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"1995" SEARS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.382781 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities Service Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 149061 01.04.95 Printed in U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WlREAND PLACE WIREWHEREITCANNOT CONTACTSPARK .EPAIRS IMPORTANT SAFETYSTANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLSTO MINIMIZETHERISKOFINJURY. YOUR UNIT ISEQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM-...
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16-17 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........18-20 OPERATION ..............PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ........
, II,,N, ' i i i'1111 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORUES , M,I ,i,ii iiii These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of you r lawn mower.
iiiiii i ii iiiii..........ASSEMBLY i1,1 iiiii Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
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i u ii ..... ASSEMBLY il,i ,i iii ........ TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 40 ) • To assemble tubular frame to grass bag, work sewn hem of bag out through the front opening of bag to expose the hem.
OPERATnON i,=,,= i KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your Iawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL...
OPERATION i, I I IM'III ,11111 HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5) ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a lever Iocated on the CONTROL LEVER side of the engine. Fast (,_) position is for starting the engine, normal cutting, and better grass bagging.
,i,illUn ii i i,un 'u OPERATION irl, in i iinl 11111111 TO START ENGINE • To start acold engine, push primerfive (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already MAX1/3 run for a few minutes.
innlnun ,llllrn= CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ,11111111 ii1,11,,,1111111 ,i LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- ADAPTER SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES 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.
..nl'l' ' i ..i' "u uu n'l i"1un'" u "lllrl'lU In CUSTOM RESPONSIBIL , lU in ' I1" I ....ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification SF or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
..P ,l,,,, i == ,= ii1= Hlll,II ADJUSTM ,,if,, iiiiiii ......, =1 Make sure the blade and all moving elease control bar. parts have completely stopped. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW...
STORAGE ii ii ii iii ........Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM...
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REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER ,- - MODEL NO. 917.382781 "] 2_1! 32 33 • 23,, 36 38...
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Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 1/2 141245 54583 Grass Bag Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x !/2 Rear Baffle 146381 700063X479 Engine - Craftsman Model No,143.954502 144747 Throat Frame 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Side Baffle 149061 700363X479 Owner's Manual (English/Spanish)
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGaNE MODEL N UMBER !43.954502 mDFJL_ SF.RIAI. MWB_IS .193...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-.CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.954502 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (Includes Reference 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap * Valve Cover Gasket Numbers 2, 7, 20 and 125) 169 27234A Dowel Pin...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.954502 CARBURETOR NO. 632569 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632569 Carburetor, Complete (Includes #184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer, Throttle 631183...
,11,,iiii TROUBLESHOOTI POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION iiii Does not start Clean/replace air filter. Dirty air filter, Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
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OR PARTS: FOLLOWING INFORMATION: o PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL • MODEL NUMBER - 917.382781 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: - ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.954502 1-800-4-REPAIR o PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS...