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Craftsman EZ3 917.387260 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.387260 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's ManuaH
®
4.5 HOR EPOWER
20" REAR
ARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387260
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e
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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 ManuaH ® 4.5 HOR EPOWER 20" REAR ARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387260 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    hot°Allowthe engineto cootfor several o Nevercutgrassby pullingthe mower towardsyou°Mowacrossthe faceof minutesbeforefillingthe gastank.Clean slopes, neverup anddownor you might off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe loseyour footing.Do not mowexces- engine. sivelysteepslopes.Usecautionwhen Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments operatingthe moweron uneventerrain beforestartingyourmower.Never orwhen changing directions-- maintain attemptto do thiswhilethe engineis goodfooting. running.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also availabte at most Sears retail outlets and sewice 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 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS Operator resence control bar Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher_ To convert to bagging or discharging: YMowioo o Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. o You can now install c atcher or optional position clipping deflector.
  • 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. Save this manual for future reference, These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning, CAUTION ENGINE...
  • Page 7 The operationof any lawn mowercan CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower resultin foreign objectsthrowninto the without clipping deflector or approved eyes,which can resultin severeeye grass catcher in place_ Never attempt to damage. Alwayswear safetyglassesor operate the lawn mower with the rear door eye shieldswhileoperatingyour lawn removed or propped open.
  • Page 8 MOWING TIPS o Fill fueltank. Usefresh, clean,regular ° Under certain conditions, such as very unleadedgasolinewith a minimumof 8"7 tall grass, it may be necessary to raise octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline, the height of cut to reduce pushing Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be effort and to keep from overloading the usedwithin 30 days to assurefuel...
  • Page 9 Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. o Certain types of grass and grass Wet grass tends to form clumps and conditions may require that an area be interferes with the mulching action. mulched a second time to completely best time to mow your lawn is the early hide the clippings.
  • Page 10 AS "YOU COMPLETE 0__--_/*_ _,._,__/,.',__ O_ _'4_ SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners cleanSinspeCt e_a'ss Catcher V';v' ....IV' .... (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower .._f_ Clean Under Drive Cover ,(Power-P[oPelled Mowers) Check drive bett/pufleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChectdSharperffReplace Blade _J#3 Lubrication Chart...
  • Page 11 =RODUCT SPECIIFUCATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387260 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: INTAKE: °004 _ .008...
  • Page 12 Check your engine oil level more frequentlyto Crankshaft Blade avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. adaptor _ Change the oil after ever,/25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to Blade change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    trash° Clean underside of mower housing after each use° counter- clockwise CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from to remove spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plugo • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up.

  • Page 14: Storage T4

    ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine High does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your fawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment. ENGINE SPEED Lower handle Your engine speed has been factory set, Do not attempt to increase engine speed...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    formation of acidsduringstorage. A cidicgas CYUNDER candamage thefuelsystem ofanengine o Remove spark plug. whileinstorage. o Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark o Drainthefue!tank. plug hole into cylinder. ° Starttheengineandletit • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to rununtil the fuel distribute oil.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM ....CAUSE ....CORRECTION LOSSof power o Rear of lawn mower housing = Set to =HigherC_ ....or cutting blade dragging pos_on. in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. o Set to"Higher Cut" position. ° CleapJreplace air filter. •...
  • Page 17 GARANT[A LIMtTADA DE DOS A[_IOSPARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y aline segt_n las instrucciones para ta operaciSn y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 18 o Vistase en fonna adecuada. No opere la Tenga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias terreno disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras que et motor est& funcionando. direcci6n - mantenga un buen equilibrio,. o Siegue siempre durante el d{a o con buena o Nunca opere la segadora sin los luz artificial= protecciones adecuadas, las planchas, el...
  • Page 19 Estos accesofios estaban disponibles cuandose produjo la segadora. Tambi_n est_n disponib_es en las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. La mayorfa de las tiendas Sears tambi6n pueden mandar a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les proporciona el n_mero del modelo de su segadoraoAlgunos de estos accesodos tat vez no se apliquen a su segadora.
  • Page 20 PRECAUCION: No haga funcionarsu DEL MANGO" en la Secci6n de Servicio y Ajustes de este manual. segadora sin la tapon acolchadom aprobadaen su lugar, o s(n et desviador de recorles, o sin el Barra de control que exige la recogedor de cdsped, aprobados, en su lugar. presencia del operador Nunca trate de operar la segadom cuando se ha Mango superior...
  • Page 21 LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUE_O Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORAo Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajusteso Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuroo Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en ia literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 22 La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer o Levante la puerta trasera de la caja de ]a que salten objetos extranos dentro de sus ojos, 1o segadora y ponga el bastidor del recogedor de que puede producir dafios graves en _stoso c6sped en las orejas formadas en el puntal de Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n bisagra de la pueP.atrasera.
  • Page 23 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Para leer el nivel adecuado, apriete ta tapa det dep6sito de aceite del motor cada vez. , Bajo ciertas condiciones, taJcome c6sped muy Vuetva a instalar la tapa del dep6sito det aceite y alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del apri_tela.
  • Page 24 necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar perpendicular a la pasada del primer corte° sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de Cambie su patr6nde corte de semana a recortes de c_sped. Para un acolchamiento muy semana. Siegue de notre a sur una semana y pesado, reduzca el ancho del corte pasando por tuego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima encima del lugar anteriormente cortado y siegue...
  • Page 25 PROGRA_A _ANTr_ E J_'TO ,,__ _=l_ ....__/_'J" FECHAS O ESERVJCJO i Revisar st hay sujetadores sueltos .._ Umpiar/inspeccionar el racogedor de c_sped ( slviene equipado) ..El Ump!a,=. _gadora . :..V' ......Umpiar deb_jo de la cubierla de la tmns- misi6n (segadoras con poder pmpulsor) sadas (segad°_ COnP0tier Pr°Puls°r)--...
  • Page 26 ESPECJRCACIlONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387260 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CUo IN. CAPAClDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz.
  • Page 27 • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - £,,DAD S DE VlSoOS!D#D ' " DE,,sA 40 pies libras, IMPORTANTE: El pemo de Ia cuchilla es clase 8 tratado acalor. AVISO: No recomendamos el afllar la cuchilla- °cj' -=" _"...
  • Page 28 BUJfA PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE * Remueva el filtrode aire gir-&ndoloen el sentido Cambie su bujfa cada afio para hacer que su contrario en que giran tas manillas det reloj, hasta motor arranque m&s f&cilmente y funcione et tope, y retfrelo del collar. mejoro Ajuste la abertura de la bujfa en 0,030 Remueva el fiitro de la parte interior de la pulgada,...
  • Page 29 - Para cambiar de la posici6n de mediana baja a alta solamente se tendr_ que dar vuelta la Mango inferior secci6n del mango superior. Apriete para..-J'1>_ _Clavija o Para cambiar de la posici6n mediana baja a baja, solamente se tendr_ que dar,_elta la secci6n del mango inferior.
  • Page 30 MOTOR ACEiTE DEL MOTOR S|STEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor catiente) y IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se c&mbielo con aceite de motor limpio° (Vea formen depositos de goma em partes "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Responsabilidades fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales del Cliente de este manuaL) como el carburador,el filtro del combustible, la...
  • Page 31 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION CAUSA PROBLEMA ° Limpie/caml0ie el fiiiro de airel No arranca =Fi_tro de aire sucioo ° Llene el estanque de combustible. ° Sin combustible,, • Drene el estanque y wJelva a oCombustible rancio. Ilenado con combustible limpio y Ruevoo °...
  • Page 32 CAUSA ....CORRECCiON PROBLEIVIA ,,,, Jlal corte -disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o o Cambie la cuchilla, Apriete el suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. Attura de las rdedas dispareja. ° Ajuste todas tas ruedas a la misma alturao AcumutaciSn de c_sped, hojas o! °...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387260 32 33...
  • Page 35 Rear Baffle 144748 Tube Frame 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 154870 Grass Bag 700363X479 Side Baffle ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 144875X479 Modei 143.984500 Discharge Baffle 140657 Rear Deflector t44747 Throat Frame 151512X479 Owner's Manual Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)
  • Page 36 .......... MODEL NUMBER !,43_984500' 0--370K /287 4-16...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.984500 PART PART NO.NO DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37O27 Cylinder (Incl,2 & 20) 602tA Screw, 5/16-t8 x t-112" 26727 Dowel Hn 35395 Resistor Spark Plug 33734 Breather Element (J19LM) 36557 Breather Assy. (Incl. 6 & 35991 Valve Spring...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.984500 2S i_ PART NO,, DESCRIPTION Carburetor 640124 (Incl° 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 632504 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.984500 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 690699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assy,, 590695 Starter Housing Assyo...
  • Page 40 For the repairor replacementparts you need delivereddirectlyto your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1=800=366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega 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 a...