Craftsman EZ3 917.386153 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Craftsman Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. EZ3 917.386153
  6. Owner's manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.386153 Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
®
ODEL
917,386153
OWNER'S
MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
Customer
ResponsibRgnties
o Service
o Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
155902
5.29.96 VBL
Printed in U,,S,A.

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the EZ3 917.386153 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Craftsman EZ3 917.386153

Summary of Contents for Craftsman EZ3 917.386153

  • Page 1 ® ODEL 917,386153 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation Customer ResponsibRgnties o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 155902 5.29.96 VBL Printed in U,,S,A.
  • Page 2 & SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECT& FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTtONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.

  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmansiqip If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used tor commercial or rentat purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase...
  • Page 4 i i i,nn TABLE OF CONTENTS H ,,u, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, uu,,,,,, SAFETY RULES ..,..; ............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........STORAGE ..............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...o..°.3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........WARRANTY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......16-17 ASSEMBLY ..............

  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCIESSORUES These accessories were available when lIiis laWn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers Most Sears stoles can also order repair paris foryou, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower LAWN...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    ASSEM Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety OPERATOR PRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn CONTROLBAR mower° Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the UPPER HANDLE factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY TO ASSEMBLE AHD AT'TAC[4 GRASS LOWER FRAME CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) Insert leg of tubular hame through lront operQng of grass catcher and thlead frame into sewn hem of bag (Frames must be fully seated) NOTE: Keep bag hem gatheied on !he straight teg of the tubular frame When frame comes out the othe_ end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag...

  • Page 8: Engine Speed Control

    ....T, ...... i,i!, iil,l,i u nil OPERATION ....i, Hi 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..

  • Page 9: Type

    ©PERATION The operation of an x lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, Which can ,-es£1tin se,,ere ÷je damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your iav,,n mower or pe_fo_n_ingany adjustments or repairs We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses,.

  • Page 10: Starting

    OPERATION FIll fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minirnum of 87 octane: De not mix oit with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness, MAX 1/3 WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohoi blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can...

  • Page 11: Lawn Mower

    OUST = OMBR RESPONSIBILITIES FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspec,, Grass Catc1_er (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Undei Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beWpu/eys Power-Propelled Mowers) C[;ecldSharperFReptace B_ade Lubrica_,ion Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mo,,lers) Check Engine el Levet...

  • Page 12: Replacement

    BLADE , CRANK- LAWN MOWER ADAPTER SHAFT KEYWAY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- 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 13: Service

    STOITIER RESPONSIBILITIES ENGINE [.UBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated wilh API service classification SF or SG Select the oii's SAE viscosity grade according to your s×pecled operating tempelature SAE VIS,COS]TY G!RAD£S OO. AI.=R.. ' ::---- TEMPERATURE R,z,NGE ADI'FtCIF,*',TED BEFORE t,*EXT OJL CHANGE NOTE:...

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    IIH= ,, =,,L ,I,I "U =',,",1= =J,I , ..............SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,J,J i , =l=l ,=,m,L ii.,i .i,i • AuT, BEFORE PERFOR ,NG SERV,OE ADJUST I m= .i =,l, Release control bar. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped°...

  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately p_epare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if tile unit will not be used for S0 days FUEL SYSTEM or more, IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 16 REPAIR PARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.386153 ,,,,,&...
  • Page 17 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 1/2 149844 54583 Hex Head Tapplng Screw !/4-20 x 1/2 Grass Bag Rear Baffle t40661X479 151203 Engine - Craftsman Model No.143.965006 144747 Throat Frame 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Side Baffle Hex Bolt 3/8-t6 x 3/4 700365X479...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43,965006 _/3701{ ..,-301 ® <...

  • Page 19: Lubrication

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.965006 REF PART REF PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36478A 186 34337 Governor Link Cylinder (lncl 217,20 & 125) 26727 Dowel Pin 650839 Screw. 1/4-20 x 3/8" 33734 Breather Elemerll 36559...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4..CYCLE ENGKNE MODEL. NUMBER 143.965006 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Carburetor x<_ 632646 (Incl.. 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly _-'"___P_l_ 631615 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer _,_._9_ 631183 Dust Seat (Throttle)

  • Page 21: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POUNTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTrON Does not start Didy air filler Clean/rep]ece air rifler Out of hJet Fill fuel tank Stale fuel D,'air, _enk and refil! • !q', fm,--h cle_n fuel Wa_er in fuel Drain fuel tank epd carhur=,,'or and refill tank wilh fresh gesotine Spark plug wire is disconnected Connecl wire m s!ug...
  • Page 22 FOLLOWING INFORMATION: o PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL ° MODEL NUMBER - 917.386153 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN -. MODEL NO. 14&965006 " PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND...

Table of Contents