917o380330 MODELNUMBER OWNER'S _Assembly _Operation 4_aintenance a_ervice _Adjustments 4_epairParts ¢aufio.
SAFETYRULES ,_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER_ PLACE WIRE ACCIDENTAL OR MAKING ',_, IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
PRODUCT SPECBFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/DepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit Please read and retain this manual.
TABLEOF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES 2 3 3 3 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY LAWN MOWER AccESSoRIES ASSEMBLY SERVICE AND STORAGE .
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.[ KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference. yourself I-_---OPERATOR ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE PRESENCE STARTER _ YOUR LAWN FILLER CAP DISCHARGE WITH Com- CONTROL BAR HANDLE ..... HANDLE OIL MOWER. with the location of various controls KNOB DIPSTICK GUARD_ WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL) LAWN FI6.
OPERATm HOW TO USEYOUR LAWNMOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the left 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).. ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVE_ I IMPORTANT I ENGINE ZONE CONTROL I. W"E" THE FIG.
T BEFORE STARTfiIGENG NI .............. ................................................................ 01L: o Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig_ 5) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick. o Use one (1) pint or 0.5 titers of SAE 30 oil or equivalenL SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil. NOTE: A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower.
T MOWING TIPS o Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to red_Jce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATUON o Once a year you should replace the spark plug, air filter and check blade for' wear. A new spark plug and air' filter assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer, You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tight, Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page CRANKSHAFT 15o LOCKWASHER LAWNMOWER _BLADE CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER_ KEYWAY"_----_. _ / -- BLADE/BLADE ADAPTERCARE FIG. 6 Your Iawn blade.
GRASS CATCHER (If Purchased As An Accessory) Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioratiom Through normal use it will wear. If cat_ cher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from Sears. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. ENGINE TO CHANGEOIL i i .,i.i C..T,O.: ,,,,
_RgURETOR If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for' repair and adjustment. i ,,i ii, ,i,, i,i1,1 IHIIIII ! GRASSCATCHER IN PLACE. ENGINESPEED Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or' it may result in personal injury.
TO ADJUSTHANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered HIGH for your mowing comfort. Figs. 9A, 9B, IOA and lOB show the four (4) positions that are available: High, medium high, medium tow and Iow_ Handles are shipped mounted in the medium tow position (See Fig. 9A) To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig.
Your lawn mower' and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER OPERATOR CONTROL PRESENCE BAR UPPER o Clean underside of lawn mower housing_ (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual..) o Inspect and replace/sharpen blade, if required (See "Blade/BJade Adapter Care" in maintenance section of manual).
SERVICERECORD SCHEDUff Fili in dates as you complete reguiar service 8lades First 2 Hours Every _0 Hours Every 2,5 Hours SERVICE DATES Every Every 50 Use Hours Sharpened Blades Replaced I_ Engine Oil Change .....
CRAFTSMAN 20'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. REPAIR PARTS 917.380330 Rev. 33 \ 29 8 34 \ \ 54 53 O
CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS MODEL NO. 917.380330 Rev. Ref. No. Part No.
4OO 135 130 126 120 119
C FTS AN ReI. No. 1 2 6 7 Part No. 35010 26727 33734 34214A "33735 30200 12A 12B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30 32 4O 34695 33886 28277 30589 31383A 31335 650548 31361 32600 35839 32323 3_ 4O 35545 40 35546 41 41 35541 35542 41 35543 42 42 45A 46 48 5O 52 6.
C FTS AN 4°CYCLE ENGINE Part No. i 310 i 3!3 3435_ 37o 370A 370B 380 39n I 1 ' 35822 34o8o 65O898 , 34985 35847 35167 35841 632569 59O637 [ I I I MODEL: .ell Part No. Name Dipstick, Oil fill Spacer, Flywheel key Screw, Hex washer hd 10-32 x 27/32 Retainer, Starter rope Decal, Instruction Decal, Throttle Decal, Name Carburetor (incl, No 184) Starter, Rewind I Part No. 33238D shoulder, Part Gasket Set (lncl 143.
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® 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDEDISCHARGE ROTARYLAWNMOWER _ODEL NO. 917.380330 Each Lawn Mower has its own model number engine has its own model number. Each The model number for your lawn mower' wilt be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing° The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark ptug. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co.
