® MODEL NUMBER 917.
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL REPAIRS_ CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION STANCES.
PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance SPECIFICATmONS HORSEPOWER: 38 DISPLACEMENT: 9.0 CU_ IN Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower.
.H I I I TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFE'f'Y RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....................... 3, 9-11 WARRANTY ................................................................... 3 ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 5 OPERATION .................................................................. 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .......................
LAWN ACCESSORUES , ,i,,,, These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sea rs retail outlets and service centers, 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 i i i,iir SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER © If lawn mower is an electric start CHARGER LAWN MOWER ] BATTERY PERFORMANCE CLIP
ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
OPERATION i NOWTO ENGINE USEYOUR SPEED LAWN MOWER CONTROL (See Fig. 5) ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER The engine speed is controlled by a lever' located on the side of the engine Fast (_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow (.
OPEBATUON mm TO EMPTY (See GRASS CATCHER Fig. 7) o Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle_ o Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle • Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; unnecessary wear BEFORE STARTING it will cause ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine, o FIG.
.......... ii r,, OPERATmON 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. Push engine speed control lever to fast (_Je')position, 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.
CUSTOMER RESPONSmB LUTIES AS COMPLETE ..... REGO SERV,CE ,R Check for Loose Fasteners _' I 6/ (If Equipped) Grass Catcher Clean/Inspect Clean Lawn Mower 6/! 6/ 6/ Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) R .
CUSTOMER RESPONSmB LgT ES i i LAWN MOWER BLADE . CRANK° ADAPTE. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber'. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. ( BLADE CARE BLADEI For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.
CUSTOME RESPONSmBaL TUES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature_ r, SAEVISCOSITYGRADES / 0° -2o_ TEMPERATURE 30 _ -lo_ 32" 40" o' RANGE ANTICIPATED 60 _ lo° CONTAINER 80 _ _oo 30' BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE FIG, 10 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS I CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. o o 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.
STORAGE 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. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM LAWN MOWER 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.
REPAnR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.383841 2 43 42 6 41 58 ! 17 7 35 42 34 40 38 211 34 57 32 33 28 3g 21 18 23 N36 24 < 41\ O3 35""_! 56 37 37 44 32 40 X 39 36 I 34 # 47 42 I 37 38 43 39 \ 40 \ 42 36 43 41 ,, 39 38 50 38 43
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 !1 12 13 14 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGBNE MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE REF PART NO. NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE CARBURETOR MODEL NUMBER 143.943808 REF PART NO. NO. - - 632646 NO. 632646 !"2 REWIND STARTER 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 25 27 28 29 30 631615 631767 631184 631183 632504 650506 631807 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 31 35 35A 40 44 48 631022 36045 632647 632503 27110 631027 REF PART NO. NO. NO.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1 2 3 4 Dtdy air filter Out of fuel Stale fuel Water in fuel 1 2 3 4 Clean/replace air filter Fill fuel tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refi{l tank w_th fresh 5 6 7 8 9 Spark plug wire is disconnected Bad spark plug Loose blade or broken blade adapter Control bar in released position Control bar defective 5 6 7 8 9 gasoline Connect Replace Tighten Depress Replace 1 1 Set in "Higher Cut" posi
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® SW/A/RS OWNER'S MANUAL 3.8 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE 3 IN ONE CONVERTIBLE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.383641 Each en- The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.
