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OWNER'S CRAFrSMIZN Caution: 3.5 RESERVE POWER Readand Follow alaSafetyRules 20" SIDEDISCHARGE and Instructions ROTARY LAWNMOWER BeforeOperating ThisEquipment Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment RepairParts iml_l /l_JlMm_lll ........II i SEARS, ROEBUCK ANDCo., Chicago,IL. 60684 U.S.A.
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG 'WIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE 11'CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR- TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER_ IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.
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Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and worEmanship_ If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchaser...
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TABLE O FCONTENTS SAFETY RULE ...... MAINTENANCE ....8,9,10 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ... STORAGE ......CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES ..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ..10,1 t WARRANTY ....TROUBLE SHOOTING ....TABLE OF CONTENTS REPAIR PARTS-MOWER ..... 14,15 INDEX ....REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ..t 6,17,18 MOWER ACCESSORIES...
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MOWER These accessories were available when the mower was purchased° They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers. Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your mower. ENGINE SPARKPLUG MUFFLER...
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OPERATION KNOWYOURMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR ROTARY MOWER° Compare the illustrations with your Rotary Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. )PERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL ZONE/ENGINE CONTROL.
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HOWTOUSE YOUR MOWER ENGINE SPEEO S ELEaOR SELECTOR LEVER The en_line speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) tocatedon the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi- tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming, and fuel economy (See Fig.
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OPERATION IPIIII MOWING TIPS Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, • If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to of a rear bagging mower, mow in a clockwise reduce pushing effort...
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MOWER BLADE/BLADEFLANGE CARE (CONT'D) CAUTION: ALOOSE BLADE CAN BE D ANGEROUS b AND MAY NGINE ,A D START. Sears authorized replacement blade to only CONTAINER get the best cutting results. NOTE: We do not recommend Sharpening blade - but" if you do, be sure the blade is balanced° _U_.L JJ L ...4L ..........
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i ,ll i, i1!11 ii ....MAINrENANCE I IIIlllllllllll II Illll IIIII AIR FILTER (CONT'D) COLLAR • Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See Fig.
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CEANDADJUSTMEFIrS TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be mounted in a high HANDLE or low position for your mowing comfort. Handles are shipped mounted in the high position. o To change from high to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned aver LOWER (See Fig_ 8)°...
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STORAGE '111'1 I1'11 Ilrll '1'1 I II i Your mower and engine should be prepared for off- rrllllll i1'1 JrlJJl ii1!11 season storage as follows: OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL MOWER UPPER FOLD FORWARD • Clean underside of mower housing. (See "Clean- FOR STORAGE ing"...
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SCHEDULE SERVICE D ATES SERVICE R ECORD Fill in dates as you complete regular First service Every Every Every Every Hours Hours Hours Hours Blades Sharpened Blades Replaced Engine Oil Change v" EngineOil Check ,,,,, Air Cleaner Replaced Spark P!ug Replaced Lubricate Mower v"...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.380221 "t3...
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20"" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER 917.380221 Part Name Ref. PART Part Name Ref. PART 85022 84046 Axle Arm Assembly Upper Handle 84888 84049 Control Bar Selector Spring 86874 Zone Control Actuator 87877 Selector Knob 88348 85483...
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CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE E NGINE MODEL NUMBER: 143,394032 Ii!111 I UlII'IIIIIIIIWI' III I IIIIIIIIIIII IIIIII rll I1_1 r]/_]i IplI 1lip 1 11111 • _151 84 _ 86/.-_...
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(_t_'S_ 4=_(L_ MODEL NUMBER: 143.394032 Ref. Part Part Part Name Part Name 34975 650777 Screw. Fil hd., 6-32 x 21132 Cylinder Assy. (Inc} 2, 4, 94 8, 31361 Spring, Governor 26727 Pin, Dowel 34337 Link, Governor spring 32600 Seal, Oil 34336 Link, Governor-to4hrottle 293t4B...
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CARBURETOR 632387 Refo Part No> Part Name 632387 Carburetor 631615 Shaft 6` Lever Assy , Throttle 631616 Shutter, Throttle 650506 Screw. Throttle shutter 631767 Spring. Throttle return 631971 Seal, Dust 631184 Washer, Flat 632047 Primer Assy 631027 Plug, Welch 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat...
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CORRECTION CAUSE PROBLEM Doesnot I. Dirty Air Filter Replace Air Filter Fill gasoline tank 2. Out of gasoline. 3. Stale Gasoline Drain gas tank and refill with fresh Start gasoline. Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to spark plug from the spark plug Replace spark plug Bad spark plug.
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ERRFTSMRN OWNER'S 3.5 RESERVE POWER 20" SIDEDISCHARGE ROTARY LAWNMOWER MODEL NO. Each Lawn Mower has its own model number+ Each 917.380221 engine has its own model number. The model number' for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the mower housing+ The model number for the engine will be found on the Blower' Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark plug+...
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