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Craftsman 917.387242 Owner's Manual

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Owner's
Manual
rRRFTSMAN"
6.0 HORSEPOWER
22" EZ MULCH
POWER PROPELLED
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387242
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual rRRFTSMAN" 6.0 HORSEPOWER 22" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387242 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workmanship.
  • Page 3 • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service _:enters. 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 5: Safety Rules

    • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence control 1:)ar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service '" Upper handle ft up and Adjustment section of this manual. _-_--=-- Mowing .._;;!;:.. position Lift u p \_Vj_ Lower handle...
  • Page 6 Theoperation TO INSTALL DISCHARGING o f any lawn mower can result in DEFLECTOR foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear • Lift door upward on it's hinge until the safety glasses or eye shields while operating deflector frame can be hooked over the your lawn mower or performing any adjust-...
  • Page 7 • Pores in cloth grass catchers can to separation and formation of acids during become filled with dirt and dust with use storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel and catchers will collect less grass. system of an engine while in storage. To avoid prevent this, regularly hose catcher off engine problems, the fuel system should be with water and let dry before using.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Cleardlnspect Grass Catcher If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers} Check/S harpen/Fleplace Blade fl/s Lubrication Chart ¥/ C_ean Battery/RecharQe /Etectdc Start Mowers_...

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387242 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (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:...

  • Page 10: To Sharpen Blade

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although muifi-viscosityoils(5W30, treated. 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will resultin increased TO SHARPEN BLADE oilconsumption when used above 32°F. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check your engine oil level more frequently to blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is avoid possible engine damage from running balanced.
  • Page 11 CLEANING • Insert new filter intocover. • Put airfllter cover and filterinto cellar IMPORTANT" For best performance, kiip mower housing free of built-grossand trash. aligning thetabwiththeslot. • Push in on coverand tum clockwise t o Clean the underside of your mower after each tighten.

  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    • Reassemble the starter rope guide. ,LiLCAUTION: Before performing • Reassemble the controls and the service and adjustments: operator presence control bar to the • Release control bar and stop engine. upper handle. • Make sure the blade and all moving Shipping Position parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 13: Storage

    CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the Yourcarburetor hasa engine governor, which is factory set for non-adjustable fixed the proper engine speed. Overspeeding main jet for mixture control. If your engine the engine above the factory high speed does not operate properly due to sus- scan be dangerous.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with • Do not store gasoline from one season to clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the another. Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline cen if your can starts CYMNDER to rust.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loseof power • Rearoflawn mower h ousing • Set to "Higher Cut" position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" • Cutting too much grass. position • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387242 1"--1_65...
  • Page 17 850_o3 supput R od Helical Hardened Lockwasher3/8 165175)(479 140540 Rear Delbctor 851084 Hex Head Machine Serew 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd. 8 87584X004 DellectorBracket Engine- (See Bmakdewn) Craftsman -.o.°- Mod_ 143.996004 151667x479 HandleBrad_t Assembly(Left) 151665x479 151440 Hubcap HandlaBracket_ (Right) 75159_ Locknut3/8-16...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 _261 2;16 1301 275, 182,...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION • Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder 36783 Valve Cover (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Dowel Pin 30200 26727 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer,...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640174 Carburetor(Ind. 184 of EngineParts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly 631767 "rnmttleReturn Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (ThrotUer 640070 Throttle Shutter "Shutler Screw 650506 631807...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 RecogStarter 590599A SpringPin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59O696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 erake Spring 590698 Starter Dog Dog Sp_ng 59O699 590700 Pulley& RewindSpdng Ass'y. 59O695 Starter Housing Ass',/. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Startar Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 22 Forthe repairor replacement partsyouneed delivered directlytoyourhome Call7 am - 7 pm,7 daysa 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 Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n...

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