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Craftsman EZ3 917.387261 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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£RRFTXMON °
4.5 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387261
o
Safety
-
Assembly
•
Operation
°
Maintenance
•
Espa5ol
.
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 £RRFTXMON ° 4.5 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387261 Safety Assembly • Operation ° Maintenance • Espa5ol Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow 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

    hotAllow • Never cut grass by pulling the mower the engine to cool for several minutes before filting the gas tank. Clean towards you Mow across the face of off any spilled gasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine., lose your footing Do not mow exces- - Always make wheel height adjustments...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessorieswere availablewhen this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower° Some of these accessoriesmay not apply to your lawn mower,, LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPP|NG...
  • Page 5 Operator resence TO INSTALL ATTACHMENTS centre{ b ar Your'lawn mower was shipped readytobe Uppe,handf_..,_ usedas a mutcheroTo convert t o baggingor discharging: . Open reardoorand removemulcher plug Storemulcher plug ina safe place - You can now install c atcher or optional dipping deflector.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS O_ER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations withyourlawn mowertofamiliarize yourself w iththe Ioca_onof various controls and adjustments_Save this manualfor futurereference° These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product, Leam and understand theirmeaning, CAUTION ENGINE...
  • Page 7 The operation ofanyfawn m ower can CAUTION; Do not run your lawn mower result +n f oreign o bjects thrown into the without clipping deflector or approved eyes, which c an result insevere eye grass catcher In place. Never attempt to damage, Always wear s afety glasses or operate the lawn mower with the rear door eye shields while operating...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Under certain conditions, such as very unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 tall grass, tt may be necessary to raise octane.. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the height of cut to reduce pushing Purchase fuel In quantities that can be effort and to keep from overloading the used within 30 days to assure fuel...
  • Page 9 • Avoid c utting your l awn when i tiswet. o Certain types of grass and grass Wet g rass t ends t oform clumps and conditions may require that an area be interferes with themulching action. The mulched a second time to completely best time tomow your l awn isthe early hide the clippings.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    ,o,_G _o_ SERVICE DATES ..REGULARSERV!C E Check !el Loose Faslenens ..ClearJInepect Gra._sCatcher (i! Equipped) M i Clean Lawn Mower N i Clean Under Drive Cover Wi (Power-Propelled Mowers) ,. i C,eckd,v_ bo=vpu, "J (Power-PropelledMowers} R i Ch0ck/Sherpen/RBP'_='a=ado It,", Lubdcatton Chad Clean eatterW_echerge (Electric Start Mowers)

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387261 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11+5CU+IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SFtSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W+30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .6-39") CHAMPION RJ19LM VALVECLEARANCE: iNTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:...
  • Page 12 Blade Crankshaft Check yourengineoil tevel morefrequently to avoid possible enginedamage from running low on oil adaptor_ay Change the oil after every25 hours of operation or eachseason, Youmay need to Brade Key change the oil moreoften under dusty,ditty conditions. Check the crankcaseoil levelbefore starting the engine and alter eachfive (5) hours of continuous use°Tighten oil plug securelyeach time you check the oil level...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    trash Clean underside of mower housing after Turn each use. counter- clockwise CAUTION: Disconnectspark plug wire from to remove spark plug and piace wire where it cannot come in contactwith the spark plug. • Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air tilterand carburetorare up.

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    ENGINE CARBURETOR Yourcarburetor h asa non-adjustablef_ed High mainjetfor m_ure conLrol, I f yourengine doesnot operatepropedy dueto suspected carburetor p roblems, t ake your lawn mower to anauthorizedservicecenter for repairor adjustment ENGINE SPEED Lowerhandle Your engine speed has been factory seL Do not attempt to increase engine speed or it may result in personalinjury, If you believe that the engine is running too fast...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    formation ofacids during storage, Acidic gas CYLINDER can damage the fuel system ofan engine ,, Remove spark plug while i nstorage. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark • Drain the fuel tank. plug hole into cylindet_ •...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ssofp0wer ; R_rofia_mowerho_ing ; Seito"Higher0_ position, or cuttingblade dragging inheavygrass. • Cuttingtoo much grass, • Setto"Higher Cut" pos'_on. • Dirty air filter, . ClearJreptaceair filter. • Clean underside of mower • Buildupof grass, leaves, and trashunder mower, housing.
  • Page 17 EL SERVICtO DE GARANT_AESTA DISPON[BLE a] devotver la segadpra a motor Craftsman al centro/ departmento de sewicio Sears mas cercano en los estados unidos Esta garantfa se aplica solarnente...

  • Page 18: Mantenimiento Y Almacenamiento

    • Vistaseen forms adecuada No opere la Tonga cutdado cuando opera la segadora en segadorasin zapatoso consanda]ias terrano disparejo o cuando cambie de mientras que el motor es_ funcionando diracci6n - mantenga un buen equilibdo • Siegue siempre dumnte el d[a o con buena •...
  • Page 19 Estosaccesorios estaban disponibles cuandose produjola segadora.Tamb]_nest_'l disponib[es en Ins. tiendasde Sears yen los centros de se_cio La mayorfa de ]as tiendasSears tambi_n puedan mandar a padit partesde repuesto para usted,st lesproporciona el nL_mero dotmode[o de su segadora_Algunos de estos accesorios ta! vez nose apliquen a su segadora_ RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA PARASEGADORAS...
  • Page 20 PRECAUCION: No haga fundonarsu DEL MANGO" en Is SecckSn de Servicio segadora sin latapon ac_lchadom aprobadaen su Ajustes d e este manual., lug_, o sin el desviador de recodes,o sin el Banedecontrol quaexFge Ja recogedor de c_sped,aprobados,en su fug_ pmsenctadel operador Mangosuperior Nuncatratede operar la segadoracuandose ha rerr_vidola pue_ traserao cuandoest_ un po_...
  • Page 21 LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare tas ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiatizarse con la ubicaciSn de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde esle manual pars referencta en el future. Estos S_rmb01os pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en ta literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 22 La ope_c_6nde cua_quiersegadorapusde hacor • Levante la puertalmsera de la caja de la ClUe saJten objetosextraSos dentrode sus ojos,Io segedora y ponga el bastJdordel recogedor de que puedeproducer d afios graves en _,os. c_sped en las omjas [ormadas en el pun_ de Siempre use anteojosde segur_dado pmtecci6n bisagra de la pueda traser&...

  • Page 23: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Paraleerelrftveladecuado, apriatetatapadel dep6sito de aceite del motor cada vez. • Bajo tied.as condiciones, tatcomo c_sped muy • Vualva a instalar la tapa del dep_ito del acalte y alto, puede set necesario el elevar la altura del apri_tala code parereducirel esfuetzo necasadopare •...
  • Page 24 ne_s_o para empujarlasegadora y para ev_tar perpen#_Jar a la pasadadel primer corte_ sobrecargar el motor, dejando montones de . Cambie su palmn de code de semanaa recortes de c_sped, Pard unacolchamiento mL, y semana. Siegue de nortea sur una semana y pesado, reduzca el ancho deltorte pasando pot luego cambiede este a oeste [a pr6xirna encima del lugar anteriorrnentecottadoy siegue...

  • Page 25: Recomendaciones Generales

    /_" FECHAS ..DE SERV!CIO Ump}a_fin_poccton_t el tecogedot do E Umpt_d_segadom IJmp_et deba]o do Secubteda do la ttans- mlslSn (sogadorae con pedat propulSor) S_d_ (seg_d0_ con podet I]roputsor) Revism* los con'eas y I_ poSe-_s impul- Revisor o/ei'ihtrice.tobias I_ CU_ih:l I,_ 3 Umpi_f S@ba_edWrecergar (segadoras con arranque el6ctrlco) Revisor oi nivel del eceilo...

  • Page 26: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387261 NOMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CUo IN CAPAClDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEtTE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE:...

  • Page 27: Filtro De Aire

    • , La torsi6n pare apretar recomendeda es de 35- 40 pies tibras IMPOFITANTE: El pemo de la cuchilla es clase 8 tratado acator. _! ....'_ ..=o, =.,,=o_. Go* , =_, _o% I AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar ta cuchi[la- peru si 1ohace, asegBrese de que quede batanceada.
  • Page 28 BUJfA PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE • Remueva et filtro de airsgffdndoto en e[ santido Cambie su bujTs cads aSo pare hacer qua su contra,'io an que giran tasinanitiesdel reloj, hasta motor erranque m_s f&cilmente y funcione el tope.y ret_rslo det coUar. meier,,Ajuste la abertura de la bujfs en 0,030 •...
  • Page 29 • Paracambiarde la posici6n de modiana baja a • ,, M angoinferior alia solamente se tend_ que dar vuela ra secci6n del mango superior:. Aprietopara_1-'"_ _Clavija • Pare cambiar de la posidSn mediana baja a baja, soramentese tendr_quedar vuela la socdSn de] mango inferiot_ posicl6nde envlo Medianabaja...

  • Page 30: Aceite Del Motor

    MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drone el aceite (con el motor ca[iente) y IMPORTANTE: Es impottante evitar que se c,_mbfelocon aceite de motor limpto, (Vea formen dopes|toe de goma em partes "MOTOR" en la secciSn de Responsabtltdades fundamentatss dei sistemade combustible tales del Cllente de este manual,) CILINDRO come el carburador,el liltm dot combustible, la...

  • Page 31: Identificacion De Problemas

    IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA No ananca .F_ttmde airs sucio, Umpie/cambie el fiitrode aim. Llene el eslanque de combustible. .Sin combustible,. Drene et estanque y vueiva a • Combustible rancio, Ilenado con combustible limpio y nuevo,, Drene el estanque de combustible y •...
  • Page 32 ..cAUSA CORRECCION k_alcode -disparejo • Cuchtlla desgastada, doblada o • Cambie la cuchitta..Apriete el suelta. pemo de la cuchillao - Allure de las ruedas dispareja+ • Ajuste todas las ruedas ata misma allure^ • Velocidad del motor lenta. • P6ngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autorizado m_s cercano.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387261...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO, 917.387261 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 70033IX004 Selector Spring 56902 Contrei Bar 145935X004 Axle Arm Assembly 145546x479 Upper Handle 52335 BelleviIIe Washer 150424 MaIcher Plug 142748 Shoulder Boil 132001 Rope Guido 151157...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ....MODELNUMBER143.984510...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4*CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBERI43.984510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37027 CyF_",det (led 2 & 20) 602tA Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/'2" 26727 DowelPin 35395 ResistorSpark Plug 33734 BreatherElement (RJ19LM) 36557 Breather Ass'y (incl.. 6 & 35991 Valve Spffng 12A) 31673 Valve Spdng Cap...
  • Page 38 C,RAR'SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.984510 PART DESCRIPTION 640076 Carburetor (lncL 164 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 631036 ThrotUe Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 631607 Fuel Fitting 651025...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,9845t0 PART DESCRIPTION 590737 Rewind Starter 590746 Retainer 590616 Starter Dog 590617 Dog Spring 5906t8A Puiley& Rewind Spring Ass'y 590687A Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) 690536 Slarter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" die,) 690701...
  • Page 40 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Calt 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 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a...

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