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Craftsman 917.387205 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387205 Owner's Manual

3.5 horsepower 20" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN +
3.5 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387205
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operatio n
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instruct_o£sll
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 • Safety • Assembly • Operatio n • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instruct_o£sll before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Sears Service Center/Department this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific vary from state to state.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dross properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order rel:;air pads 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 MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls andadiustments. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. CAUTI(_N ENGINE...

  • Page 6: Before Starting

    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 lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

  • Page 7: Mowing Tips

    TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. •...

  • Page 8: General Recommendations

    4. Chazge 48 hou_ at ond of season. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. air filter and carburetor are up. • Use a wood block between blade and...

  • Page 10: Grass Catcher

    • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. • Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. • Oil will drain more freely when warm. • Catch oil in a suitable container.
  • Page 11 Turn come in contact with the spark plug. counter- • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air remove filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, dean itthoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING"...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm. ACAUTION: Never storo the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Dirty air filter. • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • Too much oil in engine.
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  • Page 18 .?,RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 O-370K 370C 110_ 277_ 182 ,...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) Dowel Pin 26727 Breather Element 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y, (Incl. 6 & 12A) Breather Tube 36775 Breather Cover & Tube 36558 (Incl. 12B) Breather Tube Elbew 36694 Washer 28277 Governor Rod (Incl.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART ---- 640174 631615 631767 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal ('Throttle) 640070 650506 • Shutter Screw 631807 651025 630766 640018 640053 631867 631024 • Float Shaft 632O19 631028 * Float Bowl "O" Ring 631021 •...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE J]-, film7 MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 5906OO Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 59O699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 22 Forthe repairor replacement p arts youneed delivereddirectlyto yourhome Call 7 am - 7 pm,7 daysa week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) 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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