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Craftsman EZ3 917.387291 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.387291 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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3wner's Manual
::3.5HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.38729!
o
Safety
o Assembly
Operation
o
Maintenance
Espafioi
o
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 3wner's Manual ::3.5HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.38729! Safety o Assembly Operation Maintenance Espafioi Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...

  • 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 matedal 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 3: Operation

    hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several ° Nevercut grassby pullingthe mower towardsyou°Mowacrossthe face of minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank.Clean slopes, neverup anddown or you might off any spilledgasolinebeforestartingthe loseyourfooting°Donot mowexces- engine. sivelysteepslopes.Usecautionwhen o Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments beforestartingyour mower.Never operating the moweron uneventerrain or whenchangingdirections -- maintain attempttodo this whilethe engineis running.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessorieswereavailable when this order repair parts for you, when you provide lawn mower was produced, They are also the model number of your lawn mower. available at most Sears retail outlets and Some of these accessories may not apply service centers. Most Sears stores can also to your lawn mower: LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 5 TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulchen To convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so o Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables_ plug.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'S MANUAL ANDSAFETY RULESBEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER.Compare theillustrations w ithyourlawnmowertofamiliarize yourself w iththe !oca!iuOn ofvarious 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 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in Oreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can • Close the flip lidoFlip lid must be closed esuit in severe eye damage. Always wear while operating lawn mower. _afetyglasses or eye shields while operating o Lift the rear door on the mower housing and /our lawn mower or performing any adjust-...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE ° To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. Your lawn mower is shipped withoutoil in the This step is not usually necessary when engine.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS time the grass has dried and the newly cut area wilt not be exposed to the direct sun.. IMPORTANT: For best performance, ° For best results, adjust the lawn mower keep mower housing free of built-up grass cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts and trash_ Clean UNDERSIDE off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
  • Page 10 F,LL,NOATES ......AS YOU COMPLETE _O_,_O_ _-_ _"_ _2,_'_ O". REGULAR SERVICE _._" _ERVlOE DATES Cheek |or Loose Fasteners CIearVlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ..Clean Lawn Mower ..(Power-Propelled Mowers) IV #. __V Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive beR/pulleys Mowers)___ RE _elled ChectdSharpen/Rep}aee...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECRFUCATUONS 'MODEL NUMBER 917.387291 ISERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN, 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) OIL TYPE (APt*SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 2O OZS. OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030")
  • Page 12 NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you 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

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

  • Page 14: Storage

    To change from medium low to low Squeeze to position, only the lower handle section remove will have to be turned over. Medium Low Medium High Handle Bracket Hairpin Clip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus, Shipping Position pected carburetor problems, take your...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL 5NGUNE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil (See "ENGINE" in the IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Maintenance section of this manual)° aum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER _ei system parts such as carburetor, fuel 61Remove spark plug.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION o Rear of lawn mower housing = set to"Higher Cut" Loss of power position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. = Set to"Higher Cut" position. o Dirty air fiiter_ °...
  • Page 17 LtMITADA DE DOS AI_,IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aries, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, tubrique y afine segt_n las instrucciones para ta operaci6n y el mantenimiento en e! manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 18 iViANTENliVilENTO Y ALIVIACENAiVilEN- o Vistase en forrna adecuada. No opereta segadora sin zapatos o con sandalias mientras que el motor est'. funcionandoo • Revise la cuchifla y los pemos de del motor a • Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena luz rnenudo, para asegurarse que estzin artificial.
  • Page 19 stos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambi6n pueden mandar a ._produjo la segadora.. Tambi6n est_,n pedir panes de repuesto para usted, si les sponibtes en la mayorfa de tas tiendas de proporciona el ntJmero del modelo de su ears y en los centros de servicio.
  • Page 20 o Para velvet a la operaci6n de acolchamiento con Barra de control que exige la capa vegetal, instalela tapon acolchadora en la presencia det operador abertura de descarga de la segadora_ Mango superior PRECAUOION: No haga funcionarsu segadora sin ta tapon acolchadora aprobada en su Levantar Levantar tugar, o sin el desviador de recortes, o sin el...
  • Page 21 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier segadora puede PAPA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer q uesalten objetos e xtrafios dentro d esus RECOGEDOR DE ClESPED ojos, I oquepuede producir dafios graves e n_stos. , Cierre ta tapa sortable° La tapa soltable debe Siempre u seanteojos deseguffdad oprotecci6n estar cerrada cuando se esta operando Ia para losojos mientras opere susegadora ocuando segadora.
  • Page 22 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL tVtOTOR ° Para leer el nivel adecuado, apriete la tapa del dep6sito de aceite del motor cada vez. • Para hacer arrancarrun motor frio, empuje el o VueIva a Jnstalar la tapa del dep6sito del aceite y cebador cinco (5) veces antes de tratado.
  • Page 23 Para obtener los mejores resultados, ajuste ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR la altura del code de la segadora de mode DOLCHAR que _sta corte solamente el tercie superior de tPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor lae hojas de c6sped. En el caso de que el ndimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora c_sped haya crecido demasiado, puede ser acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 24 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICtO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO ,,: ..Revisar st hay sujetadores sueltos ] Umpiar/inspecclonar el recogedor de ..c_sped (st vtene equipado) ...... umpiar deba 0 de ta cubierta de la trarts- m s 6n (segadofas con poder propusot) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Rev[sar tas correas y las poteas tmpuF...
  • Page 25 ESPECIFUCAC6ONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387291 NOMERO DE SERIAL FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: &5 1io5 CU. IN,, DESPLAZAMIENTO: 1.5 Cuartos CAPACIDAD Y TIPO REGULAR SIN PLOMO DE GASOLINA: TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...
  • Page 26 lasmaniltas d elreloj. MOTOR o Latorsi6n paraapretar r ecomendada esde LUBRICACION 35- 40pieslibras. llVtPORTANTE: EL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA Use sotamente aceite de detergente de alta calidad clasificado con la clasificaciSn SF,SG o ES CLASE 8 TRATADO A CALOR. SH de servicio APL Seleccione la calidad de AVlSO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchiUa - viscosidad SAE segSn su temperatura de pero si Io hace, asegOrese de que quede...
  • Page 27 :ILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR ;u motor no funcionard en forma adecuada y Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ _uede sufrir dafios sise usa un filtro de aire corrofdo pues producir un peligro de incendio y/ ;UC{O, o da6oo ;ambie el filtro de aire cada af, o, y m_s a SUJiA nenudo sJ s)egaen condiciones muy Cambie su bujia cada aSo para hacer que su...
  • Page 28 PRECAUCION: La barra de control que exige ta Mango inferior presencia del operador tiene que pivotear libremente para permitir et enganche de la cuchillaJfreno cuando se suelta la barra de Apriete para control° No apdete demasiado los sujetadores remover que sujetan a los controles al mango superior'_ o Para cambiar de la posiciSn de mediana baja Clavija de a alta solamente se tendr_, que dar vuelta la...
  • Page 29 tarrade control que exige la ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene et aceite (con el motor caliente) y resencia del operador ,,_._._. c&mbieio con aceite de motor limpio.. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Manteimento de este manuaL) )oblar hacia adelante pa ClLINDRO ,macenar _"_._...
  • Page 30 IDENT|FICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEiVIA CAUSA ,,,j No arranca • Filtro de aire sucio. • Limpie/cambie el filtro de aireo • Sin combustible° • Llene el estanque de combustible_ o Combustible rancio. ° Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenado con combustible limpio y nuevoo o Drene el estanque de combustible •...
  • Page 31 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEIViAS ' €O'RRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte -disparejo - Cuchilla desgastada, dobtada o Cambie ta cuchilla. Apriete el suelta_ perno de la cuchi{la. " Attura de [as ruedas dispareja.. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma aitura. • AcumutaciSn de c0sped, hojas Limpie la parte inferior de la caja obasura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.387291 ¢,0 36 3B...
  • Page 33 Keps Lecknut t/4-20 144748 147613 Rear Door Assembly Kit 154870 Grass Bag 700357X479 Back Plate ..Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 150050 Model 143.985510 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 54583 Throat Frame Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1t2 144747 700063X479...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 ,-370K _261 275. t 82 216 =.,,_lg 20"1...
  • Page 35 R,A, F TSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ......... MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 ... PART PART lO.. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 C'yl{nder(Inct 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 36557 Breather Ass'y.,(lncl, 6 & 36783 •...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 PART DE SCRIPTION 640026 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly ..631767 Throttle Return Spring 63 t 184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 37 ;RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (fnct, 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Puiley& Rewind Spring Ass'y 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y,, (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope...
  • 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°4oREPAIR (1-800-473-7274)