Craftsman 917.380520, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...520 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments oRepair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIII ...

Page 2: ...or under rotating parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times Always stop the blade whenever you leave or are not using your mower or before crossing driveways 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 mower stop the engine and make ...

Page 3: ...nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILEmES 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 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained...

Page 4: ...ment 10 Engine 11 Lubrication 11 Spark Plug 11 Cutting Levels 7 E Engine Ai_ Filter t 1 Oi Change 11 Oil Level 11 Oil Type 11 Starting 8 Stopping 8 Storage 13 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage t3 Type 7 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 5 Cutting Height 12 L Lubrication Engine 9 Lawn Mower 9 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 9 Mowing Tips 8 Operation Engine Control 7 Grass Catcher 10 Mower 7 Opera...

Page 5: ...nd 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 o Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Roll law...

Page 6: ...ER _ ON EACH WHEEL HOUSING i i i HI IHHH 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 turns when the engine is running 11 11 i1 H OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR must be held down to the handle to start the engine Release to stop the eng...

Page 7: ...an o Remove engine oil cap w dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick o Use 20 ozs_ of oil For type and grade of oil to use see ENGINE in Customer Responsibilities section of this manual o 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 Reinstall engine oil cap and tigh...

Page 8: ...uce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and teaving clumps of grass c ippings For extremely heavy cutting reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one t wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions the engine speed should be set in the fast _ position For side discharge...

Page 9: ...ust 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 LUBRICATION CHART _ WHEEL ADJUSTER _ ENGINE OIL o Once a year replace the spark plug clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear A new spar...

Page 10: ...ter Be sure the trailing edge of blade opposite sharp edge is up toward the engine o Install the blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt turning clockwise o The lecommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft Ibs IMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED NOTE We do not recomme...

Page 11: ...to the FULL line on the dipstick DO NOT OVER FiLL Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properiy 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 7 Remove the air _ter cover by t urningcounterclockwise ...

Page 12: ... clips Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle o Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handler Remove hairpin cotters Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets See Fig 10 Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed Reassemble the starter rope guide Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar ...

Page 13: ...THANOL 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 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 Fue...

Page 14: ...REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 380520 1 2 13 34 39 31 _ 35 41 42 40 20 25 23 25 45 35 15 39 43 _ 42 53 44 43 ...

Page 15: ...ring Selector Knob Torsion Spring E Ring Housing Bracket Assembly Hinge Rod Discharge Guard Axle Arm Assembly Rear Spring Washer Rear Shoulder Bolt 3 8 16 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 38 62335 39 701401 40 750610X004 41 800333 42 57143 43 83923 44 77400 45 74760612 46 59289 47 55187 48 85463 49 STD541425 51 850998 53 700869X479 54 134027X479 55 48346 56 851201X004 57 851514 58 850973 59 851074 60 85...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 945004 MODEL _ 8ER_LI HUMBmSHERE 20 101 41 43 f 81 I I t 14 i I 16 ...

Page 17: ...16 18 x 1 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover Screw 10 24 x 9 16 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 178 29752 182 6201 184 26756 185 31384A 186 34337 189 650839 90 35831 91 35039B 192 34966 193 34965 194 32309 195 610973 200 35727 202 36482 203 31342 204 650549 205 650777 207 34336 209 30200 215 32410 223 650451 224 34690A 238 650932 239 34338 241 35...

Page 18: ...RIPTION 13 3 _ 5 590694 Recoil Starter Complete 1 590599A Spring Pin Includes 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 U...

Page 19: ...de of mower housing Check oil level Cut at slower walking speed Replace btade Tighten blade boil Set all wheels at same height Contact an authorized service center department Ciean underside of mower housing Excessive vibration 1 Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Bent engine crankshaft Contact an authorized service centeddepadment Starter rope hard to pull 1 Engine flywhe...

Page 20: ...awn mower housing The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Roebuck and COr Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 380520 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 945004 PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION Your S...