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4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.388262
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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- Page 1 917.388262 • 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 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 ......... Parts Ordering ...... Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's...
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Page 3: Operation
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower • Check fuel tank before starting engine. towards you. Mow across the face of Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the slopes, never up and down or you engine is running or when the engine is might lose your footing. -
Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They ate not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and servk_'_e centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. -
Page 5: Lawn Mower
Operator presence control HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper handle Lift up IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Mowing •... - Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the Ioc_tion of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual f(pr fl_tyr_ rgfgrence. _ese symbols may appear _ yo_ lawn mower or in Iitmatum supplied wHh the product.
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Page 7: Engine Zone Control
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lift top lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower. which can result in severe eye damage. •... -
Page 8: To Start Engine
Gasoline filler cap ]EFORE STARTING ENGINE tour lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole. Engine oil plug _OTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine TO START ENGINE... -
Page 9: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS • If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow in • Under certain conditions, such as very a clockwise direction with a small tall grass, it may be necessary to raise overlap to collect the clippings... -
Page 10: General Recommendations
.A,NTENANCESC.EOU'.E AsYouCOMP,_E J__'___'_O_,_,,,r .EGO RSERV,OE S "VlOE OATHS Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/tnspectGrass Calcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) IPower.Propel_ed Mowers) C heck drive belt/pulleys ChecWSharpen/Reptace Blade LubricationChert Clean Battery/Rechar_s v'4: /Electric Start Mowers E Check En_]ineOil Level V!I,_ Change Engine Oil... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION... - Page 12 _MPORTANT- B_ade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils '.teated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils 1"OSHARPEN BLADE will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ng blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine...
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Page 13: Air Filter
MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspectand replace corrodedmuffleras it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or damage. be damaged by using a dirty air filter. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more Change your spark plug each year to make often if you mow in very dusty, dirty your enginestarteasier and runbetter. - Page 14 ACAUTION: Before performing service and 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.
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Page 15: Engine Speed
ENGINE SPEED CARBURETOR Your engine speed has been factory set. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Do not attempt to increase engine speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your or it may result in personal injury. If you engine does not operate properly due to believe that the engine is running too fast suspected carburetor... - Page 16 mmediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper handle ,torage at the end of the season or if the unit o,d,oward #F _ill not be used for 30 days or more. .AWNMOWER for storage _/Z';;'--'_ Vhen lawn mower is to be stored for a perkx_ ,f time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, •...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart
ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized 2. Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released to pull upper handle before...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.388262...
- Page 20 Kaps Lock, nut I/4-20 88614 Tube Frame 147613 Rear DoorAssemblyKit 166072 Grass Bag 700357X479 Back Plate ..Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 150050 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 Model 143.004002 54583 Hax Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 74760612 Bolt 700063X479 Rear Baffle...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,004002 _--370K...
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 33734 Breather Element 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART DESCRIPTION ----640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Ratum Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 ° 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 640070 Shutter Screw...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,004002 KEY PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter ----590a694 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAss'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y. (40...
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Page 25: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no rnatter who sold iU 1-800-4-MY-HO ME _ _o_r_t (1-800-469-4663) To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and elect]'onics for repair, call for ttle location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center 1-800-488-1222 FortJ_e rep_ parts,accessories and owner's manuals...