Craftsman 917.38836 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. e Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac turer Use of such attachments may be hazardous e The blade turns when the engine is running PREPARATION e Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones sticks wires bones and other foreign objects These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury e Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower Dress properly Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open Sandals Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing e Check fuel tank before starting engine Do not fill gas tank indoors when the engine is running or when the engine is hot Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before Starting the engine e Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower Never attempt to do this while the engine is running Mow only in daylight or good artificial tight OPERATION Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you e Do not mow wet or slippery grass Never run while operating your mower Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handles and walk Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the engine whenever you2. Screw 1 4 20 x 2 5 16 285 35000A Starter Cup 287 650926 Screw 8 32 x 21 64 290 29774 Fuel Line 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 298 28763 Screw 10 32 x 35 64 300 36916 Fuel Tank Incl 292 amp 301 301 36246 Fuel Cap 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 306 36996 O Ring 307 35499 O Ring 309 650562 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 310 35648 Dipstick 313 34080 Spacer 325 37152 Spring Ctip 355 590701 Starter Handle Black 370A 36261 Identification Decal 370C 37318 Primer Decal 3 X 370K 36695 Starter Decal 370R 37317 Warning Decal 371 37269 6 5 H P Craftsman Decal 380 640262 Carburetor Incl 184 390 590737 Rewind Starter 400 36792B Gasket Set Incl Items Marked 416 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit Incl 417 Optional 417 650821 Screw 10 32 x 1 2 Optional 900 Replacement Engine NONE 3900 Replacement S B 750860 order from 71 999 Sefer ee RPM High 2900 to 3200 NOTE This engine could have been built with 590694 starter NOTE All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch 25 4 mm CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor Inci 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttle Shaft amp Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal Throttle 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Throttle Crack Screw idie Speed Screw 630766 Tension Spring 640018 Idl
3. the collar to remove any dirt accumulation e Insert new filter into cover Put air fiter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten Collar N Turn counter clockwise to remove eS YQ Turn clockwise Air filter cover tO tighten MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create afire hazard and or damage SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better Set spark plug gap at 030 inch SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ACAUTION Before performing any service or adjustments Release control bar and stop engine Make sure the blade and all moving _ parts have completely stopped Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator s mowing position if the rear deflector becomes damaged it should be replaced CLEANING IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean underside of mower housing after each use ACAUTION Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and pl
4. to change the oil more often under dusty dirty conditions ADD GASOLINE e 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 AWARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called 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 To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer Drain the gas tank start the _ engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instructions for additional information Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur ACAUTION Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck Do not overfill Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel Do not store spill or use gasoline near an open flame TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine push primer three 3 times before trying to start Use a firm push This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes _ Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back l To stop engine release ope
5. under guard as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER FOR MULCHING Rear door closed Mulcher door closed FOR REAR BAGGING e Grass catcher installed Muicher door closed FOR SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door closed Side discharge deflector installed ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without rear door closed or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open AOS Mulcher door Open Muicher Door Discharge deflector BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full line on the dipstick NOTE Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstick reading Engine holds 20 ozs of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Maintenance section of this manual Pour oil slowly Do not over fill Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fill to full line on dipstick To read proper level tighten engine oil cap each time e Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season You may need
6. 1 156577 12 750097 13 850733X004 14 136376 15 51793 16 147286 17 165946X479 18 17600406 19 167132X004 20 167133X004 21 165858 22 168360X004 23 166875 24 751153 25 166236X479 26 166243x479 27 851856 28 152124 29 160835X007 30 19112222 31 165760 3 87877 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388360 KEY PART DESCRIPTION Control Bar Upper Handie Lower Handle Rope Guide Locknut 1 4 20 Handle Bolt Wire Tie Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 4 Hinge Bracket Mulcher Door Engine Zone Control Cable Hex Washer Head Screw 10 24 x 1 2 Up Stop Bracket Handle Knob Hairpin Cotter Hinge Rod Support Bracket Screw Axle Arm Assembly LF Axle Arm Assembly RF Rear Skirt Selector Spring Rear Door Assembly Kit Incl Springs Locknut 5 16 18 Handle Bracket Assembly Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Hinge Spring Wheel Adjusting Bracket Front Spacer Clip on Discharge Guard Selector Knob NO SBISBYSRLSRISSESSSFRSRALSSBYBRE NO 167130X004 166785 160828 151162 164362 63124 167131X004 161161 57143 DESCRIPTION Axle Arm Assembly LR Locknut 5 16 18 Shoulder Boit 5 16 18 Wheel Assembly Shoulder Bolt Flanged Locknut Hubcap Hinge Screw Spring LH Spring RH Door Bolt Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3 8 16 x 1 Danger Decal Nut Axle Arm Assembly RR Wheel Wave Washer Nut i Housing Assembly Incl Ref 17 18 amp 46 Hex Head Screw 3 8 24
7. 8 Control bar in released 8 Depress control bar to position handle 9 Control bar defective 9 Replace control bar Loss of power Set to Higher Cut or cutting blade dragging position in heavy grass oe Cutting too much grass 2 Set to Higher Cut position 3 Dirty air filter 3 Clearvreplace air filter 4 Buildup of grass leaves 4 Clean underside of mower and trash under mower housing 5 Too much oil in engine 5 Check oil level Walking speed too fast 6 Cut at slower walking speed OTHER Do not store gasoline from one season to another e Replace your gasoline can if your can Starts to rust Rust and or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protec tive cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust IMPORTANT Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm ACAUTION Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure CORRECTION 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION _ Poor cut uneven 1 Wom bent or loose blade 1 Replace blade Tighten b
8. ANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Operator presence control ie bar Engine zone control cable Starter handle Handle knob Grass catche Gasoline filler cap Primer Air filter Engine oil cap with dipstick 2 Mulcher door amp Lawn mower housing IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the Wheel adjuster engine on each wheel MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade tums when the engine is running Operator Presence Control Bar must be Primer pumps additional fuel from the held down to the handle to start the engine carburetor to the cylinder for use when Release to stop the engine Starting a cold engine Starter Handle used for starting the engine The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown lay into the eyes which can result in Severe eye damage Always 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 spectacles or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance Speed is not adjust able ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ACAUTION Federal regulations require an engine c
9. Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 6 25 HORSEPOWER 21 MULTI CUT ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917 388360 Safety Assembly Operation _ Maintenance Espanol Repair Parts CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website www sears com craftsman TABLE OF CONTENTS Waranty iieis erion eoriet ins 2 Safety Rules na se 2 Assembly s sscdicnscevejorsiistasssceviidaviessssisidnces 4 Operation cn ciscc ncsssecaceosasnssssursecsecososaeease 6 Maintenance Schedule 00 10 Maintenance qu eesssesescsssesecerseseres 10 Product Specifications csccsssseces 11 Service and Adjustments e c06 13 NOP AG aoinean a 15 Troubleshooting seeen 16 Repair Parts sccccscssssssssossceceeseses 34 WARRANTY LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained lubricated and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner s manual Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman ship if this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase This Warranty does not cover Expendable items which become worn during normal use such as rota
10. ace wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug Tum lawn mower on its side Make sure air filter and carburetor are up Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build up of grass and trash Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine fife Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system muffler air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortened engine life TO ADJUST HANDLE The handie on your lawn mower has three 3 height positions adjust to height that suits you Squeeze the bottom ends of tower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes High Med Low Handle pin 3 position Handle adjustment bracket 13 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER e Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom Make sure the frame handle is outside of the bag top Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If vinyl bindings are too stiff hold them in warm water for a few minutes If bag gets wet let it dry before using ACAUTION Do not run your lawn mower without clipping deflector or approved grass catcher in place Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear
11. 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 e CLIPPING DEFLECTOR fe MUFFLERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS GAS CANS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OIL ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manuat in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower IMPORTANT This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine Your new lawn mower has been as sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as neces sary to ensure proper tightness All parts such as nuts washers bolts etc neces sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON e Remove loose parts included with mower a ah oes Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle e Roll lawn mower out of carton and chec
12. blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest engine blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon At this time the grass has dried and the Cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun e For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass For extremely heavy mulching reduce your width of cut mow slowly and raise the r ar of the lawn mower one wheel adjuster setting higher than the front Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path Change your cutting pattem from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and graining of the
13. cated See LUBRICATION CHART LUBRICATION CHART 1 Wheel adjusters Brake spring O bracket door hinge Q SPRAY LUBRICANT SAE 30 MOTOR OIL REFER TO ENGINE MAINTENANCE SECTION IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings If you feel they must be lubricated use only a dry powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly mounting pin 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917 388360 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY TYPE 1 5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE API SF SG SH SAE 30 ABOVE 32 F SAE 5W 30 BELOW 32 F OIL CAPACITY 20 OZS SPARK PLUG GAP 030 CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE INTAKE 004 008 EXHAUST 004 008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP 0125 IN BLADE BOLT TORQUE 35 40 FT LBS The model and serial numbers will be found on a decai attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above LAWNMOWER TO REPLACE BLADE Always observe safety rules when performing Position the blade adapter on the any maintenance engine crankshaft Be sure key in TIRES PASH and crankshaft keyway are f eee aligned ai dept oir sede e Position blade on the blade adapter e Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp 7 aligning
14. door removed or propped open Catcher frame handle ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control tf your engine does not operate property due to suspected carburetor problems take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment IMPORTANT Never tamper with the engine governor which is factory set for proper engine speed Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous if you think the engine governed high speed needs adjusting contact your nearest authorized service center which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments ENGINE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personal injury If you believe that the engine is running too fast or too slow take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment 14 Immediately prepare your fawn mower for Storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWNMOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are secur
15. e Restrictor Screw 640200 Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap Black 631867 Float Bowi 631024 Float Shaft 632019 Float 631028 Float Bowl O Ring 631021 Inlet Needle Seat amp Clip Incl 31 631022 Spring Clip 640259 Primer Bulb Retainer Ring 640080 Main Nozzle Tube 632766 Carburetor Tube 632547 O Ring Main Nozzle Tube 640175 High Speed Bowl Nut 27110A Bowi Nut Washer 630748 Welch Plug Idle Mixture Well 631027 Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent 632760B Repair kit Inct Items Marked BEARS BRLB BBIN BS iionana 38 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 KEY PAR NO NO _ DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 1 5905994 Spring Pin Inci 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 Brake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y ff 2 P 11 590695 Starter Housing Ass y oo 40 degree grommet a 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia CSD 13 590701 Starter Handle 3 e o 2 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 3 590740 Retainer 6 590616 Starter Dog 7 590617 Dog Spring 8 S90618A Pulley amp Rewind Spring Ass y 11 590687A Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope Length 98 x 9 64 dia 13 590701 Starter Handle 14 590760 Spring Clip For in home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 4 MY H
16. ely fastened Inspect moving pan for lle breakage and wear ace if necessary Toa up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightiy before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage e Loosen the two 2 handle knobs on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle toward each other until pins in handle clear the brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables High Med Handie pin Low 3 position Handie adjustment bracket Operator Presence Control Bar Upper Handle Fold Forward For Storage Y iS Fold Xy Backward N7 Mowing Position Lower Handle ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT Itis important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor fuel filter fuel hose or tank during storage Also experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels called 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 Drain the
17. fuel tank e Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty e Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer 15 ENGINE OIL Drain oil with engine warm and replace with clean engine oil See ENGINE in the Maintenance section of this manual CYLINDER e Remove spark plug e Pour one ounce 29 mi of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil Replace with new spark plug TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1 Dirty air filter 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Out of fuel 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Stale fuel 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Water in fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank 5 Spark plug wire is 5 Connect wire to plug disconnected 6 Bad spark plug 6 Replace spark plug Tighten blade bolt or adapter replace blade adapter
18. k carton thoroughly for additional loose parts HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables e Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes e Remove protective padding raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs Remove any packing material from around control bar Your handles may be adjusted for your mowing comfort Refer to Service and Adjustments section of this manual Operator presence control bar Lower handle Handle pin 3 Position handie adjustment A bracket TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging see To convert mower in the OPERATION section of this manual OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER i READ THIS OWNER S MANUALAND 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 may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product Learn and understand their meaning A m Mt CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER KEEP H
19. lade bolt 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Clean underside of mower housing Wheel heights uneven 3 Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Wom bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Contact an authorized service center 2 Bent engine crankshaft Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope 2 Contact an authorized service center 3 Replace blade adapter 4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface to start engine Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released Bent engine crankshaft 3 Blade adapter broken 4 Blade dragging in grass Cutting height too low Lift on blade wom off Catcher not venting air Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher g Hard to push Grass is too high or wheel Raise cutting height k height is too low l 2 Rear of lawn mower 2 Raise rear of lawn mower housing or blade dragging housing one 1 setting in grass higher 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you 3 Empty grass catcher 4 Adjust handle height to suit 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 388360 a u P J U0 D T KEY PART NO NO 1 131696 2 166860X479 3 161105X479 4 132001 5 63601 6 131959 7 66426 8 74780512 9 154132 10 165754 1
20. lanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower To check blade balance drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced it should remain in a horizontal position If either end of the blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced Crank shaft Blade adapter keyway Lockwasher Hardened washer edge GRASS CATCHER The grass catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration Through normal use it will wear If catcher needs replacing replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower model number when ordering ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF SH or SG Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating _ temperature EE es SAE 30 100 Bo C_ 20 20 10 o 10 20 xw 40 TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE Although multi viscosity oils SW30 10W30 etc improve starting in cold weather these multi viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32 F Check your engine oil level more freq
21. lawn MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Ciearvinspect Grass Catcher if Equipped Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power Propelled Mowers Check drive bel Il Power Prop id po Clean Battery Recharge Replace Air Fitter Paper Cartridge Check for Loose Fasteners iY A S Usk ILES S FG RARA Change more often when operating under a heavy load or In high ambient temperatures 1 2 Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 3 Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soi 4 Charge 48 hours ai end of season GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season e Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spark plug and clear new air fitter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps your engine run better e Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual BEFORE EACH USE e Check engine oil level e Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubri
22. leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas e Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it e Before cleaning inspecting or repair ing your mower stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object Follow the procedure outlined above then repair any damage before restarting and operating your mower Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine Engine damage or personal injury may result Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally Excessive vibration is an indication of damage stop the engine safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required Do not run the engine indoors Exhaust fumes are dangerous Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow across the face of slopes never up and down or you might lose your footing Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions maintain good footing e Never operate your mower without proper guards plates grass catcher or other safety devices in place MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE e Check the blade and the engine mo
23. ome 1 800 469 4663 Para pedir servicio de reparaci n a domicilio 1 800 676 5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi ces 1 800 665 4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 6 am 11pm CST 7 days a week PartsDirect 1 800 366 PART 1 800 366 7278 Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1 800 659 7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area Call 24 Hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 488 1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement Call 9 am 5 pm Monday Saturday 1 800 827 6655 171200 Rev 1 11 18 99 VB Printed in U S A
24. ontrol to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade turns when the engine is running Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT e Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs e Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab Raise Wheels for Low Cut TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to bagging or discharging REAR BAGGING Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame hooks onto the door pivot pins e To convert to mulching or discharging i ion remove grass catcher and close rear door Pivot pins SIDE DISCHARGING Rear door must be closed Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector
25. rator presence control bar we Zo NOTE In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not repeat priming steps Gasoline filler cap Engine oil cap m NY ye is MOWING TIPS 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 It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a second time For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast position Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will help engine air flow and extend engine life MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use See Cleaning in MAINTENANCE section of this manual The special mulching
26. ry mower blades blade adapters belts air cleaners and spark plug e Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner s manual Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center Department in the United States This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO D 817 WA HOFFMAN ESTATES ILLINOIS 60179 SAFETY RULES Safety standards require operator presence control to minimize the risk of injury Your unit is equipped with cuch controls do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances TRAINING e Read this operator s manual carefully Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly Learn how to quickly stop mower Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions Keep the area of operation clear of all persons especially small children and ets Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual e Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner Always have damage repaired before using your mower
27. s y Incl Connecting Rod Bolt Vaive Lifter Camshaft MCR Oil Pump Ass y Mounting Flange Gasket Mounting Flange Incl 72 thru Oil Drain Plug Incl 73 Drain Plug Gasket Oil Seal Governor Shaft Washer l Governor Gear Ass y Incl 81 Governor Spool Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 Flywheel Key Flywheel Belleville Washer Flywheel Nut Solid State Ignition Spark Plug Cover Screw Torx T 15 10 24 x 15 16 Ground Wire Cylinder Head Gasket Cylinder Head re Valve Std Incl Intake Valve Std Incl 151 Screw 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM vere Sonny P alve Spring Cap Intake Valve Seal MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 _ KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 178 29752 Nut amp Lock pet 1 4 28 182 6201 Screw 1 4 28 x 7 184 26756 Carburetor To intake Pipe Gasket 185 36785 Intake Pipe 186 32653 Govemor Link 189 650839 Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 191 36559A S E Brake Bracket Incl 195 195 610973 Terminal 207 34336 Throttle Link 216 33086 R P M Adjusting Lever 223 650451 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 224 36786 Intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw 10 32 x 49 64 2 239 34338 Air Cleaner Gasket 241 35797 Air Cleaner Collar 245 35066 Air Cleaner Filter 250 35065 Air Cleaner Cover 260 36980 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw 10 24 x 9 16 262 650831 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 275 36790A Muffler 277 650988
28. the two 2 holes in the blade biects and other is that may cause with the raised lugs on the adapter K Be sure the trailing edge of blade vro damage opposite sharp edge up toward the BLADE CARE l engine For best results mower blade must be e Install the blade bolt with the lock kept sharp Replace bent or damaged washer and hardened washer into blades blade adapter and crankshaft TO REMOVE BLADE e Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug its side Mak 35 40 ft Ibs Tum lawn mower on its side Make IMPORTANT Biade bolt is grade 8 heat sure air filter and carburetor are up treated e Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from tuming when removing blade bolt Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth Remove blade bolt by turning counter clockwise Remove blade and attaching hardware bolt lock washer and hardened washer NOTE Remove the blade adapter and check the key inside hub of blade adapter The key must be in good condition to work _ Properly Replace adapter if damaged 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade but if you do be sure the blade is balanced Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced An unba
29. uently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year Check the crankcase oil level before Starting the engine and after each five 5 hours of continuous use Tighten oil plug securely each time you check the oil level TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug Remove engine oil cap lay aside on a clean surface l Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable container Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine Wipe off any spilled oil on tawn mower and on side of engine Fill engine with oil Fill only to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL l Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug a Container AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter 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 e Remove the air filter cover by tuming counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar Remove filter from inside of cover 12 e Clean the inside of the cover and
30. unting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly e Check all bolts nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition e Keep all safety devices in place and working e To reduce fire hazard keep the engine free of grass leaves or excessive grease and oil Check grass catcher often for deteriora tion and wear and replace worn bags Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower Always keep a sharp blade on your mower e Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure e Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater space heater clothes dryer etc ALook for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means CAUTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED ACAUTION Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up transporting adjusting or making repairs AWARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced They are not shipped with your mower They are also available at most Sears retail outlets
31. x 1 3 8 Grd 8 Helical Lockwasher Hardened Washer 21 Blade Blade Adapter Adjustment Bolt Grass Bag Catcher Frame Engine See Breakdown Craftsman 143 006200 Warning Decal Not Shown Owner s Manual CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 006200 CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO NO 37266 26727 33734 N AN Ls 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 36281 20 32600 30 36776 40 40004 40005 41 36070 36071 42 40006 40007 43 20381 45 36777 46 32610A 48 27241 50 37460 52 29914 69 35261 70 34311E 72 30572 73 28833 75 27897 80 30574A 81 30590A 82 30591 83 30588A 86 650488 89 611004 90 611112 92 650815 93 650816 100 34443B 101 610118 103 651007 110 37047 119 36787 120 36825 125 37288 126 37289 130 6021A 135 35395 150 31672 151 31673 151A 40017 DESCRIPTION Cylinder Incl 2 20 amp 150 Dowel Pin Breather Element Breather Ass y Incl 6 amp 12A Breather Tube Breather Cover amp Tube Incl 12B l Breather Tube Elbow Washer Govemor Rod incl 14 Governor Lever Governor Lever Clam Praw Torx T 15 8 32 x 19 Extension Spring Oil Seal Crankshaft Piston Pin amp Ring Set Std Pn Pin amp Ring Set 010 Piston amp Pin Ass y Std Incl 43 Piston amp Pin Ass y 010 OS Incl 43 Ring Set Std Ring Set 010 OS Piston Pin Retaining Ring ayer Rod As
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