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MODEL NUMBER 917.386121 OWNER'SMANUAL

• Assembly

°Operation

•Customer

Responsibilities

•Service

° Adjustments

oRepair Parts

Caution;

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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SAFETY RULES

4_lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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:

•Read ihis operator's manual carafully Become familiarwtth

theoonlrolsand know how to operateyour mswer properly.

Learnhow to quickly stop mower

,Do not atlow chltdrento use your mower Never allowadMitS

to usemower without proper fnslruclisns

,, Keep the area o! opera!ion clear of el! persons, especially

smallchildrenand pets

• Use mower only as the manulacturer intended and as de.

scribed in this manuel

,, Do not operate mower if it has been droppedor damaged in

any manner Always have damage repaired before using

your mower

• Donotuseaccessoryettachmenlsthalarenotracommended

by the manuiacturar Use of such attachments may be

hazardous

• The blade lures when the angina ts running

PREPARATION:

.Always thorsughly checkthe areato be mowed and oleaMtof

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

These ob}ecls wi!l be thrown by Ihe blade and can cause

severe injury

Always wear safety glasses oreye shields when starting and

whileusing your mower.

Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barelool or

wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes wlth good

tracllon whenmowing

ChecI<fuel lank before starting engtne. Do not fill gas tank

Indoors,whenthe engine is runningorwhen the engineIs hot.

Altow the engine to cool forseveral minutes before ltlling the

gas tank. Clean oil any spilled gasoline before stadlng the

engine.

,, A_waysmake wheel height adjuelments before etad_ngyour

mower Never attempt to do th}s whiletheengine Is running

• Mow only tn daylight or good adfficfaElight

OPERATION:

•Keep youreyes and mindon yourmower end Ihe area being

cut. Do not let other Interests distract you

Do notmow wet orsUpper'/grass, Never runwhtteoperating

yourmower. Always be sura of your footing- keep a firm hold

on the handles end watk

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads Keep

ciearof the dischargeopening at alf times,

•Aiways stop the engine wheneveryou leave orare not using

yourmowe r, or before crossingdriveways,weika,made, and

any graveI..coveradareas

•Never direcl discharge of materiel toward byslandets nor

allow anyone near the mower whileyou are operatingtL

•Before cleaning, Inspecting, orrepairingyour mower, stop the

engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving

padshavestopped. Then disconnectthe sparkplug wire and

keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental

starling

• Do notconllnueto runyour mowerifyou hita foreignobject

Followthe procedure outfinadabove, then repair any dam-

age befora rostad_ng and operatingyou mower_

• Do nol change the governor setUngs or overspend the

engine Enginedamage or personalfn}ury may result

•Do not operate your mowerif it vibrates abnormally Exses-

sive vibration is an indicationof damage; stop Ihe engine,

safefy checkfor the cause ofvibrationand repair as required

• Do not tun the engtne indoors Exhaust fumes are dangeP

ous

•Never cut grass by pulIingthe mower towards you Mow

acrossthe faceof slopes, never up and down or you might

ioseyourfaettng. Donolmowexcessivalysteepslopss Uae

cautionwhenoperatingthe mower onuneven terrainorwhen

changingdirections- maintain goodfooting

• Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,

grass catcher orother safetydevices In place

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:

• Check the blade and the engine mounling bolts oltan to be

sure theyare tightenedproperly.

•Check all bofts, nuis and screws at frequent intervals Ior

propertightnessto be sure mower Is in safe workingcondt_

lion

•Keepelf safetydevices In place and working

• To reduce fire hazard, keepthe engine free sf grass, leaves

or excessive grease end oil

•Check grass catcheroften for deterioration end wear and

replace worn bags Usa onty replacement bags that are

recommended by and comply wiih speolncaltonsof the

manufacturer of your mower

•AIwayskeep asharpMade on your mower

• Allow engine to coot before etodngIn any enclosure,

,, Never stere mower with fuel In the tank Inside a building

wheretumes may reach anopen flame or an ignitionsource

such as e hot waterheater, space hearNr, clothesdryer, elc

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUT!ONII1 BECOMEALERTltl YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it can-

not contact spark plug tn order to pre_

vent accidental starting when setting

up, transporting, adjusting or making

repairs.

WARNING

t'l'heengine exhaust from this product con-

ns chemicals Known to the State of Cslhor-

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-

tureci.tQ.gtve you the best possible dependability and

performance,

Should'y0uexperlence any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Servic e CentedDepartment We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the p roper tools to service or repair

this lawn mower

please read.arid retain this manual The instructions wttl

enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower

properly, Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER 91_7,386t21

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIALNUMBERSWILLBE FOUND

ON A DECAL ATTACHED "TO THE REAR OF THE

LAWN MOWI_R HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

I-!ORSEPOWER: 4.0

DISPLACEMENT; 1"1,5CU_ IN

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS

AND TYPE:. UNLEADED REGULAR

O!L TYPE (API-SoF_'_G): SAE 30 {ABOVE 32=F}

s.a_5w.3o(BELOW32°F)

OiL CAPAciTY: 20 OZS

SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: _030=)

VALVE CLF__RANCE:

CHAMPION J19LM, RJ19LM

STD36t458

INTAKE; .OOB

EXHAUST._o00B

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR GAP." ,0125 lN.

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35,40 FT,LBS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is available on this pmducL contact your nearest sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rifles.

,, Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your lawn mower.

• Foliow the instructions under "Cuslomer Responsibilities" and "Storage" Sectlor_s 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 iuned up

according to the operating and maietenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears wilt repair free Ofcharge any

defect tn material pr workmanshfp

If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for cammercial or rental purposes, this warranty appfte_ for on!y 90 days from

the date of purchase

This Warranty does not cover,

• Exl'_endabte items which becomewom during normal use such &s rotary mower blades, blade adapters, bells,

air cleaners and spark plug..

• Repatrs necessary because of operaterabuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain

the equipment according to the lnstructlqns c_ntained tn' the owner's manual ,

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

SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT tN THE UNITED STATES,, THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE

THiS PRODUCT IS iN USE IN THE UNITED STATES

This Warran_ gives you specific legal rights0 and you may also have other rights whtch very from state to state.

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

SAFETY RULES.. :.................................. ;............. ;....;...2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............. .-"-:..:;o._;:;;"_. 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o_...._.,..:..._. 3, 11-13

WARRANTY ..._,_o.....:_._,: ..................... L:;......;.............. :3

ASSEMBLY ..;...... :......... ;......... _............ ._.............. :........ 6

OPERATION ..................................................... ;......;...... 8

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .....; ....... ;;;...;o;_;........... tl

TABLE..... OF CONTENTS::

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

STORAGE .......................... _._;.'.,_L,,._.,,_ .............. _...... 15

TRO UBLESHOOTIN G .,.,,;._.':..;.;:L..o.o._ ....................... 21

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

REPAIR PARTS- ENG!NE o.,i..,'._=; ............ ;o_........ tB-20

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ._;.._7.;_".::.............. ""r""* 24

INDEX

A

Accessories ...........r............................. 5

Adjustments:

Carburetor ................. ;.............. 14

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

Handle Height .......;.,,o: ............. 14

Helght of Cut .............................. 9

Air Filter:

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

Ser.,ice ..................................... t 3

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

B

Blade:

Sharpening ..................................... t2

Replacement......;,_.: ........,,........t2

C

Controls:

Engine Zone Coqtrol ................. 9

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

Operate[ Presence

Control Bar ........................ .o,o_...B

Customer Responsibilities ,.. 3, 1t -t3

Air Ftffer .........................:.LoJ..... t_3

E

Engine:

Air Filter ..,,_....................................13

.Oi) Change .................. ;........... 13

OIt Level ...........................,....;....... 13

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

•Starting ............................................ 10

Stopplng ...............................................10

-Storage, .....................................:, 15

F

Fuel:

Capacity .............................................;.. 3

Storage ,,.._ ................_........._...... 15

Type ......:.......................................... 9

H

Handle Adjustment:

Assembly..........................._........6

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

Blade CaxotReplaceh_ent.:..,.o !2

L

,_ Lubdeatfoh:

Engine .................... _.................. 13

Law n Mower .--._......................11

M

Engtr_e............... _.......... ,.......... :. I3 _, Maintenance Agreement ..,,,:.................3

Lubrication. ................... ;o t3

Spark Plug ...... :,.........::..,..:.:.:, t3 : Maintenance Schedule.,,,,; ....................1_

Cutting Levels ................................. 9Mowing Tips ......... ..............................10

O

011:

Engine..............,.,,,o._..................................13

Sloraga ..............................................15

Operallon:

Englne Control............:..............9

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

Mower .........._...........,............_......... g

Operator Presence

Centre Bar ........>. .....• •9

Options:;

Accessodes .;, ,°. ............ 5

a

Repair Pads: :

Engine ................ :,,1...; ............ 18"20

Lawn Mower ;.,;..,...;............. 16-17

Respei'isibllities, Customer., 3, 1 !-13

S

Safety Rules., ....................._.o:................ 2

Serviqe:and Adjustments _:._;,,,,.:..... !4

Ca_uretor o,o,(.;'o....................... t4

,Eng!ne Speei:l o,°. .........................14

Hart'die ;,:........ :,o,,:,J................... t4

Spark Plug.:;.....- ............._..,.;...............t3

Spaclflcat!0na _;;........:..........................:.,,.3

SpeedCaStrOh :,

Engii_e ..,._;.:;;,o;,,.o.;.......................:f4

Siaillhg tile Er_glne ...... -...........;:,..,:. 10

Sio.ppln_ ihe Engtne r.°:,,,..,,:...........r" io

T

TroubleShoollflg Chart o-..,...........21

W

....... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES

These accessories were ava abe when ths awn mower was produeed_ Theyare _i_6_v_liable at,most Sears tetal!outlets

and service centers, Most Sears stores can a so order repa rpads foryou whe n YOUpray de the model number of yourlawn

mower, SOme oi these accessories may not apply to y0ur lawn mower, '

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

CLIPPING DEFLECTOR

FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS i

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS _t GRASS' CATCHERS

FOR

SiDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWER S

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

LAWN MOWER. MAINTENANCE

BELTS BLADE ADAPTERS

MUFFLERS

BLADES

AIR FILTERS

111111,1111,111 i1,,1

WHEELS

SPARK pLUGS

•ENGNEolk ........

Read these Inst_ct_ons ant! thts manual tn its entirety

before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn

mower. Your new lawn mower has been assen_bled at the

factory with the exception of those pads left unassembfed

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

boils, etc, necessary to complete the assembly have been

placed {n the parts bag To ensure sate end proper

operation of your tawd mower, all parts and hardware you

assemble must be {ightened securely ;Use tbe correct

tools as necessary to ensure proper t gh!ness

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

•Re_0ve loose parts included with mower

•Cui down two end corners of cartOn and lay end pane

down flat_

•Removeaflpackingmelerialsexceptpaddin_jbetweeh

upper and lower handle and padding holding operator

presence control bar to upper handle

.Ro_ fawn mower out of Cartoh and ch_ck Carton thor.

oughly for additional loose patter

HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE (see Fig, f1)'

IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLES CAREFULLY SO _.S

NOT TO PINCH OR DAMAGE CONTROL CABLES

"Raise handles until lower handle section locks into

pfa_e in moWing pesition

•Raise upper handle secUon into place on lower handle,

remove protective padd ng and tghtbn both hand e

knobs

•Remove handle paddtng hoiding 01_erator presence

con{Pot bar to Upper handle

• Your lawn mower handle can be adlusted for your

m0wtng comfort Refei tc_ =Adjust Randie _ in the

Service and Ad.tustmenl ,section of this manual

TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS,

(See Fig. 2)

'(our lawn mower was shipped ready 'to be i]sed as a

mulcher To convert to bagging or discilarg[ng:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher pEug, Store

mulcher plug In a safe place

• _You can now Lnstafl catcher or optional ciiPp_:ngdeflec-

tore

• To return to mulching operation, install mulcher plug

into discharge ol_ening of mower Be sure aft tabs are

seated propedy

H • ii i HHHIHHIIIII I N I I

ASSEMBLY

:

OPERATORPRESENCE

COHTROLBAR

UPPER HANDLE

LI_ UP

LOWERHANDLE,

FIG_I

MULCHERPLUG

FtG_2

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower

wfthout mulcher plug in plaoe or ap-

proved ,clipping deflector,or grass.

catcher In place. Ne_/er attempt to op-

erate the learn mowerwffh the Pear door

removed or propped Open.

ASSEMBLY

i rill iiiii ,,ll,ll lllll i

TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS

CATCHER (See Figs, 3A thru 4)

• insert leg of tubular frame through trent Opening of

glass catcher and thread frame Into sewn hem of bag..

NOTE:. Keep bag hem gathered on he straight leg of the

tubular frame.

•When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem,

immediately work the end of frame down Instde the bag

as Shown in InseL

• Stile sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until

both ends of frame are exposed out of the front open-

tng,,

• Assemble Iower frame to tubular frame as shown. Be

sure handle is outside of bag and frames are fully

seated as shown in Inset.

• Slip viny_ bindings over frame.

NOTE: tf vinyl bindings are too st}if, hold them in warm

water for a few minutes, if bag gets wet, let It dry before "-_.

using,,

• Closet_efllpiid FlipIidmustbeclosedwhfteoperating

lawn mower

• Lift the rear door on the mower housing and place the

grass catcher lrame onto the formed tabs oh the rear

door hinge bracket,

• The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower

housing when the rear door {s lowered onto the grass

catcher Irame.

cAuTION: Do not runyourlawn mower

without clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in placer Never attempt

to operate the lawn mower with therear

door removed or propped open.

SEWN HE_ FLIP LID

LowER

(Frams_must

TUBULAR !'

FiG, 3B

LOWERFRAMEHANDLE

.:FIG. 3C

BRACKET GRASS

CATCHER

FRAME

FORMED

TABS

FIG. 4

FIG. 3A

7

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR f_NN MOWER; Compare the

illustrations with yoLJt lawnmower to familiarize yourseif with the Ioeatton of various controls and_adjOstments, Save this

manual !or future reference,, ,.......

These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supped wlth the pr0dudL Lba_rnand understand

their meaning. .... "''''

CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE ' FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL O_tr ,DANGER;KEEN HANDS

ORWARNING., ON OFF ! • ._. AND FEET AWAY

GASOLINE FJLLER dAB

MULCHERPLUG

ENG|NE OIL CAP

"WRU D_PST!CK LAWN:MOWERHOUSING

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS.

Sears rotary walk-behind power fawn mowers conform to the safety standards of lhe American'National Standards Institute

and the U,S. Consumer Product Safety Cdmmfssian° .........

The blade turns when the engine ts.i_nn}ng_

i, , " ' ' ,J ,,, i,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,, i, ,11 ''

OPERATOR PREsENcE CONTROL BAR - must be held

down t0 the hahdfe to start the englne, Reiease to stopthe

englne•

PRIMER - pumps addillonal fuel from the carburetor to the

cylinder tor use when starting a cold engine

STARTER HANDLE -used for stad}ng the engine.

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL -locatedon the stde of the

engine which allows you to select e!lher re.st (_) or Blow

(.,_h) enginespeed,

MULCHER PLUG -located at tlie discharge,opeding must

be removed when converting to bagging ordtscharglng

operation,

OPERATION

Th ope atonofa yawnmowe c nresu,t,',of',gno ,0Ctsthr0Wn,n o,ho yes,wh,chc n

= result in severe aye damager Always wear safety glasses or eye sh aids whe operat ng your

lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend awide vision §afety

i 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 alever toceled on the

Side of the engine, Fast (,t_) posllion ts for starting the OO!'_ROLLEVE_

engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging S!ow

(.0=,) POSition is forllghi cuffing, trimming and fuel economy, _ '

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

CAUTION: Federal regulations iequlre

an engine control to be installed on this

lawn mower in order to minimize the J'_ PRIMER

risk of blade contact injury, Do not . . '_ :"

under any circumstances attempt to FIG, 5

defeat the function of the operator con*

troI.The blade turns when the engine is LOWERWHEELS

running. FOR HIGHcLrr RAISEWHEELS

FOR LOWCUT

•Your lawn mower Is equipped with an operator pres- _ _"

once control bar which requires the operator to be _ .,._'

positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operate the ,own mower,r _.._.__._._,,.,i

TO ADJUST CUTFING HEIGHT (See Fig. 6) _r,_r,

• Raisewheelsforlowculandlowerwheeisforhlghcut, _ ___

,, Wheels are set In low cut for shtppfng, AdjuSt cultlng

height to suit your requirements Medium pos_tlon is ' _-

best for most lawns

• To change Cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever to-

Ward wheel Move wheef up or down to suit your

requirements Be sure all wheels are tn the same

setting FIG. 6

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig, 7)

•Lift up on grass calcher using Ihe fiame handle, : • t"_"

•Empty clippings from bag uslng both lrame handre and

bag handle.

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

unnecessary wearo_ _i-_.:-"

BEFORE' STARTING ENGINE

OIL

Your lawn mower Is sh_pped without oil in the engine, ,_ F!G; 7

" Besuramoweristevelandareaaroundotiti]_isclean, • Checkbil_ievelbefor_eachuse_ Addolltfneeded. Fill

•Remove engine oil cap w/dipstick and fill to the fuji line to full tire on dips!tck.

on the dipstick • To read proper leve]i _ighten engine oil cap each tithe

• Use2Oozs_of oil. Fortypeandgradeofoiltouse,see . Retnstaltenglneoflcapandtighten '

"ENGINE" In Customer Responstbitiltes section of this • - -

manual, • After the ttrst two (2) hours of m0wtng, change the oit,

and every 25 hours thereafter, You may need to

• Pour otl slowly, Do not over tll! changetheotlmorebftenunderdusty, dirtycohdltions

9

r I _ :

OPERATION

GAS

,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unteaded

gesdiine With a minimum of 87 octan& (Use of leaded

gasoline Wit ncreaee carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life),, Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel Fnquantities that can be used w thin 30

days tO assure flJel freshness. ",

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohel or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which Jeads to separation and format!on ot

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an erigtne while in storage. T_oavoid engine

problems, the ,fUel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days o1: longer. Drain 'the fue! tank, start the

engine and et itrun 'unit fuel nes and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. Sea Storagei!nstruc-

lions for additional information, Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products tn fue_ tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

•To start a cold engine push pdmer_t_e (5) times berets

trying to'start. Use a firm push, This _tep is not usua!ly

necessary when starting an engine which has already

run for ate wmtnu es_

Push eng'lne speed control lever to fast [._) position.

•Hold operator presence contro! bar down to the handle

and putl starter handle quickly. Do not aflow starter

rope to snap back°

.To stop engine, release operat0r pre.sence control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather It may be necessary to repeat

priming steps, In warmerweather over priming maycause

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

wait a few minutes before attempting to start and do not

repeat pdmlng step&

MOWING TIPS

•Under certain conditions, such as very tallgrass, itmay

be necessary to raise the height of c;ut to reduce

push ng effort and to keep from overloading the engine

and leav ng clumps of grass clippings.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the wtdih of cut

and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1)

wh'eet adjL=stersetting higher than the front for better

discharge of grass.

•For belier grass bagging and mbst Cutting _onditlons,

the engine speed should be set in the fast (.€_) posi-

tion.

• When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist,

heavy grass, clumps of out grass may not enter the

grass catcher: Reduce ground speed (pushing speed)

a nd/or tun the lawn mows rover the area a second lime.,

• If a trailer grass cllpplngsls left on ti:teright side of a rear

discharge lawn mower, mow in acl0ckwfse dlrecUon

with asmall oved&p to collect the clippings on the next

pass; " L, ; "_ ;

K_ep 'top of engine around Starter, dear and clean of

grass clippings and chaff. This wii! help engine air flow

and extend engine life

I

• Pores In cloth grass catche(_banbecome filled with dirt

and dust with use and c'atchers wttl col!ect less gi'ess,

Toprevent lhfs, regu ally hose catchers off wilh water

andfet dry before using. ," _=

MULCHING MOWING 'TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST"PERFORM_NCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUIL,T-UFt GRASS AND

TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF,MOWER HOUSING

AFTER EACH USE. SEE ."CLEANING" IN'CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES SECT ON OFTHIS MANUAL ''

•The spec!al mutchlng blade wtti recut'_h§ grass Cllp-

pings many times and redqce them in size So that as

they fal! onto the lawn Ihe_,iwjfl disperse into'the grass

and not be noticed, Also, the mu!ched grass will

blodegrads quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Afways muloh with your highestengine' (blade) speed

as this wilt provide lhe :best recuttlng action of the

Medea . !,

° AvoidcuttJngyourlawnwhen Hswet, Wetgraastends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action,

The best time to mow your lawn iSthe eady Afternoon,

At this time the grass hasdded and the newly cut area

will notes exposed to the direct s0ri.

• For best re,_utts, adjust the IeWli mower cu_Jng height

so that the lawn mowe_ cuts elf only the top one;third

of the grass blades (See EJg. 8), :If the lawn is

overgrown it willbe necessary to'rais_the height of cut

to reduce pushing effort and to keep from byerloading

the engine and leaytngelumps of _ulPhedgrass, For

extremely heavy mulching, red,Jce yoi4t width of cut,

mow slowly andTals_ the rea_"of the lawn mower one

wheel adjuster setting hlghe, r thari th=efront.

" Certain types of gras_ ahd grass conditions may re;

quire that an area be mulched a rsecond time to

comp etely hide lhe clippings When :doing a second

cut, mew across or perpend!cular to the first cut path.

•Change yourcutttng pattern from week to week, Mow

north to soulh one _eek then change tOeast to west the

next week. This will help prevent matt ng And grain ng

of the lawn.

10

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........................................... ii i ,i, u ul lunn ,, [ , [,,, ,,,,[...........

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Check for Loose Fasteners _._ : .__

iClean/Inspect Grass Catcher "_ • J

(If Eqyipped) tl/ V' I_. ...........

WE Ctean Lawn Mower t,! "" ' If; i . _: '-_

R

Clean UnderOd;.te Cover

(Self-Propelled Mowers) V'

ChecldSha(pe_ep!ece Blade V' 3

Lubrication Chart

Clean Battery/Recharge

(Electric Start Mowers I • ,

Check Engine OIl Level • • _ ' I '

N Change Engine Oil !/

G Clean Air F!!!er

IInspect Muffler

UClean or Replace Spark Plug

EReplace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

l- Changemoreoftenwhenoperatingundera heavyk_adorInhighambientlemperaluros

2- ServicemoreoftenwhenoperagngIndirtyet dustyconditions

3" RopEasebladesmoreoftenwhenmowingIneahdyeoit

4 -.Charge48hoursat ando_season

V'2

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does [_otcover items that

have been subjecte d to operator abuse or n'egugence. To

receive full value from the warranty, Operator must maintain

mower as instructed In this manual,

Some adjustments wili need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit.

AI! adjustments In the Service &nd Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark piug, replace air filter

element and check blade for wear., A new spark plug

and s!eaninew air filter element assures proper air-fuel

mixlure and helps your engine ran better and Iast

longer.

•Fotlow the maintenance schedule In this manual

LUBRICATION CHART

WHEEL

ADJUSTER

(_BRAKE

SPRING

BRACKET

(_)ENGINE OIL

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil levet

•Check for loose fasteners.

I.UBRICATtON

Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATIO N CHART =) IMPORTANT; DO,NOT OIL OR GREASE PLASTIC WHEEL

BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT

DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN .THE LIFE OF

THE SELF LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY

MUST BE LUBRICATED USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPAR NGLY

11

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

LAWN MOWER

Always observe safety ru_es when performing any mainte-

nance., ii!'

TIRES

,' Keep tires tree 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 resu!ts, m0werblade must be kept sharp, Replace

bent or damaged blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE (see Fig° 9)

• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place

wire where it cannot come In contact with spark plug,

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

carburetor ere up,,

• Use a wood block between blade and mower housing

to prevent blade from turning when remov ng b ads

bolt,

. Protect your hands with gievaa and/or wrap blade wtth

heavy cloth.

• Remo_/e blade belt by turning counter-clockv_ise, Use

a9/16" box OFopen-end wrench

•Remove b_ade and attaching hardware (bolt, Iocl_

washer and hardened washer)

NOTE: Remove the btade adapter and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter. The key must be ngood

condition to Work property_ Replace adaptei' if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE (See Fig. 9)

', Position the blade adapter on the engine crank.shaft,

Be sure key in adapter and keyway tn crankshaft ai'e

aligned

• Posliton blade on the blade adapter a#gningthe two (2)

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

• Be sure the trailing edge is up toward the engine.,

• lnstaltthe blade bol! with the lock washei" and hardened

washer into blade adapter and crankshaft.

o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower

housing and lighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise

•The recommended tightening torque ls 35-4(_ ft_ 15s

IMPORTANT; BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED

BLADE__ "___

IwAs. . T.A U. :\

LOCK WASHER EDGE BLADE ADAPIER

FIG. 9

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but Ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced

TO SHARPEN BLADE

Care Shou!d be taken to keep the blade balanced, An

unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to !awn

mower or engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with s fits or on a gdndlng

wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check btade balance, ddve a nailtnIo a beam or wall

Lea_ve aboul one inch of the straight nail exposed.

Place canter ho eof blade over ths head of the na If -

biade is baEanced, tt should remain in a horizonta!

position, t! either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the h6avy" endunt I the b ads S balahced.

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass=catcher may be hosed wilh water, but must

be dry when use'd, '.

• Check your grass c_tohsr 61ten for damage of: deter)o-

ration. Through normat use it will wear, ][ catcher

needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer

approved replacement catcher Give the lawn mower

model number when ordering ; '

12

...............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES '

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Use only htgh quality d_,tergent 0if rated with APt service

classification SF or SG,; Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature,

-2(_' .tO" "_P IO _"_313_ "" 40'

TEt'_]FERATURE RANGE AHllCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Allhough multi-viscosity otis (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve start ng n cold weather,.these mu Ii-viscos ty o s

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

Change the ofl after the first two hours of operation and

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

mower is not used for 25 hours In one year,

Check the crankcase oll level before starting the engine

and after each five (5) hours of conllnuous use. Tighten oil

plug securely each time you check the oiI level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig, 10)

NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain o_l, 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 wilh spark plug.

•Remove engfne ol! Cap; }ay astde on a clean surface.

,, Tip lawn mower on its side and drain oil into a suitable

container, Rock Fawn mower back and forth io remove

any otl trapped inside of engine.

,, W_pe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of

engine•

" Fttt engine Wilh oil. F_Honly to the "FULL" line on the

dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL

•Reptace engine oil cap.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark ptug.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt not run properly and may be damaged by

using a dirty air filter,

Replace the a!r filter every year, more often If you mow in

ve_ dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter•

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig 11)

,, Remove the air filtercover byturnlng counterclockwise

to 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 dirt accumulat)on

•Insert new filter into cover.

• Put air filter cover and fliter into cotiar aligning the tab

wiih the slot

,, Push in on cover and turn clockwise to lighten.

13

CONTAINER._

FIG, 10

COLLAR

SLOT

COUNTER'

CLOCKWISE

TO REMOVE

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 _iour engine

sla rteasier and run,bettel:, 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,

I,,_11_. 'CAUTION_ D'_onne_t sparll(pfug wire I

AI_ ' from spark plug and place wire where it

cbr_n0t come In contact with the =park

•, _ P_t'l_':': ' _ .....

' Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filler and

.carburetor are up: Clean the underside ot your lawn

mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and

trash, '

,Clean enginb of!en to keep trash from accumulaling. A

€loggeo engine runs hotter and shortens engine itfs,

•Keep Iini_hed surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil_ ate,

•we DO NOT i'ecommend using a garden hose to clean

lawn mower un!ess the electr|cal system, mufiier, air

filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out

Water in engfne can result In shortened engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

" r •

,i ,ml H.ll H,., ............................ ,i i '

|_ _ Release control bar. I

|_l " Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, !: I

!"Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place:where tt cann0t_comeln contact with plug. I

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LAWN MOWER

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

See "TO ADJUST CUTTtNG HEIGHT" in the OperatiOn

secflbn of this manual,,

REAR DEFLECTOR

The rear deflector, attached beiween the rear wheels of

your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility

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

into the 0perator's mowing p0sition:

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

ptacedo

TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 12 Thru 14)'

Your town mower handle can be raised or towered for your

mow!ng'comfort. Four (4) positions are available', high,

medium high, mediuro'!ow and low. H_,ndles are shipped

mounted In the medium low position° _ .,

To change from medium towto mediom high postliei!,

the upper and lower handle sections will ha;_e to be

turned over (Sea Fig, 12B),

.Remove the cable clips,

,, Remove the controls and ope[ato_' presence control

bar from the upper handle

,, Remove th_ starter rope guide lrol_1the lower handle.

', Remove hairpin coffers.

.Disconnect the lower hand e from the handle brackets

(See Fig, 14) '" ' "

• Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin

cotters that have been removed. ,.

• Reassemble the starter rope guide i

• Reassemble thecon|rois and the operator presence

control bar to the upper handteo

CAUTION i The operai0ri}_esen_ec0n- ' ]

_trol bar mbst plvot freelyto permtt blede J

brake engagement when control bar, Is |

released, Do not over tighten the fas;_ ' I

tenors hold{ng the contro!s to the up- I

perhani:fle. "'" ',, I

°To change fl:om medium low to h!gh posittcn only the

u?per handle section will have to be turned o,ver (See

Fig. 13A), '

•To change from medium low lo,l_w position, 0nty the

lower handle section will have to,be turned over (See

Fig. 13B}. :, "

ENGINE

CARBURETOR

Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main Jet for

mixture central t1your engine does not operate prop6rty

due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn

mower to an authorized service center for repair Oradjust-

ment 14

HAIRPIN CL!P

FIG, t4

HANDLE

, BRACKET

S'

ENGINE SPEED

• r -

Your engine speed has been factory set,, Do not attempt

to increase engine speed or itmay resu l in personal Injury,,

li you believe that the englhe !s running toofasi o _toostow,

take your fawn mower to an authorized service center for

repair and adjustment.

IIJLI ,Llllll,lu LUll I lll HI,HI' IIIII,IIIIIIIIHll Ill l I

STORAGE

ImmediateLy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the

end _f the season or if the unit wt!lnot be used for 30 days

or more.

LAWN MOWER

When awn mower s to be stored fore pedod of t_me,clean

it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, eaves, etc Store n

a clean, dry area.

• Ciean entire fawn mower (See "CLEANING" tn the

Customer Responsibilities Secfion of this manual). "

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

secilon of this manual

• Be sure that all nuts boIts screws and pins are

securelyfastened inspect movlngpartsfordamage,

breakage and wear.. Replace If necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surlacas; Band

I_ghtty 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 unttl the lower handle clears the handle

bracket, then move handle forward_

= Loosen upper handle mounting bolts enough to allow

upper handle Io 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 storage position

the lower handle will automatically lbck Into the mew pg

position • ' .

SQUEEZETO ._

FOLD ._e;..

LOWERHANDLE

HAIRPIN

COTTER

OPERATORPRESENCE

CONTROLBAR .,...,.__,..._

UPPERHANDLE "_J

LOWERHANDLE

, FOL;BAC WAnO

MOW|NG

POSiTiON

FIG, 15

15

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT ,TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F|LTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDECATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALL_ED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL. OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE..ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FU_L

,SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WH_LE IN STORAGE

• Drain:the fuel tank.

,Start {he _ngfne and tet It run until the fuel lines and

carbureto! are empty.

Never_use engtne or carburetor cleaner prod ucts in the

fuel tank Or permanent damage may occur

• Use fresh fuel next season

NOTE: Fue_ stabilizer is an'acceptable alternative In

minimizing the format}on ef fuel gum deposits dudng stor-

age, Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

contalner. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run eng!ne at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stablllzer to reach the carburetor. Do

hot d rainthe gas tank and carburetorlf using fuet stabilizer

ENGINE oIL

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

oil. (See "ENGINE = in the Customer Responsibilities

sect!0n of th!s manua!)

CYLINDER "

• Remov e spark 9lug.

•Pout one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole

into cylFnder_ '

•Pull starter handle slowly a few limes to distribute eli.

• Repiace With new spark ¢lug.

OTHER

•Do not stere gasoIIne from one season to another_

•Replace your gasoline can !1 your can starts t() rust

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems

,, if possible, store your _Jnt[indc_ors and cover it to give

protection f[om dust and dirt.

• Cover your unit w!th asuitable protective cover that

" dQes not retain moisture. DO not use plastic. PlasIic

cannot braathewhlch allows, condensation to form and

will caus_ your unit to rust.

IMPORTANT_ NEVER COVER MOWER WHILE ENGINE

AND E_HAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

_AUTION: Never st0rethelawn mower '

with gasoline tn thelanl( Inside n buiLd-

ing where fumes may reach an open

flame or spark, Allow the engine to

•, - c0ol before storing In any enclosure, -

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE_ENGINE ' MODEL NUMBER 143o964006

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

REF PART REF PART

NO, NOr DESCRIPTION NO, NOr

MODEL NUMBER 143.964006-

DESCRIPTION

1 36b.70A

2 26727

6 33734

735557

!2A 36558

129 34595

14 28277

15 30589

16 32651

17 31335

18 650548

19 36281

20 32600

30 35798

40 34514

4O 34515

40 34516

41 325389

41 325489

41 325499

42 28986

42 28987

42 28989

43 20381

45 309639

46 32610A

48 27241

50 36726

52 29914

69 35261

70 34311D

72 36083

75 27897

80 30574A

8t 30590A

82 30591

53 30588A

86 650488

89 611004

90 611112

92 650815

93 _650816

100 34443A

101 610118

103 651007

110 34961

119 36437

120 36474

125 35471

!25 36472

125 29314B

12G 293t5C

130 6021A

135 35395

150 35991

15'1 31673

Cylinder 169 27234A

(Inc{, 2,7,20,125,169,172,174) 172 32755

Dowel Pin 174 30200

Breather Element 178 29752

Brea!herAss'y. (Incl 6 & 12A) 182 6201

BreatherOevef& Tube (IneL 129) 184 26756

Breather Tube Elbow 185 36544

Washer 186 34356

Governor Rod (tncl. t4) 189 650839

Governor Lever 191 36559

Governer Lever Clam p 195 610973

Screw, 8-32 x5/16 _ 200 35727

Extension Spr!ng 202 36482

OIt seal 283 31342

Crankshaft 204 650549

Piston, Pin & Rtng Set (Std.) 205 650777

Piston, Pin & Ring Set (,010" OS) 207 34336

Piston, Pin & Ring Set(.020" OS) 209 30200

Piston &Pin Ass'y. (Side) (lncL 43) 215 32410

Piston & P_n Ass'y. 223 650451

(_OlO" OS) (tncf, 43) 224 34690A

Piston & Pin Ass'y. 238 650932

(_020" OS) (lnot. 43) 239 34338

Ring Set (Sld.) 241 35797

Ring Set (.010" OS) 245 35065

Ring Set (°020" OS) 250 35085

Piston Pin Retaining Ring 260 36420A

CQnqecting Rod Ass'y (ind. 46) 251 30200

Connecting Rod Boll 262 650831

Valve Lifter 275 36473

Camshaft (RCR) 277 650988

. Oil Pump Ass'y 285 35000A

Moulittng Flange Gasket 287 650926

Mounting Flange (Inci72 thru 83) 290 30705

OI1Drain Plug 292 26460

Oil Seal 298 28763

Governor Shaft 300 343698

Washer 301 36246

Governor GearAss'y (incl. 81) 305 35647

Governor Spoot 306 34265

Screw, t/4-20 x 1-1/4" 307 35499

Flywheel Key 309 650562

Flywheel 310 35648

Beflevi!te Washer 313 34080

Flywheel Nut 370A 36261

Sotld State Ignition 3709 35167

Spark Plug Cover 370K 36695

Screw, Tor'x T-15, t0-24 x15/18" 380 632744

Ground Wire 390 590694

"Cylinder Head Gasket 400 36475

Cylinder Head

Exhaus! Valve (Std.) (fncl 151) 416 36085

Exhaust VaNe

(1t32" OS) (IncL 151) 417 650760

tntake Valve (Std.) (Incl, 151)

Intake Valve (I/32" OS) (fncl., !51)

Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-!/2"

Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM)

Valve Sprtng

Valve Spring cap

*Valve Cover Gasket

Valve Cover

Screw. 10-24 x 9/16 _

Nut & Lock Washer. 114-28

Screw, 1/4-28 x 7t8"

* Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket

Intake Pipe

Governor Link

Screw, t14-20 x 3/8"

S,Eo 'Brake Bracket (Incl. 195)

Terminal

Control Bracket (Inc[ 202 thru 205)

Compression Spring

Compression Spdng

Screw, 5-40 x 7/16

Screw, 6-32 x 21/32 =

Throttle Unk

Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"

Control Knob

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1"

"Intake Pipe Gasket

Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

"Air Cleaner Gasket

Air Cleaner Collar

Air Cleaner Filter

Air Cleaner Cover

Blower Housing ,

screw, t0-24 x 9/16'

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2"

Muffler (lncl, 277) .

Screw, t/4-20 x 2-5/t6

Starter Cup

Screw, 8-32 x 21/64"

FueJ Line

Fue! Line Clamp

• Screw, 10-32 x 35164"

Fuel Tank (Inc!. 292 & 301)

Fuel Cap

Oil Fill Tube

i*"O"-.Ring

"O"-RIng

Screw, 10-32 x 1t2"

Dipstick

Spacer

Lubrication Decal

Control Decal

Starter Decal

Carburetor (lncl. t84)

Rewind Starter '

Gasket Set

(lncL Items Marked "tn Notes)

Spark Arrestor Kit

(lncl. 417)(Optional)

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 {he rope pulley strength

ribs for part Identiffcatlen. Individual starter parts do not

intem+hange )

NOTE: All component dimensions given tn US inches

1 Inch = 25 4 mm

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE

I• I]11 I I'1" MI

J_ ! 631615

= _ _Z_ 2 631767

_ 4 63_184

5 631183

," 6 632504

_(._ 16 63t_75

"Jt_, 25 6318_

" 26 632019

" 29 631028

3o 6 Io2 3I 631022

,,_. 35 36045

_. 36 632745

37 632547

"., 40 632746

_'44 27110

._, _ 48 63f027

,_ REF PART

NO. NO."

_" _ 590694

' I 590599A

2 590600

3 590696

--' 4 590601

5 590697

___, 6590696

7590699

8 590700

|I2 59o536

_, 13 59_01

REF PART

NO, NO.

632744

Mo E INoM ER 43,9--o06

DEsqRiP'rIot,I J

Carburetb_ .,'., . •

ct_! 84 o! Engfne Par_s List)

hm|tl_ Shaft &Lever Assembfy

Throttle.' ReIL_ Sprtng

DlJst Seal Washer

Dust seat _Srottie)

Thrbtt!e'Sfi_tte.t _

Shutter. Screw

Fuel Fittlng"_;, ,:

F!o_I Bowl , ....

Floal Shaf_: ":"l

Float .::,_': ;'.

Fioat BO_I ."0" Ring

Irlie_ N'eedte, Seat, & Cl_p (|net 31)

Spi't_gC!li_. -' .

p dp_erilBe'lS/Retainer Ring

Ma}ipNo_leT0be. " .

"O'* Ring, ,Ma!h No_Ie Tube

High Sp_ed Bqwl Nut

Peel NU!'W&_e_":_;_...

Welc5 PlUg; Atmbsphertc Vent

=SC" iFrtoN

Recod S!arter ._

Sprth!;j P!n (IncL 4)

Washier '

Retainer ; :.

Washer, '

Blake!Spring :

Staiter Dog l

DO#Spahg ;. '

P£lley & ReWtnd Spr|ng Ass'y.

Startei" Hdusing Ass'y,

Startei'ROpe (98 X'9/64 client:-

Starter Handle

IIilll'' I I "lt't'"l'l' 'lll'llll'l_ IIn I

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REF PART

NO: N0. :,

59_1737

-3 590740

6590616

7590617

8 590618A

11 590687A

12 590535

13 _90701

t4 590741

r"•'" .......•.............. ', , ,

aew_':d Si_der

Retalne_..::' '

Starter D6g _:,-:

DeclS'Prlng

Pi_,_ey'&_e_in'dSp_ngAss'y

starte_']-{obdi0g Ass y

(40 degree grommet)

Slatte[:Ro_ie.. .....

(Lengih 9,8".X9/64" _ta.)

Stealer Handle '_: :,

Loc_tr_g Tab • "

NOTE: All component d}menstons given, in UoS Inches

1 inch = 26.4 rnm '

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TRO'UBLESHOOTING POINTS

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PROBLEM

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Doee not start

CAUSE

1 Dirty a!l finer

2Out of fuai

3 S1eiefuel,

4 Water In fuel

5 Spark plug wire is d]sconnesled

6Bad spark plug

7 Loose blade or broken bladeadapter

B Conlmf bar _nreleased postUon

9. Control bar detective

CORRECTION

1, Clean!replace air titter

2 RUfuet _nk,

3 Drain la_k and refill with fresh steer} fuel

4Drain fuet f_nk and carburetor and refill tank wtl,hfresh

gazelles,

5 Connect wire to plug

6 Replace spark plug

7 Tighten blade boltor replace blade adapter

8, Depress conlrol bar to handle.

9. Replasa controi bar,

Lose of power

Pooreut-uneven

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Excessive vibration

Starter rope hard to pull

Grass catcher not filling

(If so equlppod )

Hard to push

1Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

in heavy grass,

2 Cutting too much grass

3Dire! air filter,

4 Butidup of grass, leaves and trash under mawe_

5Too much oil In engine

6. WatNng speed too tasL

lWorn, bentor loose blade

2Whes_ helghls uneven

3, Low enginespeed

4 Buildup of gta_,a, leaves, end trash under mower

1Worn. bent or loose blade

2 Bent engine crankshaft

IEnginettywheei brake leon when controlbatIs

released

2. Bent engine crankshaft

3, Blade adapter broken

4, Blade dragging In grass

1Cuding height tOO_]OWr

2Lifton blade wornoff

3. Catcher eel venting _r

4. Low engIne speed

I, Grass _stoo hlgh or wheel helghl Is loo tow

2, Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging

ingrass

3Grass catcher toofull.

4 Handle height pasff_ounet rightfor you

1. Set in"Higher Cu_ pesgion

2Sat In*Higher Cur"pesliion

3, C_eanfraplaceair filler

4, C_ean underside of mower housing

5, CheeR oft level

1, Rap!ace blade Tfghten blade bolt

2. Set allwheels at same height

3. Contact an abthodzod set'vice canter/department

4Clean underside of mower housing

t Replace blade. Tighten blade boil

2 Contact en authorized sarv{ca eentsddspadment

1, Depress controlbar to upper handlebefore

puIling strutter rope

2 Contacl an oulhodzed service centerldepar'-,ment,

3. Replace blade adapter

4 Move town mower tocut grass or1ohard sadace

tostart engine

!Raise cutting helghl

2Replace binds

3 Clead grass catcher.

4 Contact an authQdzed servlcecentar/dopndmant

'l Raise cullingheight

2 Roles rear of lawn mower housing erie (t)

setting higher

3, Empty grass catcher.

4 Adjust handle hatghl to null

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SERVICE NOTES

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SERVICE NOTES

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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.386121

IFYOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

'1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-B00..473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS °

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-pART

(%B00-366-727B)

£RAFTXHRNo

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" REAR DISCHARGE

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Each lawn mower has its own model number Each en-

gine has its own model number,

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

decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine_

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co Service Center!Depadment and most

Retail Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION_

• PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER

•MODEL NUMBER - 917o3B6121

• ENGINE _CRAFTSMAN. MODEL NO. 143.964006

• PART NUMBER

, PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when yoU

consider Sears has service units nationwide slaffed with

Seers trained technicians,, professional technicians

spectllceIly trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we e_I_

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