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Craftsman 917.387282 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387282 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
rRRFTSMRNo
6.0 HORSEPOWER
ii
0 REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MoWL_IF
Model No.
917.387282
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
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 Owner's Manual rRRFTSMRNo 6.0 HORSEPOWER 0 REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MoWL_IF Model No. 917.387282 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 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 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust • Dress properly. Do not operate mower fumes are dangerous. when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Wear only solid shoes with good traction towards you. Mow across the face of when mowing.

  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    These accessories were available 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.
  • 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 convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: U nfoldhandlescarefully so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as notto pinchor damage controlcables.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOURLAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compam the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof 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 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can • Close the flip lid. Rip lid must be closed resultin severe eye damage. Always wear while operalJng lawn mower. safety glasses or eye shields while operating •...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    BEFORE TO START ENGINE STARTING ENGINE • To starta cold engine, push primer five (5) times before tryingto start. Use a firm push, Your lawn mower is shipped without oilin the This step is not usually necessary when engine. starting an engine which has already run for •...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjustthe lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: Forbest p erformance, keep oft only the top one-third of the grass blades. mower housing free of built-up grass and If the lawn is overgrown itwill be necessary trash.
  • Page 10 .E OL*. E.V,CE SERVlC OATES Check for Loose Fasteners ¥o Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) ChecldSharpan/Replace Blade Lubdcation Chart J If Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Stair MowersI I I_4 Check Engine Oil Level N Change Engine O il ql/1,2...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 917.387282 MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 11.5 CU. IN. DISPLACEMENT: 1.5 QUARTS GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: IINI I=ADFD RI::_I]I AR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. :OIL CAPACITY: CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM ;PARK PLUG(GAP: .030") INTAKE:...

  • Page 12: To Sharpen Blade

    TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi---viscosity oils NOTE: (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in We do not recommend sharpening cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is will result in increased oil consumption balanced.
  • Page 13 • Cleanthe insideof the CLEANING cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass and • Put air filter cover and filter into collar trash, Clean underside of mower housing after each use.

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the • To change from medium low to low straight leg of the tubular frame. position, only the lower handle section • When frame comes out the other end of will have to be turned over. sewn hem, immediately work the end of Medium Low Medium High...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Also, experience indicatesthat alcohol storage at the end of the season or if the unit blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol will not be used for 30 days or more. or methanol) can attract moisture which leads LAWN MOWER to separation and formation of acids during storage.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Does n_s_d • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Out of fuel. • Fill fuel tank. • Stale fuel. • Drain tank and refillwith fresh clean fuel. • Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refilltank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387282...
  • Page 18 Tube Frame 144748 700357X479 Back Plate 166069 150050 GrassBag Solf Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 ..54583 Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Model 143.996000 70(X)63X479 Rear Baffle 144747 Throat Frame 88652 HingeScrew 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 161058...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996000 O-370K ,3OO...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996000 PART PART DEscRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36784 Valve Cover 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996000 _p--,. PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & LeverAssembly 631767 ThrottleRetum Spring 631184 • DustSeal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal_) 64OO70 ThrottleShutter 65O506 • ShutterScrew 631807 Fuel F_ng 6510_5...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996000 PART DESCRIPTION RecoilStarter 590694 590599A SpringPin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 59O696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring 59O698 Starter Dog 59O699 DogSpdng 590700 Pulley& RewindSpring Ass'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/ 64"...
  • Page 25 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 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)

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