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Craftsman 917.387254 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387254 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
rRilFTXMIIN °
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387254
•
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 Manual rRilFTXMIIN ° 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387254 • 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 ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year 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

    hoLAllowthe engine to coolforseveral • Never cut grass by pulrmg the mower minutes beforefillingthegastank.Clean towards you. Mow across the face of off anyspilledgasoline beforestarting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine. lose your footing. Do not mow exces- •...

  • Page 4: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service 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 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presencecontrolbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Upper handle, and Adjustment section of this manual. Lift up Mowing position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
  • Page 6 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed eyes. which can result in severe eye while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...

  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    • Check oil level before each use. Add oil TO START ENGINE if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) • To read proper level, tighten engine oil times beforetrying to start. Use a firm push. plug each time.

  • Page 8: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCESCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Cleardlr',spect Grass Catcher Clean LawnMower (Power-Propelled Mowers) IV / Clean Under Drive Cover Check drivehalt/pulleys (Power-propened Mowers) CheclVSharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chad Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers / I/'4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387254 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (APIoSF/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:...
  • Page 10 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. "F , "20" O" _" IO" • 10_, _TURE ANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXT OtLCR'tNGE Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.

  • Page 11: Spark Plug

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

  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    Sewn hem Medium high Shippingposition Medium low Flip lid Lower frame Lower handle _____ ?,i_Fl_mseeSt :c_st be Squeeze to remove Tubularframe Hairpin clip Lower frame handle Handle bracket TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ° Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    Lower handle Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Handle LAWN MOWER bracket When lawn mower is to be stored for a Squeezer of old period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unitindoors and cover Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with it to give protection from dust and dirt. dean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the • Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Lossofpower • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387254 43 4...
  • Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387254 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 569O2 Control Bar 62335 BenevilleWasher 165451X479 Upper Handle 142748 ShoulderBolt 132001 Rope Guide 146248 Wheel and Tire Assembly 157081X479 Lower Handle 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 131959 Handle Bolt 77400 Hubcap 66426...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994000...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994000 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screws 1/4-26 x 7/8" 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 6201 Dowel Pie 26756 26727 • Carburetor To Intake Pipe Breather Element Gasket 33734 36557 Breather Assay. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994000 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640173 Carburetor 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer (Throttle) 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 631616 Throttte Shutter 650506 * Shutter Screw 631807...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994000 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590790 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 22 For 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 (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)

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