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MODEL NUMBER 917.386220
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
• Adjustments
• Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156132
8.21.96
VBL
Printed in U,S.A.
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  • Page 1 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.386220 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156132 8.21.96 Printed in U,S.A. --_i- ='- --...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
  • Page 3: Product Specifications

    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,...
  • Page 4 "FABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS ........3 STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLiTiES ..... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ............;..3 REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16.,17 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE ........18-20 OPERATION ..............
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are aJso 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 your lawn mower.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSE TO iNSTALL ATTACHMENTS Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig. 2) mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your Lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a "factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher.
  • Page 7 TOASSEMBLE A ND ATTACH G RASS " LOWER ,5_ _ j" FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) • insert Begof tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag. NOTE: Keep bag hem g_thered on the straight _eg of the tubular frame.
  • Page 8: Engine Speed Control

    OPERATmON KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 iF Uiterature supplied With the product.
  • Page 9: Type

    OPERATmO The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your fawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacies or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be MAX 1/3 used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. WARNtNG: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (cal!ed gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can...
  • Page 11: Lubrication

    CUSTO RESPON BILITIES FiLL iN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check,for Loose Fasteners Clean!inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power_Propelled Mowers! Check drive beit/pu]ieys 'Power-Propelled Mowers_ ChecWSharpeniReplace B_ade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte;_/iRecharge Eiectric Start Mowers) E C_eck Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 12: Replacement

    CUSTOMER RESPONS LITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. TIRES BLADE Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, aeep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be Kept sharp.
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    OUSTO RESPO IL(TmES A|R FILTER ENGINE Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by LUBRtCATmON using a dirty air filter. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in classification SF or SG.
  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    ERVICE AND ADJ STMENTS stopped. Hake sure the blad and a_l moving parts have completely Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT...
  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit wilt not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING tN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER -= MODEL NO. 917.386220 CRAFTSMAN 32 33 36 38...
  • Page 17 Self Tapping Screw I0-28 x 5/8 54583 149844 Hex Head Tapping Screw !/4-20 x !/2 Grass Bag 700063X479 Rear Baffle 151201 Engine o Craftsman Modei Noot43.965002 88652 144747 Throat Frame Hinge Screw I/4-20 x 1..t/4 700363X479 Side Baffle 156132 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.965002 • ' ....!9t",-,29z...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.965002 PART PART DESCRiPTiON DESCRiPTiON 36478A Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & t25) 32755 Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, t/4-28 36557 Breather Body Ass'y. (incl. 6 & t2A) 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER143,965002 PART DESCRIPTION 632646 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever AsSembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631.183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 632504 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 21: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 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. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh Water in fuel.
  • Page 22 FOLLOWING INFORMATION: - PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL - MODEL NUMBER- 917.386220 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR - ENGINE -CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO, 143.965002 • PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) • PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND Your Sears merchandise...

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