OWNER'S Caution: Readand Follow alaSafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment CRAFrSMIZN 3.5 RESERVE POWER 20" SIDEDISCHARGE ROTARYLAWNMOWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Serviceand Adjustment RepairParts iml_l /l_JlMm_lll ill .................................... SEARS,ROEBUCK ANDCo., Chicago,IL. I I 60684 U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG 'WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE 11'CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER_ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
PRODUCT SPEaFICATHOHS CONGRATULATIONS onyourpurchaseofa SearsCraftsmanLawnMower.It hasbeendesigned,engineered and manufacturedtogive you the best possible dependabilityand performance. Shouldyouexpermnce anyproblemyoucannot easi- ' ' i,, ,11 RESERVE POWER: 3.5 .............. ,,,ml DISPLACEMENT: ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. I I1'1 GASOLINE .................
TABLE OFCONTENTS SAFETY RULE ...................... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........... CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES ....... WARRANTY 2 3 3 ............... TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 INDEX ................... MOWER MAINTENANCE .................... 8,9,10 STORAGE .......................... 12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .......... 10,1 t TROUBLE SHOOTING .................... t9 REPAIR PARTS-MOWER ............. 14,15 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE .......... t 6,17,18 ,, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS ..........
MOWER These accessories were available when the mower was purchased° They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your mower. ENGINE SPARKPLUG MUFFLER GASCAN AIR FILTER EHGIHEOIL STABILIZER © MOWERMAiNTENANcE ............................................................................................................................. .....................................
OPERATION KNOWYOURMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ROTARY MOWER° Compare the illustrations with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. )PERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR - CABLE CLIP ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL.
HOWTOUSEYOURMOWER ENGINESPEEO SELEaOR SELECTOR LEVER The en_line speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) tocatedon the right side of the engine. "HIGH" position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming, and fuel economy (See Fig. 3). TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT 1ER = 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.
OPERATION IPIIII MOWINGTIPS ,' Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings_ * For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the mower housing one (I) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass_ o When using a rear bagging mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the gra
MOWER BLADE/BLADEFLANGE CARE (CONT'D) CAUTION: ALOOSE BLADE CAN BE DANGEROUS b AND MAY Use only a Sears authorized get the best cutting results. NGINE ,A D START. replacement blade to CONTAINER NOTE: We do not recommend Sharpening blade - but" if you do, be sure the blade is balanced° TO SHARPEN BLADE: o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
i ,ll i, i1!11 ii .............. MAINrENANCE I IIIlllllllllll II AIR FILTER (CONT'D) Illll IIIII COLLAR • Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See Fig. 7). COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO REMOVE SPARKPLUG SLOT Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at _030 inch. AIR FILTER TO TIGHTEN TURN CLOCKWISE A_RF1LTER COVER CLEANING FIG.
CEANDADJUSTMEFIrS TO ADJUSTHANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be mounted in a high or low position for your mowing comfort. Handles are shipped mounted in the high position. HANDLE o To change from high to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned aver LOWER (See Fig_ 8)° . Remove the upper handle section and all of the parts that are attached to the lower handle section. Remove all of the parts that hold the lower handle to the handle brackets (See Fig, 9).
STORAGE '111'1I1'11 Ilrll '1'1 I II i ij Your mower and engine should be prepared for offseason storage as follows: rrllllll OPERATOR CONTROL MOWER • • • • i1'1 JrlJJl ii1!11 PRESENCE BAR UPPER FOLD FORWARD FOR STORAGE Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section of manual). Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (see "Blade/Blade Flange Care" in Maintenance section of manual). Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry before staring.
SCHEDULE SERVICE RECORD Fill in dates as you complete regular service First 2 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours SERVICE DATES Every 50 Hours Every Use Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change v" EngineOil Check ,,,,, Air Cleaner Replaced Spark P!ug Replaced Lubricate Mower v" Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicable) Muffler - CHECK LUBRtCATI(3N CHART C___ SAE 30W O SPRAY HANDLE MOTOR OiL (10W 30) LUBRICANT BRACKET MOUNTING BRAKE PIN SPRING BRACKET (_ (_ WHEEL ADJ
CRAFTSMAN 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS 917.380221 / 11 / t4 j ! / 39 41 \ 32 i 6 I t i 8 5_ "t3 3O 35 34 33 3: 37 43 36 37 23
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN oi 20"" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.380221 Ref. No, PART No. Part Name Ref. No. PART No.
CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE Ii!111 I UlII'IIIIIIIIWI' III I IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII H I1_1 MODELNUMBER: 143,394032 II ' r]/_]i IPlI • r 1lip 111111 'll t _151 84 _ 51 47 f 1 / f 86/.
(_t_'S_ Ref. No. 1 4=_(L_ Part No. 34975 __ MODEL Part Name Cylinder Assy.
CARBURETOR NO. 632387 5 Refo No> 26 t \ ! 14 15 t I [ I I I 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 !1 12 1 13 14 t5 16 25 26 t Part No. 632387 631615 631616 650506 631767 631971 631184 632047 631027 631021 631022 632019 631024 631700 631334 631937 631028 631775 Part Name Carburetor Shaft 6` Lever Assy , Throttle Shutter, Throttle Screw. Throttle shutter Spring. Throttle return Seal, Dust Washer, Flat Primer Assy Plug, Welch Inlet Needle, Seat 8, C{ip Assy (Incl No.
T T$ Doesnot Start Lossof Power CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM I. Dirty Air Filter 2. Out of gasoline. 3. Stale Gasoline 4 Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug 5 Bad spark plug. 6. Water in gasoline. 7 Loose blade or broken blade flange.. 8 Operator Presence Control Bar in released position, 9, Operator Presence Control Bar defective t Rear of mower houslng/btade Dragging in heavy grass. 2. Culling too much grass.. 3 Dirty air filter 4.
ERRFTSMRN OWNER'S MODELNO. 917.380221 3.5 RESERVE POWER 20" SIDEDISCHARGE ROTARYLAWNMOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model engine has its own model number. number+ Each The model number' for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing+ The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower' Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug+ All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Centers and most Retail Stores.
