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- Page 1 SEARS MODEL NUMBER 917.383223 .AssemWy *Operation -Maintenance -Service *Adjustments .Repair Parts Caution: Readand Follow all SafetyRules and Instructions BeforeOperating ThisEquipment " '"""'" '"'"" OWNER'S MANUAL 'lll"l' ®...
- Page 2 WHEN +O YOUR FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. "(OUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION CIRCUMSTANCES. o BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
- Page 3 ONEYEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up. according to the instructions i'n the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship.
- Page 4 SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WARRANTY MOWER ACCESSORIES ASSEMBLY ... OPERATION MAINTENANCE INDEX Adjustments: Carburetor . Handle Height Height of Cut Air Filter: Replacement Assembly: Grass Catcher Handle Accessories Blade: Replacement Sharpening Controls: Engine Speed Control Engine Zone Control Operator PresenceControl Bar CustomerResponsibilities Cutting Levels...
- Page 5 LAWNMOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available retail outlets, cata!og and service centers, Most Sears stores can order repair the model number of your lawn ENGINE MUFFLER SPARK PLUG © If lawn mower is an electric start LAWN MOWERPERFORMANCE ... _m.__.Ju.
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Page 6: Service And Adjustment
Remove Catcher Frame, Fabric Bag and Oil Bot- tle from top of lawn mower_ o Lift lawn mower off of shipping base and check carton for loose parts. HOWTO SET-UP YOURLAWNMOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE Remove Handle... - Page 7 KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE HANDLE KNOB GRASS CATCHER ENGINE...
- Page 8 BEFORE S TARTING ENGINE OIL: A 20 oz. bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower. o Remove Engine Oil Cap (See Fig. 8) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick. o Use 20 ozs. of SAE 30 oil. SAE 10W 30 oil can also be used_ DO NOT use SAE 10W 40 oil.
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Page 9: Storage
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. DO NOT UNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPTTO DE- FEAT TIlE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL. T HEBLADE TURNS WHENTHEENGINE IS RUNNING. Your lawn mower is equipped with an Operator Engine Control Bar which requires to be positioned behind the Lawn Mower die to start and operate the lawn mower. - Page 10 • For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the wtdth of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower hous- ing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge ofgrass. o For better grass bagging andmost cutting con- ditions, the engine speed should be set in the "HIGH"...
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Page 11: Service Recommendations
Ibso ° Torque wrenches are available stores and through the catalog. Use only a Sears authorized replacement Blade to get the best cutting results. NOTE:We do not recommend sharpening Blade - but if you do, be sure the Blade is balanced. - Page 12 Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick; lay aside on a clean surface_ e Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig, 10 and drain oil into suitable container, Rock|awn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped...
- Page 13 If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustmenL REARDEFLECTOR The Rear Deflector,attached...
- Page 14 Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to ALSO, rust° Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline can cause problems. FUELS (CALLED ° Do not store your lawn mower under any plastic cover. Plastic cannot breathe which allows con- ETHANOL ATTRACT densation LEADS mower to rust.
- Page 15 Fill in dates as you complete regular service Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) EngineOi! Change Engine Off Check Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (i,! applicable) Muffler CHECK LUBRICATION CHART SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW SPRAY...
- Page 16 CP_FTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS _z \...
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Page 17: Assembly
CRAFTSMAN20" ROTARYLAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 Ref. Part Part Name iiiii 86902 Control Bar 850991X479 Upper Handle 750627 instruction Decal 103672X Rape Guide 84676X479 Lower Handle STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 Handle Bolt 58714 85827 Cable Clip 51793 Hairpin Cotter Handle Knob... -
Page 19: Spark Plugs
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E HGBNE Ref_ Part Part Name 34975 Cylinder Assy, (thole Nos. 2, 8, 9 B 20) 26727 Pin, Dowel 337,34 FJement, Breather 34214A Breather Assy. (Incl. Nos° 6, 8, 9, IZA B 12B) "33735 Gasket, Breather 30200 Screw, Hex washer hd. self-tap Sems, t0-24 x 9/16 34695 Elbow, Breather tube... - Page 20 CARBURETOR NO. 632046A 44 j( REWIND STARTER NOo 590621 PL-t 631615 Thmtt|e Shaft 1_ Lever Assy,, 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seat Washer 631971 Dust Se_l 631616 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632527 Fuel Rtting 631700 Float Bowt 631O24 Shaft, FIo_t 632019...
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- Page 23 Contact Sears Service Department. t_ Depress operatorpresence control bar to upper handle before pulling on starter rope. 2, Contact Sears Service Department, 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Get over law grass andlor hard surface to start engine. 1o Raise cutting height 2, Replace blade, 3.
- Page 24 The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug_ All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Coo Service denters and most Retail Stores_ WHENORDERING REPAIR PARTS, A LWAYS GIVETHEFOLLOWING INFORMATION: * PRODUCI"...