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Craftsman EZ3 917.376360 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.376360 Owner's Manual

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aFTX
NUMBER 917.376360
®
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
• Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
• Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
153306
12.14.95
ks
IIIIIIIII
II
II
Printed in LLS.A,
illl_i

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  • Page 1 aFTX ® NUMBER 917.376360 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Printed in LLS.A, 153306 12.14.95 IIIIIIIII illl_i...
  • 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, YOUR UNIT IS...

  • Page 3: Capacity

    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 purchaser...
  • Page 4 SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 12-14 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......18-23 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........25-27 OPERATION ...._ ..........PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........

  • Page 5: Accessories

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was 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°...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    iiinrn nllnnnnl iil,,,nrn ASSEMBLY ,,,nnlnl inlnnl n l i Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc, necessary to complete the assembly have been...
  • Page 7 = iiii i i = =11i =11=1=1111 HH,I=II= ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,', ===1==1=== ............_ ..II IIII I=llllll ENGINE TUBULAR FRAME SEWN CONNECTOR (MALE) BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY CHARGER CONNECTOR (MALE) BATTERY CONNECTOR (FEMALE) FIG. 2 SEWN HEM FUP LID TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER...

  • Page 8: Engine Speed Control

    OPERATION =,H= ,,,N,,,_,HH=== ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,=,,,=,H= H= ,,,,H HH == ========r=== H= " KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for' future reference, ,,H, 1111...

  • Page 9: Grass Catcher

    OPERATION ii H I IHI IHIIIH,HHHH,,H'HH,,HI'H'H, 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.

  • Page 10: Starting

    ..................,, , ,, ,, ,=r,r= OPERATION ,HH = =IHH H ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, H,= HHH= NH",, DRIVE CONTROL (See Fig, 8) OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR • Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks;...
  • Page 11 • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, itmay be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce MAX 1/3 pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings, For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly, •...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    1,,' (If Equipped) Cteanllnspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower ..v' ____ Clean Under Drive Cover (Self-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharc e (Electric Start Mowers Check Engine Oil Level • Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler Clean or Replace Spark Plug Replace A![ Filter Paper Cartridge - Change mere often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures...

  • Page 13: Replacement

    i iii ii i iiii iiiii1,1,1111111,1111111 CUSTOMER ........ LAWN MOWER BU DE CRANK- SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER_ KEYWAY nance,. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. •...

  • Page 14: Service

    ....: =IHHIH = ' ,HHH ,H H ===H=H ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF orSG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER' FIG, 12 "F -20"...

  • Page 15: Adjustments Carburetor

    CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...

  • Page 16: Sto Rage

    ......_..nl" '"' ......nnnll u ....lunnnll STORAGE illllU..n l iI illllnnnnl Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will net be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or' more.

  • Page 17: Handle Height

    .."..iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiii TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS _uii iiiimllllll iiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty a_r filter. Clean/replace air filter Out of fue! Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel, Water In fuel Drain fuel tank and'carburetorand refill tank With fresh gasoline...
  • Page 18 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO.917.376360 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 • PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1749O416 700343 Bushing Tapping Screw 1/4_20 x 1-1/4 137055X004 86447 Plug Engagement Bracket 137050 Helical Gear 137053 Shifter 750436X Clutch Jaw 57072 Seat 750369...
  • Page 19 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.376360 PART DESCRIPTION 86334X4'79 Battery Bracket 86337X479 Battery Cover 750909 Battery 750097 Hex Washer Head Screw # 10-24 xl/2 86353 Connector Mounting Clip 11t549X Battery Charger 86649 Battery Pad Battery Wrap 13,4861...
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376360...

  • Page 21: Engine Zone Control

    87677 132001 Rope Guide Hi-Pro Key #505 Debris Shield 134612 83923 152756 57143 Washer Engine - Craftsman - Model No. 143.966502 -- 66 700170)(479 151160 Wheel & Tire Assembly Support Bracket (Right) Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16 700172X479 Support Bracket (Left) 142748...
  • Page 22 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376360...

  • Page 23: Lawn Mower

    REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER917,376360 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 148312 Drive Control 146072 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 3/4 144929 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2-t/8 750097 Drive Cover 137078 V-Belt 137088...
  • Page 24 MODEL NO. 143.966502 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE il IL. _uu,',,,'H .119...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O.143.966502 I IIII III IIII IIIII REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 36146 Cylinder (IncL 2,10,20 & 125) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 27652 Dowel Pin 650925 Carburetor Mounting Stud 36059...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.9_6502 REF PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION 632671 Carburetor (Inclo 187B & 239 of Engine Parts List) 632539 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632593 Dust Seat 632541 Throttle Shutter 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw 632675 FIoat Bowl...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N O. 1 43.966502 II1'1 III IIII IIII I[11111111111 REWIND STARTER NO. 590702 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION --1t 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring...
  • Page 28 CRAFTS 'i I OWNER'S 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE MANUAL POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number. Each en- gine has its own model number:, The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a MODEL NO.

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