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- Page 1 SEARS I: OFTSMnN MODEL NUMBER 917.380481 OWNER'S MANUAL • Assembly • Operation • Customer Responsibilities • Service • Adjustments • Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK REPA,RS. IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLSTO MINIMIZETHERISK OFINJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
- Page 3 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........ PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS ......SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..;....CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILIT_ES ....3, 9-11 STORAG E ............WARRANTY ............TROUBLESHOOTING ......... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES ......REPAJR PARTS o LAWN MOWER ....14o!5 ASSEMBLY ............
- Page 5 LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessor es 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 n u tuber of you r lawn mower.
- Page 6 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 yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL...
- Page 7 OPERATION HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 2) ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the CONTROL LEVER side of the engine. Fast (_) position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. Slow (,a_) position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy.
- Page 8 OPERATION MOWING TiPS TO START ENGINE • Under certain conditions, such as very tatl grass, it may To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine necessary when starting an engine which has already and leaving clumps of grass clippings.
- Page 9 CUSTOM RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners i# # Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher 0f Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) 1##'3 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge V',] !Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level...
- Page 10 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER. BLADE CRAN_ ADAPTER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance. TIRES BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
- Page 11 CUSTOMER RESPONSmBJLmES ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oit rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAEVISCOSI_/GRADES CONTAINER °F -20 ° 30 ° 32° 60 ° 80 o 100 ° °c-_oo -2'oo TEMPERATURE...
- Page 12 SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION IViEDIUM HiGH MEDIUM LOW REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects wil! be thrown out of the discharge opening intothe operator mowing position..
- Page 13 STORAGE 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 FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL...
- Page 14 CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.380481 REPAmR PART_ 25 26...
- Page 15 Helical Hardened Lockwasher 3/8 750388X417 Support Bracket (Left) 851084 Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x !/4 Grd. 8 750386X417 Support Bracket (Right) 700549 Engine - Craftsman Model No= 143. 434102 850955 Wheel Adjuster Bracket 700934 Owner s Manual (English) 84920 Spacer...
- Page 16 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143o434102...
- Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 4oCyCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 143.434!02 REF PART REF PART NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON NO. NO, DESCRmPT_ON 150 35991 36265 Spring, Valve Cylinder Assembly (Incl. #2 and 20) 31673 28727 Pin, Dowel , Cap, Lower Valve Spring 169 27234A 33734...
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 14&434102 CARBURETOR NO, 632644 REF PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 632644 Carburetor, Complete 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer, Throttle 631183 Dust Seal, Throttle 632590 Throttle Shutter...
- Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Didy air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Out of fuel. Fill fuet tank. Stale fuel. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. Waterin fuel. Drain fuet tank and carburetorand refill tank with fresh gasoline.
- Page 20 WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER • MODEL NUMBER - 917.380481 • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.434102 HOW TO ORDER • PART NUMBER REPAIR PARTS • PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise...