Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers ilm; WARNING; engine exhaust from this product con
A SAFETY RULES a Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers ilm IMPOfilANTs THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWINQ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE ...
Page 3 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT; yiyjlYEpYWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower., it has been designed, engineered and manufac- turet| ,td,glve you the beat possibie dependabiliiy and performance, ‘ Should you.experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact _your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepart...
Page 5 - LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES; LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE
LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this (awn mower was produced* They are aisd available at most Sears iaiali outlats and servicB centers. Most Sears stores cart also order repairpatls loryou, whan you provide the model number of youriawn mower. Some ohhaae accessories may ...
Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER ËROM
ASSEMBLY Read these însinjottons and this manual In its entirety hefors you attempt to assemblé or operate your new fawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been assambied at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassombied for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc,...
Page 7 - TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS; HANDLi
ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • Insert leg of tubular frarns through Iront opening of grass catcher and thread frame Into sewn hem of bag. ÑPTÉ:, Keep, bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame. • When frame comas out the other end of sewn hem, I...
Page 8 - OPERATIONI; KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWEH; MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
OPERATIONI KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWEH READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPEBATiNQ YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the iilustratiohs with your lawn mower to familiarize yoursaif wHh the location of various controls and adjustments; Save this manua! for fuiurs reference. . These symbois may appear o...
Page 9 - OPERATION; HOW to USE YOUR LAWN MOWER; ENGINE ZONE CONTROL; BEFORE STARTING ENGINE; OIL
OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result In foreign objects thrpvyn into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safely glasses or eys shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the sp...
Page 10 - GAS; TO START ENGINE
OPERATION GAS • Fill fusi tank. Use fresh,, clean, regular unteaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead orride deposits and reduce valve life}, Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used withlri 30 days to assure...
Page 11 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTIES; GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS; LUBRICATION CHART
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE RVICË DATES M 0 w R Check for Loose Fasiensrs y y Clean/lrrspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) y - Clean Lawn Mower ✓ Clean Under Drive Cover (Self-Propelled Mowers) ✓ Check/Sharpsn/Replace Blade y 3 Lubricati...
Page 12 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES; LAWN MOWER; TIRES; to SHARPEN BLADE
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safely itifes whan perldmiing any mainte nance, TIRES ■ • Keep tires free of gasoiint, oil, or insect coniroi chemi cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE C...
Page 13 - CUSTOMER RESPONSIBÍLITIES; ENGINE; LUBRICATION; ipwao; AIR FILTER; COLLAR; MUFFLER; CLEANING
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBÍLITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Glassification SF or SQ, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grads according to your expected operating temperature, ’ . SAE VISCOSITY Garóes и» 32' <0' ТЕМРЕИАТОПВ RANBE AMTICIPATED BEFORE MEXT OIL...
Page 14 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT; CARBURETOR
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAU-pON: aeFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE oa ADJUSTMENTS: • Releass control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug vsilre from spark plug and place where It cannotoome In contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HE...
Page 15 - ENGINE OIL; OTHER
JK — — * %!iU 8 *m iFm^lnüSi I mik immadtateiy prepare your lawn mower for storage at Ihe 0 ftd pf the seasotj or If the unit will not be used ter 30 days or mare. LAWN MOWER _ When fawn mower Is to be stored fora pSilod of time, clean It thoroughly, remove ail dirt, greasa, leaves, sic. Store in ac...
Page 16 - REPAIR PARTS
REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.386121
Page 18 - CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.9E4006 37BH "1386 18
Page 20 - byUoyq
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE model Ntlll/IBER 143.964006 REF PART ,, , NO. NO. DKqRIRTION V - 632744 GarbureioP -' . (Incl 184 of- Eoffne Rails List) t 63161S Throfl/^ ¿Haft, a Lover Assambly 2 631767 Th.rotlie'Return Sprino 4 631164 Dtist Seal-Washer - 5 631183 Dust.Seal ffHroitle) 6 6325P4 THreiile SH...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Dt3»e not Stan 1 Dirty alf llltar 2 Outoffuai 3 Stale ftisl. 4 Water in luBi- 5 Spark plug wlra la dlscenneclad 6, Bad spark plug7 Loose blade or broken btada adaplst 8 Centre) bar fnrateastidposilion S. Conifol bar detective 1 Glean/raplace aJr filler...
Page 22 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 24 - SEms; OWNER’S; IFYOU NEED; REPAIR SERVICE; CRnFTSMRN; 0” REAR DISCHAROE
SEms OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.386121 IFYOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS; FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR {1-B0D-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS' INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART {1-B00-36B-7278) CRnFTSMRN 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20” REAR ...