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ODEL 917,386153 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly

oOperation

Customer

ResponsibRgnties

oService

oAdjustments

o Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

155902 5.29.96 VBL Printed in U,,S,A.

&SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECT&

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTtONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,

SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS

EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES .....

TRAINING:

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 atlow adults

to use mower without proper instructions

• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially

small children and pets.

o 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

o The blade turns when the engine is running

PREPARATION:

= Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear itof

all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects

These objects wilt 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 stading engine_ Do not lilt gas tank

indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot

Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filting the

gas tank. Clean off any sp]lted gasoline before starting the

engine

o Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your

mower Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificiaT light

OPERATION:

-Keep your eyes and mind on your mower arrd 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 alt times

° Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using

your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and

any gravel-covered area&

o Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor

allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.

oBefore cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the

engine and make absolutely sure the btade and all moving

parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and

keep it away from the spark ptug to prevent accidental

starting

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

Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any 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 if it vibrates abnormally.. Exces-

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

safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required.

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

ous

o Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow

across the face of slopes, never up and down or you [night

lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use

caution when operating the moweron uneven terrain orwhen

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 boits, 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

• 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

• Always keep a sharp blade on your mower..

• Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

o 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

u nl

I,_ Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions, tt means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY tS INVOLVED.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug in order to pre-

vent accidental starting when setting

up, transporting, adjusting or making

rep airs. ,.....

AWARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains cnemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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 easily

_emedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department We have competent, wetl-

hained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this Iawn mower

Please read and _etain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assembie and maintain your lawn mower

propedy Always obse:ve the ;SAFETY RULES"

MODEL

NUMBER 917386153

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OFPURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WtLL BE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR OF THE

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOUSHOULDRECORDBOTHSERtALNUMBERAND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEPIN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 5 0

DISPLACEMENT: t 1 5 CU IN

GASOLINE CAPACITY ! 5 QUARTS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFiSG): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION J19LM RJ19LM

(GAP: 030") STD361458

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: 008

EXHAUST: 008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP: 0125 IN

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT LBS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Seals Maintenance Agreement is availabfe on this product Conlact your nearest Sears store for deta_ts

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIL T ES

° Read and observe the safety rules

, Follow a regular sc!_edule 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 workmansiqip

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used tor commercial or rentat purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from

the date of purchase

This Warranly 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 negligence, including bent crankshafts and the faiIure to maintain

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

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

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES THiS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE

THIS PRODUCT iS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state

SEARS. ROEBUCK AND CO, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES. ILLINOIS 60179

i i i,nn i,i TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SAFETY RULES ....,..; ...................................................... 2

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .......... .o.....°.3, 11-13

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

ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 6

OPERATION .................................................................. 8

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

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

STORAGE ................................................................... 15

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 21

REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ........................ 16-17

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................................... 22

iNDEX

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

Adjustments:

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

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

Handle Height .............................14

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

Air Filter:

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

Service ........................................ 13

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

Blade:

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

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

Controls:

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

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

Operator Presence

Control Bar .................................. 8

Customer Resporisibilities.o. 3, 11-13

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

Blade Care/Repfacement ........I2

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

Lubrication ................................ 13

Spark Plug ................................ 13

Gutting LeveLs .................................... 9

Engine:

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

Oil Change ............................. 13

Oit Level ................................... 13

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

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

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

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

Fuel:

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

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

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

Handle Adjustment:

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

Cutting Height ........................ 14

Lubrication:

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

Lawn Mower ...............................11

IVi

Maintenance Agreement ................. 3

Maintenance Schedule .....................11

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

Oil:

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

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

Operation:

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

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

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

Operator Presence

Control Bar. ............................ g

Options:

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

Repail Parts:

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

Lawn Mower ........................ 16-17

Responsibilities, Customer_ 3, 11-13

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Safety Rutes ..............................................2

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

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

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

Handle ...............................................14

Spark Plug ........................................ 13

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

Speed Control:

Engine .........................................14

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

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

Stolage ...................................................15

Trouble Shooting Chart ................. 21

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

LAWN MOWER ACCIESSORUES

These accessories were available when lIiis laWn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets

and service centers Most Sears stoles can also order repair paris foryou, when you provide the model number of your lawn

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

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

_._ \"\ GRASS CATCHERS

\\ FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

BELTS

• # %

BLADES

MULCHER KITS

t GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

t ,tt ;*_- IL

AIR FILTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

ASSEM 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 unassembled

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

bolts, etc., necessary to complete the assembly have been

placed in the parts bag.. To ensure safe and proper

operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct

tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

Remove loose parts included with mower.

Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel

down flat.

Remove all packing materials except padding between

upper and lower handle and padding holding operator'

presence cont[ol bar to upper handle

Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thor-

oughlj for additional loose parts

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1)

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO AS

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES

o Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

place in mowing position.

o Raise upper handte 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

mulcher_ To convert to bagging or discharging:

o Open rea_ door and remove mutcher plug Store

mutcher plug ]n a safe place.

° You can now install catcher or optional clipping deflec-

tor.

o To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug

into discharge opening of mower.

OPERATOR PRESENCE

CONTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

LIFT UP

MOWING POSITION

LOWER HANDLE

FIG. 1

MULCHERPLUG

FIG, 2

CAUTION: Do not run your' lawn mower

without mulcher plug in place or ap-

proved clipping deflector or grass

catcher in place. Never attempt to op-

eratethe lawn mower with the rear' door

removed or propped open_

ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE AHD AT'TAC[4 GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4)

o Insert leg of tubular hame through lront operQng of

grass catcher and thlead frame into sewn hem of bag

NOTE: Keep bag hem gatheied on !he straight teg of the

tubular frame

o When frame comes out the othe_ end of sewn hem,

immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag

as shown in inset

,' Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until

both ends of frame are exposed ou! of the front open-

ing,

,, Assemble lower frame to bJbular frame as shown Be

sure handle is oulside of bag and frames are fully

seated as shown in insel

" Slip vinyl bindings over frame

NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold them In warm

waler for a few minutes II bag gets wet let it dry before

using

', Close the flip lid Flip lid must be closed while operating

lawn mower

o Lift the reat door on the mower housing and place the

grass catcher fram,e onto timeformed labs on the rear

door binge bracket

. The grass catcher is secured to d+_elawn mower

housing when tlmerear door is Ioweled on!o the grass

catcher frame

_o tCu ny""_u r law n mowe"_"'_"""_ _

! _:/_ without clipping deflectoror approved

! _tcherT!_ place., Never attempt

t_to operate the lawn mower with the rear

L._ door removed or propped open__

TUBULAR FRAt'_E SEWN

HEM

SEWN HEM

TUBULAR

FRAME

LOWER

FRAME

(Frames must

be fully seated)

FIG. 3B

LOWER FRAME HANDLE , t

FIG. 3C

. REARDoor

HNGE ' _--CL<7_+

GRASS

CATCHER

FRAME

FORMED

TABS

FIG, 4

FIG. 3A

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OPERATION

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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 location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference..

,nl,,r, i i,,, iiillll n ,, luull

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or' in literature suppfied with the product. Learn and understand

their meaning.,

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

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

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OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE

STARTER HANDLE

HANDLE KNOB

GRASS CATCHER

GASOLINE FILLER C/_P

PRIMER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

MULCHER PLUG

ENGINE OIL CAP

WiTH DIPSTICK

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

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MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers cor_form to the safety standards of the American National Standards _nstitute

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

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel f_'romthe carburetor to the

cylinder for use when starting a cold engine.

STARTER HANDLE - used 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

MULOHER PLUG - located at the discharge opening must

be removed when converting to bagging or discharging

operation

©PERATION

The operation of an x lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, Which can

,-es£1tin se,,ere ÷je damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your

iav,,n mower or pe_fo_n_ingany adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety

mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5)

The engine speed is controlled by a lever !ocated on the

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

engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging Stow

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

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal fegulaticns _equh"e

[o be I _s{_ftec_on t sis

an engine control "" .... < " '

f " , .

lawn mower iP, oic;e, to iai;Ii_siize rise

risk of blade contact injury. Do not

under any circumstances aiternpt to

defeat the function of the operator con-

trol, The blade turns when the engine is

running.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an opeta[ol pres-

ence control bar which requires tile operator to be

positioned behind tl_e lawn mowe_' handle !o start and

operate the lawn mower

FIG,, 5

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig, 6)

o Raise wheels for low cut and towel wheels for high cut

. Adjust cutting t_eight to suit your requirements Me-

dium position is best for most iawns

° To change cutting heighL squeeze adjuster lever to-

ward wheel. Move wheel up or down to suit your

requh'emenis Be sure all wheels ale in tl_e same

setting

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab

inserts into hole in lever AIso, 9-posilion adjusters (if so

equipped) allow lever !o be positioned between the plate

tabs

LOWER WHEELS PLATE TAB

FOR HIGH CUT

LEVER

RAISE WHEELS

FOR LOW CUT

FIG. 6

TO EMP'FY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig. 7)

Lift up on g_ass catcher using the flame handle

o Remove gtass catcher with clippings from under lawn

rnower handle

- Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and

bag handle

NOTE: Do not @ag the bag when emplying; it will cause

unnecessary wear

FIG. 7

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower is shipped without oit in the engine

° Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

- Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line

on the dipstick.

, Use20ozs of oil. For type and grade of oil lo use, see

"ENGINE" in Customer Respensibililies section of this

manuel

o Pour' oil slowly. Do not over fitt

° Check oil level before each use Add oil if needed Fil!

to full line on dipstick

o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each lime

- Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten

, After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oi!,

and every 25 hours thereafter You may need to

change the oil more often under dusly, dirty conditions

OPERATION

GAS

. FIll fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minirnum of 87 octane: De not mix oit

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness,

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohoi blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to sepalation 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 lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information, Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner' products in fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,.

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.

• Push engine speed control lever to fast (,{_y) 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 control bar

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat

priming steps. In warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start, If you do flood engine,

wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat priming steps,

MOWING TIPS

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

be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce

pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine

and leaving clumps of grass clippings.

• 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 fast (._) posi-

tion

° When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist,

heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may net enter the

grass catcher, Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time

. If atrail of grass clippingsisleft on the fight side of a rear

discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction

with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next

pass.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of

grass clippings and chaff, This wi!t help engine airflow

and extend engine life,,

. Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt

and dust with use and catchers witl collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catchers off with water

and tet dry before using

MAX 1/3

.....

FIG. 8

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL,

" The special mutching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the tawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass wiII

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this wilI provide the best recutting action of the

blades

o 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,

o Fo_ best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height

so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one4hird

of the grass blades (See Fig. 8) tf the lawn is

overgrown it wilt be necessary to raise the height of cut

to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading

the engine and leaving dumps of mulched grass, For

extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut,

mow slow y and ra se the rear of the tawn mower one

wheel adjuster setting higher than the front.

o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to

comptelely hide tile clippings, When doing a second

cul, mow across or perpendicuIar to the first cut path.

. Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow

north to south,one week then change to east to west the

next week,. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

OUST

= OMBR RESPONSIBILITIES

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean/Inspec,, Grass Catc1_er

(if Equipped)

Clean Lawn Mower

Clean Undei Drive Cover

(Power-Propelled Mowers)

Check drive beWpu/eys

Power-Propelled Mowers)

C[;ecldSharperFReptace B_ade

Lubrica_,ion Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mo,,lers)

Check Engine el Levet

_Change Eng..ine Oil

Clean Air Fi!ler

tnspect Mullter

Clean oFReplace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

t., Change more olee wrier, operalJng under a heaw bad O;r in high ambJenl tereperaturee

2-Service more offer, wher_ operatin 9 in dirly or dusly cendilions

3, Replace blades mere ellen when mowing in sar_dy sol

4 - Charge 48 ho,JIs a_ end of seasen

GENERAL. RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items thal 'i_!i

have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To !,i_l

receive full value from the warranly, operator must maintain _'!!i

mower as instructed in this mar_ual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit

At adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be cl3ecked at least once each season

o Once a year, replace the spark plug, replace air flier

element and check blade ior wear A new spark plug

and clean/new air ltler elernent assures proper air-fuel

mixture and hetps your engine run betier and last

longer

o Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual

SERVICE DATESt

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ WHEEL

ili!

('_ BRAKE

"L ">" SPRING

\BRACKET

(_) ENGINE OIL

BEFORE EACH USE

. Check engine oil levet

o Check for loose fasteners

LUBRICATION

Keep unitwell!ubrioated(See "LUBRICATION CHART")

(_ HANDLE BRACKET "(_) REAR

MOUNTING PiN DOOR

HtNGE

(_) SPRAY LUBRICANT

(_) SAE30 MOTOROtL REFERTOENGINE-CUSTOMERRESPON-

SIB[LITIES 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

IqUST BE LUBRICATED. USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICAHT SPARINGLY

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance,

TIRES

o 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,,

T.O REMOVE BLADE (See Fig. 9)

- Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place

wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.

. Turn lawn mower on its side, Make sure air filter and

carburetor are up,,

° Use a wood block between blade and mower housing

to prevent blade from turning when removing blade

bolt,

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

heavy cloth

• Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise, Use

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

° Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock

washer and hardened washer)_

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be in good

condition to work property_ 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

aligned

o Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2)

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

. Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine

• Instal] the blade bolt with the lockwasher and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft

° Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise,

o The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT lS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED

BLADE , CRANK-

ADAPTER SHAFT

KEYWAY

BLADE

BI "CRANK-

B( SHAFT

HARDENED

WASHER TRAILING

LOCK WASHER EDGE BLADE ADAPTER

FIG. 9

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 will cause eventual damage to lawn

mower or engine.

o 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 in¢h of the straight nail exposed.

Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position, If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

GRASS CATCHER

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

be dry when used°

o Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterio-

ration Through normal use it will wear_ If catchei

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower'

model number when ordering.

m STOITIER RESPONSIBILITIES

ENGINE

[.UBRICATION

Use only high quality detergent oil rated wilh API service

classification SF or SG Select the oii's SAE viscosity grade

according to your s×pecled operating tempelature

SAE VIS,COS]TY G!RAD£S

TEMPERATURE R,z,NGE ADI'FtCIF,*',TED BEFORE t,*EXT OJL CHANGE

OO. AI.=R.. ' ::----

NOTE: Although mulfi-',,iscosity oifs (5W30, 10W30 elc )

improve starling in cold waati_er, these multi-viscosity oils

witt result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oiI level more f_equen!7 to avoid

possible engine damage Iron', running low on oil

Change the oil after ti_e first two hours of operation and

every 25 hours thereaftel or at least once a year if the lawn

mower is not used for 25 hours in one year

Check the crankcase oil ievel 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 t0)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil drain fuel

tank by running engine until fuel tank is erupt/

o Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannol come in contact wiIh spark plug,

° Remove engine oil cap; try aside on a clean surface

• Tip lawn mov,,er on its side and dlain oil into a suitable

conlainer Rock lawn mower back and lorth lo remove

any oil trapped inside of engine

o Wipe off any spilled oil on tawn mower and on side of

engine

,, Fitl engine with oil, FIll only to the "FULL" Ine on the

dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL

o Replace engine oil cap

o Reconnect spark plug wile to spark plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run propedy and may be damaged by

using a dirty air filter

Replace the air filter every year. more often il you mow in

very dusty, dirly conditions Do not v.zasllair filter

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 11}

o Remove lhe air filler cover by turning counterclockwise

to the stop and pull awal from collar

° Remove tilter from insicJe ot cove_'

,' Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove

any dirt accumulation

. Insert new iller into cover

° Put air tilter cover and filter into cota_ aligning lhe tab

with the slot

. Push in on cover and ruin clockwise Notighlen

FIG 10

COLLAR

""- TORE OVE

/"_ _ _ _.

AIR FILTER /"L.,...rTURI',ICLOCKWISE

AIR FILTER COVER TO TIGHTEN

FIG., 11

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a

fire hazard and/or damage

SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine

stad 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

CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wit e where it

cannot come in contact with the spark

plug_

o Turn lawn mower on ils side Ivlake sure air filler and

carburelor are up Clean the underside of your lawn

mower by sclaping to remove build-up of grass and

trash

. Clean engine often to keep bash fl'om accumulating A

clogged engine runs holte_ and shortens engine life

• Keep finished surfaces and wt_eels free ol all gasoline,

oil,etc

° We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean

lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air

filler and carburetor are covered to keep water out

Water in engine can result in shoMened engine life

=l IIH= ,, =,,L , I= ,I,I "U =',,",1= =J,I I , ................................. I .................................

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

i=l ,J,J i , =l=l ,=,m,L i ii.,i i .i,i •

. m= .i =,l, I,r .i .., .m.

AuT,BEFOREPERFOR ,NGSERV,OEORADJUSTMENTS I

Release control bar.

o Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped°

o 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 manuaf

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

that objects wilt be thrown out the rear of the Iawn mower

into the operator's mowing position tf the rear deflector

becomes damaged, it should be replaced

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru 14)

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your

mowing comtorL Four (4) positions are available: high,

medium high, medium low 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 wil! have to be

turned over (See Fig 12B).

,, Remove the cable clips

, Remove the controls and operator presence control

bar irom lhe upper handle

• Remove the stb.rter rope guide from the lower handie

• Remove hairpin cotters

= Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets

{See Fig 14)

° Turn the handle over and teessernble the hairDin

cotters that have been removed

• Reassemble the starter rope guide.

• Reassemble the controls and the operator presence

control bar to the upper handle

CAUTION: The operatorpresencecon-

tro! bar must pivot freely to permit blade

brake engagement when control bar is

released. Do not over tighten the fas-

teners holding the controls to the up-

per handle,.

',H,,H

= To change from medium tow to high position only the

upper handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig 13A)

, To change from medium low to low position_ only the

lower handle section will have to be turned over (See

Fig t 3B).

SHIPPING POSITION

MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH

FIG. 12A FIG. 12B

LOW

FIG, 13A FIG. 13B

LOWER HANDLE

SQUEEZE

TO REMOVE

HAIRPIN CLIP

HANDLE

BRACKET'

FIG. 14

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

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 p_epare your lawn mower for storage at the

end of the season or if tile unit will not be used for S0 days

or more,

LAWN MOWER

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

it thoroughly, remove aN did, grease, leaves, etc Store in

a clean, dry area

. Clean entire lawh mower iSee "CLEANING" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)

Lubricate as shown in tile Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual

- Be sure that aN nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are

securely fastened hTspect moving parts fo_ damage,

breakage and wear Reotace if necessary.

. Touch Lip all rusted or chipped paint sudaces; sand

lightly before painting

HANDLE (See Fig. 15)

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage

,' Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward

each other until the lower handle clears the handle

bracket, then move handle forward

. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow

upper handle to be folded back

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDING THE HANDLE FOR

STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION, BE SURE TO FOLD

THE HANDLE AS SHOWN OR YOU MAY DAMAGE THE

CONTROL CABLES

', When setting up your handle from the slorage position,

the lower handle will automaticaNy lock into the mowing

position

LOWER HANDLE

HANDLE

BRACKET

SQUEEZE TO

FOLD

HAIRPIN

COTTER

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

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 Aid ENGINE WHILE tN STORAGE

: Diain the rue! tank

,, Start tile engine and let ii run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty

,, Never use engine or carburelor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur

: Use fresh fuel next season

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formalion of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container Always follow the mix ratio Iound on stabilizer

container Run engine at teast 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and cafburetoi if using fuel stabilizer

ENGINE OIL

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

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual)

CYLINDER

,, Remove spark plug

o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole

into cylinder

o Pull stader handle slowly a few times to distribute oil

- Replace with new spark plug

OTHER

,' Do not store gasoline from one season to another

o Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust,

Rust and/or dhl in your gasoline will cause plobtems

• tf possible> stole your unit indoors and cover it to give

protection from dust and dirt

o Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot bJeathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your unit to rust.,

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

withgasolineinthetaniknsideabuild-

ing where fumes may reach an open I

flame ot spark° Allow the engine to I

cool before storing in arly enclosure, J

FIGo 15

REPAIR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.386153

,,,,,&

REPARR PARTS

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.386153

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

,,,,,,&

1 86902

2 145646X479

3 150425

4 132001

5 15!516X479

6 STD541425

7 131959

8 151517

9 51793

t0 136376

11 130861

12 74350424

!3 750097

t4 850733X004

15 73510400

16 57143

17 151023

t8 700483X479

I9 150050

20 86344

21 54583

22 t40661X479

23 88652

24 700365X479

25 133190X479

26 140540

27 61651

28 151512X479

29 15151IX479

30 750913X004

31 55187

32 700325X007

33 146630

34 128415

35 87877

36 700331X004

Control Bar

Upper-Handle

Mulcher P!ug

Rope Guide

Lower"Handle

Locknut 1/4-20

Handle Bolt

Cable Clip

Hairpin Cotter

Handle Knob

Engine Zone Con[ro! Cable

Hex Head Bolt I/4-20 x 1-1/2

Hex Washer Head Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Up-Stop Bracket

Nut

Wave Washer

Rear Door Assembly Kit

Back Plate

Self Tapptng Screw 10-24 x 5/8

Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 1/2

Hex Head Tapplng Screw !/4-20 x 1/2

Rear Baffle

Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4

Side Baffle

Discharge Baffle

Rear Deflector

Spring Washer

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Bracket Assembly (Right)

Axle Arm Assembly

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Wheel Adiusting Bracket

Spacer

Pop Rivet

Selector Knob

Selector Spring

37 I45935X004

38 62335

39 142748

40 151162

41 88017

42 83923

43 77400

44 85463

45 150406

46 48411

47 751592

48 88348

49 149588

50 700869X479

51 851084

52 850263

53 851074

54 141114

55 851514

56 144748

57 149844

58 151203

59 144747

60 74760612

61 86969

62 700170X479

63 700!72X479

-- 155902

Axle Arm Assembly

Belleville Washer

Shoulder Bolt

Wheel and Tire Assembly

Wheel

Hex Flange Locknut

Hubcap

Danger Decal

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

Lawn Mower Housing (lncl. Key ,_18, 22, 24, 44;50).

Locknut 3/8_16

Flat Washer 3/8

Self Tapping Screw w/Sems 5/16-t8 x 1-1/2

Front Baffle

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x I-3/8 (Grd. 8)

Helical Lockwasher 3/8

Washer

Blade 22"

Blade Adapter

Tube Frame

Grass Bag

Engine - Craftsman Model No.143.965006

Throat Frame

Hex Bolt 3/8-t6 x 3/4

Spacer

Bracket Support RH

Bracket Support LH

Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)

Available accessories not Included with lawn mower:

7__!.t33303 Clipping Deflector

7il 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

7! 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

71 33300 SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.}

7_!33417 Dust Shield

7__!_133316 Mower Cover

CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143,965006

_/3701{

4OO

135

416 120 119

10t

126

125

®......,-301

241

<246

238

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.965006

REF PART REF PART

NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 36478A

2 26727

6 33734

7 36557

12A 36558

12B 34695

14 28277

15 30589

!6 32651

17 31335

18 650548

19 3628l

20 32600

30 35996

4.0 36073

40 36O74.

40 36075

41 36O7O

41 36071

41 36072

42 36076

42 36077

42 36078

43 20381

45 30963B

46 32610A

48 27241

50 35992

52 29914

69 35261

70 3431lD

72 36083

75 27897

80 30574A

81 30590A

82 30591

83 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611112

92 650815

93 650816

100 34443A

10t 610118

103 651007

1t0 34961

!19 36477

120 36476

125 36471

125 36472

126 293t4B

I26 29315C

I30 6021A

t35 35395

t50 35991

I5t 31673

I69 27234A

I72 32755

174 30200

178 29752

t82 6201

t84 26756

!85 36544

Cylinder (lncl 217,20 & 125)

Dowel Pin

Breather Elemerll

Bieather Ass'y (Incl.. 6 & 12A)

Breather" Cover & Tube (Incl. t2B)

Breather Tube Etbow

Washer

Governor Rod (tncL t4)

Governor Lever

Governor Leve_ Clamp

Screw, 8-32 x 5/16"

Extension Spring

Oil Seal

Crankshaft

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.)

Piston, Pin & Ring Set ( 0!0" OS)

Piston, Pin & Ring Set ( 020" OS)

Piston & Pin Ass'y (Std.) (lnct 4.3)

Piston & Pin Ass'y ( 010" OS)

(Incl 43)

Piston & Pin Ass'v. ( 020" OS)

(Incl 43)

Ring Set (Sld,)

Ring Set (.0t0' 0%

Ring Set ( 020" OS)

Pis!on Pin Retaining Ring

Connecting Rod Ass'y ([ncl.. 46)

Connecting Rod Bolt

Valve Lifler

Camshaft (MCR)

Oil Pump Ass'y

Mounting Flange Gasket

Mounting Flange (Inci 72 tilru 83)

Oil Drain Plug

Oil Seal

Governor Shaft

Washer

Governor Gear Ass'y (Incl 8!)

Governor Spool

Sc[ew, !/4-20 x I-1/4"

Flywheel Key

Flywheel

Belleville Washer

Flywheel Nut

Solid State Ignition

Spark Plug Cover

Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16"

Ground Wire

Cylinder Head Gasket

Cylinder Head

Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Incl 151'_

Exhaust Valve (1/32" OS)

(lnct 151)

Intake Valve (S!d.) (tncl 151)

Intake Valve (1/32" OS) (Inc!. 151)

Screw, 5/16-t8 x 1-I/2"

Resistor Spark Plug (RJt9LM)

Valve Spring

Valve Spring Cap

Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Sclew, 10-24 x 9t16"

Nut & Lock Washer, !/4-28

Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"

Carburetor To Intai-:e Pipe Gasket

Intake Pipe

186 34337 Governor Link

!89 650839 Screw. 1/4-20 x 3/8"

t9! 36559 SE Brake Bracket (lncl 195)

195 6t0973 Terminal

200 35727 Control Bracket (lncl 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

209 30200 Screw, !0-24 x 9/16"

215 32410 Conbol Knob

223 650451 Screw, l/4-20 x 1"

224 34690A * Intake Pipe Gasket

238 650932 Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

239 34338 * Air Cleaner Gasket

24t 35797 Air Cleaner Collar

245 35066 Air Cleaner Filter

250 35065 Air Cleaner Cover

260 36420A Blower Housing

26t 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

262 650831 Screw, I/4-20 x 1/2"

275 36473 Muffler (Inc!. 277)

277 650988 Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"

285 35000A Stader 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 (lncf. 292 & 30I)

301 36246 Fuel Cap

305 35647 Oil Fill Tube

306 34265 * "O"-Ring

307 35499 "Q"-Ring

309 650562 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

310 35648 Dipstick

313 34080 Spacer

370A 36261 Lubrication Decal

370B 35167 Control Decal

370K 36695 Starlet Decal

380 632646 Carburetor (Incl 184)

390 590694 Rewind Stader

400 36481 Gasket Set

(Inct Items Marked *)

4!6 36085 Spark Arrestor Kit

(Incl 417)(Optional)

417 650760 Screw, 8-32 x 3/8" (Optional)

RPM High 2900 to 3200

RPM Low 2450 to 2750

(NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590737

starter Refer to the design of the rope pulley strength

ribs for part identification Individual stader pads do not

interchange )

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

I inch = 254 rnm

CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGKNE MODEL.NUMBER143.965006

REF PART

, NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

,_ $., x<_ -- 632646

_-'"___P_l_ ! 631615

_A 2 631767

_ _ 4 631184

_,_._9_ 5 631183

_X_ _OI I 6 632504

___ 7 650506

_ _ 16 631807

' 25 631867

27 631024

28 632019

29 631028

30 631021

l 3t 631022

l 35 632694

_._ 35A 632647

_/ 40 632503

44 27110

___ 48 631027

Carburetor

(Incl.. 184 of Engine Parts List)

Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

Throttle Return Spdng

Dust Seal Washer

Dust Seat (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

Shutter Screw

Fuel Fitting

Float Bowl

Float Shaft

Float

Float Bowl "O" Ring

Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (IncL 31)

Spring Clip

Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

Primer Bulb Filter

High Speed Bowl Nut

Bowf Nut Washer

Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

REF PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

,-<

-- 590694 Recoil Starter

1 590599A Spring Pin (Incl° 4)

2 590600 Washer

3 590696 Retainer

4 590601 Washer

5 590697 Brake Spdng

6 590698 Stad:er Dog

7 590699 Dog Spring

8 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.

11 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y

(40 degree grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

REF PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 590737 Rewind Starter

3 590740 Retainer

6 590616 Startel Dog

7 590617 Dog Spring

8 590618A Pulley & Rewind Sp[ing Ass'y

11 590687A Starter' Housing Ass'y

(40 degree grommet)

12 590535 Starter Rope

(Length 98" x 9/64" dia.)

13 590701 Starter Handle

14 590741 Locking Tab

NOTE: AII component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 25 4 mm

TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS

PROBLEM

Does not start

CAUSE

Didy air filler

Out of hJet

Stale fuel

Wa_er in fuel

5 Spark plug wire is disconnected

6 Bad spark piu9

7 Loose btade or broken blade adapter

8, Control barin released posilien

9 Control bar delective

CORRECTrON

1 Clean/rep]ece air rifler

2 Fill fuel tank

3 D,'air, _enk and refil! • !q',fm,--h cle_n fuel

4 Drain fuel tank epd carhur=,,'or and refill tank wilh fresh

gesotine

5 Connecl wire m s!ug

6 Replace spa;k _,h_,]

7 Tighten blade boil or replace blade adapter

8 Depress control bar to handle

9 Replace control bar

4'' I,,,, ,

Loss of power

Poor cut - uneven

Excessive vibration

it ,

1 Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in heavy grass

2 Cutting too much grass

3 Dirty air filler

4 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

5 Too much oil in engine

6 Walking speed too fast

t Worn, bent or loose blade

2 Wheel heights uneven

3 Low engine speed,

4 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower

i,=,,r=up,,i J=u,iJ

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

Set in 'Higher Cur posifion

Contact an authorized service center/department

Clean underside of mower housing

2 Set in Higher Cut" position

3 Cleantreplece air filler

4 Clean underside of mower ho!Jsing

5 Check oi! teve!

6 Cut at slowe_ walking speed

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bok

2 Set ail wheels at same height

t Replace blade Tighten btads bolt

,11

Starter rope hard to pull

Grass catcher not filling

(If so equipped)

Hard to push

2 Bent engine crankshafl

I 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 housingtblade dragging

in grass

3 Grass catcher too full

4 Handle height position not right for you

2 Contact an authorized service cenleridepartment

J u=t __ , , ,

1 Depress control bar !o upper handte before

pulling starter rope

2 Contacl an authorized service center/department

3 Replace blade adapter

4 Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface

to stad engine

t Raise cutting height

2 Replace blade

3 Clean grass calcher

4 Contact an authorized service canleridepartment

I Raise cutting height

2 Raise lear of lawn mower housing one (!)

setting h_gber

3 Empty grass catcher

4 Adjust handle height to suit

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.386153

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

5.0 HORSEPOWER

22" REAR DnSCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

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

gine has its own model number,

The model number for your fawn mower wilt be found on a

decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for your engine wilt 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:

o PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER

° MODEL NUMBER - 917.386153

• ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN -. MODEL NO. 14&965006

"PART NUMBER

oPART 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

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