MODEL NUMBER 917.384150 OWNER'S MANUAL Convertible \ \ \ \ oAssembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and instructions Before Operating This Equipment ! IIIIII IIII IIIIII
SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYSDISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIREANDPLACEWIRE WHEREiTCANNOT CONTACTSPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP_TRANSPORTING,ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPA, RS. IMPORTANT SAFE STANOARDS , REOU,RE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO T,ER,SK OF INJURY. YOUR UN,T ,SEOU,PPED W,T. SUO. CONTROLS. 00NOT A EMPT TO DEFEAT TNE FONCTIO. OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTRO.S U.OER ANY C,RCUMSTANCES. TRAiNiNG: • Read this operator's manual carefully.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower, tt has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any probIems you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/Department, Sears has competent, well trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........................ 2 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTM ENTS .................. 13 STO RAG E ..................................................... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................. 15 REPAIR PARTS = LAWN MOWER. ........ 16-17 REPAIR PARTS = ENGINE ...................... 18-20 PARTS ORDERING/SERViCE. BACK COVER CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTiES ...... 3, 10=12 WARRANTY .................................
ACCESSORIES 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 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.
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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 manual for fut'ure reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR UPPER HANDLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE STARTER HANDLE HANDLE KNOB GASOLINE FILL CAP AIR FILTER ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK WHEEL ADJUSTER (ON EACH WHEEL} MULCHER DOOR FiG.
OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER TO iNSTALL ENGINE (See Figs= 4 & 5) SPEED CONTROL The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE * CONTROL CAUTION: Fede_l regulations require an engine control to be installed on this Jawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any ci_umstances attempt to defeat the fu notion of the operator control The bNade turns when the engine is running.
OPERATION w.-_,_._ BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GASOLINE FILLER CAP OIL (See Fig_ 7) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. o Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick. Use 20 ozs. of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoilto use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick.
OPERATIO MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH. CLEAN UNDERStDE OF MOWER HOUSING AFTER EACH USE. SEE"CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. o The special mulching blade will recur the grass c_ippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fail onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed.
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE PONSIBILITIES SCHEDULE FILL tN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners v' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower v' Inspect!Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) v' .......... l J v' = v' • ti'3 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart v' v' i Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers Check Engine Oit Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter J DATES v' v' v'4 [ m v' Bm i m v' _2 ....
CUSTO RESPO LAWN NJOWER ;mBILITIES CRANKSHAFT& BLADE ADAPTER DETAIL BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance, TIRES KEY CARE For best resuffs, mower blade must be kept sharp. pJace bent or damaged blades. • , CRANKSHAFT ._BLADE Re- BOLT CRAN_ SHAFT KEYWAY TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
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® SF_A/RS OWNER'S MANUAL 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" PUSH 3 in ONE Convertible ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. engine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.384150 Each 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 the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug. All parts listed here in may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Co.
