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- Page 1 ® 917.383640 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly - Operation o Customer Responsibilities ° Service o Adjustments _oRepair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment :_'11 IIIII I ..............
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING IMPORTANT REPAIRS. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES.
- Page 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.
- Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......PRODUCT SPECiFICATiONS ......SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ STORAGE ............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 ............TROUBLESHOOTING ......... WARRANTY LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ....16-17 ASSEMBLY ............
- Page 5 LAWN IVIOWER ACCESSO These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog 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 Read these instructions and the Operator's Manual in its OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Your new lawn mower has been as- UPPER HANDLE sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
- Page 7 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 controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL...
- Page 8 ..i HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5) ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) CONTROL LEVER located on the side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting the engine, normal...
- Page 9 OPERATION TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER (See Fig, 7} • Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle. ® Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle. Empty clippings from bag using both frame handle and bag handle. NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying;...
- Page 10 OPERATIO TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has MAX 113 already run for a few minutes. Push engine speed control lever to fast (_) position.
- Page 11 CUSTO RESPO MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL 1N DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Qean,qnspect GraSS catcher " (if Equipped) ....... | _/ Clean Lawn Mower Inspect!Clean Drive Wheels • (Self-Propelled Mowers) SharpenlReplace Mower Blade _' 3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers)
- Page 12 CUSTOM ESPONS LAWN MOWER CRANK- SHAFT & Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- BLADE ADAPTER nance. DETAIL BLADE TIRES EDGE ADAPTER Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
- Page 13 CUSTOME SPONSIBILITIES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VtSCOS_TY GRADES -20 _ 32 _ 40_ 60 ° 80" 100" ._o o .2oo ._oo o"...
- Page 14 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..i LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSEION 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 wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position.
- 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 ]S IMPORTANT TO PREVENT DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,...
- Page 16 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER--MODEL NO. 917.383640 4t \ 32 33...
- Page 17 Catcher Frame 88652 751663 Hinge Screw t/4-20 x I-1/4 Grass Bag 133184X479 Side Baffle 701268 Engine- Craftsman Model No.143.434312 701414 133335X479 Owner's Manual Discharge Baffle 133259 Rear Deflector 701144X4!7 Available accessories not included with lawn mower: Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.4343!2 MODEL andSERIAL NUMBERSHERE...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.4343t2 PART REF PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION .... 34975 Cylinder Assy, (lncL #2,8, 9 and 20) 35991 Spring, Valve 26727 Pin, Dowel 151 31673 . Cap, Lower Vatve Spring 33734 Element Breather 169 27234A...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.434312 CARBURETOR NO. 632646 REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 632646 Carburetor, Complete 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer, Throttle 631183 Dust Sea!, Throttle 632504 Throttle Shutter 650506...
- Page 21 TROU LESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter, Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel, Filtfuel tank. Stale fuel, Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water infuet, Drain fuel tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
- Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 23 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 24 Stores, WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: " PRODUCT - "ROTARY LAWN MOWER" MODEL NUMBER - 917,383640 ° ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN MODEL NO. 143,434312 HOW TO ORDER '_PART NUMBER REPAIR PARTS e PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise...