MODEL NUMBER 917.
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIREAND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK REPAIRS. DNPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLSTO MINIMIZE THE RISK OFINJUR¥o YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF TttE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES° TRAINING: = Read this operator's manual carefully.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. tt has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.. Please read and retain this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .................................................... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER WARRANTY .............................. 2 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................. 11 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......................... 14 STORAGE ........................................................... 15 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................... 21 REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ................ 16-17 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ............................
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced_ They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centersr Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower_ ENGINE ,,H, , , SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER ® If lawn mower is an electric start CHARGER BATTERY LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE ...i....i ................
Your lawn mower has been assembled at the factory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass catcher frame° TO REMOVE CARTON LAWN MOWER FROM UPPER HANDLE UFT UP • o Remove loose parts included with mower. Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat, o Removeall packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle, Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose parts.
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n imllll i I_,HN,'' INN HHHN'l N N,N,,I,I 'HI Imll I I I OPERATION Ul, ,Ni mm HI i I HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER N"l....... IIII I'll CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without mulcher plate in place and door ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER clipping or grassor catcher latch in deflector locked position approvedin place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. ii ,u, ENGINE ii i i IN'ml'' SPEED CONTROL (See Fig.
TO EMPTY GRASS o • CATCHER (See Fig. 8) To remove grass catcher, release operator presence control bar to stop engine° Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher by the handle.. ° Do not drag the bag when emptying; unnecessary wear° TO ADJUST • • o cu'n'ING HEIGHT it will cause (See Fig. 9) Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut° Wheels are set in low cut for shipping.. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns.
OPERATION ,11, i1,11 ,ill! I,H,, i, ,i, TO START ENGINE o o o o To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes., MAX 113 Push engine speed control lever to HIGH (+._) position, Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter' handle quickly. DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back.
........ lU i ilU,,,,,u,,,,i,, CUSTOM , ,,n,nn,uu ...... ,, , i, ,,llUl,i ,,, ESPONSRBBLRTmES i,,,,r, ','n I , inl .... MA,.TE,,,A,,,OESO.EOOLE AS YOU COMPLETE REGU_R SERVlC E................ _'__%1_-_O._ ,_'_/_.._,_"_ Check for Loose Fasteners M Cle'an/i'nspect Grass Catcher £ Clean Lawn Mower W E inspect Mower Blaae R Replace/Sharpen _ _......... V 1C E p AT E S ..................... _## .......... V' e/ ..... ......
CUSTOM RESPONSBBJLITUES LAWN MOWER CRANK. SHAFT & BLADE ADAPTER DETAIL BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceo TIRES ° Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or'insect control chemicals which can harm rubber:. ° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other' hazards that may cause tire damage_ BLADE KEY CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged blades.
' ii ....... i, i , i CUSTOMER i ,,i,i1,,i ,i ...... _,,,,, ,,,,l_,_J,i,,i ...... i1,, LmT E$ ..... ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG..
CAUTION: ° • • BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. ...................................
, i , iiii1,111, .... ,i = ENGINE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS iMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER- "MODEL NO. 917.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN KEY NO, _J= 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 20" ROTARY PART NO. 86902 133088X479 133169X479 103672X 84676X479 STD541425 131959 85827 51793 63688 851664 STD522515 750097 86899X004 48257 88551X417 36953 STD522506 54583 700063X479 88652 133184X479 133335X479 133259 86912X417 86913X417 STD 541431 55187 88641 84920 88642 132800 850862X004 87886X004 LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGnNE aODEL NUMBER 143.424012 3OO 189 194 185 119 370C 215 _.....,..
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE REF NO. 1 2 6 7 8 9 PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4,=CYCLEENGINE CARBURETOR MODEL NUMBER 1 .424012 NO. 632046A 2f REF NO. PART NO. _ ' 16 _e/'tt___"L'3__" _.
i i1,,11,111, ii1,11,,,11,11 i iii ,11, i1,1 TROUBLESHOOTU ................................................ PROBLEM i i ir,i CAUSE CORRECTION 1o 2. Dirty air ftlter r Out of fuel 3. 4. Stale fuel, Water In fuel t. 2, 34 Clean/replace air filter° Ftli fuel tank, Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh 5. 6. 7. 8 9. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Bad spark plug. Loose blade or broken blade adapter.
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® 3,5 HORSEPOWER 2G" REAR DISCHARGE 2 in ONE MulchedBagger ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number, engine has its own model number:, MODEL NO. 917.38328G Each The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
