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£11AFTSMAN +
4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389220
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.389220
- Page 1 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
- Page 3 • Dress property. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaus when barefoot or weadng open fumes are dangerous. sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you.
- Page 4 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets end service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
- Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be Upper handle _U_/ adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Lift up _Mowing and Adjustment section of this manual.
- Page 6 TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING foreign objects thrown MOWER can result in The operation of any lawn mower intothe eyes,whichcanresultin Your mower is shipped ready to be used severe eye damage. Always wear safety as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or glasse6 or eye shields while operating your discharging: lawn mower or performing any adjustments...
- Page 7 ADD GASOUNE MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Under certain conditions, such as very unleaded gasoline with a minimum of tall grass, it may be necessary to raise 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the height of cut to reduce pushing Purchase fuel in quantities that can be effort and to keep from overloading the...
- Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best reeults,aa_ust t he lawn mower IMPORTANT: Forbest performance,keep cuttingheightso thatthe lawn mowercuts mower housingfree of built-upgrass and off onlythe top one-thirdof the grass trash.See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE blades. If thelawn is overgrownitwilibe sectk_ of thla manual. necessaryto raleethe beight of cutto reduce pushingeffortand to keep from •...
- Page 9 As_ouCOMP,_E /_-t_" O_;,_=.,,,_.=r, REGULAR SERVICE /__R,_,/_,_" SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fsstenem ! I_' Clean/Inspect G rassCatcher (if Equipped) 11#' MO Clean LawnMower Clean UnderDrive Cover WE IPower-Propelled Check ddve belt/pulleys Mowers) (Power-propeUed Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade !/S' 3 Lubdcation Chart Clean Battery/Rechar_le IEl_.c StertMow_ I E ChedK Engine Oil Level...
- Page 10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.389220 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 ° .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
- Page 11 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
- Page 12 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or damage. be damaged by using a dirty air filter. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to make conditions.
- Page 13 CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lower plug and place where it cannot come in Rotate contact with plug.
- Page 14 Immediatelyprepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storageat the end ofthe season or ifthe unit Upper handle willnotbe used for 30 days or more. LAWNMOWER Fold forward for When lawn mower is to be stored for a period storage of time, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, Fold...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT: Never cover mower whik • Do not store gasoline from one season to engine and exhaust areas are still wan another. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn • Replace your gasoline can if your can mower with gasoline in the tank inside starts to lust.
- Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade, "Nghten vibration blade bolt. Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.
- Page 17 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.389220...
- Page 19 HexThread Rolling Screw ff10-24xl/2 850263 Lockw r3/8 Helical 850733X004 Up-StopBracket 851084 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd. 8 136376 HandeKnob 5179_ ..Engine- ( See Breakdown) Craftsman HairpinCotter ModelNo.143.994508 165858 RearDeflaetor 66426 WireTla 167132X004 AxleArmAsm.(RPJLF) 167133X004 AxleArmAsm(RF/LR) 16(_31 DischargeGuard 161622 Clip.Ctoseout...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 370K ,300...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631164 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y.(40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98' X 9/64"...
- Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM(1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacidn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-865-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...