the handle to start...

Page 7: ... 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE _ CONTROL1 BAR oo w oENOAGX X_X OR VE TROL DR VE CON ROL D SENG O TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig 4 Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements Me d...

Page 8: ...ds grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clockwise direction 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 catcher off with water and let dry before using o Keep top of engine around starter clear and cl...

Page 9: ...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 _hecked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check btade forwear Anewspark plug...

Page 10: ... keep the blade balanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade baiance drive a nail into a beam orwall Leave about one inch of the straight nait exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain...

Page 11: ... turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from coItar Remove filter from inside of cover Clean the inside of the cover and the coliar to remove any dirt accumulation 11 Insert new filter into cover o Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten CAUTION Petroleum solvents such as kerosene are not to be used to cl...

Page 12: ...ity of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the dis charge opening into the operator mowing position If the discharge guard becomes damaged it should be replaced REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position tf the deflec...

Page 13: ...i i To change from medium tow to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over See Fig 13A To change from medium low to low position only the lower handle section will have to be turned over See Fig_ 13B ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that engine is runni...

Page 14: ...ETHANOL 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 o Drain the fuel tank o Start the engine and tet 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 Fuel stabi...

Page 15: ...pping Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Engagement Bracket Shifter Seat 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 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 t2000003 E Ring 18 850848 Hi Pro Key 19 8 585X004 Spring Bracket NOTE All component dimensions given...

Page 16: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377210 35 43 42 41 72 0 12 _ 26 25 33 62 72 39 38 42 35 40 48 2 49 4 52 56 51 ...

Page 17: ...x Head Bolt 3 8 t6x3 4 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Selector Spring Selector Knob Axle Arm Assembly Belleville Washer Shoulder Bolt Wheel Tire Assembly KEY PART NO NO 44 57143 45 83923 46 85463 48 14974I 49 STD541425 51 134612 52 150406 53 851084 54 850263 55 85t 074 56 152202 57 851514 58 752 18 59 751399 60 74 180410 62 156516 63 85543 64 87677 68 69 153350X479 70 153282X479 71 63601 72 151440...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 377210 GO t8 2 39 22 23 21 28 29 I I I 30 ...

Page 19: ...1 4 20 Selector Knob Felt Washer Washer 1 2x 1 1 2 x t34 Dust Cover Pinion E Ring Wheel Tire Assembly Wheel Bushing t 0 24 x 2 1 8 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 26 145212 28 150182 29 152903 30 143603 32 15499O 35 48386 36 132010 37 137052 39 75192 41 137090 42 702511 43 152018 44 152019 45 86012 Hex Flange Lecknut Hubcap Drive Cover decat Pan Head Tapping Screw 10 24 x 2 3 4 Drive Cover Drive Contro...

Page 20: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 976250 9OO 261 2O ...

Page 21: ...esistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 Nut Lock Washer I 4 28 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 8 Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36544 intake Pipe 188 34337 Governer Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559 E Brake Bracket Incl 195 i95 610973 Terminal 200 35727 Control Bracket Incl 202 thru 205 202 36482 Compression Spring 203 31342 Compr...

Page 22: ...0 Bowl Nut Washer 48 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent i i ii ii n i n lllll uuuul _ i KEY PART ___ NO NO DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 1 590599A Spring Pin Incl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer _ 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring _ _ 8 590700 Pulley Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590703 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet _ _ _ 12 590535 Starter Ro...

Page 23: ...sing blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Hand a helght position not dght for you CORRECTION t Clearu raplace air fitter 2 FHIfuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetorand rafi l tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace control ...

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