Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual
Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.387151 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 22" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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SEARS Owner's
Manual
£RRFTXMRN °
5.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.387151
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espa_ol
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
For answers to your
questions about this product:
Call 7 am--7
pm, Mon---Sat;
Sun, 10 am--7
pm
1-800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 SEARS Owner's Manual £RRFTXMRN ° 5.5 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No 917.387151 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol For answers to your • Repair Parts questions about this product: Call 7 am--7 pm, Mon---Sat;...
  • Page 2 Maintenance Parts Ordering 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...
  • Page 3: Operation

    when changing directions -- maintain hot. Allow the engine to cool for several good footing. minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean • Never operate your mower without off any spilled gasoline before starting the proper guards, plates, grass catcher or engine.
  • Page 4 These accessories were available when this order repair parts for you, when you provide lawn mower was produced. They are also the model number of your lawn mower. available at most Sears retail outlets and Some of these accessories may not apply service centers, Most Sears stores can also to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging 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

    KNOWYOUR 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.
  • Page 7 The operation of any lawn mower can result in Lower Wheels for High Cut foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs.
  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before tnjing to start. Use a firm push. Your lawnmower is shippedwithout oil in the This step is not usually necessary when engine. starting an engine which has already run for •...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT." For best performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass blades. mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING...
  • Page 10 AS YOU COMPLETE .EOU 'RSERV,CE y ,/BERV'CE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners IV#' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belUpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharperVReplace Blade _=/:1 Lubrication Chart !l / Clean eattery/Rechar Electric Start Mowe_ I,/4 Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387151 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 RJ19L VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE" We do not recommend sharpening (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is cold weather, these multi---viscosity oils balanced. will result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F.
  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Put air filter cover and filter into collar mower housing free of built--up grass and aligning the tab with the slot. trash.
  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    • To change from medium low to low Squeeze position, only the lower handle section remove will have to be turned over. Medium Low Medium High Handle Bracket Hairpin Clip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- Shipping Position pected carburetor problems, take your...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark IMPORTANT." It is important to prevent bum plug hole into cylinder. deposits from forming in essential joel system • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, distribute oil.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION _ROBLEM • Rear of lawn mowerhousing • Set to =Higher Cur _oss of power or cuttingbladedragging position. in heavy grass. • Cuttingtoo much grass. • Set to "Higher Cur position. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.
  • Page 17 GARANTJA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a parlJr d e la fecha de compra,cuandoesta Segadora Craftsman se rnantenga,lubrique y afine segOnlas instrucciones para la operacibny el mantenimientoen el manualdel dueSo, Sears reparara gratistododefectoen el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de hada usted. Siegue a travds de la cara de hacer arrencar el motor. No Ilene el estanque las pendientes, nunca hacia arriba o hacia de gasolina en recintos cerrados, abajo pues puede perder el equilibrio. No ni cuando el motor estd funcionando o cuando siegue pendientes demasiado empinadas.
  • Page 19 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambidn pueden mandar a se produjo la segadora. Tambi6n estdn pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si les disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de proporciona el n_mero del modelo de su Sears yen los centros de servicio.
  • Page 20 Barra decontrol queexige la • Para volvera la operacibnde acolohamiento con presencia deloperador capa vegetal, instalela tapon acolchadomen la aberturade descargade la segadera. PRECAUCl6N: No haga funcionar su Mango supedorj segadora sin le taponacolchadomapmbada en su lagar, o sin el desvledorde recortes,o sin el L_vantar Levantar L_____ recegedorde c_sped,aprobados, en su lugar.
  • Page 21 Laoperacibn d ecualquier segadora p uede PAPA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer quesalten o bjetos e xtrafios dentro d esus CO:SPED RECOGEDOR ojos, I oquepuede produdr dafios g raves e n _stos. • Cierre la tapa soltable.La tape soltabledebe Siempreuse anteojosde seguridado proteccibn estarcerrada cuandosa esta operandola para los ojosmientrasopera susegadora o cuando segadora.
  • Page 22 • Pare leer e lnivel adesuado, apdete l atapedel • Pare un corte muy pesedo, reduzca el anchodel del:xSsito deacelte delmotor c ada vez. code pasendo parcialmente par encima del lugar • Vuelva a instaler le tapa del del:x_itodel aceitey anteriormentecortadoy sleguelentamente.
  • Page 23 code. reducir el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la • Cambie su patrbn de corte de semana a segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de recortes de crisped. semana. Siegue de node a sur una semana y Para un acolchamiento muy pesado, reduzca luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima el ancho del corte pasando por encima del semana.
  • Page 24: Recomendaciones Generales

    ..s v,c,o QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR_'_._L_O__O_ ,_,_ _o"_ Revisar si ha)' suietadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el fecogedor Limpiar la segadota LImpiar deba o de la cubierta de la b'ans- rnisibn (segadoras con poder propu sot) Revisar las con'eas y las poteas im u6 Revlsar o/afilarlcambiar la cuchilla sadas (seQadoras cot= poder propu_or)
  • Page 25: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387151 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU. 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:...
  • Page 26 MOTOR lasmanillas d elreloj. • Latorsibn paraapretar r ecomendada esde LUBRICACKSN 35- 40pieslibras. Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta IMPORTANTE: ELPERNO DELACUCHILLA calidad clasificado con la clasificacibn SF ,SH o ESCLASE 8 TRATADO A CALOR. SG de servicio API. Seleccione la calidad de AVISO: N orecomendamos afilar la cuchilla - viscosidad SAE segdn su temperatura de...
  • Page 27 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENClADOR Su motor no funcionar& en forma adecuada y Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est:_ puede sufrir daSos si se usa un filtro de aire corroido pues producir un peligro de incendio y/ sucio. o daSo. Cambie el filtro de aire cada aSo, y mds a BUJJA menudo si siega en condiciones muy...
  • Page 28 PRECAUC|6N: La barra de control que ex",geta Mango inferior presencia del operador tiene que pivotear libremente para permitir el enganche de la cuchilla/freno cuando se suelta la barra de Apriete para control. No apriete demasiado los sujetadores remover que sujetan a los contreles al mango superior. •Para cambiar de ta posicibn de mediana baja Clavija de...
  • Page 29 Barra decontrol que exige ACEITE DEL MOTOR la presencia del operador"_ Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y L'.') c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea Mango superior_ f_" "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Responsabilidades Doblar hacia adelante_ y _ ,_/_ del Cliente de este manual.) para almacenar...
  • Page 30 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca • Filtro de aire sucio. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. • Sin combustible. Llene el estanque de combustible. • Combustible rancio. Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenarlo con combustible limpio y nuevo.
  • Page 31 CORRECClON CAUSA PROBLEMA Vial corte -disparejo Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el • Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o suelta. perno de la cuchilla. • Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. • Velocidad del motor lenta. Pbngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m&s cercano.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387151...
  • Page 33 Hex Head TappingScrew 114-20x 1/2 144748 Tube Frame 140661)(479 Rear Baffle 154870 88652 GrassBag HingeScrew 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 700365X479 SideBaffle Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman ..133190X479 Model 143.975500 Discharge Baffle 140540 144747 Throat Frame Rear Deflector 61651 74760612 Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 SpnngWasher 151512.X558...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975500...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 36478A Cylinder (Incl.2,7,20 & 125) 178 29752 Nut& Lock Washer, 1/4-28 2 26727 DowelPin 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 BreatherElement 184 26756 * Carbureto_TolntakePip 7 36557 BreatherAes_. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 36 MODEL NUMBER 143.975504 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 632747 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of EngineParts List) 631615 ThrottleShaJt& Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle ReturnSpnng 631184 Dust SealWasher 631183 Dust Seal ('rhrottJe) 632504 ThrottleShutter 650506 ShutterScrew 631807 Fuel Fitting 631867 Float Bow_ 631024...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975504 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 40 the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (t -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...

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