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£RI FTSM IN"
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389260
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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
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- Page 1 917.389260 • 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 webslts: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordedng ...... Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY 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 instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmar ship.
- Page 3 • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not flU gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.
- Page 4 These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced.They are not shipped with your mower. They are alsoavailableat most Sears retailoutletsand service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repairpartsfor you, when you providethe model numberof your lawn mower. Some of these accessoriesmay not applyto yourlawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REARDISCHARGE...
- Page 5 HOWTOSET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence contro_ TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper handle IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandlescarefullyso as Liftup notto pinch or damage controlcables. • Raise handles untillower handle section locks intoplace in mowing position. • Remove protectivepadding, raise upper position handlesectioninto place on lower handle and _hten both han_ knobs.
- Page 6 I_IOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ'I'HIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the _:x;atigq _f various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. "ll_eee _/mbols may _er an yourImm mow_ or In limmtum_pl_l w_h Ihe pmducLI._mm_ u_md...
- Page 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign • Cloee the lift top lid. Uft top lid must be The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •...
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline filler cap Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoil in theengine. • Be sum mower is level and area around oU fillis ofean. • Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole. Engine oil cap NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading.
- Page 9 MOWINGTIPS • If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow i= • Under certain conditions, such as very a clockwise direotion with a small tall grass, it may be necessary to raise overlap to collect the clippings on the the height of cut to reduce pushing next pass.
- Page 10 AS YOU COMPLETE ___x_"_O_J_ oC)_'_ _€,x_/ ._ Ox'_, Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) CheckforLooseFasteners I__1/ M cleanLawnMower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power.Propelled Mowers) E Check belt/pulleys drive R (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _t_3 LubricationChart !Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers/ Check Engine Oil Li Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil .,lean Air Filter...
- Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917,389260 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 IBELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030" I CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:...
- Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils TO SHARPEN BLADE will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid is balanced.
- Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as It Yourenginewill not run propedyand may could create a fire hazard and/or damage. be damagedby using a dirty air filter. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more Change your spark plug each year to make often if you mow in very dusty, dirty your engine st.arteasier and run better.
- Page 14 ACAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
- Page 15 ENGINE SPEED CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed fixed main jet for mixture control, if your engine does not operate propedy due to or it may result in personal injury. If you suspected carburetor problems, take your...
- Page 16 ImrnedBtelyprepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper atorage at the end of the season or ifthe unit wiifnet be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER h!ndle When lawn mower is to be storedfor a period of tinie, clean itthoroughly, r emove all dirt, for storage _old...
- Page 17 ENGINEOIL • Replaca your _ cen if your cen Drain oil (with enginewarm) and replacewith startsto rusL Rustand/ordirtin your clean engineoil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance sectionof this manual). • If possible,store your unitindoorsand CYUNDER cover it to giveprotectionfrom dustand di •...
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard 1. Depress control bar to Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released.
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.389260...
- Page 20 Tube Frame Keps Locknut 1/4-20 147613 Rear Door Assembly Kit 166072 Grass Bag 700357X479 Back Plate Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman 150050 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 Model 143.004002 54583 Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 74760612 Bolt 700063X479...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 _370K 3_0% 370R 370C 110_...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.0040n_ PART DESCRIPTION ----640262 Carburetor (Ind. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 " Dust Seal Washer 631183 ° Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 "...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART DESCRIPTION 590a694 Recoil Starter 590599A _vP:nhge Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssy. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y.(40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
- Page 25 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME =' (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800.676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_.ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...