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Craftsman EZ3 917.386132 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.386132 Owner's Manual

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S_FA/RS
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MODEL
917.386132
OWNER'SMANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
Service
o Adjustments
Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before
Operating
This
Equipment
156050
&21o96 VBL
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  • Page 1 S_FA/RS ® 917.386132 OWNER'SMANUAL MODEL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service o Adjustments Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156050 &21o96 VBL Printed in UoSoA. • ,,... • • ,_ ...
  • Page 2 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 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedar 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.
  • Page 4 ..: u Ull_lll,,,, _J,,,,,i _ 1 L=,,,II TABLE OF CONTENTS ..JJl_, , ul,_l , ,n SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ...... ;..........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER ACCESSORHES These accessories were available when this Iawn mowerwas produced° They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers_ Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower,...
  • Page 6 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 unassembled mulcher,...
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS 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. NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame.

  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    OPERATION ......iiiii KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare illustrations with your fawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments° Save this manual for future reference, '1'1 I'll i,ii...
  • Page 9 OPERATROH T'he i-_n result sA_r__Gt,_s "_ result in severe eye damage. AIways wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your operation of c oy lawn mower fere gio'bjects thrown into the e yes, which lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10 o Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh,clean,regularunleaded gasoline w itha minimum of87octane.Donotmixoil withgasoline,Purchase f uelinquantities t hatcanbe usedwithin30 daystoassure fuelfreshness_ WARNING:Experience indicates thatalcohol b lended fuels(calledgasohof o r usingethanol o r methanol) c an attract m oisture which leads toseparation andformation o f acidsduringstorage.
  • Page 11 OUSTOBJIEIR RESPONSI MA,.TE.ANOE SO.EOULE /. F,LL,N OATES COMPLETE ..... REGULAR SEI_V!C E ........_£._%'4'ro9"_-_ 9, f SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower _(Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover ....i (Power-Propelled Mowers) RE Check drive bett/pulfeys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 CUSTO ER RESPONSBB L87 ES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline oil, or insect control chemi- LADE ca s which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 OUSTOI BR RESPONSDB LHT ES IENG NE AIR FILTER LUBRICAT_ON Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SForSG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade Repiace the air filter every year, more often if you mow [n according to your expected operating temperature.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND A#JUSTM[NTS LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wilt be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position,, If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be re-...
  • Page 15 STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT tS SMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 16 REPAUR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917:386132 --48 < 36 38...
  • Page 17 Rear Baffle 144748 Tube Frame 88652 149844 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x !-1/4 Grass Bag 700363X479 Side Baffle 151198 Engine - Craftsman Model No.143.964512 144875X479 144747 Throat Frame Discharge Baffle 140657 Rear Deflector 156050 Owner's Manual 151512X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE IENG_NE I_tODEL NUMBER t 43.964512 _-.370K ...-30t <.-...
  • Page 19 CRAFTS WAN 4oCYCLE ENGDNE MOOEL NUMBER 1 43.964512 REF PART PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cylinder (incL. 2 & 20) 184 26756 * Carburetor To lntake Pipe Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 185 36785 Intake Pipe 33734 Breather Element 186 34358 Governor Link 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4:CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.964512 REF PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 640026 Carburetor (fncf, 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttte Shaft & Lever Assembfy 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Sea] (Throttle) 631036...

  • Page 21: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POBNTS ii ....CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM ..lU, i-- Does not start Cteardreplace air fiiter Dirty air filter Fill fuel tank Out of fuet Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuei Stale fuel, Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh Water in fuel gasoline,...

  • Page 22: Replacement

    " PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: o MODEL NUMBER - 917.386132 1-800-4-REPAIR o ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143_964512 (1-800-473-7247) o PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND Your Sears merchandise...