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Owner's Manual

£RAFTSMAN°

5.5 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWEF

Model No.

917.379400

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_ol

•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

Warranty ............................................... 2

Safety Rules ......................................... 2

Assembly .............................................. 4

Operation .............................................. 6

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10

Maintenance ......................................... 10

Product Specifications .......................... 11

Service and Adjustments ...................... 14

Storage ................................................. 16

Troubleshooting ................................... 17

Repair Parts .......................................... 37

Parts Ordering ...................... Back Cover

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 rotary mower

blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

• 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, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the

risk of injury. Your unit is equipped

with such controls. Do not attempt to

defeat the function of the operator

presence controls under any

circumstances.

TRAINING:

• 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

pets.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

• Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

• Do not use accessory attachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

light.

OPERATION:

• Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not let

other interests distract you.

• 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 dis-

charge opening at all times.

• Always stop the engine 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

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 you

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.

• Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine

mounting bolts often to be sure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervals for proper tightness to

be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

• Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

• 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.

• Allow engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

• 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.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_qLCAUTION: 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.

_WARNING

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 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

,_._-___ ,

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SiDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS AIR FILTERS SPARK PLUGS

BELTS BLADES BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand this manual 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 assembled

at the factory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. All

parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc.,

necessary to complete the assembly have

been placed in the parts bag. 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

necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Remove loose parts included with mower.

• 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.

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check

carton thoroughly for additional loose

pans.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as

not to pinch or damage controlcables.

• Raise handles until lower handle section

locks into place in mowing position.

•Remove protective padding, raise upper

handle section into place on lower handle

and tighten both handle knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust

Handle" in the Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

Operator presence control

bar

Upper handle _

Lift up up

Mowing

position

Lower handle

TO INSTALL A'II"ACHMENTS

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or

discharging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher plug.

Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

•You can now install catcher or optional

clipping deflector.

• To retum to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into discharge opening of

mower.

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged

before you can start your lawn mower.

•Disconnect engine battery connector

(male) from battery connector (female)

•Connect battery charger connector

(male) to battery connector (female).

•Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C.

outlet.

• Leave battery charger connected for 24

hours before starting your engine for

the first time.

• After charging, connect engine connec-

tor (male) to battery connector (female).

Your engine has an integral alternator for

partial charging. Connect your battery

charger to charge battery as required.

IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will

not charge a discharged battery.

At the end of the mowing season the

battery should be charged for 48 hours to

protect the battery during winter storage.

_I,CAUTION: Always disconnect the

engine connector (male) from the battery

connector (female) to prevent accidental

starting when transporting or storing your

lawn mower after the season.

Engine Battery

connector charger

(Male)

/ /

Battery connector

(Female)

Baler

charger

connector

(Male)

Mulcher plug

_I,CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without mulcher plug in place or

approved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to

operate the lawn mower with the rear

door removed or propped open.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

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 literaturesuppliedwith the product.Learn and

understandthere meaning.

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Key Start Switch Operator presence control bar

Engine zone control cable Drive control lever

Auxiliary starter

handle

Handle knob

Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

Drive cover

Engine oil cap w/dipstick

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Wheel adjuster

(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

held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine.

Primer - pumps additional fuel from the

carburetor to the cylinder for use when

starting a cold engine.

Auxiliary starter handle - used for starting

the engine.

Drive control lever -used to engage power-

propelled forward motion of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must be removed toconvert to

bagging or discharging operation.

Key start switch- used to start the engine.

The operation of any lawn

mower can result in foreign

objects thrown 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

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not Handle

adjustable, bracket

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_¢_,CAUTION" Federal regulations require

an engine control 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. Catcher

•Your lawn mower is equipped with an frame side

operator presence control bar which hook

requires the operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST cu'n'ING HEIGHT

•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.

Plate Tab

Lower Wheels for High Cut

Raise Wheels for Low Cut

Lever

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame side

hooks onto the handle bracket hooks.

• The grass catcher is secured to the

lawn mower housing when the rear

door is lowered onto the grass catcher

frame.

_,CAUTION: 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 door removed or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• Lift up on grass catcher using the frame

handle.

• Remove grass catcher with clippings

from under lawn mower handle.

• Empty clippings from bag using both

frame handle and bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

Bag

handle rass catcher

frame handle

DRIVE CONTROL

• Self-propelling is controlled by holding

the operator presence control bar down

to the handle and pushing the drive

control lever forward until it clicks; then

release the lever.

•Forward motion will stop when the

operator presence control bar is

released. To stop forward motion

without stopping engine, release the

operator presence control bar slightly

until the drive control disengages. Hold

operator presence control bar down to

handle to continue mowing without self-

propelling.

•To keep drive control engaged when

turning corners, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while

turning lawn mower.

Operator presence control bar O.ve

\ _ control

Drive control

To engage

drive control disengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe

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 overfill.

• 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 tighten.

• Change the oilafter every 25 hours of

operation or each season. You may need

to change the oil more often under dusty,

dirty conditions.

ADDGASOLINE

• 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.

&WARNING: 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.

Engine oil cap Gasoline filler cap

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.

• Turn electric start key clockwise to

crank engine.

IMPORTANT: Do not crank engine more

not crank engine more than five

continous seconds between eack time

you try to start. Wait 5 to 10 seconds

between each attempt.

• To start engine using the auxiliary

starter handle, follow the steps above.

Exchange the use of the start key for

starter handle. Pull starter handle

quickly. Do not allow starter rope to

snap back.

•To stop engine, release operator

presence control bar.

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.

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.

• When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of

cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed

(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

• If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in

a clockwise direction with a small •

overlap to collect the clippings on the

next pass.

• 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: Forbest performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

of this manual.

The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fal! 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 newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

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

by overlapping previously cut path and

mow slowly.

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 lawn.

Max 1/3

F'LL 'N DATES ./'__d ,?._2__"

ASYOUCOMPLETE /___'_/_0_'_ .....

REGULAR SERVICE /_'4"_,_._/ SERVICE DATES

Check for Loose Fasteners ¥/ ll/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(if Equipped)

MClean Lawn Mower

Clean Under Drive Cover

(Power-PropeUed Mowers)

Check drive belt/pulleys

RE (Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers)

E Check Engine Oil Level

N Change Engine Oil

GClean Air Filter

IInspect Muffler

NClean or Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

,/3

v' v'

v' V',

v' I/I,2

V'=

1-Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

3*Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Charge 48 hours at 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.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,

replace air filter element and check

blade for wear. A new spark plug and

clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixture and helps your

engine run better and last longer.

• Follow the maintenance schedule in

this manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICA-

TION CHART").

LU BRICATION CHART

(_) Wheel adjuster Engine oil

spring

bracket

Rear door hinge

(_) Handle bracket mounting pin

(_ Spray lubricant

(_) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SERIALNUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE:

OIL TYPE (API-S F/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

20 OZS.

CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

•The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when perform-

ing any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may cause

tire damage.

BLADE CARE

For best results, mower blade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetor are up.

• Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning 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.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

• Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the 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.

• 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. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced 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 keyway

Ke_

Blade

Blade Crank

bolt ---_" shaft

Lock Blade

washer Hardened edge adapter

washer

GRASS CATCHER

• The gra_s 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.

DRIVE WHEELS

Check front drive wheels each time before

you mow to be sure they move freely.

The wheels not turning freely means

trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive

wheel area and must be cleaned to free

drive wheels.

If necessary to clean the drive wheels,

check both front wheels.

• Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and

washers.

• Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

• Remove any trash or grass cuttings

from inside the dust cover, pinion and/

or drive wheel gear teeth.

• Put wheels back in place.

• If after cleaning, the drive wheels do

not turn freely, contact your nearest

authorized service center.

GEAR CASE

• To keep your drive system working

properly, the gear case and area

around the drive should be kept clean

and free of trash build-up. Clean under

the drive cover twice a season.

• The gear case is filled with lubricant to

the proper level at the factory. The only

time the lubricant needs attention is if

service has been performed on the

gear case.

• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco

Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No.

750369. Do not substitute.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Ii F SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

20 •30 •32" 40' 60 _80* 100 •

-30 _ 20 _ -I0" 0_ I0" 20 _30'

TEM_E RANG_TICIPATE_S_O_-N_ _ CHANGE_

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 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 frequently 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.

•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.

• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown 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 lawn mower and

on side of engine.

• Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL"

line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

• Replace engine oil cap.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

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

• Remove the air filter by turning clock-

wise to the stop and pull away from

collar.

• Remove filter from inside of cover.

• Clean the inside of the cover and the

collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

• Insert new filter into cover.

•Put air filter cover and filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot.

• Push in on cover and turn counter-

clockwise to tighten. Trun

Collar clockwise to

remove

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it

could create a fire 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.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean the underside of

your mower after each use.

_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it

cannot come in contact with the spark

plug.

•Turn lawn mower on itsside. 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 life.

•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.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean under drive cover at least twice a

season. Scrape underside of cover with putty

knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of

trash or grass on underside of drive cover.

Air filter

Air filter cover

Turn

counter

clockwise

to tighten 13

_f_CAUTION: Before performing any

service and 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 cu'n'ING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the

Operation section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the roar

wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to

minimize the possibility that objects will be

thrown out the roar of the lawn mower into the

operator's mowing position. If the rear

deflector becomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

• Remove drive cover. Remove belt by

pushing down on gear case pulley and roll

belt off.

• Turn lawn mower on its side with carbure-

tor and fuel cap up.

• Remove blade.

• Remove debris shield.

• Remove belt from engine pulley on

crankshaft.

• Install new belt by reversing above steps.

• Always use factory approved belt to assure

fit and long life.

Drive

cover

Belt

Push

down

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The upper handle may be adjusted to four

(4) different height positions.

• Loosen both handle knobs only enough

to allow the upper handle to pivot to the

desired adjustment position..

• Tighten both handle knobs securely.

,L,]

Handle Knob

TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER

• 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 afew minutes. If

bag gets wet, let it dry before using.

A, CAUTION: 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

door removed or propped open.

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.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable

fixed main jet for mixture control. If your

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

lawn mower to an authorized service

center for repair and/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 authorzed

service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for

storage at the end of the season or if the unit

will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be storedfor aperiod

of time, clean itthoroughly,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).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

•Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower

handle toward each other until the lower

handle clears the handle bracket, then

move handle forward.

• Loosen upper handle mounting bolts

enough to allow upper handle to be folded

back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for

storage or transportation, be sure to fold the

handle as shown or you any damage the

control cables.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

automatically lock into the mowing position.

Lower

handle

Squeeze to fold Handle

bracket

Operator presence control bar Upper

Fold foward

for storage

backward

Lower Mowing

handle position

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent gum

deposits from forming in essential fuel system

parts such as carburetor, f 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 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 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.

Hairpin

cotter

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with

clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER

• Remove spark plug.

•Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough spark

plug hole into cylinder.

•Pull starter handle slowly a few times to

distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug.

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to

another.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Does not start

Loss of power

Poor cut - uneven

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirtinyour

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your unit indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit with a suitable protective

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.

_,CAUTION: 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.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Out of fuel.

3. Stale fuel.

4. Water in fuel.

5. Spark plug wire is

disconnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7 Loose blade or broken blade

adapter.

8. Control bar in released

position.

9. Control bar defective.

1. Rear of lawn mower housing

or cutting blade dragging

in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

5. Too much oil in engine•

6. Walking speed too fast.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

CORRECTION

• 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

handle.

9. Replace control bar.

1. Set to "Higher Cut"

position.

2. Set to "Higher Cut"

position.

3. Clean/replace air filter.

4. Clean underside of mower

housing.

5. Check oil level,

6. Cut at slower walking

speed.

:1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Set all wheels at same

height

3. Clean underside of

mower housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten

vibration blade bolt.

2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized

service center.

Starter rope hard

topull

Loss of drive

Grass catcher

not filling (if so

equipped)

Hard to push

1. Engine flywheel brake is on

when control bar is released.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter broken.

4. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Drive wheels not turning

control with drive control

engaged.

2. Belt not driving

1. Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher not venting air.

1. Grass is too high or wheel

height is too low.

2. Rear of lawn mower

housing or blade dragging

in grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position not

right for you.

1. 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.

1. Adjust or replace drive

cable.

2. Put belt on pulleys or

replace belts if broken.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Replace blade.

3. Clean grass catcher.

1. Raise cutting height.

;2. Raise rear of lawn mower

housing one (1) setting

higher.

3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Adjust handle height to

suit.

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODE L NUMBER 917.379400

BATTERYART

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

157553

750909

17411312

86353

111549X

DESCRIPTION

Battery Bracket

Battery

Hex Washer Head Screw 13x.750

Connector Mounting Clip

Battery Charger

ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.379400

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

j•

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

17490416

137055X004

137053

57072

48373

77881

137051

137074

57079

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x1-1/4 11 131484 Clutch Yoke

Engagement Bracket 12 700343 Bushing

Shifter 13 86447 Plug

Seal 14 137050 Helical Gear

Gear Case Halves Kit 15 750436X Clutch Jaw

(Includes Key Nos. 4, and 7) 16 750369 Grease

Bearing 17 12000003 E-Ring

Worm Shaft 18 850848 Hi-ProKey

Drive Shaft 19 81585X004 Spring Bracket

Hardened Washer

NOTE: All component dimensions given

in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400

73 80

e2eoS_ 59

(._5_ _34

30 32

28 29

75 27

35 28

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169933X479

2151501

3 63601

6 136376

7 761152

9 151023

10 128415

11 150050

12 STD512505

13 144929

14 156374X479

15 700365X479

16 133190X479

17 140661X479

20 140540

21 150425

22 85543

23 87677

25 83923

27 150341

28 142748

29 62335

30 145935X004

31 701037

32 700331X004

34 146630

35 700325X007

37 150078

39 173569X479

40 173570)(479

41 150406

44 172833

46 851514

Upper Handle 47 141114

Zone Control Asm. (Including Cable) 48 851074

Nylon LockNut 49 850263

Handle Knob 50 851084

Locknut 1/4-20 51 170031

Rear Door Kit 52 85463

Pop Rivet 55 751592

Self Tapping Screw #10-24 56 88652

Hex Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 57 51793

Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8 58 151590X479

Back Plate 59 171407

Side Baffle 61 132001

Discharge Baffle 62 134612

Rear Baffle 64 ......

Rear Skirt

Mulcher Plug 72

Engine Pulley 74 66426

Hi-Pro Key #505 75 150181

Nut 76 161058

Wheel & Tire Assembly 77 17600406

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 78 170954

Belleville Washer 79 170953

Axle Arm Assembly 80 170554

Selector Knob 81 170955

Selector Spring 82 170956

Spacer --172547

Wheel Adjusting Bracket

Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Key #14,15, 17, 51 & 52)

Blade Adapter

Blade 22"

Hardened Washer

Helical Washer 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 Grd. 8

Front Baffle Kit

Danger Decal

Locknut 3/8-!6

Hinge Screw

Hairpin Cotter

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt

RopeGuide

Debds Shield

Engine - (See Breakdown)Craffsman

Model 143.005502

See Battery Repair Parts Page

Wire lie

HubCap

Warning Decal (Not Shown)

Screw Hex Serrated 1/4 x 20.TT

Handle Adjuster, Outside, LH

Handle Adjuster, inside, LH

Handle Adjuster Spring

Handle Adjuster, Inside, RH

Handle Adjuster, Outside, RH

Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)

Available accessories not included with lawn mower:

7_!.33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

7_!133500 Fuel Stabilizer

__1_33000 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.)

_3313 Chute Deflector

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.379400

,3 "J

14 16

13 ,,_

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.379400

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

.1:=

2146323

4 158755

5146527

6150495

8 150182

9 145212

11 150340

12 12000058

13 137054

14 88080

15 88118

16 67725

17 169936

18 701037

27 143603

28 154990

Drive Control

Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/8

V-Belt

Spring Retainer

Hubcap

Hex Nut

Wheel &Tire Assembly

E-Ring

Pinion

DustCover

FeltWasher

Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x ,134

Control Bar

Selector Knob

Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4

DriveCover

31 132010 Hex Flange Nut

32 137052 Ddve Pulley

35 151521 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Left)

36 702511 Gear Case Assembly

37 137090 Spring

38 63601 Nut

40 75192 Spring

41 151520 Wheel Adjuster Assembly (Right)

52 169931 Catcher Frame

54 169932 Grassbag

55 86012 Ddveshaft Cover

56 751152 Nut

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005502

.,_=!.... I

400

161 ,160

130A

157

153 _"

223A 224 207

"_'223 185

178

241

</ 245

/_ 250

238

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.005502

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

136835A

2 26727

6 33734

736557

12 36775

12A 36558

12B 36694

14 28277

15 30589

16 34839A

17 31335

18 651018

19 36281

20 32600

30 37472

40 35544A

35545A

35546

41 35541

35542

35543

42 35547A

35548A

35549

43 20381

45 32875A

46 32610A

48 35616

50 37473

52 29914

69 35261

70 34311E

72 30572

73 28833

75 27897

8O 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611044

92 650815

93 650816

100 34443B

101 610118

103 651007

104 3748O

110 37047

110A 36953

110B 36954

!19 36738

120 37474

125 36471

36472

126 29314C

130 650912

130A 650999

135 34645

150 31672

151 31673

151A 40016A

153 36649

154 650913

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 155 35624A

Dowel Pin 157 650914

Breather Element 158 36629

BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 159 35626

Breather Tube 160 36578

Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B)

BreatherTube Elbow 161 30063

Washer 178 29752

Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 182 30088A

Governor Lever 184 26756

Governor Lever Clamp 185 36579

Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64" 186 32653

Extension Spring 187 36580

Oil Seal 191 36559A

Crankshaft 195 610973

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 207 34336

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010" OS) 216 33086

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.020" OS) 223 651044

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) 223A 651043

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.010" OS) 224 36581

(Incl. 43) 238 650932

Piston & Pin Ass'y. (.020" OS) 239 34338

(Incl. 43) 241 35797

Ring Set (Std.) 245 35066

Ring Set (.010" OS) 250 35065

Ring Set (.020"OS) 260 37475

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 261 30063

Connecting RodAss'y. (Incl. 46) 262 650831

Connecting Rod Bolt 275 37476

Valve Lifter 277 650988

Camshaft (Exhaust MCRIncl. 285 35000A

104) 287 65O926

Oil Pump Ass'y. 290 29774

Mounting Flange Gasket 292 26460

Mounting Flange (IncL 72 thru 298 28763

83,306) 300 36916

Oil Drain Plug (Incl. 73) 301 36246

Drain Plug Gasket 305 35647

Oil Seal 306 36996

Governor Shaft 307 35499

Washer 309 650562

Governor Gear Ass'y. (Incl. 81) 310 35648

Governor Spool 313 34080

Screw, 1/4-20x 1-1/4" 314 650767

Flywheel Key 315 36952

Flywheel 322 35013

BeUeville Washer 322A 610885

Flywheel Nut 325 35249

Solid State Ignition 341A 36578

Spark Plug Cover 361 650831

Screw, TorxT-15, 10-24x 15/16" 370A 36261

Cam Bushing 370(3 37318

Ground Wire 370R 37317

Wire Ass'y 380 640272

Wire Ass'y 390 590739

Cylinder Head Gasket 395 35709

Cylinder Head (Incl. 151A) 400 36806B

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS) (Incl. 900

151) 900

Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151)

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"

Screw, 5/16-18 x 2-41/64"

Resistor Spark Plug (RN4C)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Cap

Intake Valve Seal

Push Rod Guide

Rocker Arm Stud

Rocker Arm

Lock Nut

Push Rod

Rocker Arm Cover Gasket

Blower Housing Support Bracket)

(Plated)

Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28

Screw, 1/4-28 x 1"

Carburetor Gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Spacer

S.E. Brake Ass'y. (incl. 195)

Terminal

Throttle Link

R.P.M. Adjusting Lever

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-25/32"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-31/64"

Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Collar

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing

Screw, Torx T-30, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler (Incl. 277)

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-9/32"

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

Fuel Line

Fuel Line Clamp

Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

Fuel Tank (Incl. 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil Fill Tube

"O"-Ring

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

Dipstick

Spacer

Screw & Lockwasher

C_I

Body Connector

Spdng Clip

Blower Housing Support Bracket

Screw, 1/4-20 x 15/32"

Lubrication Decal

Primer Decal (3X)

Warning Decal

Carburetor (Incl. 184)

Rewind Starter

Electric Motor

Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked

Replacement Engine NONE

Replacement Short Block

750862,

order from 71-999

RPM High 3000 to 3300

NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590702

starter

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO, 143.005502

KEY

NO.

20A

36A

PART

NO.

----640272

631615

631767

631184

631183

640070

650506

631807

651025

630766

640018

640200

631867

631024

631O22

640259

640080

632766

632547 *

640175

27110A *

630748

631027 *

632760B

DESCRIPTION

Carburetor (Incl. 184 of

Engine Parts List)

Throttle Shaft & Lever

Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Throttle Crack Screw/Idle

Speed Screw

Tension Spring

Idle Reetrictor Screw

Idle Restrictor Scrwe Cap

(Black)

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Main Nozzle Tube

Carburetor Tube

"O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

Repair kit (Incl. Items

Marked *)

\15 17

KEY

NO.

10A

11C

PART

NO.

----35709

34955

34950

34954

34949A

34953

33450

34944

34945

590500

35714

34947

34946

34951

34952

34948

34953

590608

DESCRIPTION

Electric Starter (12 Volt)

Retainer Ring

Spring Retainer

Spring

Gear

Drive End Cap Ass'y.

Lock Nut

Armature

Housing Ass'y.

Thrust Washer

Commutator End Cap Ass'y.

(Incl. brushes)

Bolt, 10-32 x 3-3/16"

Pinion Driver

Cup Washer

Retainer Ring

Washer

Drive Nut

Washer

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.005502

O--2

KEY PART

NO. NO

----590694

1 590599A

2 590600

3 590696

4590601

5 590697

6 590698

7 590699

8 590700

11 590695

12 590535

13 590701

DESCRIPTION

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (Incl. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Brake Spring

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.

Starter Housing Ass'y. (40

degree grommet)

Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64"

dia.)

Starter HandLe

KEY PART

NO. NO,

----590737

3 590740

6 590616

7 590617

8 590618A

11 590687A

12 590535

13 590701

14 590760

DESCRIPTION

Rewind Starter

Retainer

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring

Ass'y

Starter Housing Ass y (40

degree grommet)

Starter Rope(Length 98" x 9/

64" dia.)

Starter Handle

Spring Clip

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