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MODEL NUMBER 917.386020 OWNER'S MANUAL Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities o Service Adjustments Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 153375 Rev, 2 03.07.96 ksiTR Printed in U.S.A.
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 IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
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, This Warranty does not cover: •...
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LE OF CONTENTS SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ SAFETY RULES ............PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBiLITiES ..... 3, 10-12 TROU BLESHOOT|NG ..........WARRANTY ............;..3 REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......16-17 ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........18-20 OPERATION ..............
LAWN ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also 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 you r lawn mower.
OPERATION 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 yoursetf with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your fawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
ower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result _vereeye damage: Always wear safety glasses oreye shields wliite operating your tawn mower _orming any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standar d safety glasses.
ATIO . _ ..BEFORE STARTING ENGINE GASOUNE FILLER CAP OlIL (See Fig. 6) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oi! cap w/dipstick and fill to the full ]irie on Lhe d pstick.
O ERATION MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, itmay be necessary to raise the height of 3ut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from over!oading the engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut by overlapping previousry cut path and mow slowly.
CUSTOME LITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive,Cover (Self-Propelled Mowers) ChecWSharpeniReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oi! Level ine Oil Clean Air Filter...
ER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER BLADE CRAN K- Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- ADAPTER KEYW'AY nance. TIRES Keep tires free of gasoline, oi!, or insect control chemi- BLADE cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones; deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
LITIES CUSTO ENGINE LUBRiCATiON Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification S F or SG. Select the oit's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. .30o -20 _ 10° 20 ° 40" TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT...
• _.___..._.__.___L_ ¸ _ __ _ : ..IUSTMENTS Release control bar. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: u__g_ Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with pl LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION TO ADJUST...
=-__ . __ ..immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM...
L SHOOTING CAUSE CORRECTION Dirtyair filter, Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank: Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. Drain fue! tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected. Connect wire to plug.
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CRAFTSrv'_AN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.964008 tIu_ HF.!
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.964008 REF PART REF PART DESCRIPTION DESCRiPTiON NO. NO. NO. NO. 36470A Screw, t0_24 x 9/16" Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & !25) 174 30200 26727 Dowel Pin 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28...
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143,964008 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Ca rburetor 632646 "It (incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft& Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seat (Throttle) Throttle Shutter...
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FOLLOWING iNFORMATiON: REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: - PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER ,, MODEL NUMBER - 917.386020 FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL o ENGINE CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.964008 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: ,, PART NUMBER 1-800-4-REPAIR ,, PART DESCRIPTION (1-800-473-7247) Your Sears merchandise...