Craftsman 3One 917.380542, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments oRepair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIlll IIIIIIII IIIIIIIIII IIIIII IIII IIII IIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII _ _ ...

Page 2: ...ot put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening al all times Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using you r mower or befo re crossing ddveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairing your mow...

Page 3: ...est Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILiTiES o Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your lawn mower Follow the instructions under Customer Responsibilities and Storage sections of this owner s manual LtMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained ...

Page 4: ...3 10 12 Air Filter 12 Blade Care Replacement 1t Engine 12 Lubrication 12 Spark Plug 12 Cutting Levels 7 E Engine Air Fitter 12 Oil Change 12 Oil Level 12 Oil Type 12 Starting 8 Stopping 8 Storage 14 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 14 Type 8 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 5 Cutting Height I3 L Lubrication Engine 12 Lawn Mower 10 Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 10 Mowing T ps 9 Oil O Engine 12 ...

Page 5: ...s and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness_ TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON Remove loose parts included with mower Cut down two end corners 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 Roll l...

Page 6: ...C SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk behind power lawn mowers confoi m to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S_ Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running ii ii OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine_ PRIMER pumps additional fuel from the carburetor t...

Page 7: ...low cut and lower wheels for high cut Wheels are set in low cut for shipping Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements_ Medium position is best for most 1awns To change cutting height squeeze adjuster lever to ward wheel Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements Be sure all wheels are in the same setting_ Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation To convert to disch...

Page 8: ...rmation 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 stor age of 30 days or Ionger_ Drain the fuel tank start the engine and Iet it run until fuel Iines and carburetor are empty Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc tions for additional information Never use engine or carbureto...

Page 9: ...ching blade will recut the grass clip pings 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 wil provide the best recutting action of the blades MAX 1 3 FIG 7 o Avoid cutting your lawn wh...

Page 10: ...s instructed in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season o Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade forwear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixtu...

Page 11: ...adapter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE We do not rec...

Page 12: ...l cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug 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 See Fig 10 Remove the air filter by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar_ Remove filter from inside of c...

Page 13: ...ections will have to be turned over See Fig 11B Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle Remove hairpin cotters Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets See Fig 13 o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassemble the control...

Page 14: ...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 o Drain the fuel tank Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next season NOTE Fuel sta...

Page 15: ...gging in grass_ 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8_ 9 1 Clean replace air filter Flit fue tank Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Connect wire to plug Replace spark ptug Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Depress control bar to handle Reprace contror bar ...

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Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 944006 9 241 189 194 1gO 18 ...

Page 19: ... thru 287 650926 83 290 30705 Oil Drain Plug 292 26460 Oil Seal 298 28763 Governor Shaft 300 34369B Washer 301 35355 Governor Gear Assy Includes 305 35577 81 306 34265 Governor Spool 307 35499 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 309 650562 Flywheel Key 310 35578 Flywheel 313 34080 Bellevitle Washer 327 35392 Flywheel Nut 370 36261 Solid State ignition 370A 35167 Spark Plug Cover 380 632569 Screw Torx T 15 10 24 ...

Page 20: ...N 590694 Recoil Starter Complete 1 590599A Spring Pin InclL_des Reference 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 Rewind Spring Assembly 11 590695 Starter Housing Assembly 40 Degree Grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 Long 9 64 Dia 13 590701 Starter Handle NOTE All component dimensions given in UoS inches 1 in...

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Page 24: ...using of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 380542 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 944006 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationw...