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_o__A/RS
®
MODEL NUMBER 917.387120
OWNER'S MANUAL
jEZ3
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
Service
o Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety
Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156712
REV.2
01,31.97
VBL
Printed in U,S.A.
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman EZ3 917.387120

  • Page 1 _o__A/RS ® MODEL NUMBER 917.387120 OWNER'S MANUAL jEZ3 o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156712 REV.2 01,31.97 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 OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
  • 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 ,i i' '" lU,,U ..i,,i, n,,, i, ,,,,,i ....LE OF CONTENTS ....,l i, i u .... HUHU'UI' I ..SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... SAFETY RULES ............STORAGE ..............PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ......
  • Page 5: Accessories

    i1=,,i " i_,,1_=,=, i,, i ,,,11,1111 ii i LAWN _H" i = , i',1", ..,1,1,,, i ..,i,11,11, ..These accessories were available when this lawn mowerwas 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.
  • Page 6 ,,u u ,ll ,,lU ..ii,,,,, i ii,,i illll Ul,,i ..i, i ,,ll,l,,i ......_ ....i,,i ,u,, HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1) befereyou attemptto assemble or operate your newlawn mower.
  • Page 7 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, ..
  • Page 8: Engine Speed

    OPERATION ................. i111, result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide Vision safety The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 9 OPERAT]O BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start° Use a firm push. This step is not usually Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. necessary when starting an engine which has already Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean°...
  • Page 10 lUlU ii ......,, ,111 CUSTOM RIESPONSUBmLmES ....ll,ll ....i ,i ,,i, u .......... MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES _"O_ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners 6_4 I Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher _(If Equ,!p,ped) ..... Ciean Lawn Mower ..
  • Page 11 CRANKSHAFT LAWN MOWER BLADE KEYWAY Always obsewe safety rules when performing any mainte- nanceo 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 12 ..,,,, ' ii, u ..,,i, CUSTOM RESPON$1BILmE$ ENGINE TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig. 7) LUBRICATION Remove the air filter cover by iifting on edge of cover° Remove filter element carefully to prevent dirt from Use only high quality detergent eli rated with API service entering carburetor°...
  • Page 13 SERVmCE ANO ADJUSTMENTS Release control bar. i ..BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 14 i ... =1= ..i .uu ..i ....=..=1 .=....i1.. = . u' i ii'"u ....,.,i .., H Hi 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°...
  • Page 15 ,, i , iii, i, i, ii i ....SERVICE NOTES ,1111, ..
  • Page 17 t-_._ _mowO_-O mO_Ou, oon_ O0 O0 O000 LO CO _" _0 (0 O0 tO _0 O0 _0 < 00_00_0_0_0_ __0___0___...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGNNE MODEL NUMBER 143.974006 O'" 370K , 3g0 ...261 _'_" 2O0 _ ss2/,_ _'_ 292...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974006 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36470A Cylinder 186 32653 Governor Link (Inc!. 2,7,20,125,169,t72,174) 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8" 26727 Dowel Pin 191 36559 S,E. Brake Bracket (Incl, 195)
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGaNE MODEL N UMBER 143.974006 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632744 Carburetor (lnct, 184 of Engine Parts List) ,,'_ A.,.,/'_'., 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Return Spring 631!84 Dust Sea! Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle Throttle Shutter "...
  • Page 21: Handle Height

    ....1,1,,,,_1,_1 i ,,,i ..... i ,,, i1,1 TROUBLESHOOTBNG POINTS i,,i ,i ......... 1,11111111 i,ll ,i,i,,, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION i i iii 1,1,1,,i i1,11 i ,11iii i iiii, Does not start Dirty air filter. Clean!replace air filter Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel...
  • Page 22: Replacement

    OR PARTS: ,, PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL a MODEL NUMBER- 917.387120 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR = ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.974006 * PART NUMBER (1-800-473-7247) o PART DESCRIPTION FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS iNFORMATION AND...