Craftsman EZ3 917.386220, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...20 OWNER S MANUAL oAssembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156132 8 21 96 VBL Printed in U S A _i ...

Page 2: ...fore crossing driveways walks roads and any gravel covered areas Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor alfow anyone near the mower while you are operating it Before cleaning inspecting or repairingyour mower stopthe 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 accid...

Page 3: ...r nearest Sears store for details CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES 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 maintai...

Page 4: ... Care Replacement 12 Engine t 3 Lubrication 13 Spark Plug 13 Cutting Levels 9 E Engine Air Filter 3 Oil Change 13 Oil Level 13 Oil Type 13 Starting 10 Stopping 10 Storage 15 F Fuel Capacity 3 Storage 15 Type 9 H Handle Adjustment Assembly 6 Cutting Height 14 L Lubrication Engine 13 Lawn Mower 11 M Maintenance Agreement 3 Maintenance Schedule 11 Mowing Tips 10 0il O Engine 13 Storage 15 Operation E...

Page 5: ...t 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 STABiLiZER GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE BELTS BLADES MULCHER KITS GRASS CATCHERS FOR SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MUFFLERS GAS CANS AIR FILTERS BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS SPARK PLUG...

Page 6: ...DLE See Fig 1 IMPORTANT UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES o Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position Raise upper handle section into place on lower handle remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for...

Page 7: ...f bag and frames are fully seated as shown in inset Slip vinyl bindings over frame NOTE If viny bindings are too stiff hoid them in warm water for a few minutes ff bag gets wet let it dry before using Close the flip lid Flip Iid must be closed while operating lawn mower o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear door hinge bracket T...

Page 8: ...NTROL LEVER FILTER MULCHER PLUG LAWN MOWER HOUSING WHEEL ADJUSTER ON EACH WHEEL j L i1 I I Ft MEETS CF_SC 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 OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR _must beheld down to the handle to...

Page 9: ...ng height to suit your requirements Me dium position is best for most lawns 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 NOTE Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever Also 9 position adjusters if so equipped allow tever to be positioned between the plate tabs...

Page 10: ...er the grass catcher Reduce ground speed pushing speed and or run the lawn mower over the area asecond time If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff This will hetp engine airflow and ...

Page 11: ...ucted in this manual Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit All adjustments in the Service and Adjustmerits section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Once a year replace the spark plug replace air filter element arid check blade for wear A new spark plug and clean new air filter element assures proper air fuel mixture and helps yo...

Page 12: ... holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine o Instalt the blade bolt with the Iockwasher 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 The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft tbs iMPORTANT BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED ...

Page 13: ...n the dipstick DO NOT OVER FILL Replace engine oil cap Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug CONTAINER FiG I0 A R 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 1I Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclocleMs...

Page 14: ...r handle from the handle brackets See Fig 14 o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed o Reassemble the starter rope guide o Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle CAUTIION The operator presence con trol bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake engagement when contro_ bar is released Do not over tighten the fas te...

Page 15: ...OL 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 fuel tank Start the engine and tet it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fue tank or permanent damage may occur Use fresh fuel next sea...

Page 16: ...REPAIR PARTS 1 2 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO 917 386220 o_ 57 12 43 9 39 24 I 28 58 35 32 33 44 32 43 38 39 37 36 37 39 36 38 43 42 4O ...

Page 17: ...Baffle Discharge Baffle Rear Deflector Handle Bracket Assemb y Left Handle Bracket Assembly Right Screw 5 t6 18 x 3 4 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer Pop Rivet Selector Knob 36 70033tX004 37 145935X004 38 62335 39 142748 40 151157 42 83923 43 77400 44 107339x 45 150406 46 48405 47 751592 50 700938X479 5t 851084 52 850263 53 851074 54 145106 55 850977 56 144748 57 149844 58 151201 59 144747 156132 S...

Page 18: ...CRAFTSMAN 4 CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143 965002 J I I 285 12A q_ 301 3O0 9t 29z 18 ...

Page 19: ...rew 5 16 18 x 1 2 Resistor Spark Plug RJ 19LM Valve Spring Valve Spring Cap Valve Cover Gasket REF PART NO NO DESCRiPTiON 172 32755 174 30200 178 29752 182 6201 184 26756 185 36544 186 34337 189 650839 191 36559 195 610973 200 35727 202 36482 203 31342 204 650549 205 650777 207 34336 209 30200 215 324 10 223 650451 224 34690A 238 650932 239 34338 241 35797 245 35066 250 35065 260 36420A 261 30200 ...

Page 20: ...gh Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer Welch Plug Atmospheric Vent j iiiii i a REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 1 590599A Spring Pin Incl 4 2 590600 Washer 3 590696 Retainer 4 590601 Washer 5 590697 8rake Spring 6 590698 Starter Dog 7 590699 Dog Spring 8 590700 Fulley Rewind Spring ASS y 11 590695 Starter Housing Ass y 40 degree grommet 12 590535 Starter Rope 98 X 9 64 dia 13 590701 Sta...

Page 21: ...blade dragging n grass 3 Grass catcher too full 4 Handle height position not right for you CORRECTION 1 Clean replace air filter 2 Fill fuel tank 3 Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel 4 Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline 5 Connect wire to plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter 8 Depress control bar to handie 9 Reptace control...

Page 22: ...hed to the rear of the lawn 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 Co Service Center Department and most Retail Stores WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION PRODUCT LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917 386220 ENGINE CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO 143 965002 PART NUMBER ...