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917o380330
MODELNUMBER

OWNER'S

_Assembly
_Operation
4_aintenance
a_ervice
_Adjustments
4_epairParts
¢aufio.:
Readand Follow
all SafetyRules
and Instructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
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SAFETYRULES
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CAUTION:
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
WHERE
IT CANNOT
CONTACT
SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT
STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,
TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING
REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER_

PLACE WIRE
ACCIDENTAL
OR MAKING

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IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS
TO MINIMIZE
THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT
INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER
IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION
OF THE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROL
UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES_
•

BE CAREFUL-WHEN
NING THE BLADE

THE ENGINE
IS TURNING.

Please read your owner's

IS RUN-

manual_ Only allow

raerSons who know the safety rules to use your
wn mower,,
° DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar
to the handle_ Control must be free to permit
brake engagement
when handles and control
are released.
• DO NOT allow children to use your lawn
mower,
• Check your lawn mower over before each use.
Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.
° Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards,
etc. from area to be mowed, These objects can
be thrown by the blade.
• DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in
the area while mowing.
° Always wear shoes when mowing._ DO NOT
operate lawn mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals,
• Always
wear' safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your lawn mower and while
mowing_
° Always shut off engine before trying to adjust
wheel heights.
• When engine is running, DO NOT put hands
or feet under lawn mower or' in the discharge
chute, nor' make any adjustments.
° Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_
• Do not fill gas tank when engine is running,
when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before filling gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine_
° Mow only in good light.
° Always stop blade when not cutting grass or
when crossing
gravel
drive,
sidewalk,
or
roadway.

DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if
you hit a foreign
object.. Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspect the lawn mower for' damage and
make repairs as required.
• DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower_ Always
have damage repaired
before mowing.
o DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates
too much Stop engine and make repairs
Vibration
is an indication
of damage_
• Never use your' lawn mower" without proper
guards or deflectors in place.
° Always mow across a slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined
area.
° DO NOT mow in wet grass_ Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction°
o
DO NOT run with the lawn mower..
DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors, Exhaust gases are deadly poison.
o
Always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
transporting
or storing your lawn mower after
the mowing season.
° DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above
factory settings. Engine damage or personal
injury may result.
o If a grass catcher' is used on your lawn mower,
check the catcher
often for damage
or
deterioration.
It will wear through normal use.
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.
° Always stop blade to remove or install catcher'.
° DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline
where fumes may reach an open flame and
cause a fire.
° DRAIN
THE GASOLINE
from your lawn
mower before transporting
your' lawn mower
inside your car or other vehicle.
o

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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONS,IT MEANS-- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT[!! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.

PRODUCT
SPECBFICATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman
Lawn
Mower.
It has been
designed,
engineered
and manufactured
to give you the best
possible dependability
and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/DepartmenL
We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service
or repair this unit
Please read and retain this manual.
will enable you to assemble
mower properly_
Always
RULES'L
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HORSE

POWER:

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The instructions

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DISPLACEMENT:

10o49 cu. in

GASOLINE

l_O.quqrt_
(Un eaded)

CAPACITY:

SAE 30

OIL (21 oz_ Capacity):
A.PJ., Classification
SG/SF/SE

and maintain your lawn
observe the "SAFETY

(SAE 10W30)

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MODEL
NUMBER 917,380330

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SPARK

PLUG (GAP

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

.030

in ):

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Champion
RJ 19-LM or
Sears z_ 33312
or STD 361458

SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE

Intake:
Exhaust:

,008
,008

in
in,

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THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR
OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING

SOLID STATE
AIR GAP:

IGNtTION
,0125
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YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

BLADE

BOLT TORQUE:

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35-40

in,
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ft,-Ibs

MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance

Agreement

is available

on this product.

Contact

your

nearest

Sears store for details

CUSTOMERRESPONStB LMES
•
•
o

Read and observe the safety rules_.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and using your lawn mower,
Follow the instructions under "Maintenance"
and ,,Storage,
sections of this Owner's

Manual_

TWOYEARSLIMaTED
WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
POWERMOWER
For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, kJbricated and tunedup according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material
and workmanship
tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial
days from the date of purchase,
This warranty

or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90

does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower biades, blade adapters,
belts, air cleaners and spark plug
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or nealiaence, includin bent crankshafts and the failure to
mamta n the equipment accord ng to the mstruchons contained m the owner s manuaI_
WARRANTY
SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY
ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES°
This warranty
to state

TO THE
APPLI ES

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
Sears, Roebuck and Company,

D/731CR-W,

Sears Tower, Chicago,

60684

TABLEOF CONTENTS
SAFETY

RULES

2
3
3
3

PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY
LAWN MOWER AccESSoRIES
ASSEMBLY

SERVICE AND
STORAGE
.

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS
REPAIR PARTS-LAWN
MOWER
REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

5
6,7,8,9
10,11

OPERATION
MAINTENANCE

ADJUSTMENT

t2,13
14
15
16-17
18-21
23
24

ONDEX
A
Adjustments:
Carburetor
Handle Height
Height of Cut
Air Filter:
Replacement
Assembly:
Handle
Accessories

Btade:
Replacement
Sharpening

12
13
7

Handle:
Adiustment
Assembly
Knob

t4
5
6

Repair/Replacement
Parts
Responsibilities, Customer

18-2"/
3

Lubrication:
Discharge Guard Hinge Pin
Engine
Front Wheel Adjuster
Handle Bracket Mounting Pin
I0
10

Controls:
Engine Zone Control Cable
6,7
Operator' Presence Control Bar
6
Engine Speed Control
6,7
Customer Responsibilities
3
Cutting Levels
7

15
15
15
15

til
Maintenance:
Agreement
Air Filter
Blade Care/Replacement
Engine
Grass Catcher
Lubrication
Spark Plug
Mowing Tips

.3
11
10
11
1t
15
11
9

Safety Rules
Service and Adjustments:
Carburetor
Handle
Service Recommendation
Spark PIug
Specifications
Speed Control:
Engine
Starting the Engine
Starter Handle
Stopping Your Lawn Mower
Storage

12
t3
T5
1I
3
7
8
6
.8
t4

T
Trouble Shooting Chart

W
Engine:
Oil Cap
Oil Change
Oil Level
Oil Type
Starting
Storage

.6
11
8
8
.8
14

Fuel:

Oil:
Engine
11
Storage
14
Operation:
Operating Lawn Mower • 6,7,8,9
Operator PresenceControl Bar
6
Options:
Attachments
5

Parts

Type

Storage

18-21

Warranty
Wheels:
Wheel Adjusters

3
6,7

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AC(ES$ORIE$
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are available at most Sears retail
outlets, catalog and service centers° Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the
model number of your lawn mower,,

ENGINE
SPARKPLUG

MUFFLER

AIR FILTER

Your lawn mower has been completely assembled
at the factory,

HOWTO SETUPYOURLAWNIVtOWER

OPERATOR
CONTROL

PRESENCE
BAR

UPPEI

LIFT UP

LIFT UP 4_
/,.//

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove handle padding holding operator presence
control bar to upper handle.
o Hold clown operator presence control bar to upper handle to allow handle to move to mowing
position.
Raise handles until lower handle section locks ino
*
o

to place in the mowing position (See Fig_ !).
Raise upper handle section intoplace
on lower
handle and tighten one (1) handle knob,,
Release
operator
presence
control
bar and
tighten remaining
handle knob,,
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comforL Refer to "ADJUST
HANDLE"
in the Service and Adjustment
section of this
manual.

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FIG 1

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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S

MANUAL

AND

SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize
and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference.

yourself

I-_---OPERATOR

ENGINE

ZONE

CONTROL

CABLE

PRESENCE

STARTER

YOUR LAWN

FILLER

CAP

DISCHARGE

WITH

Com-

CONTROL

BAR

HANDLE

..... HANDLE

OIL

MOWER.

with the location of various controls

KNOB

DIPSTICK

GUARD_

WHEEL ADJUSTER
(ON EACH WHEEL)
LAWN

FI6. 2

MOWER

HOUSING

EETSCPSCSAFETY
REqUIREmENTS
Sears Rotary Walk-Behind
Power Lawn Mowers conforrn 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 be
held down to the handle to start the engine. Release
to stop the engine_
ENGINE

SPEED CONTROL

of the engine which allows
"HIGH"
or "LOW"
engine

- located on the left side
you to select either
speed.

PRIMER - pumps additional
fuel from the carburetor
to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine°

STARTER

HANDLE

- used for starting

the engine_

OPERATm
HOW TO USEYOUR LAWNMOWER
ENGINE SPEED CONTROL
The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)
located on the left side of the engine. "HIGH"
position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better
grass bagging.
"LOW"
position is for light cutting,
trimming
and fuel economy (See Fig.. 3)..

ENGINE

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVE_

I IMPORTANT
I
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

W"E"
THE

FIG. 3

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator
zone engine control which requires the operator
to be positioned
behind the lawn mower handle
to start and operate the lawn mower.
CAUTION: FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
REQUIRETHE
ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLEDON THIS LAWN
_b

MOWER
IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE
RISKOF
BLADECONTACTINJURY.
DO NOTTHE
UNDERANY
CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPTTO DEFEAT
THEFUNCTION OF THE OPERATORCONTROL.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM
SPARKPLUGCONTACT
AND PLACE
WIRE
WHERE
IT
CANNOTCOMEIN
WITH
THESPARK
PLUG.
o

Raise wheels for low

cut and lower

wheels for

high cuL
Wheels are set in a low cut for shipping° Adjust
cutting height to suit your requirements,
Medium
position is best for most lawns.
o 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 (See Fig 4)_
*

FIG. 4

T
BEFORE
STARTfiIGENG NI

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01L:
o

Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig_ 5)
and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.
o Use one (1) pint or 0.5 titers of SAE 30 oil or
equivalenL
SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used.
DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil.
NOTE: A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower.
• POUR OIL SLOWLY_ DO NOT OVERFILL
o The total oit capacity of your engine is 2! ozo or
0°62 liters
o

To read proper
time°

o
o

Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-

ed_ Fill to FULL line on dipstick_
The oil you use should meet A.PJ.
SG/SF/SE_

ENGINE OIL
W/DIPSTICK

CAP

level, tighten engine oil cap each
FIG. 5

Classification

NOTE: After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change
the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need
to change the oi_ more often under dusty, dirty
conditions.

GAS:
Fil! gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE
FIG. 5).
WARNING:Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol)
can affract 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 for 30 days or Ionger_ 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_

TO STARTENGINE
To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times
before trying to start. Use a firm push° This step
is not usually necessary when starting an engine
which has ah'eady run for a few minutes°
o Push engine speed control lever forward to HIGH
position.
* Hold operator presence control bar down to the
handle and pull starter handle quickly. Do not
allow starter rope to snap back.
o 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.

T
MOWING TIPS
o

Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass,
it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to
red_Jce pushing
effort
and
to keep from
overloading
the engine and leaving clumps of
grass clippings.
o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of
cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) 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
"HIGH"
(FAST) position°
o 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_
o

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.

For side discharge
lawn mowers, cutting in a
counter-clockwise
direction, starting at the outside
of the area to be cut, spreads grass clippings more
evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep
clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etco, make
the first cuts in a clockwise direction_

•

Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled
with dirt and dust with use and catchers will col-

led less grass. To prevent
cher off with water and
o The vent holes in the baffle
catcher can become filled

this, regularly hose catlet dry before using.
in back of apermanex
with dirt and dust with

use and the catcher will collect less grass.
To prevent this, regularly hose the catcher baffle
with water and let dry before using.
Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean
of grass clippings and chaff. This witl help engine
air flow and extend engine life.

GENERAL
RECOMMENDATUON
o 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
and helps your engine run better and last longer,
You should check all fasteners and be sure they
are tight,
Follow the Service Recommendation
Schedule on
page

CRANKSHAFT

15o

LOCKWASHER

LAWNMOWER

_BLADE
CRANKSHAFT

ADAPTER_

KEYWAY"_----_.

BLADE/BLADE
ADAPTERCARE
FIG. 6
Your Iawn
blade.

mower

wil!

work

better'

with

a sharp

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE
IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITH THESPARE
PLUG.

TO REMOVE BLADE:
Turn lawn mower on its side_ Make sure air filter
o

and carburetor
are up.
Use block of wood between

blade

and

of wood

between

o Torque wrenches are available
stores and through the catalog,

lawn

!''"'' _ _

mower housing to prevent blade from turning
when removing the blade bolto
o Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap
blade with heavy cloth°
o Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise,
Use a 9/16"
box or open-end wrench.
o Remove blade and attaching
hardware
(bolt,
Iockwasher and hardened washer) (See Fig° 6)_
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

Use block

blade

and

lawn

mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turin
ing clockwise_
o The recommended
tightening torque is 35-40 ft.
Ibs_

at most Sears

CAUTION:A LOOSEBLADECAN BEDANGEROUS
AND MAY MAKETHE ENGINEHARDTO START.

Use only a Sears authorized
replacement blade to
get the best cutting resutts_
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but
if you do, be sure the blade is balance&

TO SHARPEN BLADE:
o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a
grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while
on the lawn mower_,
o Care should be taken to keep the blade balancedo An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when running and eventual damage to
lawn mower' or' engine_
o To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam
or wail. Leave about one inch of the straight nail
expose& 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,
blade is not balanced.
Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is
balance&

BLADE:

Position
the blade
adapter
on the engine
crankshafl_ Be sure key in adapter and key way
in crankshaft are aligned.
o Position blade on to the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs
on the adapter.
NOTE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the blade)
is toward
the engine (See Fig, 6)°
o Install the blade bolt with the Iockwasher and
hardened
washer
into blade
adapter
and
crankshaft
(See Fig. 6)_

GRASS
CATCHER
(If Purchased As An Accessory)
Check your grass catcher often for damage
or
deterioratiom
Through normal use it will wear. If cat_
cher needs replacing,
replace only with a manufacturer approved
replacement
catcher from Sears.
Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.
NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but must
be dry when used.

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