MODEL NUMBER 917.386020 Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service Adjustments Repair Parts OWNER'S MANUAL \ Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153375 Rev, 2 03.07.96 ksiTR Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES Practices for Walk-Behind Safe Operation Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
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. SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER: 4.0 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, welF trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower. GASOLINE CAPACITY AND.TYPE: 1.
LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................ 13 STORAGE ................................................................... 14 TROU BLESHOOT|NG .................................................. 15 REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ........................ 16-17 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 18-20 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............................... _..
LAWN ACCESSORIES 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 repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of you r lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS \ MULCHERKITS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GRASS \ FOR SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS LA
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 yoursetf with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols their meaning. may appear on your fawn mower or in literature CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE QN ENGINE OFF FAST SLOW CHOKE supplied with the product.
OPE ower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result _vereeye _orming damage: Always wear safety glasses oreye shields wliite operating your tawn mower any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the _ spectacles or standar d safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER LOWER WHEELS ENGINE FOR HIGHC_ SPEED \ RAISE WHEELS _ FOR LOW CUT The engine speed was set at the tactory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable.
OP ATIO . BEFORE STARTING = . _ .... - .... ENGINE GASOUNE FILLER CAP OlIL (See Fig. 6) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. - Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. - Remove engine oi! cap w/dipstick and fill to the full ]irie on Lhe d pstick. • Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oilto use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this man ual. , Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill. Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
O ERATION MOWING TIPS , Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, itmay be necessary to raise the height of 3ut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over!oading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. = For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previousry cut path and mow slowly. For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should beset in the fast (,_) position.
CUSTOME MAINTENANCE LITIES SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower DATES J Clean Under Drive,Cover (Self-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharpeniReplace Blade Lubrication Chart I Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oi! Level ine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Ctean or Reptace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1- Change more often when operating under a hear
CU ER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER : Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. BLADE ADAPTER CRAN KKEYW'AY TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oi!, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. , BLADE Avoid stumps, stones; deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, m0wer btade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
LITIES CUSTO ENGINE / / Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification S F or SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. _C .30o -20 _ TEMPERATURE / 1 LUBRiCATiON Q_ RANGE O_ ANTICIPATED 10° BEFORE 20 ° 30_ NEXT OIL CHANGE / 40" CONTAINER NOTE: Although muki:viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
• _.___..._.__.___L_ S ¸ _ __ _ : ..... _-. . _ - IUSTMENTS II Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. CAUTION: BEFORE SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS: |1 Disconnect spark PERFORMING plug wire from ANY spark plug andORplace where it cannot come in contact with pl u__g_ LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST SHIPPING POSITION CUTTING See 'TO ADJUST CUTTING section of this manual.
STO E 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 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. ALSO.
TRO L SHOOTING CAUSE PO CORRECTION 1, 2. 3. 4, Dirtyair 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 fue! tank and carburetor and refill tank with 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 wire to plug. Rep!ace spark plug.
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER= -MODEL NO. gt 7.386020 28 56 2O 52 \ 28 4 27 24 23 5t 8 2O 14 \ 25 17 24 B 46-I :t 25 <3 18 17 • 20 21 21- 22 25 \ 27 28 23 24 21 23
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.386020 KEY NO. PART NO. 1 86902 2 145646X479 3 86899X004 4 750097 5 STD541425 6 851664 7 74350424 8 151517 9 STD541425 10 136376 11 140543 12 73510400 13 87584X004 14 !51665X479 15 151667X479 17 750085X007 18 146630 20 87877 21 700331X004 22 145935X004 23 62335 24 142748 25 750500 27 83923 28 800090 29 150406 30 48341 31 701706X479 32 751592 35 851084 DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO.
CRAFTSrv'_AN 4-CYCLE ENGINE tIu_ HF.! 400 !8 MODEL NUMBER 143.
CRAFTSMAN REF NO. 1 2 6 7 12A 12B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30 40 40 40 41 41 PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,964008 REF PART NO. NO. --632646 "It 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 35A 40 44 48 _NJ I i REF NO. -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 631615 631767 631184 631183 632504 650506 631807 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 632694 632647 632503 27110 631027 " O----- PART NO: 590694 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590695 '12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Ca rburetor (incl.
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CRI ER' L MRN 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number, MODEL NO. 917.386020 The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing. The mode] 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.
