® i MODEL NUMBER 917.386220 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156132 8.21.96 VBL Printed in U,S.A.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind 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 tS 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: 5.0 DISPLACEMENT: 1!.5 CU. iN. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department. We have competent, weIF trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this lawn mower. GASOLINE CAPACITY AND TYPE: 1.
"FABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ........................................................... :2 PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS ....................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ..................... 3, 11-13 WARRANTY ....................................................... ;.......... 3 ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 6 OPERATION .................................................................. 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....................................
LAWN OWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are aJso 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLiPPiNG DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS \ MULCHER KITS STABiLiZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR
BLY ASSE Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the "factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, ati parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.
ASS TOASSEMBLE ANDATTACH GRASS CATCHER • _, " ,5_ _ (See Figs. 3A thru 4) LOWER j" FRAME insert Begof tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem g_thered on the straight _eg of the tubular frame. When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediateiywork the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inset. - Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of frame are exposed out of the front opening.
OPERATmON 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 future reference, These symbols their meaning. may appear on your lawn mower or iF Uiterature supplied With the product.
OPERATmO 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 fawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacies or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LOWER WHEELs FOR H|Ghl CUT PLATE TAB (See Fig.
OPERATION GAS - Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. MAX 1/3 WARNtNG: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (cal!ed gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage.
CUSTO RESPON BILITIES FiLL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check,for Loose Fasteners Clean!inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ' Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power_Propelled Mowers! Check drive beit/pu]ieys 'Power-Propelled Mowers_ ChecWSharpeniReplace B_ade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte;_/iRecharge Eiectric Start Mowers) E C_eck Engine Oil Level Clean or Replace Spark Ptug Replace Air Fi_ter Paper Cartridge 1 - Change more often when operating under : a he
CUSTOMER RESPONS LITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. KEY TIRES BLADE Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. o \ Avoid stumps, stones, aeep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE ) CARE For best results, mower blade must be Kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig.
OUSTO RESPO IL(TmES ENGINE A|R FILTER LUBRtCATmON Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. 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. SAE VISCOS)TY Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions, Do not wash air filter. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig.
ERVICE AND ADJ _ STMENTS Hake sure the blad e and a_l 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 wilt not be used for 30 days or more. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE !NDtCATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE.
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -= MODEL NO. 917.386220 1 \ 2 43 12 58 35 43 I 42 38 32 33 28 9 39 37 o_ 57 36 24 37 44 4O 32 39 36 43 39 38
REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN KEY NO. "4 I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 tl 12 13 14 i5 17 18 t9 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 PART NO. 86902 145646x479 150424 132001 15t516X479 STD541425 t31959 151517 51793 I36376 130861 74350424 750097 850733X004 73510400 147613 700357X479 150050 54583 700063X479 88652 700363X479 t44875X479 140657 !5!512X479 I51511X479 150078 750085x007 146630 128415 87877 ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917,386220 DESCRIPTION KEY. NO.
CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.965002 • ' ......... .J I ..........
CRAFTSMAN REF NO, PART NO. 1 2 6 7 12A !2B 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 30 40 40 40 41 4i 36478A 26727 33734 36557 36558 34695 28277 30589 32651 31335 650548 36281 32600 35798 36073 36074 36075 36070 36071 41 36072 42 42 42 43 45 46 48 50 52 69 70 72 75 80 8i 82 83 86 89 90 92 93 100 101 103 110 119 120 125 125 36076 36077 36078 20381 30963B 32610A 27241 35992 29914 35261 34311D 36083 27897 30574A 30590A 30591 30588A 650488 611004 611112 650815 650816 34443A 610118 651007 34961 .
CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER143,965002 REF NO, o _,, .@" %/ PART NO, -- 632646 ! 2 4 5 6 7 t6 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 35A 40 44 48 631615 631767 631184 631.183 632504 650506 631807 631867 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 632694 632647 632503 27110 631027 REF NO. PART NO. -1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 590694 590599A 590600 590696 590601 590697 590698 590699 590700 590695 12 13 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl.
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. 2. 3. 4. Dirty 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 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.
£RI F rZMnN ° OWNER'S MANUAL 5.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. gine has its own model number. MODEL NO. 917.386220 Each en- The modeJ 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 Center/Department and most Retail Stores.
