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Craftsman 917.387851 Owner's Manual

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S_EA/ S
MODEL
917.387851
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
oCustomer
Responsibilities
oService
oAdjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
159843
02.07.97
VBL
Printed in U,S.A

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  • Page 1 S_EA/ S MODEL 917.387851 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 159843 02.07.97 Printed in U,S.A...

  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES 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 iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.

  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.. 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: •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ........... WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16-17 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........18-20 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES , ii ........i,,,i ..i..,,,,LI, _==== These accessories were available when this {awn mower was produced_ They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can also order repair parts foryou, when you provide the modet numberof yourlawn mower.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig, 2) mower., Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembted mulcher.
  • Page 7 ......,i,,,,,i ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. (Frames must be ful|y seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame°...

  • Page 8: Engine Speed Control

    i,t, i, n,,= OIPERATION ..i, I i ..iq, I ..KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the iIfustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference°...

  • Page 9: Type

    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER LOWER WHEELS...

  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATHON GAS (See Fig. 8) When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the ° Fill fuel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular unfeaded grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane.

  • Page 11: Lawn Mower

    _;.,_ ,,. ,-,,u ..,,.,i,,,_ ,11 ..:u....IIL___ CUSTO o ER RESPONSgB LUTIES ..i ..,......AS YOU COMPLETE _./__:_'_'_'_ ....../. SERv,oE oATEs REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ..(,_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catch'er' (If Equip.ped) _"...

  • Page 12: Replacement

    , ,unl,,U, i,, i,,, ,n ,,,u,u,,, i ..i,,, ....CUSTOME ESPO mL TtES ,,,I,l,,,innl,ll,U, LAWN MOWER BLADE . CRANK_ SHAFT ADAPTER KEYWAY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.

  • Page 13: Service

    ..,,.,, ,_ ..,,,,,,, ..,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, OUSTOMER RESPONSmBULHTBES ..i,,, ,,I ..i,,11 ..AIR FILTER ENGINE Your engine wi!l not run properly and may be damaged by LUBRICATION using a dirty air filter. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in classification SF o r SG Select the oil's SA E viscosity grade very dusty, dirty conditions...

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    ,,i.ii. i... N.uul,.. ADJUSTMENTS SERVmCE A LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT MEDIUM HIGH See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual, REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheeis of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wilI be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position,...

  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387851 30 27...
  • Page 17 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 154870 54583 Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Grass Bag 140661X479 Rear Baffle Engine (See Breakdown) 88652 Craftsman !43.975510 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 144747 Throat Frame 700365X479 Side Baffle 74760612 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 133190X479...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.975510 _.,/370K i__.. 26_/8 12-- _305 /_17B 370C <...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGRNE MODEL N UMBER 143.975510 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 36774 Cylinder (tncL 2 & 20) 191 36559 Brake Bracket (Incl 195) 26727 Dowel Pin 610973 Terminal 33734 Breather Element 35727 Control Bracket (lncl. 202 thru 205) 36557 Breather Ass'y, (lncl, 6 &...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-,CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43,975510 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 640026 Carbu reto r (lncl. 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Sea! Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle)

  • Page 21: Handle Height

    i1.1..uu..U..llUl. TIROU LESHOOTING POINTS .............. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION u,, ,ll ....Does not start Dirty air filter Clean/replace air fitter Out of fuel Pill fuel tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected...
  • Page 22 PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL ° MODEL NUMBER -.917.387851 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR o ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.975510 (1-800-473-7247) o PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND Your Sears merchandise...

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