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Summary of Contents for EZ3 917.38713

Page 1: ...NER S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156597 9 25 96 VBL Printed in U S A ...

Page 2: ...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 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 spa...

Page 3: ...est Sears stem for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES 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 LqMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubr...

Page 4: ...ade Care Replacement 12 Engine 13 Lubrication 13 Spark Plug 13 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 13 Oil Change 13 Oil Level 13 Oil Type 13 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 15 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 15 Type 9 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 14 L Lubrication Engine 13 Lawn Mower 11 Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 Mowing Tips 10 O Oil Engine 13 Storage 15 Operation ...

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 CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS BELTS AIR FILTERS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS STABILIZER GAS CANS SPARK PLUGS...

Page 6: ...NDLE 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 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 ...

Page 7: ... 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 grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge brackeL The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing whe...

Page 8: ...KNOB GRASS CATCHER GASOLINE FILLER CAP MULCHER PLUG ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL LAWN MOWER HOUSING 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 BAR...

Page 9: ...plate tabs LOWER WHEELS PLATE TAB FOR HIGH CUT RAISE WHEELS FOR LOW CUT LEVER FIG 5 TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER See Fig 6 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle o Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle o Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying it will cause unnecessary wear Remove engine oil cap w dipstick...

Page 10: ...rs will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catchers off with water and let dry before using 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 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip pings many times and re...

Page 11: ...use or 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 uniL 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...

Page 12: ...he blade with the raised lugs on the adapter_ Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine_ o Install the blade bolt with the Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise o The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED BLADE CR...

Page 13: ... spark plug wire to spark plug CONTAINER FIG 10 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 mew in very dusty dirty condition Do not wash air filter TO o CHANGE AIR FILTER See Fig_ 11 Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cove...

Page 14: ...ove hairpin cotters Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets See Fig_ 14 Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed_ Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle_ CAUTION The operator presence con trol bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when control bar is rele...

Page 15: ...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 o Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur o Use fresh fuel next season NOTE...

Page 16: ...REPAURPARTS CRAFTSMAN 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 387130 11 43 7 8 57 9 24 17 58 28 35 32 33 44 32 38 37 37 36 38 42 43 39 40 39 40 43 39 43 4o 38 50 55 54 ...

Page 17: ...x 1 1 4 Side Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Deflector Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Pop Rivet Selector Knob Selector Spring Axle Arm Assembly 38 62335 39 142748 40 151157 42 83923 43 774OO 44 85463 45 150406 46 48395 47 751592 50 700938X479 51 851084 52 850263 53 851074 54 145106 55 850977 56 144748 57 149844 58 59 14474...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGUNE MODEL NUMBER 143 974500 9O0 400 135 130 120 119 416 182 _ 19 174 126 125 30 46 _ 310 _307 241 _ 245 238 250 18 ...

Page 19: ...r Shaft 310 35648 Washer 313 34080 Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 370A 36261 Governor Spool 370B 35167 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 370C 36861 Flywheel Key 370K 36695 Flywheel 380 632747 Belleville Washer 390 590694 Flywheel Nut 400 36481 Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover 416 36085 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Ground Wire 417 650760 Cylinder Head Gasket 900 Cylinder Head 900 Exhaust Valve Std Incl 151 E...

Page 20: ... O Ring Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent ml e REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590694 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 590695 Starter Housing Ass yo 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9...

Page 21: ...ngtblade dragging in grass 3_ Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade boft or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handle 9 Replace co...

Page 22: ... 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 387130 o ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 974500 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIP...

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