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Craftsman EZ3 917.376880 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.376880 Owner's Manual

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NUMBER 917.376880
OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
o Operation
Customer
Responsibilities
= Service
= Adjustments
= Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
15335!
Rev; 1 1,26.96 TR
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ® NUMBER 917.376880 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly o Operation Customer Responsibilities = Service = Adjustments = Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment Printed in U.S.A. 15335! Rev; 1 1,26.96 TR...

  • 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 TH ROWING 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: 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 purchase.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS. _ ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLiTIES ..... 3, 12-t4 TROUBLESHOOTING ........;... 19 WARRANTY ..............3 REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......20-24 ASSEMBLY ..............REPA|R PARTS _ ENGINE ........25-28 OPERATION ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, Theyare 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

    Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESI before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower. Your new tawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ..- ..= ..MBLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS _'_(bFe r LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) FRAME Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of. grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hereof bag, ames must fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubuiar flame.

  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    OPERATION 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 contro!s and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in |iterature supptied with the product, Learn and understand...

  • Page 9: Engine Speed Contro

    OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can- result in severe eye damagel Always wear safet_ile operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments o_rs_sion safely mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses ..HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower closed or without...

  • Page 10: Engine

    OPERATION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ENGINE OIL CAP GASOLINE FILLER CAP "_ W/DIPSTICK OiL (See Fig. 9) Your lawn mower is shipped without oiiin the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oi! cap w/dipstick and fill to the full line on the dipstick.
  • Page 11 OPERATION MULCHING MOWING TiPS iMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND MAX 113 TRASH. "CLEANING" CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse intothe grass and not be noticed.

  • Page 12: Lubrication

    CUSTOMER RESPO LITI MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners M I Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Under Drive Cover (Seif:Prolc Mowers) ChecWSharpeniReptace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Start Mowers Check Engine Oil Level Ch_nge Engine Oil OJean Air Filter...

  • Page 13: Replacement

    CUSTOMER SIBILITIES LAWN MOWER CRANK- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance, TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil. or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps stone& deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

  • Page 14: Engine

    CUSTO ESPONSJ ILITtES ENGINE LUBRnCAT!ON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF o r SG, Select the oil's SAE Viscosity g rude according to your expected operating temperature. CONTAINER SAE VISCOSITY GRADES ..AIR FILTER COVER _20 _ 0"_...

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release controi 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...

  • Page 16: Carburetor

    ERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST HANDLE (See Figs. 15 Thru 17) SHIPPING POSITION Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low, Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position.

  • Page 17: Handle

    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. tIMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT PREVENT LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM...
  • Page 18 ViCE NOTES 18 ¸...
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Clean/replace air filter. Does not start Dirty air.filter, Fill fuel tank. ,Out of fuet, Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Stale fuel, Drain fue! tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh Water in fuel, gasoline, Connect wire to plug, Spark ptug wire is disconnected.
  • Page 20 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376880 "\13...
  • Page 21 73510400 Rope Guide Keps Locknut 1/4-20 Rear Skirt 134612 Debris Shield 140540 152753 85543 Engine-Craftsman - Model No. t43.966006 Engine Pulley 153351 87677 Owner's Manual (English!Spanish) Hi-Pro Key #505 83923 Hex Flange Nut Available accessories not included with lawn mower:...
  • Page 22 F_EPAIR PARTS¸ ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376880...
  • Page 23 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.376880 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON PART Drive Cover Decal 145755 Control Cable Assembly 151522 Control Head Kit 143603 48385 Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 Drive Cover Locknut #10-24 702806 63601 Hex Washer Head Screw 1/4-20 x 2.12 132010 144929 Hex Flange Nut...
  • Page 24 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.376880 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 • 15 -,.. PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131484 Clutch Yoke 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-t/4 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 700343 Bushing 137053 Shifter 86447 Plug 57072 Sea[...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43o966006...
  • Page 26 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.966006 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36146 Cylinder (includes 2, 10, 20 & 125) 169 27234A * Valve Spring Box Gasket 27652 Dowel Pin 32755 Valve Spring Box Cover 36059 Breather Elemen! 30200 Screw #10_24x 9/16 36005A * Breather Cover &Gasket...
  • Page 27 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.966006 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON 640020 Carburetor (Includes Reference Number 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 632539 632593 Dust Seal 632541 Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw 650506 Float Bowl...
  • Page 28 i_ • • SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 29 RVICE NOTES...
  • Page 30 ER'S 6.0=HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own modef number. Each en- gine has its own model number. The model number for your lawn 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.

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