Page 2 - SAFIIY miB; IMPORTANT
A SAFIIY miB CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER. A IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MIN...
Page 4 - mm; OF coNTiNis
mm OF coNTiNis SAFETY RULES .............. . PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESWARRANTY............................. MOWER ACCESSORIESASSEMBLY...................... .........OPERATION .................... MAINTENANCE............................ ¡mil Adiustmenfs: Carburetor , 13 Handle ...
Page 5 - LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES; ENGINE
LAWN MOWER 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 order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessor...
Page 7 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com pare the illustrations with your lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREM...
Page 8 - HOW 10 USE YOUR LAWN MOWER
OPERATION HOW 10 USE YOUR LAWN MOWER mmm $nm control The engine speed is controlled by a lever {red knob) located on the right side of the engine, ''HIGH" position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" position is for Oght cutting, trimming and fuel econ...
Page 9 - BEFORE STARTINO ENOINi; ENGINE ZONE CONTROi; TO START; imim
OPERATION BEFORE STARTINO ENOINi (CDNT'D) GAS: • Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE FIG. 8). WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moi...
Page 10 - MOWING TIPS
OPERATION MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort ond to Keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of t...
Page 11 - AAAINTENANCE; GENERAL RECOMMENDATION; LAWN MOWER
AAAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATION Ш№ПШ » Once a yeor you should replace the Spark Plug^ Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mix ture and helps your engine run better and last longer. • You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tig...
Page 12 - MAfNTENANCi
MAfNTENANCi ENGINE TO CHANGE OIL (WARM OIL DRAINS BEHER} A CAUTION; D1SCONNEO SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT COME IN CONTAO WITH SPARK PLUG. Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick; lay aside on a clean surface. Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fio. 10 and drain oil...
Page 13 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT; Xx
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT aRBURETOR Your Carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected Carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment. ENGINE SPEED Your engine spee...
Page 15 - SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART; SPRAY LUBRICANT
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you coimpbte regular service First Every Every Every 2 10 25 Use Hours Hours Hours Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) Engine Ot! Change Engine Oil Check ■ Air Cleaner Spark Plug Reploced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleanin...
Page 16 - REPAIR PARTS
CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS 0>
Page 17 - Part
CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 ó7 8 9 10 1!12 1314 15 1Ó 1718 19 20 21 22 2324 25 262728 2930 3132 Part No. 86902850991X479 750627 103672X 84676X479 STD541425 58714 85827 51793 63688 851664 STD522515 750097 86899X004 STD54U2575065548138 88551...
Page 18 - CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCIi ENGINE
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCIi ENGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143.414332 ^^327 MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS HERE 370's 209-s^ 20VtaK 204 I / 185 /'^224 184 380 / 178 ■ K > ^V-275B_ i>\ i ^ .®:?T «^„7172 1/4 <69 > 1 ^ < 73-^ ¿®'"8S 's'^, 241 >/^/ 2? / 2^ 18
Page 21 - NOTES
Page 23 - TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION DOES NOT S T A R T 1- Dirty air Klter. 2 Out of gasoline.3, Stole gasoline. d: Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug. 5, Bod spark plog,6. Wafer in gasoline., 7 Loose blade or broken blade odopter, 8. Operator presence control bar in re...
Page 24 - BEMm; MANUAL; HOW TO ORDER
BEMm CRRFTSMRN. OWNER'S 3.5 HORSE POW ER MANUAL 20" REAR BAGGER ROTARY LAW N M OW ER MODEL NO. 917.383223 Each Lown Mower has its own model number. Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the town mower housing. ...