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Craftsman 917.387442 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387442 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.25 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387442
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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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/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.387442 • 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/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 _Look for this symbol to point out AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its important safety precautions. It means constituents, and certain vehicle CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!t! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instnJctionsand this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in itsentirety before you attempt to MOWlER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrationswith 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 ofanylawn NOTE: Your lawn mower has been mower can result in shipped ready for mulching operation. To foreign objects thrown into convert to discharging operation, you must install the discharge deflector the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. attachment included with your mower.
  • Page 8 ADD GASOLINE TO START ENGINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the unleaded gasoline with a minimum of engine, a small amount of smoke may be 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gaso- present during the initial use of the line.
  • Page 9 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain c onditions, such asvery IMPORTANT: For best performance, tallgrass, it keep mower housing free of built-up may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ;ERVICE DATES Check for LooseFasteners "It' I' " " Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipbed) I_1_ M Clean Lawn M ower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers ! Cle_ckddva belt/ Ileys CheCk/Sharperu'RepJace Blade Lubrication Char_...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-S-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Blade NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to adapter drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Crankshaft Key_ keyway engine until fuel tank is empty. Lockwasher 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 CLEANING Collar IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up Turn grass and trash. Clean the underside of _(our mower after each use. clockwise CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire to remove from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark Air filter Slot...

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    A, CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lower plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Operator presence 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. "7"/1/ LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot season to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to topull when control bar is released, upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or ohter qualified service center.
  • Page 18 ROTARY L AWN MOWER- MODEL N O. 9 17.387442...
  • Page 19 950263 Hex Head Machine Screw 315-24 x 1/4 Grd. 8 140540 Rear Deflector 851084 87584X004 Deflector Bracket ..Engine - ( See Breakdown) Craftsman Model 143.016200 170346X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) t 70345x47g Hubcap Handle Bracket AssembJy (Right) 151440 751592...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016200 _--370K "_310 _3o7 311A , "3 ,/"...
  • Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 143.016200 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, 1(>24 x 9/16" 37266 Cylinder (Ind. 2,20 & 150) 30200 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-25 Dowel Pin 29752 26727 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 26756 •...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.0t6200 "; PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640262 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Pads List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assemb y 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016200 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake S dng 590698 Starter _ 590699 Dog Spr_ng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y.
  • Page 24 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime,day or night (t-800-4694663) www.sears,com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...