Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 3.5 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387205 • • • • • • Safety Assembly Operatio n Maintenance Espa_ol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instruct_o£sll before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.
k Warranty Safety Rules Assembly Operation Maintenance Schedule Maintenance LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 2 2 4 5 8 8 Product Specifications Service and Adjustments Storage Troubleshooting Repair Parts Parts Ordering ON CRAFTSMAN POWER 9 11 12 13 30 BackCover MOWER For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in materia
• Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. * Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order rel:;air pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
OF Upper handle Lift up Mowing position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND MOWER. SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls andadiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning.
BEFORE STARTING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.
TO START ENGINE • 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. • Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly. DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back. • To STOP engine, release operator presence control bar. NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps.
FI , O,TE AS YOU COMPLETE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M VICED_-_ ATES _f if Clean Lawn Mower O , (Power-Propellnd Clean Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive belt/pulleys I/ i/ RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart E (Electric Start Mowers ! Clean Battery/Recharge Ched_ En_line Oil Level N ChangeEngineOil G Clean Air FiNer I Inspect Muffler N oaan E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartddge 12 3. 4.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER ;ERIAL 917.387205 NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 3.5 DISPLACEMENT: 9.05CU. GASOLINE 1.25 QUARTS CAPACITY/TYPE: IN. UNLEADED OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 :(BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: 20 OZS. .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE 35-40 FT. LBS.
TO SHARPENBLADE SAE VISCOSITY GRADES NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed.
to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockv_se to tighten. Collar Turn counterremove Slot Air filter clockwise Tab Air filter cover to tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash.
• To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over. • To change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over. Shipping Position _Medium low Medium ENGINE CARBURETOR 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 service center for repair and adjustment.
Fold backward Operator presence control bar Upper handle _ Fold forward for storage _ _ ENGINE OIL K-- _ container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to roach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Loss of power CHART CAUSE CORRECTION • Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Set to =Higher Cut" position. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to"Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Clean/replace air filter. • Clean underside of mower • Too much oil in engine. • Walking speed too fast housing. • Checkoil level. • Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut- uneven •Wom, bent or loose blade.
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO. ---- 640174 631615 631767 631184 631183 640070 650506 631807 651025 630766 640018 640053 631867 631024 632O19 631028 631021 631022 36045A 640080 632766 632547 640175 27110A 630748 631027 631027 632760 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 17 18 20 20A 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 36 36A 37 40 44 47 48 48A 60 MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 KEY NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 590694 590599A 5906OO 590696 590601 590697 59O698 59O699 590700 11 590695 12 590535 13 590701 Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98 = X 9/ 64" dia,) Starter Handle KEY NO. PART NO.
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