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Craftsman EZ3 917.387270 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.387270 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
5.5 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387270
o
Safety
o
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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual 5.5 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387270 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 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 material or workmanship°...

  • Page 3: Operation

    hoL Allow the engine tocoo! forseveral ° Never cut grass by pulling the mower minutes before filting t he gas tank.. Clean towards you, Mow across the face of off a ny spilled gasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These a ccessories were available when t his order repair parts for you, when you provide lawn m ower was produced. They a realso the model number of your lawn mower. available atmost Sears r etail 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: Unfold handles carefully so o Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFORE OPERATING YOURLAWN MOWER°Compa_re theillustrations with yourlawnmowertofamiliarize yourself withthe Iocatio,n,,,o,f,various co,£trols,,,and adjustments. S avethis manual for futurereference ..... These symbolsmay appearonyourlawn mower or in literature suppliedwiththe producLLearnand understandtheirmeaning, CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL DANGER, KEEPHANDS OR WARNINQ AND FEE"TAWAY...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    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. Flip lid must be closed result in severe eye damage_ Always wear while operating lawn mower. safety glasses or eye shields while operating °Uft the reardoor on the mower housing and your lawn mower or performing any adjust-...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • To start a cotd engine, push primer five(5) times before t_ng to start. Use a firm push. Yourlawn mower is shipped withoutoitin the This step is not usually necessary when engine. starting an engine Whichhas already runfor ' Be suremower islevel and areaaround oil a few minutes.

  • Page 9: Customer Responsibilities

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS area will not be exposed to the direct sun ° For best results, adjustthe lawn mower IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts mower housing free of built-up grass and off only the top one-third of the grass blades., trash.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    Check for LooseFestaners I V" Cie_:vlnspect Gr_ss Catcher (if Equipped) V" C(ean Lawn Mower O Cto_n Under o_=v0 cecal (Pawer.p_opelled Mowers) ....Check drive baR/pulleys {P.pwm':P topelladM.pwe Check/Sh_rpe_Fleplac a Blade Lubrication Chert Clean Batt_l_/Reche_'_e ,I_le:lri_ Stwt, M _we_e ....V',,, E Che_k E ng!,a o=I L _vel Cheerio Eng lee O! t...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIRCATnONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387270 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11o5CU_ IN, GASOLINE CAPACITY! TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32_F) 20 OZSo OiL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: -004 - °008...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Nthough multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening (5W30, t0W30 etc,)improve starting in blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced coldweather,thesemulti_viscosity oils willresultin increased oilconsumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F_Checkyour engineoillevel morefrequently to avoid Care shouldbe taken to keepthe blade balanced.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation° - Insert new filter into cover_. IMPORTANT= For best performance, • Put air filter cover and filter into collar keep mower housing free of built--up aligning the tab with the sloL grass and trash.. Clean underside - Push in on cover and turn clockwise to mower housing after each use..

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    • To Change from medium low to low Squeezeto 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- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE cleanengine oil. (See "ENGINE, in the Customer:Responsibilities section of this FUEL SYSTEM manual). IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent CYMNDER gum deposits from forming in essen_al o Remove spark plug, fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark filter, fuel hose_ or tank during storage..
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Setto"HigherCut" _ss of power - Rear of lawn mower housing position, or cutting blade dragging in_avy grass. • Set to =HigherCut" • Cuing too much grass. position, • Clean/replace air filter. • Dirtyair fitter.. °...
  • Page 17 Si ta Segadora Craftsman se usa para lines comerciales o do aniendo, esta garant_as61ose aplica por noventa (90) d{as a partirde ta fecha decompra+ Esta Garantia no cubre: •...

  • Page 18: Mantenimiento

    Tonga cuidado cuando opera la segedcra en • Vistase en fen"haade_ada. No opera la terreno disparate o euando cambte de segadora sin zapatos o con sanda]ias mientras qua el motor estA funcionando, direcci6n - mantenga un buen equi]ibrio. ° Siegue siempre durante el dfa o con buena = Nunca opera la segadora sin las _uzartificial protecciones adeeuadas, las plenchas, el...
  • Page 19 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando de tas t_endas Sears tambidn pueden mandar a se produjo la segadom Tambi_n estdn pedir partes de repuesto para usted, si las disponibtes en la mayoda de las tiendas de proporciona el nSmero del modelo de su Sears yen los centros de servicio La mayoda segadora°...
  • Page 20 • Paravolver ala operad6n de acolchamiento con Barra de control que exlge la capa vegetal, instalsla tapon acolchadora en la presencia del operador aborters de descargade la segadora, PRECAUCION: No t'_ga (unc_onar s u segadora sin la tapon aco[chadora aprobada en su vantar lugar' o sin el de..wiador de recortes, o sin et recogedor de cdsped, apmbados, en su lugar.
  • Page 21 PAPA MOhWAR Y ADJUNTAR La operaciSn de cuatquier segadora puede RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED haoar que salten objetos extmP, os dentro de sus ojos, !oque puede produdr daSos graves en _stos. • Cierm la tapasoltab!& La tapa soltabledebe Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecciSn estar cerrada cuando se esta operandd Ia para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuardo segadora.

  • Page 22: Consejos Parasegar

    • Pare leer el n_rvel adecuado, apriete la tape del • Pare un corte muy pesado, reduzca el ancho del depdsitode ace]te del triter cada vez. corte pasandoparcialmenteper encima del lugar _, Vuelva a ins_ar ta tapa deldep6s_todel aceite y antedormente cortadoy siegue lentamente.
  • Page 23 o Cambie su patrSn de corte de semana a reducir et esfuerzo necesario para empujar la semana.. Siegue de notre a sur una semana y segadora y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de recortes de c_sped. luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima Para un acorchamiento muy pesado, reduzca semana, Esto evitar&...

  • Page 24: Recomendaciones Generales

    Rev[sar sl hay suJe!udmes sbetlc,s itk #' ..... Utopia r/_nspecd_n_._" e!!mcogedor de S cdsped ( slvlane equ+pado) .... Umplar ]a sogadora Mmplar dobajo d_ la ¢ubiarla de la trar_- misl_n (segador_s con podet proputsC, t ) s_das (sogadoras cc.n pod_r _mpulsor} .....

  • Page 25: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFiCACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NL)MERO DE MODELO 9!7.387270 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11o5 CU, INo CAPACIDAD Y TIPO t.,5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (APt-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPAClDAD...
  • Page 26 los maniilas del r eloj, MOTOR . La torsi6n pars apretar recomendada es de LUBRICACI6N 35 - 40 pies Iibras. IMPORTANTE: EL PERNO DE LA CUGHILLA Use solamente aceite de detergents de alto ES CLASE 8 TRATADO A CALOR. calidad clasificado con la clasificacidn SF,SG o SH de servieio APt, Seleccione la calidad de AVlSO: No recomendamos el afitar la cuchifla - viscosidad SAE segt3n su temperature de...

  • Page 27: Filtro De Aire

    FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no funcionar& en forma adecuada y lnspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est& puede sufrir daSos si se usa un filtre de aire corrofdo pues producir un peligro do incendio y/ suclo. o da_o. BUJfA Cambie et tiltro de aire cada afio, y m_s a menudo si siege en cendiciones muy...

  • Page 28: Del Motor

    PRECAUCION: La barfs de,control que exige la Mango lnfador presencia del operador tiencJque pivotear 'ltbremente pare permitir el enganche de la cuchiUa/|reno cuando se suelta la barra de control No apriete demasiado los sujetadores que sujetan a los controles at mango superior° •...

  • Page 29: Aceite Del Motor

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR Barrade control q ua exlgela Drene el aceite (con et motor catiente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpioo (Yea prosencla del operador "MOTOR" en la seeci6n de Responsabilidades Mangosuperior _ del Cliente de este manu_l ) Dobtarhacta adelante _:_"...
  • Page 30 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N No arranca - Filtro de airs sucio,+ • Limpielcambie el fiitrode airs. • Sin combustible, Liens el estanque de combustible._ • combustible rancio+ Orene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenado con combustible limpio y nUevo+ Drene el estanque de combustible y , Ague en et combustible.
  • Page 31 CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Vialcode -disparejo Cuchilla desgastada, doblada o Cambie la cuchilta. Apr_ete el suellao pemo de la cuchiifao Altura de las ruedas dispareja_ Ajuste redes las ruedas ala misma alturao AcumulaciSn de c_sped, hojas o Limpie la parte inferior de la caja basura debajo de la segadorao de la segadora, Cambie la cuchilla.,Apriete el...
  • Page 32 CRA_SMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.387270...
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.387270 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 859O2 Control Bar 142748 ShouIder Bolt 145646X479 Wheel and Tire Assembly Upper Handfe 151157 150424 Mulcher PIug 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 132001 Rope Guide 77400 Hubcap Lower Handle...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..... MODEL ,NUMBER143.985500 11 III IIIIIII lull ..HHHHHIIHm, _370K:...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985500 PART PART NO.. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cylinder (tncl 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather FJement 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 3655-t Breather Ass',/(Incl. 6 &...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4.CYCLE EN,G!,NE MODEL NUMBER 143.985500 -_L I/1/1_/ , roll ...... PART DESCRIPTION 640026 C_Jburetor (tncL 184 of Eng{ne Pa_tsList Throttle Shaft & Lever A_semb_y 6316t5 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 63118.3 Dust Seat (Thro_e) Tnrottle Shutter...
  • Page 37 CRA,Fi',SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985500 ..PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (tncl 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y, 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y, (40 degree grommet} 590535 Starter Rope ( 98"...
  • Page 40 For t herepair orreplacement parts y ouneed delivered directly toyour h ome CaU 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366q278) 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) Para pedir ser_icio de reparaci6n...

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