Craftsman 917.387257 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.387257 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387257 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
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4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387257
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espa_ol
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 1 917.387257 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3: Operation

    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot.
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence control TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper handle IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as Lift up 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

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product. Leam and understand there meaning.
  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO A'I-I'ACH 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: Add Gasoline

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline filler cap Your 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 fil}er hole. Engine oil plug NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate...
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS • If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow • 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 on the the height of cut to reduce pushing...
  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE E RHIOE OATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers / Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387257 SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLI NE 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 OZ_. SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004- .008 EXHAUST:...
  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in TO SHARPEN BLADE cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid...
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as 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 engine start easier and run better.
  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    _,CAUTION: 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 Lower- contact with plug.
  • Page 15: Engine Speed

    ENGINESPEED 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: Engine Fuel System

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Upper Operator presence control bar ..- handle storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period •...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •...
  • Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released, topull upper handle before...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.387257 32 33 36 38...
  • Page 20 Up-Stop Bracket 166072 Grass Bag 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 Engine (See Breakdown) 147613 Rear Door Assembly Kit Craftsman Model No.143.004002 700357X479 Back Plate 88614 Throat Frame 150050 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 17600406 Serrated Hex Screw 1/4 x 20 TT...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 370K • 355 ./287 © 370R 370C 110_ _\ 292 103"_T...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART 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 Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.004002 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter ----590a694 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 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...
  • Page 25 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 27 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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