S_/E/A/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.386030 OWNER'SMANUAL oAssembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 152734 01o02_96 ks 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 tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY_ YOUR UNIT iS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
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 pefformance_ Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ,,.... i.._. = ..... u. .m,u SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 10"12 WARRANTY .................................................. ;............... 3 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 5 OPERATION .................................................................. 6 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..
i, ulu , ii u, ,,H,I ...... II LAWN MOWER ACCESSOR!ES 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 your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
,,,iii,i KNOWYOUR i , ,i, , LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the iilustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference.. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied their meaning. CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF ................................. FAST 111,, SLOW , i CHOKE i with the product.
The operation of any _awnmower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Nways 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. ! HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 3) The engine speed is controlled by a tever located on the side of the engine.
i_, =,,,u, ....... OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 6) -_--_ GASOLINE FILLER CAP Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine . Be sure mower is [evel and area around oil fill is clean. . Removeengineoilcapw/dipstickandffiltothefulltine on the dipstick. o Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual. . Pour oi_ stowly - Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.
...... ii............. i,i ] OPERATION ................ ill ill i ii ii, MOWING TiPS o Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. • For extremely heavy cutting, red uce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowty.
OUSTOMER RESPONSmSBL ES .................................... F, L,NOATES As You COMPLETE . Check for Loose Fasteners O (If Equipped) Grass Catcher Clean/Inspect Mower 6/ ......... 6/ ........ V' V' J Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level N G I Change Engine Oil CIean Air Filter Inspect Muffler N .S. Clean or Air Replace Plug Replace Filter Spark Paper Cartridge J v' .... 6/ .....
u l...... ullulu OUSTO ,n RESPONSIBiLITiES ,11,,,, i imul, n, ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
u, i u,,11,,,,i,= i CUSTOMER n,,u i , u i, i,,,,,u ,,Ul i, ,,11,, RESPONSIBULITJES i,,, ,,r,,,ll i,i LAWN MOWER BLADE ADAPTER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. _ ,, / .,.,...-------.,_ Z, _r_ CRANKSHAFT KEYWAY TIRES o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controlchemicats which can harm rubber. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage_ BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp.
i SERWCE ,,ill _ AN nl n nl ,,,U,ll,U ......................... ADJUSTMENTS i i ii ,,n ,i................................ .... A i _ ii CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped.
..... i, ,,', i i STORAGE I,II 'U" U I,l,I............. 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 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.
, i , ,11,,,,i, i.... ,i ,i, i ,i MI TROUBLESHOOT! ii ,, i POINTS i ,,r ,,11,1 CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM i,, iii ,i,i, i ,,11i,,11111 .....
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917.386030 28 20 / 56 17 I7 2O 17 31 28 \ 23 38 25 28 22
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL KEY NO. ,,,.t. ",4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 PART NO. 86902 145646)(479 850733X004 750097 STD541425 130861 74350424 151517 73510400 136376 140543 701313 87584X004 151665X479 151667)(479 750085X007 146630 87877 700331X004 145935X004 62335 142748 146248 83923 53998 77400 850999 48403 701706X479 751592 851084 NO. 917.386030 DESCRIPTION KEY NO, PART NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL_ t_MB_ SE_!_ HERE 101 j I I I 18 MODEL NUMBER 143.
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CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE _., ' MODEL NUMBER 143.964006 NO. REF NO. PART -632744 .
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® OWNER'S MANUAL 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" SiDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own model number_ MODEL NO. 917.386030 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 Service CentedDepartment and most Retail Stores.
