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3.8 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.386101
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Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
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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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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.386101
- Page 1 917.386101 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 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 3 • Never cut grass by pulling the mower • Dress properly. Do not operate mower towards you. Mow across the face of when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing.
- Page 4 _ccessones , arealso n this l awnmower was produced. available at mostSears retail outlets andservice centers. MostSearsstores c analso order repair parts f or you, when youprovide _ modelnumberofyourlawnmower.Some ofbese accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
- Page 5 Parts Bag contents shown full size (4) Hex Bolts (4) Flange (4) Locknuts 3/8-16 x 1 Locknuts 3/8-16 3/8-16 (4) Washers 7/8" (4) Shoulder Bolts (2) Washers 1-1/4" (2) Hex Bolts (2) Hex Bolts1/4-20 x 3/4 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 (5) Locknuts 1/4-20 (1) Hex Washer Head Self-tapping...
- Page 6 Parts packed separately in carton (1) Discharge Guard (4) Wheels (1) Lower Handle (1) Upper Handle (1) Control Bar (1) Engine Zone Control Cable Parts Bag contents not shown full size (4) Spacers (1) Rope Guide (1) Wire Tie (1) Upstop Bracket...
- Page 7 ACAUTION: Donotoperate this rnowerwithout Range Lower handle= locknuts the discharge guard o r an entre approysd grass catcherinplace. These guardsarefo_your protec_on and are req_rsd bythe/_ NationalStandardsInstitute and Consumer bolts Products Safety Commission. _,CAUTION: Disconnect s parkplugwirefrom sparkplugand placewire whersit cannotceme in washers p g.
- Page 8 ASSEMBLE ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ASSEMBLE DISCHARGE GUARD CABLE TO UPPER HANDLE • Race discharge guard on top of lawn Assemble cable to opposite side of up-stop mower discharge opening. bracket. • Install two (2) 1/4-20 x 3/4 hex boltsthmugll. • Route cable below crossbar of lower handle housing and discharge guard.
- Page 9 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning.
- Page 10 Theoperation o fanylawnmower c an result in BEFORE STARTING ENGINE foreign objects thrown intothe eyes. which can resultin severe eye damage. Always wear Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in safety glasses or eye shields while operating the engine. your lawn mower or performing any adjust- •...
- Page 11 MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE • Under certain conditions, such as very • To start a cold engine, push primer five tall grass, it may be necessary to raise (5) times before trying to start. Use a the height of cut to reduce pushing effort firm push.
- Page 12 Check forLoose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher {If Equipped) M CleanLawnMower (Power-Propelled Mowers) lean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys ER (Power-Propeiled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lub_llan _ Clean Batterj/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers) Check En_lins Oil Level Change Engine Oil t/1,2 Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler claan or Replace Spark Plug Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge...
- Page 13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.386101 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 9.05CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...
- Page 14 IMPORTANT: B LADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 Change the oil after every 25 hours of HEAT TREATED. operation or at least once a year if the lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. TO SHARPEN BLADE Check the crankcase oil level before starting NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening...
- Page 15 CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of buiit-upgrass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Cover come in contact with the spark plug. •...
- Page 16 Immediately prepare yourlawn mower f or ENGINE OIL storage at the end of the season or ifthe unit Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with will not be used for 30 days or more clean engine oiL (See "ENGINE" in the LAWN MOWER Maintenance section of this manual).
- Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter. • Clean/raplace air filter. Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. Stale fuel. • Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline.
- Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM • Rear of lawn mower housing Loss of power • Set to"Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cuttingtoo much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
- Page 19 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 20 SERVIC.E NOTES...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993802 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A SpringPin (Incl. 4) 59O6OO Washer 59O696 Retainer Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSp_ng 590700 Pulley & RewindSpdng Ass'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL;NUMBER 143.993802 PART DESCRIPTION ---- 632733 Cerburetor(IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly 631767 ThrottleReturn Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throrae) 632504 ThrottleShutter Shutter Screw 65O506 631775 Fuel Fitting 631867...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL 143_993862 NUMBER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 36470A Cylinder (Ind. 6021A 2,7,20,125,169,172,174) 35395 Resistor Spark Plug Dowel Pin (FU19LM) 26727 BreatherElement 31672 Valve Spring 33734 BreatherAss'y. (Ind. 6 & 31673 Valve SpringCap 36557...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993802 Q-370K...
- Page 25 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO, 917.386101 26 42j •...
- Page 26 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket 61537 Washer Tie Wire 700839X479 Front Baffle 66426 Locknut ..132010 • Engine - ( See Breakdown)Craftsman 74350424 Hex Head Screw Model 143.993802 750097 BlindRivet Hex Washer Head Tapping Screw #10-2 128415 140541 Rear Deflector 851201X004 EngineWasher...
- Page 28 F Jr in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn 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:...