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Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRN'I

6.25 HORSEPOWER

22" SIDE DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.387440

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Espa_ol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and followall

Safety Rules and instructions

beforeoperatingthisequipment

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,condcraftsman

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

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

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

Operation .............................................. 5

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 9

Maintenance ......................................... 9

Product Specifications.......................... 10

Service and Adjustments...................... 13

Storage ................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ................................... 15

Repair Parts.......................................... 34

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER

For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in

the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman-

ship.

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty

applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This Warranty does not cover:

•Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower

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

•Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent

crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest

Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only

while this product is in use in the United States.

This Warranty gives you specificlegal dghts, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

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

Safety standards require operator

presence controls to minimize the risk of

injury. Your unit is equipped with such

controls. Do not attempt to defeat the

function of the operator presence controls

under any circumstances.

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.

Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower

properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

• Do not allow children to use your

mower. Never allow adults to use

mower without proper instructions.

• Keep the area of operation clear of all

persons, especially small children and

pets.

• Use mower only as the manufacturer

intended and as described in this

manual.

•Do not operate mower if it has been

dropped or damaged in any manner.

Always have damage repaired before

using your mower.

• Do not use accessoryattachments that

are not recommended by the manufac-

turer. Use of such attachments may be

hatardous.

• The blade turns when the engine is

running.

PREPARATION:

• Always thoroughly check the area to be

mowed and clear it of all stones,sticks,

wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

These objects will be thrown by the

blade and can cause severe injury.

•Always wear safetyglasses 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 fUlgas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

hot. Allow the engine to cool for several

minutes before fillingthe gas tank.

Clean off any spilled gasoline before

startingthe engine.

•Always make wheel height adjustments

before startingyour mower.Never

attempt to do this while the engine is

running.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

OPERATION:

•Keep your eyes and mind on your

mower and the area being cut. Do not

let other interestsdistractyou.

•Do not mowwet orslippery 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

rotatingparts. Keep clear of the

dischargeopening at all times.

•Always stop the engine whenever you

leave or are not using your mower, or

before crossingdriveways, walks,

roads, and any gravel--covered areas.

•Never directdischarge of matedal

toward bystanders nor allow anyone

near the mower while you are operating

it.

•Before cleaning, inspecting, or repair-

ingyour mower, stop the engine and

make absolutely sure the blade end all

moving parts have stopped. Then

disconnectthe spark plug wire and

keep it away from the spark plugto

prevent accidental starting.

• Do not continueto run your mower if

you hit a foreign object. Follow the

procedure outlined above, then repair

any damage before restarting and

operating you mower.

•Do not change the governor settings or

overspeed the engine. Engine damage

or personal injurymay result.

•Do not operate your mower if itvibrates

abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indicationof damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause of vibration

and repair as required.

•Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust

fumes are dangerous.

•Never cut grass by pullingthe mower

towards you. Mow across the face of

slopes, never up and down or you

mightlose your footing. Do not mow

excessively steep slopes. Use caution

when operating the mower on uneven

terrain or when changing directions --

maintain good footing.

• Never operate your mower without

proper guards, plates, grass catcher or

other safety devices in place.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

•Check the blade and the engine

mounting boltsoften to be sure they

are tightened preperly.

•Check all bolts, nuts and screws at

frequent intervalsfor proper tightness

to be sure mower is in safe working

condition.

•Keep all safety devices in place and

working.

•To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine

free of grass, leaves or excessive

grease and oil.

•Check grass catcher often for deterio-

ration and wear and replace worn

bags. Use only replacement bags that

ere recommended by and comply with

specificationsof the manufacturer of

your mower.

•Always keep a sharp blade on your

mower.

•Allow engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

•Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a buildingwhere fumes may

reach an open flame or an ignition

source such as ahot water heater,

space heater, clothes dryer, etc.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

importants_fety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS iNVOLVED.

"-CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

_,WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

Theseaccessorieswere ava_01ewhen thislawn mowerwas produced. They are not

shipped with your mower. They arealso availableat mostSearsretailoutletsandservice

centers. Most Soarsstorescanalsoorderrepairpartsfor you,whenyou providethemodel

numberof yourlawnmower. Someofthese accessodesmaynotapplyto yourlawnmower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

MULCHER KITS

GRASSCATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

AIR RLTERS

BLADE ADAPTERS WHEELS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE OIL

Read these instructionsand'this manual in

itsentiretybeforeyou attempt to assemble

or operate your new lawn mower.

IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped

WITHOUT OiL OR GASOLINE inthe

engine.

Your new lawn mower has been as-

sembled at the factory withthe exceptionof

those parts left unassembled for shipping

purposes. To ensuresafe and proper

operationof your lawn mower,all parts and

hardware you assemble must be tightened

seourely. Use the correcttoolsas neces-

sary to ensure propertightness. All parts

such as nuts,washers, bolts,etc., neces-

sary to completethe assembly have been

placed in the pads bag.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts included with

mower.

•Cut down two end comers of carton

and lay end panel down flat.

•Remove all packing materials except

padding between upper and lower

handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle.

•Rolllawn mower out of carton and

check carton thoroughlyfor additional

Io_se pads.

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN

MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Untold handle carefullyso

as not to pinch or damage controlsables.

•Raise handles until lower handle

section locks into place in mowing

position.

•Remove protective padding, raise

upper handle section into place on

lower handle and tighten both handle

knobs.

•Remove handle padding holding

operator presence control bar to upper

handle.

• Your lawn mower handle can be

adjustedfor your mowing comfort.

Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Sen/ice

and Adjustmentsection of this manual.

Operatorpresencecontrol

bar _. ._..

Upperhandle_yLiftup/ _/_)

Liftup_Mowing

_ hkP_aoition

Lower

die

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETYRULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN

MOWER. Comparetheillustrationswithyourlawnmowertofamiliarize yourselfwiththe

location ofvariouscontrolsand adiustments.Save thismanualfor future reference.

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature suppliedwith the

product, Learn and understandtheir meaning.

CAUTK_N ENGINE ENGINE FAST nOW CHCKE FUEL OIL DANGER. KEEp HANDS

CR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Operator presence control bar-

Starter handle

Handle knob

Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap

Primer

Mulcher door

Housing

IMPORTANT=This lawn mower is

shippedWITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE

in the engine. (on eachwheel)

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conformto the safety standards of the

American National Standards Instituteand the U.S, Consumer Product Safety Commis-

sion. The blade turns when the engine is running.

Operatorpresence control bar- mustbe Starter handle-usedforstartingtheengine.

helddownto thehandleto startthe engine. Mulcher Door- a!lowsconversionto

Releaseto stopthe engine, dischargeor baggingoperation.

Primer -pumps additionalfuel from tt,,e

carburetorto the cylinderfor use when

startinga coldengine.

The operationof any lewn mower

can resultinforeign objectsthrown

intotheeyes,whichcan resuRin

severeeye damage. Alwayswear safety

g_,ssasor eye shieldswhileoperatingyour

lawnmower or pedormi_j anyadjustments

or repairs.We recommenda widevision

safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard

safetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed was set at the factory

for optimum performance. Speed is not

adjustable.

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_,CAUTION: Federal regulationsrequire

an engine controlto be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the risk

of blade contact injury.Do not under any

circumstances attemptto defeat the

function of the operator control.The blade

turns when the engine is running.

•Your lawnmoweris equippedwithan

operatorpresencecontrolbar which

requiresthe operatorto be positlaned

behindthe lawnmower handleto startand

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

•Raise wheetsforlow cutand k)werwheels

for highcut.

• Adjust cuffingheightto suityourrsquira-

rconts. Mediumpositionisbestfor most

lawns.

• To changecuttingheight,squeezeadjuster

levertowardwheel. Movewheel upor

downto suityourrequirements.Besureall

wheels are inthesame setting.

NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned

when plate tab inserts into hole in lever.

.... Also, 9-position adjusters (if so equipped)

allow lever to be positioned between the

plate tabs.

Lower wheels for Plate tab

high cut_ _Lever

Raise wheels for low

cut

NOTE: Yourlawn mower has been

shipped ready for mulchingoperation. To

convert to dischargingoperation, you

must install the discharge deflector

attachment includedwith your mower.

TO INSTALL DISCHARGING

DEFLECTOR

•Lift doorupward on it'shinge untilthe

deflectorframe can be hooked over the

door mountingbracket as shown.

•Release the door to rest against

deflectorframe.

•To returnto mulchingoperation,

reverse the above steps and be sure

door is in closed position. MulcherDoor

Deflector _

ACAUTION: Do not operate your lawn

mower without mulcher door in closed

position,dischargedeflector in place, or

approved grass catcher in place.

BEFORE STARTINGENGINE

OIL

Yourlawnmower isshippedwithouto_in the

engine.

•Be suremoweris leveland area aroundoil

fillis clean.

•Removeengineoilcap and till tothefull

lineon the dipstick.

NOTE: Allowoil to settle downinto

engine for accurate dipstick reading.

•Engine holds 20ozs. of oil. Fortypeand

gradeof eitto usa,see "ENGINE"in

Maintenancesectionofthis manual.

•Pouroilslowly. Donotover fill

i,, _ oillevetbeforeeachuse. Addoilif

needed. Flitto full lineondipstick.

• To readproperlevai, tightenengineoilcap

eachtime.

• Reinstallengineoilcap and tighten.

Changetheoilafterevery25 hoursof

operationoreachseason. Youmayneed

to changetheoilmere oftenunderdusty,

dirtyconditions.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. Do not mix oil withgasoline.

Purchase fuet in quantitiesthat can be

used within 30 days to assure fuel

6 freshness.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems,the fuel system shouldbe

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the fuel tank, startthe .

engine and let it run untilfuel lines and

carburetorare empty. Use fresh fuel next

season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additionalinformation. Never use engine

or carburetorcleaner productsin fuel tank

or permanent damage may occur.

_I,CAUTIO N: Fillto bottomof ges tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oilor fuel. Do not store, spillor

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings onthe

engine, a small amountof smoke may be

present duringthe initial use of the

productand should be considered

normal.

•To start a cold engine, pushprimer

three (3) times before tryingto start.

Use a firm push. This step is not

usually necessary when starting an

engine which has already run for a few

minutes.

• Hold operator presence control bar

down to the handle and pull starter

handlequickly. Do not allowstarter

rope to snap back.

•To stop engine, release operator

presence controlbar.

NOTE: In coolerweather it may be

necessaryto repeat pdmingsteps. In

warmer weather over priming may cause

flooding and engine will not start. If you

do flood engine, wait a few minutes

before attemptingto start and do not

repeat priming steps.

Engineoilcap Gasolinefiller

cap

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise

the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloadingthe

engine and leaving clumps of grass

clippings.It may also be necessary to

reduce ground speed and/or run the

lawn mower over the area a second

time.

•For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the

width of cut by overlapping previously

cut path and mow slowly.

•For batter grass bagging and most

cutting conditions, the engine speed

should be set in the fast position.

•For side discharge lawn mowers,

cutting in acounter-clockwise direction,

startingat the outside of the area to be

cut, spreads grass clippingsmore

evenly and puts less load on the

engine. To keep clippingsoff of

walkways, flower beds, etc., make the

firstcuts in a clockwisedirection.

•Pores in cloth_]rass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with

use and catchers will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose catcher

off with water and let dry before using,

•Keep top of engine around starter clear

and clean of grass clippingsand chaff.

This will help engine air flow and

extend engine life.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbeatperformance,keep

mowerhousingfree of builtupgrassand

trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE

sectionof thismanual

•The special mulchingblade willrecut the

grass clippingsmanytimesandreduce

theminsizesothat astheyfall ontothe

lawn theywilldisperseintothegrassand

notbe noticed Also the mulchedgrass

willbiodegrade quicklyto providenutrients

for the lawn Alwaysmulchwithyour

highestengine(blade)speedas this will

providethe bestrecuttingactionof the

blades

• • Avoid cuttingyour lawnwhenitiswet Wet

grass tendsto formdumps andinterferes

withthe mulching action, The best time to

mow your lawn is the earlyeffemcon. At

this time the grass hesdried and the newiy

cutarea willnatbe expesedtothedirect

SUFI

•Forbestresultsadjestthelawe mower

cuttingheightso thatthelawn mowercuts

offonlythetop onethirdofthe grass

blades Itthe lawnis overgrownitwill be

neceesaryto raise theheightof cutto

reducepushingeffortand to keepfrom

overloadingthe engineand leaving

clumpsof mulchedgrass For extremely

heaWmulchingreduceyourwid_ of cut

by ovedepp_gprev_ cutpathand

mow slowly.

• Certaintypeeof grassand g_ condi

tions may requirethat an area be mulched

a secondtimetocompletelyhidethe

clippingsWhan deing a secondcut mow

acrossorperpendicularto thetimtcutpa_

• Changeyour cuttingpattemfrom weekto

week Mow nor_ to southoneweekthen

changetoeasttowestthenextweek This

will help preventmattingand grainingof

the lawn.

FILL IN DATES /___. _ _._ '7._ _ca

Check for LOOSe Fasteners i/

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

(If Equipped) I_ li/

M clean Lawn Mower _(i/

I'_W Clean Under Drive Cover_Power-Propelled Mowers) I_

Check ddve beWpulleys

I E (Power-PrOpelled Mowers) It/

IH Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _=

Lubrication Chart _ll/

Clean Battery/Redear(

IElectdc Start MOWerS' _ V/4

ECheCk Engine Oil Level

N Change Engine 011 ik_'la_

G CleanAirFilter I_ 2

| InspectMuffler qp/

NCleanor Replace Spark Plug

E Replace Air Filter Poper Cadridge t/2

1.change mote oq_n when operl_ng under ihuW _or in high ambient temperatures

2 - Ser_ce _oneh _ _g kl d&_ ot duely _ondltlon=

3 R_ Idades r_re often when _I_ undy =_L

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyonthislawnmowerdoas not

coveritemsthat havebeen subjectedto

operatorabuseor negligence,Toreceivefull

valuefromthewarranty,operatormust

maintainmowerasinstructedinthismanual.

Some adjustmentswillneedto be made

periodicallyto propertymaintainyourunit.

AlladjustmentsintheServiceandAdjust-

ments,sec_onof this manualshouldbe

checkedat leastonce eachseason.

• Onceayear, replacethe sparkplug,clean

or replaceair fiiterelementand check

bladeforwear. A newspad(plugand

clean,hewairfilterolement assuresproper

air-fuel mixtureand helpsyourenginerun

betterandlastlonger.

• FollowHie maintenanceschedulein this

manual.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Chackengineoillevel

• Checkforleose faster_rs,

LUBRICATION

Keepunitwelllubricated(See"LUBRICATION

CHART').

LUBRICATION CHART

_)Wheel adjuster _)Mulcher door

c_l

spdng

bracket

(_Handls bracket

• , mountingpin

_)Spray lubdcante

€Refer to MAINTINANCE"ENGINE"

SECTION.

IMPORTANT: Do notoilor greaseplastic

wheslbearings Viscouslubricantswill attract

dustand dirtthat willshortsnthe lifeofthe

self_ng bearings.If youfeelthey must

be lubricated,use onlya dry,powdered

graphitetype lubricantsparingly.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.387440

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJt9LM OR J19LM

FALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

IRGAP: .0125 IN.

ILADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS.

The model and sedal numberswill be found on a decal attached to the rear of the

lawn mower housing,Recordboth serial number end date of purchase in space

provided above.

LAWN MOWlER

Alwaysobsewe safetyruleswhen performing

any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, orinsect

controlchemicalswhich can harm _r.

•Avoid stumps,stones,deep ruts,sharp

objectsand otherhazardsthat maycause

tire damage.

BLADECARE

For best results, mowerblade must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades,

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where itcannot

come in contact with spark plug.

•Turn lawn mower on its side. Make

sure air filter and carburetorare up.

•Use a wood block between blade and

mower housing to prevent blade from

turning when removing blade bolt.

•Protect your hands with g!oves and!or

wrap blade with heavy cloth.

•Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

•Remove blade and attaching hardware

(bot, ock washer and hardened

washer).

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter and

check the key inside hub of blade

adapter. The key must be in good

condition to work properly. Replace

adapter if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

•Position the blade adapter on the

engine crankshaft. Be sure key in

adapter and crankshaft keyway are

aligned.

• Position blade on the blade adapter

aligning the two (2) holes in the blade

with the raised lugs on the adapter.

• Be sure the trailing edge of blade

(opposite sharp edge) is up toward the

engine.

•Install the blade belt with the lock

washer and hardened washer into

blad_ adapter and crankshaft.

•Use block of wood between blade and

lawn mower housingand tighten the

blade belt, turning clockwise; -

•The recommended tighteningtorque is

35-40 ft. Ibs.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. :i

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend

sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure

the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause eventual damage to lawn mower or

engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, drive a nail

into abeam or wall. Leave about one

inch of the straightnail exposed. Place

center hole of blade over the head of

the nail. If blade is balanced, it should

remain in a horizontalposition. If either

end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end untilthe blade

is balanced. Blade

Key..

Lockwasher

Crankshaft

keyway

Crank

Blade

boil Hardened Tr_ling Blade adapter

washer edge

GRASS CATCHER

(if purchased as an accessory)

•The grass catcher may be ho6ed with

water, but must be dry when used,

• Check your grass catcher often for

damage or detedoration. Through

normal useit will wear. If catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a

manufacturer approved replacement

catcher. Give the lawn mower model

number when ordering.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use onlyhighqualitydetergentoilratedwith

API servicedsssiticationSF, SG orSH. Select

'= the oil's SAE viscositygradeaccordingto your

expectedopora_ngtemperature.

I'___" 11

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Changethe oilafterevery25 hoursof

operationoratleastoncea year if the lawn

moweris notusedfor 25 hoursinoneyear.

Check thecrankcase oillevel before stading

the engineandafter each five (5) hours of

continuous use. T_jhtenoil plug securely

each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OiL

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to

drain oil, drain fuel tank by running

engine until fuel tank is empty.

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with spark plug.

• Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a

clean surface.

• Tip lawn mower on its side as shown

and drain oil into asuitable container.

Rock lawn mower back and forth to

remove any oil trapped inside of

engine.

• Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower

and on side of engine.

•Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the

"FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT

OVER FILL.

•Replace engine oil cap.

•Reconnect spark plugwire to spark

plug.

Container'

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properlyand may

be damaged by using a dirty air filter.

Replace the air filter every year, more

often ifyou mow in very dusty, dirty

conditions. Do notwash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

•Remove the air filter by turning counter-

clockwiseto the stop and pull away

from collar.

•Remove filter from inside of cover.

• Clean the inside of the cover and the

collar to remove any dirtaccumulation.

•Insert new filter intocover.

•Put air filter cover and filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot.

•Push in on cover and turn clockwiseto

tighten.

Turn

counter-

clockwise

remove

Slot Turn

Air filter Tab clockwise

Air titter cover to tighten

MUFFLER

Inspectand replacecorrodedmufflerasit

couldcreateafirshazardand/ordamage.

SPARK PLUG

Changeyoursparkplugeachyearto make

yourenginestarteasierand runbetter.Set

sparkplug gap at .030 inch.

CLEANING

IMPORTANT: Forbestperformance,kiip

mower housingfree of buiit-gras_andtrash.

Clean theundersideof yourmowerafter

each use.

_,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plugand place wire where it

cannot come in contactwith the spark

plug.

•Turnlawnmoweron itsside.Makesureair

filterandcarburetorareup. Clean the

undersideof yourlawnmowerby scraping

to removebuild-upof grassandtrash.

• Cleanengineoftento keep trashfrom

accumulaltng.A cloggedengineruns

hotterand shorter_enginelife.

• Keep ltnlahedsudaceeand whealsfree of

all gasoline, oil,etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unlessthe

electrical system, muffler,airfilter and

carburetorare coveredto keepwater out.

Water in enginecan resultin shortened

engine life.

ACAUTION: Before performingany

service and adjustments:

• Release control bar and stop engine.

•Make sure the blade and all moving

parts have completelystopped.

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark

plug and place where itcannot come in

contact with plug.

LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUFFING HEIGHT" in

the Operation section of this manual•

DISCHARGE GUARD

The dischargeguard, attached to the

dischargeopening of your lawn mower, is

providedto prevent the possibilityof

injuryresulting from objects being thrown

out of the discharge opening into the

operator mowing position. Ifthe discharge

guard becomes damaged, it should be

replaced,

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector,attached between the

rear wheels of your mower, is providedto

minimizethe possibilitythat objects will

be thrownout of the rear of the mower

into the operator mowing position. If the

deflectorbecomes damaged, it should be

replaced.

TO ADJUST HANDLE

The handle can be mounted in ahigh or

low position. The mounting holes in the

bottom of lower handle are off center for

raising or lowering the handle.

•Remove upper handle and all parts

attached to lower handle.

•Remove hairpin cotters from lower

handle bracket mounting pin.

• Squeeze lower handle in to remove it

from mounting pins.

•Turn lower handle ever to raise or

lower handle.

•Squeeze lower handle in and position

holes onto mounting pins on handle

bracket.

• Reassemble upper handle and all

parts removed from lower handle.

Mowing ,-, Mowing ";

postition_.:

pos,tion _.! ""?

I i

Low position Highposition

it '" " Lower

Rotate _handle

ENGINE

ENGINE SPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set.

Do not attempt to increase engine speed

or it may resultin personal injury. If you

believe that engine is running too fast or

too slow,take your mowerto an autho-

rized service center for repair and

adjustment.

CARBURETOR

Your carburetorhas a non-adjustable

fixed main jet for mixture controL Ifyour

engine does not operate propedy due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

lawn mower to an authorized service

center for repair and/or adjustment.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper withthe

engine governor, which is factory set for

the proper engine speed. Overspeeding

the engine above the factoryhigh speed

scan be dangerous. If you thinkthe

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center, which has proper equip-

ment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepareyour lawnmower for

storageatthe enclof theseasonor iftheunit

willnet be usedfor30 daysor more.

LAWN MOWER

When lawnmower_to be storedfor a period

oftime, dean itthoroughly,rernoveall dirt,

grease,leaves,etc. Storeina clean,dry

area.

•Cleanentirelawn mower(See "CLEAN-

ING"inthe Maintenancesectionof this

manual).

•Lubricateas showninthe Maintenance

sectionof thismanual.

•Be surethat allnuts, bolts,screws,and

pineare securelyfastened. Inspect

movingpadsfor damage, breakageend

wear. Replaceifnecessary.

•Touchupall rustedorshipped paint

surfaces;sand lightlybeforepainting.

HANDLE

Youcan foldyourlawn mowerhandlefor

storage.

•Squeeze the bottomendsof the lower

handletowardeach otheruntilthe lower

handledears the handlebracket,then

move handleforward.

•Loosenupperhandlemountingbolts

enoughto allowupperhandleto be folded

back.

IMPORTANT: "Whenfolding the handlefor

storage ortransportation,he sureto foldthe

handleas shownor you maydamage the

controlcables.

•When settingupyour handlefromthe

storage position, the lowerhandle will

automaticallylock into the mow_g

pr_ition. Lowerhandle

remove

Mounting

cotter pin

Operator presencecontrolbar

Upperhandle _ _ S_/_'_)

,y Fo,d

.... Mowing

position

Lower handle

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Itisimportanttopreventgum

depositsfrom forming inessentialfuelsystem

pads suchascarburetor,fuelfilter,fuel hose,

ortankduringstorage.Also,experience

indicatesthat alcoholblendedfuels (called

gesoholor usingethanolor methanol)san

attractmoisture whichleadsto separation

and formation of acidsdunng storage.Acidic

gascan damage the fuel systemof an

engine while in storage.

•Drainthefuel tank.

•Starttheengineand letitrununtilthefuel

lines andcarburetorare empty,

•Neveruse engineor carburetorcleaner

productsinthe fueltank orpermanent

damage may occur.

•Use freshfuel nextseason.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an asceptabie

alternativein minimizing the formationof fuel

gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer

to gasoline in fueltank or storage container.

Atwaysfollowthe mixratiofoundonstabilizer

container,Runengineat le.est10 minutes

afterac_ing stabilizerto allowthestabilizerto

reachthe'carburetor.Do notdrainthe gas

tank and sarburetor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drainoil(withenginewarm)and replacewith

clean engineoil. (See"ENGINE" inthe

Maintenancesectionof this manual).

CYUNDER

• Remove sparkplug.

•Pouroneounce (29 ml)of ellthrough

sparkplughole intocylinder.

• Pull starterhandleslowlya few timesto

distnbuteoil.

•Re_asew_hnewsparkp_g.

411

OIHER

•Do notstoregasolinefrom oneseasonto

another.

• Rapla_eyourgasolinecan ifyourcan

startsto rust. Rustand/ordirtinyour

gasolinewillcause problems.

•Ifpess=ble,storeyourunitindoorsand

coverittogiveprot_ fromdustanddirL

•Coveryourunitwitha suitableprot_

coverthatdoesnet retainmolsture.Donot

useplastic.Plasticcannotbrea_e whR:h

allowscondensationto form andwillcause

yourunitto rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Does not start 1. Dirtyairfilter.

2. Out of fuel

3. Stalefuel.

Loss of power

Poorcut - uneven

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

_CAUTION: Never store the lawn

mower with gasoline in the tank inside a

buildingwhere fumes may reach an open

flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

4. Waterinfuel.

5. Sparkplug wire ls

dLseonnected.

6. Bad spark plug.

7. Loose blade or broken blade

adapter.

8. Control bar in released

positJon.

9. Controlbardefective.

1. Rearof lawnmower housing

or cuttingbladedragging

inheavy grass.

2. Cuttingtoo muchgrass.

3. Dirtyairfilter.

4. Buildupof grass,leaves,

and trashundermower.

5. Too muchoilinengine.

6. Walldngspeedtoofast.

1. Worn,bentor looseblade.

2. Wheel heights uneven.

3. Buildupof grass, leaves

andtrashundermower.

CORRECTION

1. ClearVmplaceair filter.

2. Fillfueltank.

3. Drain tankand refillwith

freshdean fuel.

4, Drain fuel tank and

carburetorand refilltank

with fresh gasoline.

5. Connectwireto plug.

6. Replacespark plug.

17. Tighten blade boltor

replaceblade adapter.

3. Depresscontrolbar to

handle.

_. Replace controlbar.

f. Set to "HigherCut"

position.

2. Setto =HigherCut"

position.

3. Clean/replace air fiiten

4. Clean undersideof mower

housing.

5. Check oillevel

_.' Cut at slowerwalking

speed.

1. Replace blade.]3ghtan

blade bolt.

2. Set allwheelsat same

height

;3. Clean undersideof

mowerhousing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Excessive 1. Replaceblade.33ghten

vibration blade bolL

2. Contactan authorized

servicecenter.

Starter rope hard 1.

topull

1. Worn, bent orlooseblade.

2. Bentenginecrankshaft.

1. Engineflywheel brake is on

when controlbar is released

2. Bent engine crankshaft.

3. Blade adapter broken.

4. Blade dragging in grass.

1, Cutting height too low.

2. Lift on blade wom off.

3. Catcher not venting air.

1. Grass istoo highor wheel

heightistoo low.

2. Rear of lawnmower

housingor bladedragging

in grass.

3. Grasscatchertoofull.

4. Handle heightpositionnot

rightfor you.

Depresscontrolbarto

upperbandfe before

pullingstarterrope.

Contactan authorized

service center.

Replacebladeadapter.

Movelawn mowertocut

grassorto hardsurface

Graea catcher 1. Raisecuttingheight.

notfllling('d'so 2. Replace blade.

equipped) 3. Cleangrass catcher.

Hardto push 1. Raisecuttingheight.

2. Raise rear of lawnmower

housingone (1) setting

higher.

3. Empty gra_ catcher.

4. Adjusthandle height to

suit.

SERVICE NOTES

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -MODEL NO.917.387440

ROTARY LAWN MOWER -MODEL NO. 917.387440

KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO DESCRIPTION NO. NO DESCRIPTION

869O2

165452X479

157081X479

15,36,38

636O1

131959

850733X004

750097

168552

6O42O

51793

136376

88348

STD512505

165175X479

14OS40

87584x004

170346X479

170345X479

751592

700168X479

700166X479 9

700325X6O7

146630

73O331X004

701037

152124

154132

147286

151589

750913X004

61651

142748

62335

151138

145935X004

ControlBar 41 150348

UpperHandle 42 57143

LowerHan_e 43 83923

RopeGuide 44 150182

LOCknet1/4-20 45 74760612

Handle Bolt 47 149741

Up-Stop Bracket 48 85463

Hex Thread Rolling Screw #10-24 x3/4 49 STDS41425

Engine Zone CoetretCable 51 150406

WireTie 55 170348

HairpinCofter

HandleKnpp 57 851514

Flet Washer 3/8 58 152202

Hex Head Self Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 59 851074

Suppprt Rod 6O 85O263

Rear Deflector 61 851084

Deflector Bracket 64 ......

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Haad_eBracket Assembly (Right) 66 151440

Lockr_ut3/8-16 67 15336ox479

Suppol Bracket (Left) 6_ 153282x479

Supped Bracket (Right) 69 74180410

Wheel Adjuster Bracket 70 751399

Spacer 71 752118

SeleCtorSpadg 72 61537

Seleetor Knob -- 161058

Torsion Spring

Housing Bracket Assembly

HingeRod

Discharge GuaKI

Axle Arm Assembly (Rear)

SphegWasher (Rear)

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16

BeltevilleWasher

Wheel &Tire Assembly(Rear)

Axle Ann Assembly

Wheel &Tire Assembly (Front)

WaveWasher

Locknut 3/8-16

HubCap

Hex Head Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Danger Oecat

LOCknut 1/4-20

Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3/8-16 x 1

LawnMower Housing

(Incl, Ref, #20.47, 48, 53. 54)

BladeAdapter

22"Blade

Washer

Helical Hardened Lockwasher 3/8

Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd, 8

Engine -( See Breakdown) Craftsman

Model 143.006200

Hubcap

Bracket Support Handte (Right)

Bracket Supped Handle (Left)

Screw

Bracket

CfippingDeflector

Washez

Warning Decal

--171615 Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)

Available accessories notincfadad with lawn mower:

71 33072 Grass Catcher

71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gaL)

71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

7j 33000 SAS 3OW Oil (20 oz.)

71 33316 MowerCover

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200

90O

4OO

135

130

416

O--370K

182 216 lg

238

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 169 36783 Valve Cover Gasket

2 26727 Dowel Pin 172 36784 Valve Cover

6 33734 Breather Element 174 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

7 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28

12 36775 Breather Tube 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"

12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube 184 26756 Carburetor To Intake

Incl. 12B)_ ,Pipe Gasket

12B 36694 Breather Tube Elbow 185 36785 Intake Pipe

14 28277 Washer 186 32653 Governor Link

15 30589 Govemor Rod (Incl. 14) 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8"

16 34839A Governor Lever 191 36559A S E. Brake Bracket (Incl. 195)

17 31335 Governor Lever Clamp 195 610973 Terminal

18 651018 Screw. Torx T-15, 207 34336 Throttle Link

8-32 x 19/64" 216 33086 R.P.M. Adjusting Lever

19 36281 Extension Spring 223 650451 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1"

20 32600 Oil Seal 224 36786 Intake Pipe Gasket

30 36776 Crankshaft 238 650932 Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

40 40004 Piston. Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 239 34338 Air Cleaner Gasket

40005 Piston, Pin & Ring Set 241 35797 Air Claaner Collar

(.010" OS) 245 35066 Air Cleaner Filter

41 36070 Piston & Pin Aas'y. 250 35066 Air Claaner Cover

_Std. (Incl. 43) 260 36980 Blower Housing

36071 Piston & Pin Ass'y. 261 30200 Screw, 10.24 x 9/16"

(010" OS)(Incl. 43) 262 650831 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

42 40006 Ring Set (Std.) 275 36790A Muffler

40007 Ring Set (.010" OS) 277 650988 Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"

43 20361 Piston Pin Retaining Ring 285 35000A Starter Cup

45 36777 Connecting Rod Ass'y. 287 650926 Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

(Ind. 46) 290 29774 Fuel Line

46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 292 26460 Fuel Une Clamp

48 27241 Valve Lifter 298 28763 Screw, 10.32 x 35/64"

50 37460 Camshaft (MCR) 300 36916 Fuel Tank (Ind. 292 & 301)

52 29914 Oil PumpAss'y. 301 36246 Fuel Cap

69 35261 "Mounting Flange Gasket 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube

70 34311E Mounting Flange 306 36996 * =O"-Ring

(Incl. 72 thru 83,306) 307 35499 "O"-Ring

72 30572 Oil Drain Plug (thcL 73) 309 650562 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 310 35648 Dipstick

75 27897 Oil Seal 313 34080 Spacer

80 30574A Governor Shaft 325 37152 Spdng Clip

81 30590A Washer 355 590701 Starter Handle Black

82 30591 Govemor GearAss'y, 370A 36261 dent caton Deca

(Incl. 81) 370C 37318 Primer Decal (3 X)

83 30588A Govemor Bpaor 370K 36695 Starter Decal

86 650488 Screw, 1/4-20x 1-1/4" 370R 37317 Warning Decal

89 611004 Flywheel Key 371 37269 6.5 H.P. Craftsman Decal

90 611112 Flywheel 380 640262 Carburetor (IncL 184)

92 650815 Bellevilla Washer 390 590737 Rewind Starter

93 650816 Flywheel Nut 400 36792B Gasket Set

100 34443B Solid State Inltlon (Incl. Items Marked *)

101 610118 Spark Plug _er 416 360_5 Spark Arrestor Kit

103 651007 Screw, TorxT-15, (thcL 417)(Optional)

10-24 x 15/16" 417 650821 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

110 37047 Ground Wire (Optional)

119 36787 ° Cylinder Head Gasket 900 ---- Replacement E+_ine NONE

120 36825 Cylinder Head 900 ------ Replacement S/,= 750860,

125 37288 Exhaust Valve order from 71+999

Std. Incl. 151) RPM High 2900 to 3200

126 37289 Intake Valve (Std.) (Ind. 151)

130 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1#2" NOTE: This engine could have been built with

135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug 590694 starter.

(RJ19LM) NOTE: A componen dmensionsgiven in U+S.

15B 31672 Valve Spnng inches

151 31673 Valve S ring Cap

151A 40017 Intake _alve Seal 1 inch = 25.4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

---- 640262 Cad_uretor (fncL 184 of

Engine Parts List)

1 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly

2 631767 Throttle Retum Spring

4 631184 ° Dust Seal Washer

5 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle)

6 640070 Throttle Shutter

7 650506 * Shutter Screw

16 631807 Fuel Fitting

17 651025 Throttle Crock Screw/Idle Speed Screw

18 630766 Tension Spring

20 640018 Idle Rest_tor Screw

20A 640200 Idle Restdctor _crwe Cap (Black)

25 631867 Float Bowl •

27 631024 *Float Shaft

28 632019 Float

29 631028 " Float Sowl _O" Ring

30 631021 * Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (incl. 31)

31 631022 Spring Clip

35 640259 Primer Bulb/Retainer Ring

36 640080 Main Nozzle Tube

36A 632766 Carburetor Tube

37 632547 * =O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube

40 640175 High Speed Bowl Nut

44 27110A * BOWLNut Washer

47 630748 * Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well

48 631027 " Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent

60 632760B Repair kit (IncL Items Marked ")

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.006200

KEY PART

NO. NO.

----590694

1 590599A

2590600

3590696

4 590601

5590697

6 590698

7 590699

6 590700

11 590695

12 590535

13 699701

DESCRIPTION

Recoil Starter

Spring Pin (Incl. 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Brake Spring

Starter Dog

Dog Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.

Starter Housing

Ass'y. (40 degree grommet)

Starter Rope

(98" X 9/64" dia.

starter Hand e

KEY PART

NO. NO,

----590737

3 590740

6 590616

7 590617

8 590618A

11 590687A

12 590535

13 590701

14 590_60

DESCRIPTION

Rewind Starter

Retainer

Starter Dog

DOg Spring

Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y

Starter Housing ASS'

(40 degree grommet{

Starter Rope

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

Starter Handle

Spring Clip

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