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Page 1: ...MANUAL Convertible Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service oAdjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 148746 Rev 2 06 06 95 Printed in U S A x II1 11ill ...

Page 2: ...ng 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 btade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark ...

Page 3: ...our nearest 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 maint...

Page 4: ... Air Filter 14 Blade Care Replacement t 3 Drive Wheels 13 Engine 14 Lubrication 14 Spark Plug 14 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Fiiter 14 Oil Change 14 Oil Level 14 Oil Type 14 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage t7 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 17 Type 10 L Lubrication Engine 14 Lawn Mower t2 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 12 Mowing Tips 1t Oil O Engine 10 Storage 17 Operation Drive Contro...

Page 5: ...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 _ _ 7 CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE BLADES AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS BELTS SPARK PLUG...

Page 6: ... this manual NOTE For shipping purposes the rear wheels on your lawn mower are not adjusted to the same position as the front wheels Before operating mower adjust all wheels to the same cutting height position OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR UPPER HANDLE LIFT UP LIFT UP LOWER HANDLE MOWING POSITION FIG I TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging ...

Page 7: ...n in inset 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 grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket o The grass catcher is secured to the lawn ...

Page 8: ... ENGINE OIL CAP WtDIPSTICK HOUSING SIDE DISCHARGE GUARD WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL FIG 5 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 t...

Page 9: ...he operator presence control bar is released To stop forward motion without stopping engine release the operator presence con trol bar slightly until the drive control disengages Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to corn 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 mow...

Page 10: ...ng 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 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 fue next season See Stor...

Page 11: ...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 fal onto the lawn they wil 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 action of...

Page 12: ...ce 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 spark plug...

Page 13: ...lanced An unbalanced blade will cause eventuat damage to tawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on e the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal ...

Page 14: ...lter 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 o 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 filter into cover Put air filter c...

Page 15: ...between the rear wheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wilt 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 REMOVEIREPLACE DRWE 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 ...

Page 16: ...freelyto permit btade brake engagement when control bar is re eased 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 o 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 eng...

Page 17: ...ANOL 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 Fuel stabilizer i...

Page 18: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372851 9 12 56 35 56 Qo 27 3O 24 28 3O 55 12 65 44 51 24 62 47 ...

Page 19: ...justing Bracket Right Thread Cutting Screw 5 16 18 x 3 4 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 8 Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Guide Clip KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 44 48398 Lawn Mower Housing Incl Key 14 15 51 52 46 851514 Blade Adapter 47 141443 Blade 22 48 851074 Hardened Washer 49 850263 Helical Washer 3 8 24 x 1 3 8 Grd 8 50 85...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 372851 Po o 54 8 10 11 18 5 1 14 15 40 12 13 18 11 10 14 16 13 15 1 31 ...

Page 21: ...Nylon Bushing Wheel Tire Assembly E Ring Pinion Dust Cover Felt Washer Washer 1 2 x 1 2 x 134 Selector Knob KEY PART NO NO 19 63601 25 141764 27 143603 28 702806 31 132010 32 137052 35 148493 36 702511 37 146467 38 STD541425 40 75192 41 148492 52 144747 53 144748 54 141245 55 86012 DESCRIPTION Hex Locknut 1 4 20 Drive Cover Decal Hex Washer Head Screw t0 24 x 3 4 Drive Cover Hex Flange Nut Drive P...

Page 22: ... 137053 Shifter 57072 Seal 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit Includes Key Nos 4 5 and 7 77881 Bearing 137051 Worm Shaft 137074 Drive Shaft 57079 Hardened Washer KEY PART NO NO 11 131484 12 700343 13 86447 14 137050 15 750436X i6 750369 t7 12000003 18 850848 19 81585X004 NOTE DESCRIPTION Clutch Yoke Bushing Plug Helical Gear Clutch Jaw Grease E Ring Hi Pro Key Spring Bracket All component dimensions given...

Page 23: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 955500 MODEl a_ SERIAl _UMBERS HERE l 23 ...

Page 24: ... 72 thru 83 300 35586 Oil Drain Plug 301 35355 Oil Drain Plug Gasket 305 358t9A Oil Seal 306 34265 Governor Shaft 307 35499 Washer 309 650936 Governor Gear Assy Includes 81 310 35822 Governor Spool 313 34080 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 347 650898 Flywheel Key 370 35167 Flywheel 370A 36261 Belleville Washer 380 632681 Flywheel Nut 390 590702 Solid State ignition 400 36481 Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 ...

Page 25: ...RIPTION 590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 59O535 t3 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...

Page 26: ...SERVICE NOTES 26 ...

Page 27: ...ear of lawn mower housing blade dragging in grass 3 Grass catcher too ful 4 Handte 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 carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasofine 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to...

Page 28: ...n 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 372851 ENGINE MODEL NO 143 955500 PART NU...

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