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Craftsman 917.387206 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387206 Owner's Manual

3.5 horsepower 20" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN
3.5 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387206
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craltsman

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  • Page 1 917.387206 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craltsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dress properly, Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors: Exhausl 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 ere not shipped with your mower.They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: Know Your Lawn Mower

    • Remove protective padding, raise Operator presence_control bar upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle Upper handie_ Lift up ,_;, knobs. Lift up • Remove handle padding holding /77/ ,/L ,Y operator presence control bar to upper handle.

  • Page 6: To Adjust Cutting Height

    The operationof any lawn BEFORE STARTING ENGINE mowercan result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in which can result in severe eye damage. the engine. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields •...

  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    Gasoline filler MOWINGTIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the...

  • Page 8: General Recommendations

    ,v,A,NTENANCESO.ED,.,LE F ILL,.OATES Check for Loose Fasteners ¥# C_ear_lnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I_#' Clean Lawn Mower CIea, n UnderDrive Cover (Power-Pr0pelled Mowers) Check drive belVpulleys _Led Mowers) ChecWSharperdReplace Blede Lubrication1 Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers_ E_ine Oil Level Clean Air Filter ..

  • Page 9: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387206 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 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 VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We.do not recommend sharpen- ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, Care should be taken to keep the blade these multi-viscosity oils will result in in-...

  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    CLEANING • Remove filter from inside of cover. • Clean the inside of the cover and the IMPORTANT: For best performance, collar to remove any dirt accumulation. keep mower housing free of built-up gra_ • Insert new filter into cover. and trash.

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding engine above the factory high speed setting can be dangerous, if you think the engine-governed high speed needs ¥ k.\ , ..Lower adjusting, contact your nearest authorized handle service center, which has proper...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while ENGINE engine and exhaust areas are still warm. FUELSYSTEM _I, CAUTION: Never store the lawn mow, IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum with gasoline in the tank inside a buildin deposits from forming in essential fuel system where fumes may reach an open flame €...
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE _ROBLEM CORRECTION Does not start Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter. RII fuel tank. Out of fuel. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh dean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. T_hten 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. topull upper handle before pulling starter rope.
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387206...
  • Page 17 Blade 20 STD. Knobs 850972 752052 DischargeGuard 850977 Blade Adapter 128415 Rivet 700839X479 Front Baffle 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 Engine (See Breakdown) Craftsman 851855 Model 143.993512 TorsionSpring 88602 Owner'sManual HingeDeflector 171774 150215 HingeRod 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 140543 Rear Deflector...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 _261 275 •...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 37289 Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 150) 151) 26727 DowelPin 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 33734 Breather Element 35395 Resistor Spark Plug 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 &...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 PART DESCRIPTION 64O174 Cadouretor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttk3 Shutter 65O5O6...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 PART DESCRIPTION 59O694 RecoUStarter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & RewindSpnng Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 22 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-600-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...

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