Sears Craftsman EZ3 917.387021 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower, 20" side discharge rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
I:RnFTSMRH°
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model NO.
917.387021
•_ Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
,_ Maintenance
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EspaSol
o
Repair Parts
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
For answers to your
questions about this product:
Call 7 am--7 pro, Mort---Sat;
Sun, 10 am--7 pm
1=800-235-5878
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 ____-_ Owner's Manual I:RnFTSMRH° 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model NO. 917.387021 •_ Safety Assembly Operation ,_ Maintenance EspaSol Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product: Call 7 am--7 pro, Mort---Sat; Sun, 10 am--7 pm 1=800-235-5878 CAUTION: Read and follow all...
  • Page 2 _ !0 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMFFED 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...
  • Page 3: Operation

    •hot, A low.[he engine to coo for severat o Never cut .qrass by pulling the mower , ._nute_bef_re_flllln_ t)_ gas tank;'Otean."i_, _: " tow_r_s y_u:.l_o_ _l'os_ the face of off any spilled gasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine.
  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    These accessories 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 number of your lawn mower, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower: LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE...
  • Page 5 • Raise handles until lower handle section Your lawn mower handle can be locks into place in mowing position. adjusted for your mowing comfort. • Remove protective padding, raise upper Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service hat, die section into place on lower and Adjustments section...
  • Page 6 Theoperation ofanylawnmowercan result J n Your lawn mower has been sn_ppeo reaoy _or foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can mulching operation. To convert to discharging or bagging operation: result in severe eye damage. Always wear TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust-...
  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    "WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol . Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and blended fuels (called gasohol or us!ng ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads catchers will collect less grass. To prevent to separation and [ormaUon of acids during this, regularly hose catcher off with water storage.
  • Page 8: Lubrication Chart

    Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ..Iv' Ctean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) ..Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belL/pulleys v" [Power-Pro#oiled Mowers): ..ChecldSharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte_lRecharge t,/4 ¸ (Electric Start Mowers/. ,,, Check Engine Oil.Level N ,_e 91"_1_-...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.38021 SERIAL, NUMBER DATE OF .P, URCHASE HORSEPOWER: ..!_.,. t._. -: 4.0 1,5CUJN. DISPLACEMENT: 1.5 QUARTS GASOL_INE CAPACITY/TYPE: ,_ .. ,. UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE _(API-S FiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32'_F) •...
  • Page 10 NOTE:Wedonotrecommend s harpening SAE V!BCOS[TY GRADES blade-butifyoudo,besurethebladeis balanced+ Crankshaft Blade keyway Check your engine oil level more fre- quently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil. Change the oil after every25 f_ours of: oPera!i_n or _atlea.st 6n_e _ yearif lawn mower is n0tused :fdr 25 hout:s in one year.
  • Page 11 ' • Put air fitter cover and filter into collar CLEANING aligning the tab with the sloto IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep ° Push in on cover and turn clockwise to mower housing free of built-up gr&ss and tighten, trash. Cleafl the underside of yo_Jrmower after each use..
  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    Shipping position •Lower handle Medium Squeeze to remove Medium , , - ;i "Mounting HairPin,ctip' bracket " F.NGINE main jet for mixture control, If your eng!ne High. does not Ol:e.ra!e properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an aathorized service center for repair and adjustment.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent clean engine oilo (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this gum deposits from forming in essential fuel manual)• system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel CYLINDER hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION :_ROBLEM CAUSE • Set tO"Higher CUt" Loss of power o Rear of lawn mower housing position, or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass° • Set to"Higher Cut" ,, Cutting too much grass. position. ° Clear_'replace air filter. * Dirty air filter.
  • Page 15 LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN For dos (2) aSos, a parlJrde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y afine seg6n las instrucciones pam la operad6n y el mantenimtento en el manual de! due5o, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 16 ,, Vistaee en torrnaadecuada,, No opera la Tonga cuidado cuando opere la segadora en segadora sin zapatos o con sandalJas terreno disparejo o cuando cambis de mientras qua el motor est,. funcionando, direcclOn ,- maritenga un buen equilil_do. . Siegue slempre durante el die o con buena o Nunca opera ]a segadora sin los luz artificial.
  • Page 17 Estos accesorlos estaban disponibles cuando se produjo ta segadora. Tambi_n est_n disponibJes en la mayorfa de las tlendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio_ La mayoda de tas tiendas Sears tambi_n pueden ordenar partes de repues_o pare us_ed, s! tes preporc}ona eI n5mero de{ RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR D_ RECORTES...
  • Page 18 Bai'ra de control que exige la pre_encia de! operador Mango superior Leqahtar Posici6n para S?gar FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ES'FE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDADANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA_ Compare IEs ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes.
  • Page 19 • Ahora la segadora se puede usar con descarga La operaci6n de cualquler segadora puede hacer lateral o sele puede adjuntar el recogedor de que salten objetos extrafios dentro de sus ojos, Io c_sped opcional, que puede producir dafios graves en &stos, °...
  • Page 20 los probiemas con el motor, se debe vaciar el Pare evitar _sto, rocfe el recogedorcon la sistema del combustible antes de guardarlo per ma_nguera de agua, regularmante,'y dejelo secarse antes de usarlo.. un pert'ode de 30 dias o re&s. Vacie et estanque def combusttbfel haga arrancar el motor y o Mantenga Ia parle Superior del motor, alrededor h&galo funcionar hasta que los {{neasdel...
  • Page 21 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR Revlsar si hay sujetadores suettos Umpiadinspeccionar et recogedor de c_sped (st viene equipado) Ltmpiarta segadera Limpiar debajo de la cubferta de la trans- mlsi6n(segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar tas correas y las poleas impul,- peder p Revisar otafilarlcambiar...
  • Page 22: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917,38702! NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA OABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: &05 CU. fN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API_SF/SG/SH) SAE 5Wo30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEtTE:...
  • Page 23 • La torsl6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras, IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchitla es clase 8 tratado a calor, AVISO: No recomendamos el afitar la cuchilfa - pare si to hace, asegt)rese de qua quede balanceada.
  • Page 24 SlLENCIADOR PAPA CAMBtAR EL FILTRO DEAIRE o Remueva el flltro de aire gir_ndolo en el sentido inspeccione y cambie el sitenclador siest& corrofdo contrario en qua giran las manillas del reloJ,hasta puesproducir un peligro de incendio y/o dafio. el tope, y retfrelo del collar. BUJIA o Remueva el fillro de la parte interior d e la Camble su bujfa cada abe pare hacer qua su motor...
  • Page 25 Posici6n d e envio Mango inferior Meniana alia Apdete pare remover :::Abrazadera deho u!la MOTOR Su _rado/tJene un chgrm,pr_ndpal ' fijono . ajust_le' para Mntm_ar la mezcta, Si su motor no est_r_ion_d0 en forma a.decuada,debid0a " probtemas qua se sospecha,_enen defcarburador, Ileve su segad0ra,a un!centro/departamento de Alta servido autodzado para:[epararla y/o ajust_...
  • Page 26: Aceite Del Motor

    gasolina en el estanque de combustible o en el Barra de control qua exige la envase para et atmacenamiento. Stempre sign presencia del operador _ la proporci6n de meZcta qua se enCueiltra en el envase del estabilizador, Haga funclonar el Mango superior-._..JLevany'P_? motor per 1omeno.s 10 mtnutos despu6s de agregar el estabilizador, para permttir qua este...
  • Page 27 IDENTIFICACtON DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION ......, ,i ....,i ill,, Umpie!cambie e! _tro de alreo No arrano_ , Filtro de alre suclo. .L!ene;e! estanque de,combustible. Sin combustible. • Drene el estanque y vuelva a * Combustible rancto, llenarlo con combustTb[e limpio y nUevo, =.
  • Page 28 CORREC-C_N PROBLEMA. CAUSA Vial corte -disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o Cambie la cuchilla Aprlete el suettao pemo de la cuchtlla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja_ Ajuste todas las ruedas a la mlsma attur& Ve!ocidad del motor lenta, P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m_s cercano •...
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  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ,q-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER t43,974008...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER '143,974008 PART PART DESCRfPTION DESCRIPTION 36470A Cylinder 36544 Intake Pipe (incl. 2,7,20,125,169,172,174) 32653 GovernorUnk 26727 Dowel Pin ] 89 650839 Screw, 1/4..20 x 3/8" 33734 Breather Element 36559 S E. Brake Bracket (]ncL 195) 36557 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ......MODEL NUMBER143.974008 _iI6 PART DESCRIPTION 632744 Carburetor (lnc!, 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throtlle) 632504 Throttle Shutter 650508 Shutter Screw 63;1775...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER143,974008 PART NO,, 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 Pultey & Rewind Spring Ass'y,, 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y,...
  • Page 36 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1,-800.366-7278) Para ordenar pieza s con entrega a domicilio ,,- 1-800-659-7084 F0_ in--_h0use major brand repair service Call 24 hours .aday, 7 days a Week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473..7274)

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