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SEAAR8
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MODEL NUMBER 917.380520
OWNER'S MANUAL
oAssembly
oOperation
oCustomer
Responsibilities
oService
oAdjustments
oRepair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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  • Page 1 i_t_ _ __ - SEAAR8 ® MODEL NUMBER 917.380520 OWNER'S MANUAL oAssembly oOperation oCustomer Responsibilities oService oAdjustments oRepair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I'IIIIIIIIIIIIII IIII IIII...
  • Page 2: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIRE ANDPLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK REPA,RS IMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY° YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM- STANCES.
  • Page 3: Customer Responsibilities 3

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanshiF 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 SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ......... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ......3,9-11 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ..............TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS- LAWN MOWER ......14"15 OPERATION ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........ ,_-..16"18 PARTS ORDERINGtSERVlCE ....
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN OWER ACCESSORmES 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.
  • Page 6: Engine Speed Control

    OPERATION Hill= =,H,===== 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 adjustrnents. Save this manual for future reference. OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLBAR...
  • Page 7: Customer Responsibilities

    HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED (See Fig. 2) ENGINE SPEED The engine speed is controlled by a lever located on the CONTROL LEVER side of the engine.. Fast ('_) position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. Slow (,_) position is for light cutting, trimming and fuet economy.
  • Page 8: Starting

    MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may • To start a cold engine, push primerfive (5) times before be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce trying to start, Use a firm push. This step is not usually pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine necessary when starting an engine which has already and teaving clumps of grass c{ippings.
  • Page 9: Air Filter 1

    CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmTIES FILL 1N DATES f X" AS You COMPLETE _.REGULARSERy!CE..... ,,,. , _. Check for Loose Fasteners (if Equipped) lean/Inspect Grass Catcher _Clean Lawn Mower WE insPect/Clean Drive Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) e"3 Sharpen/Replace Mower Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Leve! _t ,2...
  • Page 10: Grass Catcher

    LAWN MOWER BLADE CRANK- ADAPTER KEYWAY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. 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 11: Service

    ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE V_SCOSITY GRADES CONTAINER "20_ 60 ° t00_ °€ .a0 ° "2;° _0° _o° , 3o° -_o°...
  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar and stop engine. 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. LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION REAR DEFLECTOR...
  • Page 13: Storage

    STORAGE Immediately prepare your fawn 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. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL...
  • Page 14 REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 22" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.380520 ,,=& 31-_...
  • Page 15 Helical Hardened Lockwasher 3/8 850263 750388X479 Support Bracket (Left) Hex Head Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd. 8 851084 750386X479 Support Bracket (Right) 141095 Engine - Craftsman Model No. 143.945004 750085X007 Wheel Adjuster Bracket 141201 Owner's Manual (English) 84920 Spacer 141202...
  • Page 16 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.945004 8ER_LI MODEL _ HUMBmSHERE 20"/...
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGaNE MODEL N UMBER 143.945004 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 29752 Nut and Lock Washer I/4-28 36478 Cylinder (Includes Ref #2 and 20) 6201 Screw 1/4-28 x 7/8 26727 Dowel Pin 26756 33734...
  • Page 18: Engine 1

    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGaNE MODEL NUMBER 1 43.945004 CARBURETOR NO. 632646 REF PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 632646 Carburetor, Complete (Includes #184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft and Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer', Throttle 631183...
  • Page 19: Handle Height

    n,m n,,=,, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS , ,,, H ,nu,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, H =,=======,,,1=, = n ,,u,,,,,,, CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE ===,, Does not start Clean/replace air filter Dirty air filter Flit fuel tank Out of fuel Drain tank and refill wilh fresh clean fuel Stale fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with Iresh Water in fuel...
  • Page 20 FOLLOWING INFORMATION: REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: • PRODUCT - LAWN MOWER • MODEL NUMBER - 917.380520 FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL • ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO. 143.945004 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR • PART NUMBER " PART DESCRIPTION (1-800-473-7247)

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