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Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.387280 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
[RRFTSMRli o
6.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387280
,
Safety
®
Assembly
,
Operation
®
Maintenance
,,
EspaSol
,,
Repair
Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow
all
Safety
Rules and instructions
before
operating
this equipment
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual [RRFTSMRli o 6.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387280 Safety ® Assembly Operation ® Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 3: Operation

    hot. A llow the engine tocoot forseveral o Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutes before filling t hegas tank. Clean towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might a ny spilled gasoline before starting the lose your footing, Do not mow exces- engine.
  • Page 4 These accessones were available when t his order repair parts for you, when you provide lawn m ower was produced. They are also the model number of your lawn mower. available atmost Sears r etail outlets and Some of these accessories may not apply service centers.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging TO UNFOLD HANDLE or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. Savethis manual forfuture reference These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in titerattJre supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any dawnmower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can Ctose the flip lid. Flip lid must be dosed result in severe eye damage. Always wear while operating lawn mower, °...
  • Page 8 TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE . To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a finn push, "four lawn mower is shipped without oil in the This step is not usually necessary when engine, startingan engine which has already run for ,' Be sure mower is level and area around oit...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At this timethe grass has dried and the ne_,Ay cut IMPORTANT: For best performance_ area wilt not be exposed to the direct sun. keep mower housing free of built-up grass ,, For best results, adjust the lawn mower and trash.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE RLL IN DATES 7SERVICE DATEs AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check |or Loose Fasteners " _ G_a_C_icher ... I _--- (,Eq._pp_> V" I v" i i....Clean Lawn MOwe_ I ..f./ t ....i Ctegn Under" Drive Cover _--_ I _lttoutleys [ ----_-_--_'--- i _Powe r-P ropeltoaMowe_'s)

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPEC!FICATRONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387280 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11,5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: t .5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFISGfSH): SAE 30 (ABOVE32°F) SAE 5W_3'0 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJt9LM VALVECLEARANCE: iNTAKE:...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Although muTti--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening (5W30. 10W3O etc.) improve starting in blade - but if you do, be sure the biade is cold wealher, those multi--viscosity oils balanced. will result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. o Insert new filter into cover.' iMPORTANT: For best performance, o Put air filter cover and filter into collar keep mower housing free of builtmup aligning the tab with the slot. grass and trash. Clean underside Push in on cover and turn clockwise to mower housing after each use.

  • Page 14: Storage

    To change from medium low to low Squeeze position, only the lower handte section remove will have to be turned over. Medium MediumHigh Handle Bracket HairpinClip ENGINE CARBURETOR "Yourcarburetor has a non-adiustable fixed main jet fbr mixture control. If your engine does not operat e properly due to sus- Shipping Position...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE clean engine oil, (See "ENGINE" inthe Customer Responsibilities section of this FUEL SYSTEM manua0. iMPORTANT: it is important to prevent CYLINDER gum deposits from forming in essential o Remove spark plug. fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel * Pourone ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage, plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 16 "ROUBLESHOOTtNG CHART .OB,EM _ }CAUSE......CORRECTIO..Loss of power , Rear of lawn mower housing , Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging pos_ion. in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. , Set to"Higher Cut" positibn. , Clean/replace air filter. o Dirty air filter.
  • Page 17 Vea e] manual Programa de Mantenimiento ingI_s de] due_o Orden de Partes Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_OS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, _ubrique...
  • Page 18 Vistase en farina adecuada. No opere la Tenga cuidado cuando opere Ia segadora terreno disparejo o cuando cambie segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias direcciOn - mantenga un buen equilibdo. mientras que el motor estb, funeionando. Nunca opere la segadora sin las Siegue siempre...
  • Page 19 Estos accesorios estaban disponibtes cuando de {as tiendas Sears tarnbi6n pueden mandar se produjo ta segadora. Tambi_n est&n pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si bs disponibies en {a mayoria de las tiendas preperciona el n_3mero de! modelo de su Sears los centros de servicio.
  • Page 20 Para volver a la operaci6n de acolchamiento Barra de control que exige la capa vegetal, instale la tapon acolchadora en Ia presencia deI operador abertum de descan:ja de la segadora. Mango superior PRECAUCt6N: No haga funcionar segadora sin Ia tapon acolchadora aprobada en su Levantar...
  • Page 21 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR _a operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede RECOGEDOR DE CESPED lacer que satten obietos extraRos dentro de sus _jos, to qua puede produdr dahos graves en _stos. Cierre la/apa soltab_e. La tape soltabte debe 3iempre use anteoios de seguddad o proteoci6n estar cen'ada cuando se esta operande...
  • Page 22 antedormente cortado y siegue Ientamente. o Para teer el nk, et adecuade, apfiete la tapa deI Para un meier ensecado det c6sped y para la del>Ssite de aceite del motor cada vez. mayorfa de tas condiciones de carte, la veloddad * Vuetva a instalar Ia tapa de! dep6sito det aceite y del motor debe ajustatse a Ia posid6n de r&pido.
  • Page 23 educir e} esfuerzo necesar_o pare empujar Ia code, • Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a segadora y pare evitar sobrecargar el motor, semanao Siegue de norte a sur una semana y dejando montones de recertes de c_sped. Pare un acolchemiento muy pesado, reduzca luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima semana.
  • Page 24 PROGRAMA DE MANTENtMtENTO LLENE FECHAS A MEDIDA COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR FECHAS DE $ERVICtO R_v,_a, si_ _e_o_ !v" LimpiatAnspecc4onar el recogederde cesped{st viene equipado) ..i/ Limpiar la segadofa ..... Limpiaf debajo de la cubieila de la trans- misi6n {segadoras con pealer propuIso0 Revisar...
  • Page 25 I +SPECtFJCAC]ONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE MODELO 9t7.387280 NUMERO DE SERLE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: OESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU, IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLfNA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TtPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sebre 32°F) (APi-SF/SH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE:...
  • Page 26 Ias manillas det reloj, MOTOR . La torsion para a p[etar recomendada es de LUBRICACl6N 35 - 40pies ! ibras. IMPORTANTE: EL PERNO DE LACUCHILLA Use solamente aceite de detergente de atta ES CLASE 8TRATADO ACALOR. catidad clasii_icado con ia clasificaci6n SF, SG o SH de servicio APf, Seteccione...
  • Page 27 :ILTRO DE A1RE SILENCIADOR _,u motor no funcionarA en forma adecuada Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est,_ )uede sufrir daSos si se usa un fittro de aire corro[do pues producir un peligro de incendio ;ucio. o dai5o, 8UJjA ;ambie e! fi{tro de aire cada aSo, y m&s a 'nenudo si siege en condiciones...
  • Page 28 PRECAUCION: La barra de control que exige la Mango inferior presencia del operador tiene que pivotear libremente para permitir et enganche de la cuchilla/freno cuando se suetta Ia barra de controi. No apriete demasiado los sujetadores que sujetan a Ios controles al mango superior.
  • Page 29 £arra de control que e xige Ia ACEtTE DEL MOTOR _resencia det operador - --_-, ,_._ Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) c£mbielo con aceite de motor limpio, (Vea =°ogo =°po,,o, ----S/ "MOTQR" en Ia secci($n de Responsabilidades del Cliente de este manual,) tlmacenar "_\ ,p%i,:Y...
  • Page 30 IDENT|FICACi_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N = .... ,, Lirnpieicambie ei filtro de aire. No arranca ,, Fittro de aire sucio. , Llene et estanque de combustible. o Sin combustible. ,, Drene el estanque y vuelva o Combustible rancio. Ilenado con combustible limpio y nuevo.
  • Page 31 CAUSA OORRECClON PROBLEMA Aal corte -dispareio Cuchilta desgastada, doblada Cambie ta cuchilla. Apriete suelta. pemo de ta cuchilia. Altura de tas ruedas disparej& Ajuste todas las ruedas a {a misma aitura. Acumulaci6n de cesped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la caja basura debajo de Ia segadora, de ta segadora.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 9_7.387280 32 3_...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387280 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRiPTiON 86902 Control 142748.. Shoulder BofI !45646X479 Upper Handie t51157 Wheel and Tire Assembly 150424 Muieher Plug 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 132001 Rope Guide 77400 Hubcap 157081X479 Lower...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE E NGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986002 1-35...
  • Page 35 _RAFT _MAN 4 -CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,986002 PART <EY PART DESCR_PTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cy{inder (IncL 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve SeaI 36557 Breather Ass'y, (Incl. 6 & 36783 * Valve Cover...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986002 PART DESCFIIPT_ON 640026 Carburetor (IncL t84 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttte Return Spring Dust Seat Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 631036 Throttle Shutter 650506 Sl_utter Screw...
  • Page 37 RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,986002 PART DESCRfPTION 590694 RecoiI Starter 590599A Spring Pin (h_ct. 4} 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter ..=; .;--, 590699 Dog Spring 590700 PuIIey& Rewind Spring Ass'y_ 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y, (40 degree...
  • Page 40 For the [epair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366°PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service CalI 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)