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SEARS

MODELNUMBER917.383340

OWNER'SMANUAL

-"Assembly

"Operation

"Maintenance

"Service

"Adjustments

"RepairParts

Caution:

Readand Follow

all SafetyRules

andInstructions

BeforeOperating

ThisEquipment

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SAFETYRULES

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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 THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.

•Please read your owner's manual. Only allow

persons who know the safety rules to use your

lawn 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 wear-

ing 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

whee/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 fill-

ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline

before starting engine.

• Mow only in goodlight.

•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, inspectthe lawn mower for damage and

make repairs as required.

•DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower. Always

have damage repaired before mowing.

•DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates

too much. Stop engine and make repairs.

Vibration is an indication of damage.

• Never useyour 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.

•DO NOT run with the lawn mower.

* DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors. Ex-

haust gases are deadly poison.

•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.

•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.

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LOOKE0R Tills SYMBOLTO POINTOUTIMPOR-

TANTSAFETYPRECAUTIONS.IT MEANS--ATTEN-

TION!!! BECOMEALERT!!!YOUR SAFETYIS

INVOLVED.

CON_J,TULATIONSonyourpurchaseof a SearsCraft-

sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed,

engineeredand manufacturedto giveyouthebest

passibledependabilityand performance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyoucannoteasi-

ly remedy,pleasecontact your nearest Sears Ser-

vice CenteriDepartment. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service

or repair this unit.

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 917.383340

SERIAL

NUMBER.

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL 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 KEEPIN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

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HORSE POWER:

DISPLACEMENT:

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GASOLINE CAPACITY:

OIL (21 oz. Capacity):

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SPARK PLUG (GAP .030 in.):

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VALVE CLEARANCE: Intake:

Exhaust:

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SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP:

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BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

4.0

10.49 cu. in.

1.0 quart

(Unleaded)

SAE 30 or

(SAE 10W30)

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Champion

RJ19-LM or

Sears 7_ 33312

or STD 361458

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.008 in.

.0125 in.

35-40 ft.-Ibs.

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

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

CUSTOMERRESPONSIBILITIES

* 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.

TWOYEARLIMITEDWARRANTYON CRAFTSMANPOWERMOWER

For twoyears from the date of purchase,whenthisCraftsmanLawnMower ismaintained,lubricatedand tuned-

up accordingto the instructions'in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material

and workmanship.

If thisCraftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercialor rental purposes, thiswarranty applies for only 90

days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable itemswhich becomeworn during normal use, suchas rotacy mower blades, blade adapters,

belts, air cleaners and spark plug.

Repairs necessarybecauseof operator abuse or negligence, includingbent crankshaftsand the failure to

maintain the equlpment accordE'ngto the instructionscontained in the owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTERIDEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES

ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Thiswarranty gives you specificlegal rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state

to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ........................ 2

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

CUSTOMER RESPON51BiLITIES ........... 3

WARRANTY ........................... 3

LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......... 5

ASSEMBLY .......................... 5,6

OPERATION .................. 7-9

MAINTENANCE .................. 10,1 1

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT 12

STORAGE ....... 13

SERVICE RECOMMENDATION'S 14

TROUBLE SHOOTING ....... 15

REPAIR PARTS-LAWN MOWER .. 16,17

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE 18-21

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE" ' "Back Cover

INDEX

Adjustments:

Carburetor 12

Handle Height 12

Height of Cut . 8

Air Filter:

Replacement 1I

Assembly:

Grass Catcher .6

Handle ..... 5

Accessories 5

Blade:

Replacement .10

Sharpening 10

Controls:

Engine Zone Control Cable . 8

Operator PresenceControl Bar .7

Engine Speed Control ...... 8

Customer Responsibilities ..... 3

Cutting Levels .8

Engine:

Oil Cap .. .9

Oil Change 11

Oil Level ........ 9

Oil Type .9

Starting ......... 9

Storage 13

Handle:

Adjustment 12

Assembly 5

Knob 7

Lubrication:

Brake Spring Bracket 14

Engine . 14

Front Wheel Adjuster 14

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin 14

Maintenance:

Agreement 3

Air Filter 11

Blade CarelReplacement 10

Grass Catcher 11

Lubrication .... 14

Spark Plug ..... 11

Mowing Tips 9

Oil:

Engine .. 9

Storage 13

Operation:

Operating Lawn Mower 7-9

Operator PresenceControl Bar 7

Options:

Attachments.... 5

Parts ..... 16,17

Safety Ru|es 2

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor 12

Engine Speed 12

Rear Deflector 12

Handle 12

Service Recommendation 14

Spark Plug ! 1

Specifications 3

Speed Control:

Engine 8

Starting the Engine 9

Starter Handle 7,9

Stopping Your Lawn Mower 9

Storage 13

TroubleShootingChart 15

Warranty 3

Wheels:

Wheel Adiusters 7,8

Fue|:

Type .9

Storage 13

Repair/Replacement Parts 24

Responsibilities,Customer .. 3

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LAWNMOWERACCESSORIES

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These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.

ENGINE

SPARKPLUG MUFFLER

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AIR FILTER GASCAN ENGINEOIL

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STABILIZER

LAWNMOWERMAINTENANCE

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BELT BLADE BLADEADAPTER WHEELS LAWNMOWERCOVER

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ASSEMBLY

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Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac-

tory except for the grass catcher bag and the grass

catcher frame.

TOREMOVELAWNMOWERFROMCARTON

• Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends

and sides down.

•Cut the plastic wrapping and remove from over

handles and lawn mower.

• Remove loose parts if included with lawn mower,

(i.e. grass catcher, catcher frame, hardware pack,

etc.).

• Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton

thoroughly for loose parts.

HOWTOSET-UPYOURLAWNMOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

Remove any packing material from around control

bar.

•Raise lower handle section until it is in the upright

storage detents (See Figs. 1 & 2).

•Raise upper handle section until it is in-line with

lower handle and tighten one handle knob.

•Lower the entire handle assembly to the mowing

position and engage the height adjustment links

onto the handle bracket pins (See Fig. 2).

See "Adjust Handle" section, page 13 to select

the most comfortable mower handle position.

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CONTROL BAR,,_ ,"-,.

UPPER HANDLE_ /-/// _":" _'_

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rV/// HANDLE ,_/ ,'/

HANDLE KNOB_ [_Y/ /m/,'.','_,_. /.',"

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STORAGE

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FIG. 2

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!'0 UNFOLDHANDLE(CONT'D)

ASSEMBLY

•Your Lawn Mower has been shipped with Pro-

tective Handle Padsplaced between the upper

and lower sections of the handle. For best lawn

mower performance these Pads need to be

discarded after the handle is placed in the mow-

ing position.

•Once the Handle is in the mowing position,

remove the Handle Knob, Handle Bolt and Pro-

tective Pad from the side with the loose Handle

Knob. (Make sure the other side is tight to sup-

port the Upper Handle).

• Discard the Pad and reinstall the Handle Bolt and

Knob--Tighten securely.

•Loosen and remove the Handle Knob, Handle

Bolt and Protective Pad from the other side and

discard the Pad.

•Reinstall the Handle Bolt and Knob-- Tighten

securely. Now your handles should be clamped

together without the protective pads.

TO ASSEMBLE& ATTACHGRASSCATCHER

•Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with stiff

part of bagon the bottom (See Fig. 3).Make sure

the framehandle is outside of the bag top.

•Slip vinyl bindings over frame (See Fig. 3).

NOTE:If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold 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 catcher frame side hooks onto the handle

bracket hooks (See Fig. 4).

•The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower

housing when the rear door is lowered onto the

grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: DONOTRUN YOURLAWNMOWER

WITHOUTCLIPPINGDEFLECTOROR APPROVED

GRASSCATCHERIN PLACE.NEVERATTEMPTTO

OPERATETHELAWNMOWERWITH THEREAR

DOORREMOVEDOR PROFI_DOPEN.

CATCHER

HANDLE

FIG. 3

CATCHEI

FRAME

S{DE HOOK

BRACKET

FIG.4

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FRAME

OPENING

DOOR GRASS

-CATCHER

FRAME

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OPERATION

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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com-

pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls

and adjustments. Save this manuaJ for future reference.

OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

STARTER HANDLE

GRASS

GASOLINE FILLER CAP

OIL FILLER

WITH DIPSTICK

WHEEL AD,

(ON EACH WHEEL)

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

FIG. 5

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MEETSCPSCSAFETYREQUIREMENTS

Sears Rotary Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National

Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when the engine

is running.

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rOPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR- must be

held down to the handle to start the engine. Release

to stop the engine.

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STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine.

OPERATION

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HOWTO USEYOURLAWNMOWER

ENGINESPEEDCONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob)

Iocatedon the left side of the engine. "HIGH" posi-

tion is for starting engine, normal cuffing and better

grass bagging. "LOW" position is for fight cuffing,

trimming and fuel economy (See Fig. 6).

ENGINEZONECONTROL

CAUTION:FEDERALREGULATIONSREQUIREAN

ENGINECONTROLTO BE INSTALLEDON THIS

LAWNMOWER IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE THE

RISKOF BLADECONTACTINJURY. DO NOT

UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCESATTEMPTTO DE-

FEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR

CONTROL.THEBLADETURNSWHENTHEENGINE

IS RUNNING.

* Your Lawn Mower is equipped with an Operator

Engine Control Bar which requires the operator

to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle

to start and operate the lawn mower.

TO EMPTYGRASSCATCHER

• To remove grass catcher, release operator

presence control bar to stop engine.

• Lift up rear door and remove the grass catcher

by the handle.

•Empty by shaking catcher with open end

downwards (See Fig. 7).

•Do not drag the bag when emptying; it will cause

unnecessary wear.

TO ADJUSTCUTTINGHEIGHT

•Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for

high cut.

•W-heels are set in a low cut for shipping. Adjust

cutting height to suityour requirements. 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 (See Fig. 8).

ENGINE SPEED

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IMER

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FIG. 7

FIG. 8

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BEFORESTARTINGENGINE

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OPERATION

OIL:

A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included

with your new lawn mower.

• Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig. 9)

and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.

• Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE lOW 30 oil can

also be used. DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.

•POUR OIL SLOWLY. DO NOT OVER FILL.

* Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-

ed. Fill to FULL line on dipstick.

•To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each

time.

• Replace engine oil cap and tighten.

• 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 conditions.

GAS:

• Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded

gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG. 9).

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend-

ed 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 systemof an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe

emptied before storage for 30 days or longer. Drain

the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the

fuel/ines 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.

TOSTARTENGINE

• To start acold 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.

• 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.

•To STOP engine, release Operator Presence Con-

trol Bar.

"_GASOLINE FILLER CAP

ENGINE OIL CAP

W.'D_PSTICK

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FIG. 9

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to

repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over prim-

ing may cause flooding and engine will not start, tf

you do flood engine wait a few minutes before at-

tempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.

MOWINGTIPS

• Under certain conditions, suchas 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.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of

cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous-

ing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the

front for better discharge of grass.

• For better grass bagging and most cutting con-

ditions, the engine speed should be set in the

"HIGH" (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 grass clippings is left on the right side

of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a

clockwise direction with a small overlap to col-

lect the clippings on the next pass.

•Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled

with dirt and dust with use and catchers wilt col-

lect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose cat-

cher 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.

MAINTENANCE

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GENERALRECOMMENDATION

• Once a year you should replace the spark plug,

air filter and check blade for wear. Anew spark

plug and air filter assuresproper air-fuel mixture

andheips 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 14.

LAWNMOWER

BLADE/BLADEADAPTERCARE

Your lawn mower will work better with a sharp

blade.

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARKRUG WIRE

,_ FROMSPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

ITCANNOTCOMEINCONTACTWITHTHE_ARK

PLUG.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

•Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter

and carburetor are up.

•Use block of wood between blade and lawn

mower housing to prevent blade from turning

when removing the blade bolt.

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter.clockwise.

Use a 9!16" box or open.end wrench.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt,

Iockwasher and hardened washer) (See Fig. 10).

NOTE:Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter. The key mustbe 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 key way

in crankshaft are aligned.

•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. 10).

•Install the blade bolt with the lackwasher and

hardened washer into blade adapter and

crankshaft (See Fig. 10).

FIG. 10

* Use block of wood between blade and lawn

mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turn-

ing clockwise.

• The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft.

Ibs.

•Torque wrenches are available at most Sears

stores and through the catalog.

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CAUTION:A LOOSEBLADECANBEDANGEROUS

ANDMAYMAKETHEENGINEHARDTOSTART.

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Use only aSears authorized replacement blade to

get the best cutting results.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but

if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

TO SHARPEN BLADE:

•The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a

grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while

on the lawn mower.

• Care should be taken to keep the blade balanc-

ed. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive

vibration when running and eventual damage to

lawn mower or engine.

•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, blade is nat balanced.

Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

MAINTENANCE

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GRASSCATCHER

The 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 from

Sears. Give the Tawn mower model number when

ordering.

ENGINE

TO CHANGEOIL (WARMOIL DRAINSBETTER)

CAUTION:DISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREFROM

SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIREWHEREITCANNOT

COMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG.

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•Remove engine oil cap with dipstick; lay aside on

aclean surface.

• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig. 11

and drain oil into suitable container. Rock lawn

mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped

inside of engine.

• Wipe off any spil(ed oil on lawn mower and on

side of engine.

* Fill engine with SAE 30 or 10W30 oil. Fill only

to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT

overfill.

•Replace engine oil cap.

, Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

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 cover by turning counter-

clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar

(See Fig. 12).

• Remove filter from inside of co_,er (See Fig. 12).

* 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.

•Pushin on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See

Fig. 12).

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SPARKPLUG

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,LOCKW(SE

TO REMOVE

TURN CLOCKWISE

TO TIGHTEN

•Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor up.

* Clean the underside of your lawn mower by

scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

•Clean your lawn mower and engine often to keep

trash from accumulating around engine. A clogg-

ed engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.

• We DO NOT recommend using a garaen 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

shortening engine life.

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CAUTION:DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

FROMSPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARK

PLUG,

We recommend that you clean the underside of your

lawn mower after each use.

CLEANING

Change your spark plug each year to make your

engine start easier and run better. Set spark plug

gap at .030 inch.

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CARBURETOR

SERVICEANDADJUSTMENT

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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 Sears Service

Center for repair and adjustment.

ENGINESPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not at-

tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per-

sonal injury. If youbelieve that the engine is runn-

ing too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to

an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and

adjustment.

LOWER HANDLE

ADJUSTI

LEVER

FI6. 13

HANDLE

BRACKET

REARDEFLECTOR TO ADJUSTHANDLE

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

replaced.

*The handle on your lawn mower has three (3)

heights - adjust to the hei_h! that suits you.

• To adjust the handle, pusn mon the adjusting

levers to clear the pins (See Fig. 13).

• Raise or lower handle and position the adjusting

levers onto thepins.

•Be surethat handle bracket pin is in the same lever

hole on both sides of the Iown mower

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STORAGE

II I

Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared

for off-season storage as follows:

LAWN MOWER

• Clean underside of lawn mower housing. (See

"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.)

•Inspect and replaceisharpen blade, if required

(See "BladelBlade Adapter Care" in

maintenance section of manual).

•Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry

before storing.

•Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation

chart on page 14 of manual.

HANDLE

III II I II II

I I III I

CONTROL BAR...,..,..._,_ "'_.

.,.,:,-

LOWER ,_" /'7

HANDLE KNOB.,..,,,._ [_y/ /_,';" if

-""_ ./" J_ FOLD FORWARD JF

\".V = L FOR STORAGE

_\\ r?l.,,',' .- I_

.... .r?- -_-": -"=-':: _'_v'J|: !"_ _" ,.'_/_ FOLD BACKWARD

.-:,'\

_-*_. ".... ._ _ "'_' ._',' MOWING

[_l"'_" r-:_'.-;. -. .:'- ......... .,:." POSITION

• You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage

as shown in Fig. 14.

• To fold, push in on the adjusting levers to clear

•the pins, then move handle forward (See Fig. 15).

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE

FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTA-

TION, BE SURE TO FOLD THE HAN-

DLEAS SHOWN IN FIG. 14. IF YOU

FOLD THE UPPER HANDLE SEC-

TION THE WRONG WAY, YOU

MAY DAMAGE THE CONTROL

CABLE.

ENGINE

* Change oil (See "To Change Oil" in maintenance

sedion of manual).

•Drain Fuel and Run Engine until fuel system is

emnpty..

IMPORTANT" IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT

GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING

IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS

SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL

FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DUR-

ING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPER-

IENCE iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-

HaL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA-

TION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS

DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS

CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE.

FIG. 14

"_...,/LOWER HANDLE

•HANDLE

IBRAC ,

• _ PIN

,/A JUST N

Lo o.

I I III

FIG. 15

II II

OTHER*

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause

problems.

•Do not store your lawn mower under any plastic

cover. Plastic cannot breathe which allows con-

densation to form and can cause your lawn

mower to rust.

• When setting up your handle from the storage

position, the-lower handle will require manually

locking into the mowing position.

SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS

SERVICERECORD

Fifl in dates as you complete regular

service

Blade Checked

, ,m

Blade Replaced (Sharpened)

Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Check

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug Replaced

Lubricate Lawn Mower

Cleaning

Grass Catcher (if applicab!e)

Muffler

First

Hours

SCHEDULE

Every Every

10 25

Hours Hours

i11'

ii'

SERVICEDATES

Every

Use

I II

-CHECK

LUBRICATIONCHART

SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW 30)

Q SPRAY LUBRICANT

BRAKE SPRING BRACKET

HANDLE BRACKET

MOUNTING PIN

"HEEL ADJUSTER

ENGINE OIL

........................... I II II II

TROUBLESHOOTINGPOINTS

PROBLEM

DOESHOT

START

LOSSOf

POWER

POORCUT-

UNEVEN

iii ii i

TOOMUCH

VIBRATION

STARTERROPE

HARDTOPULL

ii i

CATCHERNOT

FILLINGCOMPLETELY

(IF APPLICABLE)

HARDTOPUSll

CAUSE

1. Dirty air filter,

2. Out of gasoline

3. Stale gasoline.

4. Spark plug wire is disconnected

from the spark plug.

5. Bed spark plu_!.

6. Water in gasoline.

7. Loose blade or broken blade

adapter.

8. Operator presence control bar in re-

leased position.

9. Operator presence control bar defec-

tive.

I. Rear of lawn mower housing/blade

dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too muchgrass.

3. Dirty air filter.

4. Build-up of grass, leaves, and

trash under lawn mower housirlg.

5. Walking speed too fast.

6. Too muchoil in engine.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2• Wheel heightsuneven.

3. Low engine speed.

4. Build-up of grass, leaves and trash

under lawn mower housing.

1. Worn or bent blade.

2. Loose blade.

3• Bentengine crankshaft.

1. Flywheel brake is on when operator

presencecontrol bar is released.

2. Bentengine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter sheared.

4. Blade dragging in grass.

1. Cutting height too low.

•Lift on blade worn off.

3. Catcher bag dirty, poor air

venting.

4. Low engine speed•

iiii uii

1. High grass or cutting height too low.

•Rear of lawn mower housing/blade

dragging in heavy grass.

3. Grass catcher too full.

4. Handle height position not right for you.

CORRECTION

1. Replace air filter

2. Fil| gasoline tank•

3. Drain gas tank and refill wffh fresh

gasoline.

4. Connectwire to spark plug.

5• Replace spark plug.

6• Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean

gasoline.

7. Tighten blade bolt andlor replace

blade adapter.

8. Depress operator presence control bar.

9. Replace operator presence control bar.

1. Raise rear of lawn mower housingone (1)

setting higher than front.

2. Set in HIGHER CUT position.

3. Clean or replace air filter.

4. Disconnectspark plug wire and

clean underside of lawn mower housing.

,5. Cut at slower walking speed.

6• Check engine oil level.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bah.

2. Set all wheels at same height.

3. Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position.

4. Disconnectspark plug wire & dean

underside of lawn mower housing.

1. Replace blade.

2. Tighten blade bolt.

3. Contact Sears Service Deportment.

1. Depress operatorpresence control

bar to upper handle before pulling

on starter rope.

2. Contact Sears Service Department.

3. Replace blade adapter•

4. Get over tow grass andlor hard surface

to start engine.

1. Raise cutting height.

. Replace blade.

• Clean/replace catcher bag.

(If optional grass catcher is being

used).

4. Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position.

I. Raise cutting height,

2. Raise rear of lawn mower housingone (1)

setting higher than front.

3. Empty grass catcher•

4. Adjust handle height to suit.

CRAFTSMAN 20"" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 91 ;' 383340 REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 1

..t,

21 29

67 t

CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383340 REPAIR PARTS

Rev. 1

Ref,

No.

Part

No.

ii mjj rll I

750582

750584

751109

85692

STD541425

750820

86229

751625

751613

STD522515

85723

87692

STD541425

750627

750785

58714

85827

STD622512

750587

800445

STD541431

83923

800443

800444

STD541431

800447

800469

700279

81283

STD522506

54583

700274

88664

750621

750619

750620

750625

750624

851453

750623

103875X

851235

Part Name

Upper Handle

Control Bar

Deluxe Zone Control

Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 1/8

Locknut 1/4-20

Rope Guide

Locknut 1/4-20

Spacer

Hex Head Bolt 114-20 x 1 1/2

Washer

Handle Knob

Locknut 114-20

Instruction Decal (Engine)

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt 5/16-18 x 1 3/4

Cable Clip

Hex Head Bolt 1/4-20 x 1 1/4

Actuator Stud

Handle Adjusting Bracket

Locknut 5/16-18

Locknut 3118-16

Handle Link (Left)

Handle Link (Right)

Hex Locknut 5116-18

Washer

Spacer

Retainer Clip

Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 3/8

Machine Screw1/4-20 x 5/8

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

Back Plate

Skirt Rod

Door Handle

Spring (Right)

Spring (Left)

Rear Door

Hinge Rod

Wiper Strip

Hinge Bracket

Pan Head Screw 10-16 x 1/2

Seal Strip

Ref.

No.

m,,,,,,,

4'7

5(;

64"

Part

No.

750483

88554

86344

700273

700062

750735

750811

750812

55187

STD541431

STD533107

STD541437

61537

88641

88642

84920

88348

87887

850863

77865

62335

84921

750507

52160

85179

77400

48217

85463

750509

850977

850972

850263

851074

851084

700276

750617

750767

850998

750701

750588

Part Name.

Side Baffle

Discharge Baffle

He)( Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Rear Baffle

Rear Deflector

Shoulder Bolt

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

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

Locknut 5/16-18

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 5/8

Locknut 318-16

Washer

Wheel Adjusting Bracket (L.R.,R.F.)

Wheel Adjusting Bracket (R.R.,L.F.)

Spacer

Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Spring

Selector Knob

Belleville Washer

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8.0 x 1 3/4

Washer

Retainer Clip

Hubcap

Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Ref.

#32,43,44,46,70 & 77)

Danger Decal

Housing Decal

Blade Adapter

20" Blade

Helical Lockwasher 3/8

Hardened Washer

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1 3/8

Grd. 8

Front Baffle

Catcher Frame

Grass Bag

Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw

3/8x 16

Engine -Craftsman (Source 143)

Model No. 143.404142 (See

Pgs.18-21)

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN4"CYCLEENGINE MODEL:143.404142

MODELandSERIALt

NUMBERSHERE

110

135

130

120

370A\

126

119

125

101

2O4

292

"172

182185 C

178

241

238

207

250

I I II III

_t301

-7

193

CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEENGINE MODEL:143.404142

ReL Part

No. No.

1 35613

6 33734

7 34214A

9*33735

3O2O0

12A 34605

12B 33886

14 28277

15 31_89

16 31383A

17 31335

18 650548

19 31361

2O 326O0

30 34477B

32 32323

4O 35544

40 35545

4O 35546

41 35541

41 35542

41 35543

42 35547

35549

32875

46 32810A

48 27241

5O 33553

52 29914

69 *35261

7O 35810

72 3O572

73 °28833

75 27897

80 30574

81 35479

82 3O591

83 30568A

84 29193

86 660488

89 611004

90 611112

92 660815

93 660816

100 34443A

101 610118

103 650814

110 34961

119 °33015A

120 34342

126 20313C

129 29315(:

120 20314B

120 29315C

130 5O21A

Part Name

CylinderAssy. (Incl. Nee. 2 _20)

Pin, Dowel

Element, Breather

BreatherAasy. (Incl, Nee. 6, 8, 9, 12A

8. 12B)

Gasket,Breather

Screw, Flexwasher hd.self-tap Seres,

10-24 x 9/16

Bbow, Breathertube

Tube, Breather

Washer, Rat

Rod, Governor(Incl. No. 14)

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Govemorlever

SCrew, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 5/16

Spdng, Extension

Seal, Oil

CrankshaftAasy.

Washer, Thrust

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Aasy. (Std.}

(Incl. Nee. 41, 42 8. 43)

Piston, Pin _Ring Assy. (.010 over-

size) (Incl. Nee. 41, 42 Et43)

Piston, Pin 8. Ring Aasy. (.020 over-

size) (IncL Nos. 41, 42 8. 43)

Piston_PinAss,/. {Std.) (Incl. No.43)

Piston Et Pin Assy. (.010 oversize)

(Incl. No. 43)

Piston G Pin Assy. (.020 oversize)

(Incl. No. 43}

RingSet, Piston (Std.)

RingSet, Piston (.010 oversize)

RingSet, Piston (.020 oversize)

Ring, Piston pinretaining

Rod Aasy., Connecting(Incl. No. 46)

Bolt, Connectingrod

Valve, Lifter

Camshaft (Mech. Compression

Release)

PumpAasy., Oil

Gasket, Mounting flange

Flange,Mounting (Incl. Nee. 72,73, 75

80)

Plug, Oil drain (Incl. No. 73}

Gasket, Oil plug {Not required with

plasticoil plug)

Seal, Oil

Shaft, Governor

Washer, Rat

GearAasy., Governor(Incl. No. 81)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hdo Seres, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Key,Rywhe_

Flywheel

Washer, Beflevills

Nut, Rywheel

Solid State As_/.

(:over, Spark plug

Screw, Torx hex washer hd. Serns,

10-24 x 1

Wire, Ground

Gasket,Cylinderhead

Head, Cylinder

Valve, Exhaust(Std.} (Incl. No. 161)

Valve, Exhaust (1/32" ovendze) (Incl.

No. 151)

Valve, intake (Std.) (Incl. No. 151)

Valve, Intake (1/32" oversize)

(Incl. No. 151)

Screw, Hex flangehd., 6/16-18 x 1-1/2

Ref. Part

No. No.

135 35395

150 31672

151 31673

166 35827

169 "2"/234A

172 32756

174 65O128

178 28752

182 6201

184 *28756

185 31394A

186 34337

189 650839

190 34968

191 35039

192 34966

193 34965

194 323O9

195 610973

2O0 35727

2O2 338O2

203 31342

204 65O549

2O5 650777

207 34336

209 3O2OO

215 35511

223 65O451

224 "34690A

238 *34338

239 65O932

241• 35797

245 35O66

260 35O65

260 35826

261 30200

•262 650831

263 35821

275 34613

277 65O795

285 35O0O

287 650884

29O 34357

292 2646O

3O0 35586

301 35355

305 35819

3O6 34265

307 35499

309 65O662

Paxt Name

Spark Plug, Resistor(Champion RJ-

19LM or equivalent)

Spring, Valve

Cap, Lower valvespring

Shroud, Englne

Gasket,Valvespring box

Cover,Valve springbox

Screw, Hex hd. Same, 10-24x 1/2

Nut 8- Lockwasher,1/4-28

Screw, Hex hd., 1/4-28 x 7/8

Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake[Incl. No. 224)

Link, Governorspring

Screw, Hex washer hd. Powedok,

114-20x 318

Lever, Brake

Bracket, S.E. Brake

Link, Control

Spring, Extension

Ring, Retaining

TerminalAssy.

Bracket Assy., Control(Incl. Nos. 202

thru 205)

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fit. hd., 5-40 x 7/16

Screw, Fil. hd., 6-32 x 21/32

Link, Throttle

Screw, Hex washerhd. self-tapSems,

10-24 x 9/16

Knob, Control

Screw, Hsx hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x1

Gasket, Intake pipe

Gasket, Air cleaner

Screw, Hex washer hd. shoulder,

10-32x 43164-

Collar, Air cleaner

Filter,Air cleaner (Paper)

Cover,Air cleaner

Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex washerhd. self-tapSeres,

10-24x 9/16

Screw, Hex washer hd. Powedok

thread, 1/4-26 x 15/32

Grill, Shroud

Muffler As._/.

Screw, Hex hd., 114-20 x 2-1/4

Hub, Starter

Screw, Hex washer hd., 8-32 x 1!2

Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuel line

Tank Aasy, (Incl. Nos. 292 8. 301)

Cap, Fuel

Tube, Oil fill

Gasket, Fill tube

"O" Ring

Screw, Hex washer hd. shakeproof,

10-32 x I/2

*Indicates PartsIncludedin

Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400.

CRAFTSMAN4-CYCLEENGINE MODEL:143.404142

Ref. Part

No. No.

310 35822

313 34080

357 34985

370 35847

370A 35167

370B 35841

380 6325_9

Part Name

Dipstick, Oil fill

Spacer, Flywheel key

Rstainer, Starter rope

Decal, Instruction

Decal, Throttle

Deca!, Name

Carburetor (Incl. No. 184)

Ref.

No.

380

4OO

Part

No.

59O637

33235D

Part Name

Starter, Rewind

Gasket Set (Incl. itemsmarked *)

RPM Setting:

Low Speed: 2500 High Speed: 3000

*Indicates PartsIncluded in

GasketSet, Ref. No. 400.

CARBURETOR NO. 632569

_-_------- 21

_- 22,

•Ref. Part

No. No.

632569

1 631615

3- 631616

4 650506

5631767

6631971

7631184

9 632047

11 631027

12 631O21

13 631022

14 632019

15 631024

16 631700

21 631334

22 632568

25 631028

26 632527

Part Name

Carburetor

Shaft Et Lever Assy., Throttle

Shutter, Throttle

Screw, Throttle shutter

Spring, Throttle return

Sea!, Dust

Washer, Flat

Primer Assy.

Plug, Welch

Inlet Needle, Seat _Clip Assy.

(Incl. No. 13)

C_ip, Intet needle

Float, Carburetor

Shaft, Float

Bowl, Float

Gasket, Bowr-to-body

Nut, Float Bowl

Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Fitting, Fuel inlet

REWIND STARTER NO.

12 _

Ref. Part

No. No. Part Name

590637 Starter, Rewind

1590599A Pin, Spring (lncL No. 4)

2 590600

3 590615

4 590601

5 59O598

6 590616

7 590617

8 590618

9 590619

10 59O62O

11 590638

12 590535

13 59O452

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover, Spring

HousingAssy., Starter

Rope, Starter (Length98" _9/64"

die.)

Handle, Starter

NOTES

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODELNO.

917.383340

HOWTOORDER

REPAIRPARTS

750588 Rev. I 02/15/90

CRRFTSMRN

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REARBAGGER

ROTARYLAWNMOWER

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number. Each

engine has its own model number.

The modelnvmberfor your lawn mowerwill be found on

a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for the engine will be found on the

Blower Housingof the engineadjacent to the spark plug.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuckand Co. ServiceCentersand mostRetail Stores.

WHENORDERINGREPAIRPARTS,ALWAYSGIVETHEFOLLOWING

INFORMA11ON:

* PRODUCT- "ROTARYLAWNMOWER"

* MODELNUMBER- 917.383340

* ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN

MODELNO. 143.404142

*PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandisehas added value whenyou con-

siderthat Sears has serviceunitsnationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicions...professional technicians

specificallytrained on Sears products,having the parts,

toolsand the equipmentto insurethat we meetour pledge

to you, we servicewhat we sell.

Ul ih

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