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Craftsman EZ3 917.388152 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 22" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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S__)S
Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388152
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 S__)S Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388152 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    when changingdirections-- maintain hot. Allowthe engine to cool for several good footing. minutesbefore fillingthe gas tank. Clean • Never operate your mower without offany spilledgasolinebefore startingthe proper guards,plates, grass catcheror engine. other safety devices in place. • Alwaysmake wheel heightadjustments before startingyour mower.
  • Page 4 These accessorieswere availablewhen this order repair parts for you, when you provide lawn mower was produced.They are also the model numberof your lawn mower. availableat mostSears retailoutletsand Some of these accessoriesmay not apply servicecenters. Most Sears storescan also to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE...
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher.To convertto bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handlescarefullyso • Open rear door and remove mulcher as notto pinch or damage controlcables. plug.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ,THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operationofany lawnmowercan resultin LowerWheels for High Cut foreignobjectsthrownintothe ayes,whichcan Plate Tab resultin severeeyedamage.Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldswhileoperating yourlawnmoweror performing any adjust- Lever mentsorrepairs.We recommend a wide visionsafetymaskoverthe spectacles or standardsafetyglasses. Raise Wheels for Low Cut HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL •...
  • Page 8 TO START ENGINE BEFORESTARTINGENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. Yourlawnmower is shippedwithoutoilin the This step is not usually necessary when engine. startingan engine which has already run for •...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS Forbestresults, a djustthe lawnmower cutting heightso that the lawnmowercuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep offonlythe topone-third of the grassblades. mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. If the lawnisovergrown it will be necessanj Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING to raisethe heightof cutto reducepushing after each use.
  • Page 10 AS YOU COMPLETE SE.V,CE SERV,CE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcation Chart Clean Battery/Recharge fElectrlc Start Mowers I Check Engine Oil Level V'I= Change Engine Oil Clean Air Rlter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388152 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19L VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Wedo not recommend sharpening NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils blade - but ifyou do, be sure the blade is (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in balanced. cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Put air filter cover and filter into collar mower housing free of built--up grass and aligning the tab with the slot. trash.

  • Page 14: Storage

    CAUTION: The operator presence control Squeeze to bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake remove engagement when control bar is released. Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle. • To change from medium low to high Handle position only the upper handle section Bracket...
  • Page 15 ENGINE CYLINDER FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent bum plug hole into cylinder. depositsfrom forming in essential juel system • Pull starterhandle slowly a few times to pads such as carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose, distributeoil.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART )ROBLEM 3AUSE CORRECTION .oss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 17 GARANTJA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PAPA LA SEGADOPA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) argos,a parfir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrk:lue y afine segOn las instmccionespara la operaciSn y el mantenimlento en el manual del duello, Sears reparar&gratistodo defecto an el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de hacta usted. Siegue a trav_s de la cara de hacsr arrancar el motor. No Uene el estanque las pendientes, nunca hacla arriba o hacla de gasolina en reclntos cerrados, ni cuando el motor est& funcionando o cuando sloguel.)orldienles dH!'_ir-I_.ilido ollipiriadas.
  • Page 19 Estos accesoriosestaban disponiblescuando de las tiendasSears tambi_n pueden mandar a se produjola segadora.Tambi_nestdn pedir partesde repuestopara usted, si les disponiblesen la mayoda de las tlendas de proporcionael nOmemdel modelode su Sears yen los centrosde servicio.La mayoda segadora.Algunosde estos accesoriostal vez no se apliquena su segadora.
  • Page 20 Barra de control que exige la • Para volver a la operack_ de acolchamlento con capa vegetal, Instale la tapon acolchadora en la presencia del operador abertura de descarga de la segadom. PRECAUCI(_N: No haga funcionar su Mango supedor-_ segadora sin la tapon acolchadora aprobada en su iugar,o sin el desviador de recortes, o sin el Levantar __.
  • Page 21 La operacibn de cualquier segadora puede PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer que saJtenobjetos extraSos dentro de sus RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED ojos, Io que puede producirda_os graves en 6stos. • Cierre la tapa soltable. La tapa soltable debe Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o proteccibn estar cerrada cuando se esta operando la para los ojos mientms opere su segadom o cuando segadora.
  • Page 22 • Para leer el niveladecuado, apriete la tapa del motor, dejando montones de recortesde c6sped. • Para un corte muy pesado, reduzca el ancho del depbsito de aceite dsi motorcada vez code pasando parcialmente pot encima del lugar • Vuelva a instalarla tapa del dep6sito del acelte y apd_tela antedormente cortado y siegue lentamente.
  • Page 23 reducir code. el esfuerzo necesario para empujar la segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, • Camble su patrbn de corte de semana a dejando montones de recortes de cdsped. sema_ ._iegu_ _ _;'.r,'_ a _ur una semana y Para un acolchamJento muy pesado, reduzca luego cambie de este a oeste la pr(_xima el ancho del corte pasando por encima del semana.
  • Page 24 Llmpiarla segado_8 1 - Carnb_- rnds 8 menudo cuando so opere baJocsrga pe_ada o on am_entes con altas tempensturas. 2 - Oar serviclo rot= a rnenudo cuando se opere en condlcionH suctas o polvorosa=. 3 * Cambte las cuchi_8 mJs a menudo cuando sleguo en terreno 8re*_:_o. 4 * Cargar pot 48 horas al fin de la temporada.
  • Page 25 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.388152 NOMERO DE SERIE =ECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU. IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...
  • Page 26 MOTOR cuchilla girdndolo an el sanUdo en que giran las manillas del reloj. LUBRICACI6N • La torsibn para apretar recomendada es de Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta 35 - 40 pies libras. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF ,SH o IMPORTANTE"...
  • Page 27 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no funcionar& en forma adecuada y Inspeccione y cambie el silenclador si est& puede sufrir danos si se usa un filtro de aire cormfdo pues producir un peligro de incendio y/ sucio. o dano. BUJfA Cambie el filtro de aire cada ano, y mds a manudo si siege an condiciones muy...
  • Page 28 PRECAUCI6N: La barra de control que exige Mango inferior la presencia del operador tiene que pivotear libremente para permitir el enganche de la cuchUla/freno cuando se suelta la barra de Apriete para control. No apriete demasiado los sujetadores remover qua sujetan a los controles al mango superior. •...
  • Page 29 Barrade control que exige usando estabilizadorde combustible. la presencia del c ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cdmblelo con acelte de motor Ilmpio. (Vea Doblar hacia adelante "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Rssponsabilidades para almacenar del Clients de este manual.) Doblar hacia ClLINDRO atras...
  • Page 30 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No arranca • Limpie/cambie el filtro de airs. • Filtro de airs sucio. • Liens el estanque de combustible. • Sin combustible. • Drene el estanque y vuelva a • Combustible rancio. Ilenarlo con combustible limpio y rluevo.
  • Page 31 CORRECCION PROBLEMA _A_A /ial corte--disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o • Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. • Ajuste todas las medas a la misma altura. Velocidad del motor lenta. • P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m_.s cercano.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388152...
  • Page 33 Hex Head TappingScrew 1/4-20x 1/2 144748 Tube Frame 140661X479 RearBaffle 15487O GrassBag 88652 HingeScrew 1/4-20x 1-1/4 Engine - (See Breakdown) 75O365X479 Side Baffle ..Craftsman 143.975038 133190X479 Discharge Baffle Throat Frame 144747 140540 Rear Deflector 74760612 Hex Bo_t3/8-16 x 3/4 61651 SpringWasher spacer 86969...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975038 _370K 110_ _310 0"_307...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975038 PART PART NO.NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION GovernorLink 36478A Cylinder (Incl. 2,7,20 & 125) 34337 Dowel Pin 650839 26727 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8" BreatherElement 36559 33734 S.E. Brake Bracket(Incl. 195) Terminal 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975038 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor 632747 (Incl, 184 of Engine Parts List) ThrottleShaft& Lever 631615 Assembly 631767 ThrottleReturnSpring Dust Seal Washer 631184 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) ThrottleShutter 632504 ShutterScrew 650506 631807 Fuel Fitting Float Bowl 631867...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975038 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 40 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)