Craftsman 917.380221, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment CRAFrSMIZN 3 5 RESERVE POWER 20 SIDEDISCHARGE ROTARY LAWNMOWER Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment RepairParts iml_l ill l_JlMm_lll I I i II i _ II SEARS ROEBUCK ANDCo Chicago IL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...several minutes before fill ing gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine Mow only in goodllght Always stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive sidewalk or roadway_ DO NOT continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign objecL Stop the engine discon_ nect the spark plug wire from the spark plug inspect the mower for damage and make repairs as required_ D...

Page 3: ... I II II I I I I i i ii1 1 1 1_1111111111 11 BLADE NUT TORQUE 0125 in 70 75 ft0 1bs_ Read and observe the safety rules Follow a regular schedule in maintaining caring for and using your mower Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual_ _ _ _ _Ll_ i ill uiili uu ONEYEARLIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER Forone year fromthe date of purchase when this...

Page 4: ... 7 11 7 7 Handle Adjustment g 10 Assembly 10 Bracket 10 Knob Height Cu ting 5 5 8 9 5 6 7 7 3 8 9 6 7 6 9 9 7 7 7 12 9 t0 7 t2 t index 11 5 11 6 7 t 1 L Lubrication Engine 13 Front Wheel Adjuster 7 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Air Filter _ g 10 Air Filter Paper Cartrldge 10 Blade Care Replacement 8 9 Engine g Grass Catcher 9 Lubrication 13 Spark Plugs 3 10 Mowing Tips 8 3 Parts t 4 15 Primer 7 Oil Co...

Page 5: ...at o Remove packing material o Roll mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts HOW TOSET UP YOURLAWNMOWER TO UNFOLDHANDLE OPERATOR PRESENCE 7 t UPPER HANDLE _ _ LIFT UP _ _ Wt y J Wi _ r _ _ _ 7 5 r oW_N_ resmo LOWER HANOLE _ _ _ _ i _ H FIG I Remove tape and paper holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Hold down operator presence control bar to up per handle to...

Page 6: ...HARGE AIR FILTER MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HOUSING Sears Rotary Walk Behind Power Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Stan dards Institute and The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission The blade turns when the engine is running IIIIII1 1 I I OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the engine ENGINE SPEED CO...

Page 7: ...fill GAS Fill gasoline tank with fresh clean unleaded gasoline DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVER FILL TANK SEE FIG 2 _ WARNING Experience indicates that alcohol blend ed fuels called gasohol or usingethanol or methanol can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemof an engine while in storage To avoid en...

Page 8: ...MMENDATIONS Once a year you should replace the spark plug air filter and check blade for wear A new spark plug and air filter assures proper air fuel mixture andhelps your engine run better and last lon_er_ You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tight Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 13_ BLADE BLADE FLANGE CARE Your mower will work better with a sharp blade _ CAUTION...

Page 9: ...ace only with a maufac turer approved replacement catcher from Sears Give the mower model number when ordering NOTE The catcher may be hosed with water but must be dry when used ENGINE TO CHANGEOIL CAUTION DISCONNECT SPARK PiU w i d_ FROMSPARKPLUGAND PLACE WIRE WHEREIT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG _U_ L JLL JJ L 4L ________ FIG 6 o TiE mower on its side as shown in Fig 6 and drain oi into s...

Page 10: ...or are covered to keep water out Water in engine can result in shortening engine life i I CARBURETOR _ I L IIL _ III l SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS I ll 11 I I I Your carburetor has a non adjustable fixed main jet for mixture controi_ If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems take your mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment_ possibility ...

Page 11: ...ll have to be turned aver See Fig_ 8 Remove the upper handle section and all of the parts that are attached to the lower handle sec tion Remove all of the parts that hold the lower handle to the handle brackets See Fig 9 o Turn the lower handle over and re assemble all of the parts that were taken off Re assemble the upper handle section to the lower handle See Fig 9 HANDLE LOWER ROTATE FIG 8 LC H...

Page 12: ... THE HANDLE AS SHOWN IN FIG 10 IF YOU FOLD THE UPPER HANDLE SECTION THE WRONG WAY YOU MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL CABLES ENGINE Change oil see TO CHANGE OIL in maintenance section of manual Drain fuel and run engine until fuel system is empty IMPORTANT IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR FUEL FILTER FUEL HOSE OR TANK DUR ING STORAGE...

Page 13: ... Replaced Spark P ug Replaced Lubricate Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher if applicable Muffler CHECK LUBRtCATI 3N CHART SCHEDULE First 2 Hours Every Every 10 25 Hours Hours Every 50 Hours SERVICE DATES Every Use v v C___ SAE 30W MOTOR OiL 10W 30 O SPRAY LUBRICANT HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN _ BRAKE SPRING BRACKET _ WHEEL ADJUSTER ENGINE OIL 13 ...

Page 14: ...CRAFTSMAN 20 SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917 380221 REPAIR PARTS 11 t4 i 6 I t i 8 5_ t3 j 35 32 34 33 39 3O 41 3 37 36 37 23 43 ...

Page 15: ...t Assembly Left Hex Head Screw 10 32 x 5 16 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 PART No 85022 84888 87877 88348 84920 69478 62335 84921 87695 51260 85179 77400 74400 62333 88374 88375 51433 54867 69385 69229 87712 68205 85463 48109 Part Name Axle Arm Assembly Selector Spring Selector Knob Washer Spacer Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spring Washer Shoulder Bolt Wheel Ti...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 394032 Ii 111 I UlII IIIIIIIIWI III I IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII rll I1_1 II r _ i IplI r 1lip 111111 ll t _151 _ 127 86 _ J f 82 87 51 f 1 f 8O 84 _ 47 81 16 ...

Page 17: ...Intake Pipe Intake Incl No 59 Screw Hex hd Sems 114 20 x 1 Dipstick Oil O Ring Tube Oil fill Gasket Oil fill tube Screw Hex washer hd shakeproof0 10 32 x I 2 Spring Compression Spring Compression Screw Fit hd 5 40 x 7 16 ReL Part No No 69A 650777 73 31361 74 34337 75 34336 76 32410 77 30200 78 33205A 35167 3331 35065 35067 26756 34961 620t 29752 35066 35068 35391 34443A 6508 t 4 92 342t4A 93 33734...

Page 18: ... Assy Plug Welch Inlet Needle Seat 8 C ip Assy Incl No t3 Clip In et needle Float Carburetor Shaft Float Bowl Float Gasket Bowl to body Nut Float bowl Gasket Bowl to body Fitting Fuel inlet REWIND STARTER NO 590621 Ref Part No No Part Name 590621 Starter Rewind 1 590599A Pin Spring Inc No 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590615 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590598 Spring Brake 6 590616 Dog Starter 7 590617 Spring...

Page 19: ...sing one 1 setting higher than front 2 Set in Higher Cut position 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Disconnect spark plug wire and clean underside of mower housing 5 Cut at slower walking speed Flywheel brake is on when Operator PresenceControl Bar is released 6 Check engine oil level t Replace blade Tighlen blade nut 2 Set all wheels at same height 3 Set engine speed selector on 2 Bent engine crank...

Page 20: ...ay be ordered through Sears Roebuck and Co Service Centers and most Retail Stores WHENORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVETHEFOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODELNUMBER 917 380221 ENGINEMODELNO 143 394032 PARTNUMBER PARTDESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you con sider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional techni...