SEARS ® OWNER'SMANUAL MODELNUMBER917.
SAFETYRULES cA,.n-,o.: 0.s oNN cr .oo ANoP.ACF W,R START, NOW.E.SE NO-UP. T, TRANS O T.',Oo ,:,JUST,.O MA :,NO RE ' .ITO SYOUR .WNMOWER. A A]llk WHERE JT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT /%. ACCID[::NTAL 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. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CI RCUMSTANCES.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CON_J, TULATIONS onyourpurchase of a SearsCraftsman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineeredand manufactured to giveyou the best passibledependabilityand performance. Shouldyouexperience anyproblemyoucannoteasily remedy,pleasecontact your nearest Sears Ser- ii i iiii i HORSE POWER: 4.0 DISPLACEMENT: 10.49 cu. in. i vice CenteriDepartment. We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. III GASOLINE i I CAPACITY: 1.
TABLEOFCONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............. CUSTOMER RESPON51BiLITIES ........... WARRANTY ........................... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......... ASSEMBLY .......................... OPERATION .................. MAINTENANCE .................. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT STORAGE ....... SERVICE RECOMMENDATION'S TROUBLE SHOOTING ....... REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE" ' 2 3 3 3 5 5,6 7-9 10,1 1 12 13 14 15 ..
I III II IIIII I LAWNMOWERACCESSORIES I I i III These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. 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 lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE II SPARKPLUG I IIIIII MUFFLER III AIR FILTER GASCAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER © III I I LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE |l BELT .
I lllll LII I I I ASSEMBLY II II !'0 UNFOLDHANDLE(CONT'D) • • • • • Your Lawn Mower has been shipped with Protective Handle Padsplaced between the upper and lower sections of the handle. For best lawn mower performance these Pads need to be discarded after the handle is placed in the mowing position. Once the Handle is in the mowing position, remove the Handle Knob, Handle Bolt and Protective Pad from the side with the loose Handle Knob.
I II I III OPERATION I IIIIIIIIIII [ I I I KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manuaJ for future reference. OPERATOR ENGINE STARTER PRESENCE CONTROL BAR ZONE CONTROL HANDLE GRASS GASOLINE FILLER CAP OIL FILLER WITH DIPSTICK WHEEL AD, (ON EACH WHEEL) LAWN MOWER HOUSING FIG.
OPERATION II I I I I BilL[ HOWTO USEYOURLAWNMOWER ENGINESPEEDCONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) Iocatedon the left side of the engine. "HIGH" position is for starting engine, normal cuffing and better grass bagging. "LOW" position is for fight cuffing, trimming and fuel economy (See Fig. 6). ENGINE SPEED ENGINEZONECONTROL CAUTION:FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE AN ENGINECONTROLTO BE INSTALLED ON THIS LAWN MOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE RISKOF BLADECONTACTINJURY.
IIIII OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL: "_GASOLINE A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower. • Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig. 9) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick. • Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used. DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil. • POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVER FILL. * Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick. • To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time.
MAINTENANCE I I II IIIII II GENERAL RECOMMENDATION • 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 andheips 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 14. LAWNMOWER BLADE/BLADE ADAPTER CARE FIG. 10 Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp blade.
I llllll III I MAINTENANCE I I l ]II I GRASSCATCHER lilllll I III II III I I I The catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from Sears. Give the Tawn mower model number when ordering. ENGINE TO CHANGEOIL (WARM OIL DRAINSBETTER) FIG.
E II III I I SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT IIJL CARBURETOR LOWER 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. HANDLE HANDLE BRACKET PIN ENGINESPEED ADJUSTI LEVER Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury.
I II III I I STORAGE II I III II I Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER • • • • II I CONTROL I II III I BAR...,..,..._,_ "'_. .,.,:,- Clean underside of lawn mower housing. (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.) Inspect and replaceisharpen blade, if required (See "BladelBlade Adapter Care" in maintenance section of manual). Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry before storing.
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS i SERVICE DATES SCHEDULE SERVICE RECORD I[ Fifl in dates as you complete regular service First 2 Hours Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every Use i 11' Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) V, Engine Oil Change ii' v" Engine Oil Check v" v" Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced , ,m Lubricate Lawn Mower v" Cleaning Grass Catcher (if applicab!e) Muffler I v" II - CHECK LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW 30) Q SPRAY LUBRICANT BRAKE HANDLE MOUNTING SPRING B
........................... I II II II TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS I PROBLEM DOESHOT START 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. LOSSOf POWER I. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. POORCUTUNEVEN iii ii CORRECTION CAUSE 1. 2• 3. 4. Dirty air filter, Out of gasoline Stale gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug. Bed spark plu_!. Water in gasoline. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. Operator presence control bar in released position. Operator presence control bar defective. 1. Replace air filter 2.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20"" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 91 ;' 383340 Rev. 1 6S 67 t 21 29 \ 12 56 t8 64 4B 63 ..
CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL REPAIR PARTS NO. 917.383340 Rev. 1 Ref, No. Part No.
CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE MODEL: 143.404142 I I II III _t301 MODELandSERIALt NUMBERSHERE 110 135 -7 130 101 126 120 119 125 370A\ 193 14 42 41 292 43 2O4 "172 207 182 185 C / 178 241 f 238 250 18
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ReL No. 1 6 7 8 9 12A 12B 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 30 32 4O 40 4O 41 41 41 42 46 48 5O 52 69 7O 72 73 75 80 81 82 83 84 86 89 90 92 93 100 101 103 110 119 120 126 129 120 120 130 Part No. MODEL: 143.404142 Ref. No. 135 Part Name CylinderAssy. (Incl. Nee. 2 _ 20) Pin, Dowel Element, Breather BreatherAasy. (Incl, Nee. 6, 8, 9, 12A 8. 12B) *33735 Gasket, Breather 3O2O0 Screw, Flexwasher hd.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE Ref. No. Part No. 310 313 357 370 370A 370B 380 35822 34080 34985 35847 35167 35841 6325_9 MODEL: 143.404142 Ref. No. 380 4OO Part Name Dipstick, Oil fill Spacer, Flywheel key Rstainer, Starter rope Decal, Instruction Decal, Throttle Deca!, Name Carburetor (Incl. No. 184) Part No. 59O637 33235D Part Name Starter, Rewind Gasket Set (Incl. items marked *) RPM Setting: Low Speed: 2500 High Speed: 3000 *Indicates Parts Included in GasketSet, Ref. No. 400.
CARBURETOR NO. 632569 I •Ref. No. 26 / / / 3 I t Part No. 1 34 5 6 7 9 11 12 632569 631615 631616 650506 631767 631971 631184 632047 631027 631O21 13 14 15 16 21 22 25 26 631022 632019 631024 631700 631334 632568 631028 632527 Part Name Carburetor Shaft Et Lever Assy., Throttle Shutter, Throttle Screw, Throttle shutter Spring, Throttle return Sea!, Dust Washer, Flat Primer Assy. Plug, Welch Inlet Needle, Seat _ Clip Assy. (Incl. No.
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CRRFTSMRN OWNER'S MANUAL MODELNO. 917.383340 4.0 HORSE POWER 20" REARBAGGER ROTARY LAWNMOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model nvmberfor your lawn mower will 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 Housingof the engine adjacent to the spark plug. All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuckand Co. ServiceCentersand mostRetail Stores.
