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MODEL NUMBER 917.: OWNER'S MANUAL

Convertible

•Assembly

"Operation

" Customer

Responsibilities

•Service

- Adjustments

• Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

_nd Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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SAFETY RULES

REPA,RS. IMPORTANT

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK,OF INJURY, YOUR UNff IS EQUIPPED WiTH

SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM-

STANCES,

TRAINING:

o 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 de-

scribed 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 manufacturer. Use of such attachments may be

hazardous.

Be aware that 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.

° 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 absolutely sure the blade and atl

moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug

wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent

accidental starting.

oDo not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object.

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-

age 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 ifit vibrates abnormally. Exces-

sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine,

safelycheck for the cause of vibration and repair as required.

°Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger-

ous.

° 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 condi-

tion.

•Keep all safety devices in place and working.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves

...................................................................................................................................................................................................or excessive grease and oil,......................................................................................................................................................

OPERATION:

o 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 discharge opening at all times.

°Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and

replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply with specifications of the

manufacturer of your mower.

AIways 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.

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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. I

IT MEANS -ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!t! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. 1

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn

Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best posSible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easi}y

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears AUthorized

Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this lawn mower.

Please read and retain this manual: The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

properly. Always observe the SAFETY _RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917.383242

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIALNUMBERSWILL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

HORSEPOWER: 4.0

DISPLACEMENT: 1!.5 CU. IN.

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS

AND TYPE; UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APt-SG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJt9-LM

(GAP: ,030") STD361458

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .008"

EXHAUST: .008"

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: .0125 IN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS,

MADNTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

• Fellow 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, 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 workmanship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Moweris used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from

the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts,

air cleaners and spark plug.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negfigence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain

the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE fSAVAILABLE 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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TABLE OF CO TENTS

SAFETY RULES ....................... _..... ,, ........ ..................... 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............. ,......................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIMTIES ..................... 3,.11-13

WARRANTY .................................................... ...o ...... ,o.3

ASSEMBLY ................................................................... B

OPERATSON ............... ......................... :......................... 8

iNDEX

Accessories ...................................... 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor .............................. 14

Engine Speed ......................... 14

Handle Height, ................... ;.... 14

Height of Cut ............................. 9

Air Filter:

Replacement .......................... 13

Service .................................... t 3

Assembly ........................................ 6

Blade:

Sharpening ............................. 12

Replacement .......................... 12

Controls:

Engine Zone Control ................. 9

Engine Speed Control .............. 8

Operator Presence Control Bar 8

Customer Responsibilities ... 3, 11-13

Air Filter .................................. 13

Blade Care/Replacement ..... ,, 12

Engine .................................... 13

Lubrication ................... _.......... 13

Spark Plug ............... ; ..... i....,..,i3

Cutting Levels ............................ _....9

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 11

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............... .................. 14

STORAGE ........................ ,........................................... 15

TROU BLESHOOTtNG ..;;;..,:........................................ 21

RE PAlR PARTS -LAWN:MOWER ........................ I6-17

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ..................................... 18-20

PARTS ORDERINGISERV}CE ................ BACK COVER

Engine:

Air Filter .................................. 13

Oil Change .............................. I3

Oil Level .................................. 13

Oil Type ................................. : 13

Starting ..................................... 10

Stopping .................................. 10

Storage ................................... i 5

Operation:

Engine Control .......................... 9

Grass Catcher ...................... :... 9

Mower ....................................... 9

Operator Presence

Control Bar ............................... 9

Options:

Accessories ............................... 5

Fuel:

Capacity .................................... 3

Storage ................................... !5

Type .......................................... 9

Repair Parts:

Engine ....::......................... 18-20

Lawn Mower ...................... !6-17

Responsibilities, Customer ..3, 11-13

Handle Adjustment:

Assembly ........ .......................... 6

Cutting Height ....................... ,.. 9

Lubrication:

Engine i 3

Lawn Mower 11

Maintenance Agreement .........,_........3

Maintenance Schedule .................. ! 1

Mowing Tips ............... ................... 10

Oil:

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

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

Carburetor .............................. 14

Engine Speed ......................... 14

Handle .................................... t 4

Spark plug .................................... 13

Specifications .................................. 3

Speed Controh

E ng!ne ...................................... 9

Starting the Engine..: ..................... I0

Stopping the Engine ....................... 10

Storage ......................................... 15

TroubleShooting Chart ................. 21

...............................................................................................................................Engine,,,,,, .................... ....... t3 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Storage ................................... ! 5 W

Warranty ......................................... 3

......... i

LAWN ACCESSORIES

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. 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 modeJ number of your lawn

mower° Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

ENGmNE

SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER

if tawn mower is an electric start

GAS CAN ENGINE OIL STABiLiZE R

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

REAR BAG

OPTIONAL

REPLACEMENT

BAG FOR REAR

DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

FABRIC BAG

DUST SHIELD

OPTIONAL

CATCHER FOR

SiDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWER

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BELT BLADE

. _ .... _..

BLADE

ADAPTER..

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

SIDE DISCHARGE CATCHER

ASSE LY

Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety

before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn

mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the

factory with the exception of those parts left unassembied

for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers,

bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have bee n

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 corners of carton and tay end pane]

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 thor-

oughly for additional loose parts.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO P1NCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES.

• 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 your

mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust. Handle" in the

Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS

(See Fig. 2)

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a

mutcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

Open rear door and remove mutcher ptate. Store

mulcher pfate in a safe place.

........You can now.install catcher or optional clipping deffec .......

tor.

To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plate

into discharge opening of mower. Be sure all tabs are

seated properly.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER:HANDLE

MOWING POSITION

MULCHER PLATE TABS

FiG. 2

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

without muicher plate in place or ap-

proved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place, Never attempt to op-

icrate the lawn mower with the rear door

,removed or propped open.

MBLY

TO ASSEMBLE & ATTACH GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs, 3 & 4)

oPut 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.

•SJip vinyl bindings over frame.

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, h0fd them in warm

water for a few minutes. If bag gets wet, let it dry before

using,

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,

CATCHER FRAME

FiG. 3

FRAME OPENING

DOOR

GRASS CATCHER

FRAME

FORMED

TABS

• • m,,,, ,J ,,L

FiG. 4

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the

illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the tocation of various controls and adjustments, Save this

manual for future reference_

OPERATORPRESENCECONTROLBAR

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE

HANDLE KNOB

GRASS CATCHER

MULCHER PLATE

STARTERRANDLE

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER

GASOUNE FILLER CAP WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

'_ LAWN MOWER HOUSING

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power iawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American Nat ona Standards institute

and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. "['he blade turns when the engine is running.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR _must be hefd

down to the handb to start the engine. Release to stop the

engine.

PRIMER _pumps additional fuer from the carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE[ oused for starting the engine_

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL ,, located on the side of the

engine which allows you to select either fast (_) or slow

(_) engine speed°

MULCNER PLATE - located at the discharge opening

must be removed when converting to bagging or discharg-

ing operation.

OPERATIO

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the

side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting the

engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging. Slow

(_) position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations require

an engine contro! to be instaiUed on this

t_wn mower in order to minimize the

dsk of blade contact injury, Do not

under any circumstances attempt to

defeat the function of the operator con-

troL The blade turns when the engine is

running.

o Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator pres-

ence control bar which requires the operator to be

positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT {See Fig. 6)

o Raise wheels for lowcut and lower wheels for high cut,

o Wheels are set in tow 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 to"

ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit youi _

requirements. Be sure alt wheels are in the same

setting.

TO E_PTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)

o Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle.

oRemove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn

mower handle. '

Emptycfippings from bag using both frame hand e and

bag handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause

unnecessary wear.

LOWER WHEELS

FOR HIGH CUT RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

RG. 6

BEFORE STARTmNG ENGINE

OraL ._

Your lawn mower is shipped without oit in the engine. FiG. 7

....._.................Be sure mower.is.level and area around oi! fill-is clean, ..................................GAS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

o Remove engine oi! cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

Use 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Responsibilities section of this

manual.

* Pour oil slowly. Do not over flit.

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fiil

to full line on dipstick.

® To read proper leve!, tighten engine oil cap each time,

,0 Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

o After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil,

and every 25 hours thereafter. You may need to

change the oil more often under dusty, dirty condition&

• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline.

DQ NOT USE PREMIUM GASOUNE. BE CAREFUL

NOT TO OVER FILL TANK.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (calted gasohol or using ethano_ 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 stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the

engine and let it run until fuel tines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in fueJ tank or permanent

damage may occur.

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE

* 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 already

run for a few minutes.

o Push engine speed control lever to fast (_,8_)position.

, Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle

and pult starter handle quiCkly. Do not allow starter

rope to snap back.

* To stop engine, release operator presence control bar.

NOTE: In coo_er weather (t 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

o Under certain conditions, such as very tafi grass, it may

be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce

pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine

and leaving ctumps of grass clippings.

,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.

o For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions,

the engine speed should be set in the fast (_r__)position.

o When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist,

lneavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the

grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

and/or run the Iawn mower over the area a second time.

Ifatrail of grass clippings is left onthe right side of a rear

discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction

with a smatt 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 help engine airflow

and extend engine tife.

o Pores incloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt

and dust with use and catchers wit! collect tess grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and let dry before using.

FIG. 8

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUStNG FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECT_ONOFTH1S MANUAL

* The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fal! onto the lawn they wilt 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 recurring 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 tawn mower cuts off only the top one-third

of the grass blades (See Fig. 8). If the lawn is over-

grown 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,

mow stowty and raise the rear of the lawn mower one

wheel =adjuster setting higher than the front.

...............,,..................Ce_ain types of :grass and grass.conditions.may re......

: quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicuiar to the first cut path.

,, Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

no_lhto south one week then change to east to west the

next week. This wilt help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE i

FILL 1N DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose .Fasteners ....................

Clean/inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) ........

Clean Lawn Mower

Inspect!Clean Drive Wheels ....

(Self-Propelled Mowers) .:' _ ....

Sharpen!Replace Mower Blade .............

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine oit '

Clean Air Filter

inspect Muffler

Replace Spark Pug

Re.t_J.ace Air Filter Pape r Cartridge .......

...........:,V'3! ,

........V' t

SERVLCE DATES

,; ,,,

..... _ JI,2

......

.....I • ii ....

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 eonditions,

3 o Replace blades more often ,when mowing in sandy soil,

4 - Charge 48 hours at end of season, LUBRICATION CHART

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,

o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air filter //

element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug (_ BRAKE

SPRING /

and clean/new air filter element assures !3roper air4uef 8RACKET

mixture and helps your engine run better and Iast

longer.

....F6ilow the maintenance schedute irl this man[JaJ_................................................

(_ HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

BEFORE EACH USE

oCheck engine oil level.

oCheck for loose fasteners.

LUBRiCATiON

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART").

(_) ENGINE OiL WHEEL

ADJUSTER

dREAR

DOOR

HINGE

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE 30 MOTOR OiL. REFER TO ENGINE * CUSTOMER RESPON-

SIB|BTIES 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.

CUSTOM PONSIBILITIE

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

TIRES

=" Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals 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 (See Fig. 9)

o 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.

BLADE

8LADE CRANK-

SHAFT

ADAPTER ,,_ KEYWAY

KEY

B_ HARDENED

WASHER TRA_LING

LOCK WASHER EDGE

SHAFT

BLADE ADAPTER

, Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with

heavy cloth.

" Remove btade boit by turning counter-clockwise. Use

a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.

o Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, tock

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 (See Fig. 9)

,, Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft.

Be sure key in adapter and keyway in crankshaft are

atigned.

= Position blade on the blade adapteraligning the two (2)

holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

_, "Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine.

o ]nstalt the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

- Use block of wood between btade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the btade bolt, turning clockwise.

= The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. tbs.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade -but if you

do, be sure the blade is balanced,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade wilt 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

btade is balanc÷d, it shoutd remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must

be dry when used. :

Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, reptace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower

model number when Qraering.

iMPORTANT: BLADE 8OLT 1SGRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

1•2

CUSTO RESPON iL S

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use oniy high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAEVISCOSITYGRADES

°°F . -20_ _ 08 T 30° 32_ 40° " 60° 80_ 1009

_C -30_ -20 ° -10 ° 0 ° 10 ° 20 °30 ° 40°

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL 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 oit,

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereafter 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 (See Fig. 10)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel

tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty,

Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface.

• Tip lawn mower on its side 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 OVER FILL.

• Replace engine oil cap_

• Reconnect spark piug wire to spark plug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt 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 Figi111t)

o Remove the air filtercover by turning counterclockwise

to the stop and pull away from c0tiar.

o Remove filter from inside of cover.

,Ctean the inside of the cover and the colfar to remove

any dirt accumulation.

o _nsert new fiiter into cover.

Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab

with the sioto

Push in on cover and turn cbckwise to tighten.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and/or damage.

!/CONTAINER

F_G. 10

COLLAR

SLOT

AIR F_LTER COVER

tURN CLOCKWMSE

TO T_GHTEN

FiG, 11

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 UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE.

Turn lawn mower on its side. 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.

Ctean engine often to keep trash from accum ulating. 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 ciean

lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air

filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in encline can result in shortened enqine life.

• •¢

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Release control bar.

-Make sure the b_ade 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 CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower

into the operator's mowing position.

If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re-

ptaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru !4)

Your fawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your

mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high,

medium high, medium tow and low. Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium low position.

• To change from medium low to medium high position,

the upper and lower handle sections will have to be

turned over (See Fig. 12B).

° Remove the controls and operator presence controf

bar from the upper handle.

, Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle.

-Remove hairpin cotters.

® Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets

(See Fig. 14).

, 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 to the upper handle.

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW

FiG. 12A FIG. 12B

FiG. 13A

LOW

FIG. 13B

CAUTION: The operator presencecon-

trol bar must pivot freely to permit blade

brake engagement when control bar is

released° Do not over tighten the fas-

teners l_oMdingthe controls to the up-

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVE

LOWER HANDLE

To change from medium low to high position only the

upper handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig. t3A).

To change from medium tow to tow position, only the

lower handle section wilf have to be turned over (See

Fig. 13B).

ENGINE

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 or adjust-

ment.

HAIRPIN CLiP

HANDLE

BRACKET

FiG. t4

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.

STORAGE

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 P OWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean

it thoroughly, remove alt dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in

a ciean, dry area.

.Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

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.

o Touch up aif rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

HANDLE (See Fig. 15)

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handJe 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 MAY DAMAGE THE

CONTROL CABLES.

o When setting upyour handle from the storage position,

the lower handle witl automatically lock into the mowing

position.

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

SQUEEZE TO

FOLD

HAiRPiN

COTTER

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROL_AR

UPPER HANDLE

FOLD FORWARD

FOR STORAGE

LOWER HANDLE

FOLD BACKWARD

MOWING

.....,:;POSlT_ON

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

_MPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GU_

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, 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 fuef 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

fuet tank or permanent damage may occur,

Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuet gum deposits during stor_,

age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuet tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at bast 10 minutes after adding

stabJlizer to allow the stabJ]izer to reach the carburetor, Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE ONL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oi!. (See "ENGINE" in,the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYUNDER

o Remove spark plug.

• Pour one ounce (29 ml)of oil through spark plug hob

into cylinder.

Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.

o Replace with new spark ptug.

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another,

Replace your gasoline can if your can star[s to rust.

Rust and!or dirt in yOUrgasoiine wiii cause probiems,

o if possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt,

............C_Ver your unit _ith-a. suitable protective coV_Pthat

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

wilt cause your unit to rust.

iMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

A AUTION: Neverstorethelawnmower

with gasotine in the tank inside a bui_do

ing where fumes may reach an open '

ftarne or spark, Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure,,

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CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.944010

MODELand SERIAL

NUMBERSHERE

/301 3OO

178

2O7

239

_'_"310

_'_3_J

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER!43.944010

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

! 36478

2 26727

6 33734

7 34214A

8 33735

9 30200

12 33886

128 34695

!4 28277

15 30589

16 31383A

17 31335

18 650548

i9 31361

20 32600

30 35798

40 36073

36074

36075

41 36070

36071

36072

42 36076

36077

36078

43 20381

45 30963B

46 32610A

48 27241

50 35990

52 29914

69 35261

70 34311D

72 36083

75 27897

80 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611112

92 650815

93 650816

I00 34443A

!0I 610118

........103650815

1!0 34961

1t9 36477

120 36476

!25 36471

36472

t26 29314B

29315C

t30 6021A

I35 35395

150 35991

151 31673

t69 27234A

Cylinder (Includes Ref. #2 and 20)

Dowel Pin

Breather Element

Breather Assembly (Includes

Reference #6, 8, 9, 12 and 12B)

* Breather Gasket

Screw #10-24 x 9/16

Breather Tube

Breather Tube Elbow

Washer

Governor Rod :(includes Ref. # 14)

Governor Lever

Governor Lever Clamp

Screw #8_32 x 5t16

Extension Spring

Oil Seal

Crankshaft

Piston, Pin & Ring Set, Std. Size

Piston, Pin &.Ring Set, .010" Over

Piston, Pin & Ring Set, .020" Over

Piston & Pin Assembly, Std. Size

Piston & Pin Assembly, .010" Over

Piston & Pin Assembly, .020" Over

(Assemblies Include Ref. #43)

Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size

Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize

Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize

Piston Pin Retaining Ring

Connecting Rod Assy. (incl° #46)

Connecting Rod Bolt

Valve Lifter

Camshaft (BCR)

Oil Pump Assembly

*Mounting Flange Gasket

Mounting Flange (Incl. #72 thru 83)

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Seal

Governor Shaft

Washer

Governer Gear Assy.(tncludes #81)

Governor Spool

Screw 1/4-20 x t-I/4

Flywheel Key:

Flywheel

Bellevi)le Washer

Flywheel Nut

Soiid State Ignition

Spark Plug Cover

Screw, Torx T:15 #10:24 x 1.....

Ground Wire

* Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Vab_e, Standard Size

Exhaust Valve, t/32" Oversize

intake Valve, Standard Size

fntake Valve, 1/32" Oversize

(All Valves !nclude Reference #15I)

Screw 5/!6-t8x I-!/2

Resistor Spa(k Plug (RJIgLM)

Valve Spnng.

Valve Spring Cap

* Valve Cover Gasket

172 32755 Valve Cover

178 ' 29752 Nut and Lock Washer I/4_28

182 6201 Screw t/4-28 x 7/8

184 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket

185 31384A lntake Pipe (includes Ref. #224)

t86 34358 Governor Link

t89 650839 Screw 1/4-20 x3/8

190 35831 Brake Lever

191 35040B S.E. Brake Bracket (Includes #195)

t92 34966 Brake Control Link

193 34965 Brake Spring

194 32309 Retaining Ring

t95 610973 Terminal

200 35727 Control Bracket (Includes

Reference Numbers 202 thru 205)

202 36482 Compression Spring

203 31342 Compression Spring

204 650549 Screw #5-40 x 7/16

205 650777 Screw #6-32 x 21/32

207 34336 Throttle Link

215 32410 Controt Knob

223 650451 Screw 1/4-20 x 1

224 34690A * Intake Pipe Gasket

238 650932 Screw #10-32 x 49/64

239 34338 *Air Cleaner Gasket

24I 35797 Air Cleaner Collar

245 35066 Air Cleaner Filter.,

250 35065 Air Cleaner Cover

260 36420A Blower Housing

262 650831 Screw 1/4-20 x t/2

275 27181B Muffler (Includes Reference #277)

277 650795 Screw !/4-20 x 2-!/4

285 35000 Starter Cup

287 650926 Screw #8-32 x 21/64

290 30705 Fuel Line

292,26460 Fuel Line Clamp

298 28763 Screw #10-32 x 35/64

300 34369B Fuel Tank (Includes #292 and 301)

301 35355 Fuel Cap

305 35647 OiI FlllTube

306 34265 * O-Ring

307 35499 O-Ring

309 650562 Screw #10-32 x 1/2

310 35648 Dipstick

313 34080 Spacer

327 35392 Starter Plug

370 36261 instruction Decal

370A 35167 instruction Decal

........380 632569 .......... Ref: #184}

390 590694 Rewind Starter

400 36481 Gasket Set

(includes All items Marked *)

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 2450-2750

High Speed: 2900-3200

NOTE; This engine could have been built with 590686

Starter. Refer to design of air intake louvers for part

identification. Individual starter parts do not interchange.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.94.4010

CARBURETOR NO. 632569 REF PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTItON

I_, -- 632569

"_'2

:, 2 631767

4 631!84

5 631183

" 6 631616

o o oo16 631775

_fj_ 2_--_.. 25 631700

27 631024

=__ _,._ 28 632019

29 63t 028

...._ _._= 30 631021

_/® " 3t 631022

35 632047

_'_ 40 632071

44 631334

48 63t 027

Carburetor, Complete

(Includes #184 of Engine Parts List)

Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spring

Dust Seal Washer, Throttle

Dust Seal, Throttle

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat & Clip

(includes Reference Number 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retaining Ring

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowl Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

REWIND STARTER NO. 590694 REF PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

o__£

--4

-- 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

!1 590695 Starter Housing Assembly

(40 Degree Grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope (98" Long, 9/64." Dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

3_--5

_2 NOTE: Att dimensions in U.S. inches

component given

1inch = 25.4 mm

REWIND STARTER NO. 590686

REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 590686

1 590599A

2 590600

3 590615

4 590601

5 590598

6 590616

7 590617

8 590618A

9 590619

10 590620

11 590687

12 590535

13 590452

Recoil Starter

.Sp_ing P!n (inc!udes Befe[en£_ #4)..............

_asher

Retainer

Washer

Brake Spring

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley Assembly (includes

Reference Numbers 9 and !0)

Rewind Spring

Spring Cover

Starter Housing Assembly

(40 Degree Grommet)

Starter Rope (98" Long, 9/64" Dia.)

Starter Handle

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

TROU LESHOOT! POINTS

PROBLEM

Does not start

Loss of power

Poor cut - uneven

Excessive vibration

Starter rope hard to pull

Grass catcher not fil|ing

(If so equipped)

Hard to push

CAUSE

1. Dirty air fiJter.

2. Out of fuel.

3. Stale fuet.

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/blade dragging

in heaw:/grass.

2. Cutting too much grass.

3. Dirty air filter,

4. Buildup of grass, _eaves and trash under mower.

5. Too much oil in engine.

6. Walking speed too fast.

!. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2, Wheel heights uneven.

3. Low engine speed.

4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

I. Worn, bent or toose blade.

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

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. Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher not venting air.

4. Low engine speed.

1. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low.

2, Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in grass.

3. Grass catcher too fult.

......... Oct dgh_ fo[ you.....

CORRECT!ON

t. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Fill fuel tank.

3, Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fue!.

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 in "Higher Cut" position.

2. Set in "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. Contact an authorized service center/department.

4. Clean underside of mower housing,

1. Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt,

2. Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Depress control bar to upper handle before

pulling starter rope.

2. Contact an authorized service center/department,

3. Replace blade adapter,

4, Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface

to start engine.

1. Raise cutting height.

2. Replace blade,

3. Clean grass catcher,

4. Contact an authorized service center!department.

t, Raise cutting height.

2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)

setting higher,

3, Empty grass catcher.

............4. Adjust handle, height to suit,

SERVICE NOTES

....... i

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.383242

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(! -800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

3 in ONE Convertible

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en-

gine has its own model number.

The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a

decal attached 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 _917.383242

• ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO, 143_944010

•PART NUMBER

°PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

141532 09/!3/93 Printed in U.S.A.

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