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Craftsman EZ3 917.387290 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.
917.387290
o
Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
•
Maintenance
°
Espa_ol
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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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ® 5.5 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387290 Safety Assembly Operation • Maintenance ° Espa_ol 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 "P_'O 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

    hot. Allow t he engine tocool forseveral • Never' cut grass by pulling the mower minutes before tiffing t he gas tank. Clean towardsyou. Mow across the face of offany spilled gasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine_ lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These a ccessories were available when this order repair partsfor 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: Unfoldhandles carefully so * Open rear door and remove muicher as not to pinch or damage control cables_ p[ug,_Store muicher plug in a safe place_ •...
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER " ' READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Comparetheiilustralionswithyourlawn mower tofamiliarize yourself w iththe location 0t variouscontrols and adjusth]ents, Save thismanual for future,,re!erenee. ,..... These symbols may appearon your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaning_ CAUTION ENGINE...

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can resultin foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can • Close the flip lid,Flip lid must be closed result in severe eye damage. Alwayswear while operatingtawn mower. safety glasses or eye shieldswhileoperating •...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a coldengine,push primer five (5) times before tryingto start Use a firmpush Yourlawn mower is shippedwithout oil inthe This step is not usually necessary when engine, • Besure mower is leveland area around 011 startingan engine which has already run for a few minutes flit is clean...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS mow your lawn is theearly afternoon,At this time the grass has dried and the newlycut IMPORTANT: For best performance, area will not be exposedto the directsun_ keep mower housing free of built-up grass • For best results,adjustthe lawn mower and trash,.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _, _ AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE E DATES ,,,Chock for,Loose Fe, stener'3 ....if • : ...: C{emdlnspe_t Grass Catcher (H EQuipped) ill" M c_een L awn M ower ..V* V" ..... i ' , (Power-Propelled Mowers ) V_ Clean Under Ddva Cover Ch0c_ d_a...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 9t7_387290 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 15 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OiL TYPE (API-SF/SGISH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32_F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: 004 - .008...
  • Page 12 NOTE: We donot r ecommend sharpening NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in balanced. cold weather, these mu_ti--viscosity oils wifl result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F Check your Care should be taken tokeep the blade engine ell level more frequently to avoid...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    cotlar toremove any dirt a ccumulation CLEANING • Insert new fiiter i nto cover. IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Put air filter cover and filter into collar keep mower housing free of built--up aligning the tab wiih the slot. grass and trash° Clean underside •...

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    • To change from medium low to low Squeeze1o position, only the lower handle section wilt have to be turned over.. remove Medium Low MediumHigh Handle Bracket HairpinCIip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate property due to sus- Shipping Position pected carburetor problems, take your...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINEOIL ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm)and reptacewith clean engine Oilo(See "ENGINE" inthe IMPORTANT: it is importantto prevent Customer Responsibilitiessectionof this gum deposits from forming in essential manual), fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel CYLINDER filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage, •...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION _ssofpower , Rear oi"'i'awnmowerhousing • Setto"HigherCut" or cuttingblade dragging position,, in heavygrass. • Cuttingtoo much grass, • Set to "Higher Cut" position_ , Dirty air filter. • C{eanfreplaceair filter. • Clean underside of mower * Buildup of grass, leaves, andtrash under mower.
  • Page 17 Contratepa GARANTfA L1MITADA DE DOS Ar:.IOS PARA LASEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a part_r d e la fecha de compra,cuando esta Segadera Craftsmanse mantenga, lubdque y afine segLinlas instrucciones p are ia operad6ny el rnanlanimiento en et manuaJdel due.5o,Sears reparar_gratis rodedefecto en el material y Jamane de obr'a.,...

  • Page 18: Mantenimiento

    • Vfstase en formaadecuada, No opera la Tenga cuidado cuando opera ta segadora en segadorasin zapatos o consandaJias terreno dispafejo o cuando cambie de mientras que el motor est,_funcionando., direcciSn - mantenga un buen equitibrio_ • Siegue siempre durante el clfa o con buena •...
  • Page 19 Estos acoesorios estaban disponibles cuando de las tiendas Sears tambi6n pueden mandar a se produjo la segadora. Tambi6n est_n pedit partes de repuesto para usted, si les disponibtes en la mayoda de las ttendas de proporcionael nt)mero del modeto de su Sears yen los centros de servicio_ La mayoria segadora,.
  • Page 20 Barra de control qua exige la - Pare volvera ]a operac_Sn de aco_chamiento c on capa vegetat,Instate la tapon acolchadoraen Ea presencla del operador abertura de descargade ra segado_ Mango superior PRECAUCION: No hags(uncionarsu segadorasin la tapon scolchadora apmbada en su Levan_i lug_ o sin el desviador de recodes,o sin el recogedor de c_sped, apmbados, en su lugar.
  • Page 21 La operaciSn de cualquier segadora puede PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer que sa[ten objetos extraSos dentin de sus RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED ojos,1ocluepuede producirdaSos graves en _stos, • Cierre la tapa soltab_e La tapa soltable debe Siempra use anteojos de seguridad o pmtecci_n estar cerradacuandose esta operandola para los ojosmientras opere su segadorao cuando segado_...
  • Page 22 PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR • Pare leer et niveladecuado, apdate ts taps del depdsito de aceita der motor cads vez. • Psra hacer_ un motor fn'o,empujeel • Vuelva s insta[arra taps dei depSsito del aceite y cebadorc_nco(5) races antes de tratarloo Use un apfi_tela empujefirmemente.Este paso nerma_manteno .
  • Page 23 code,. reducir el esfuerzo necesario pars empujar Is segadora y pars evitar sobrecargar el motor, - Cambie su patrSn de code de semana a dejando montones de recortes de c_sped, semana,. S[egue de node a sur una semans y Pars un acotchamiento muy pesado, reduzca luego cambie de este a oeste la prSxima el ancho del corte pasando pot encima dei semana.

  • Page 24: Recomendaciones Generales

    Urnpl_/in._po_onor olrocogodordo c6sped{stvte_eequlpado) b ,/ . V' ..E U_i,,_[,, _g_d_ _ _ ..umplar debaJo d_ la.€:ublr_rt_ de la trans_ mlst_(sogodotascon poderpmpu_sor) sod-,,Is (s o godotes ¢¢n podet pmpu_,or) R. iTogad_b_, ..(seoa_oras _ _n'anqua ol6ctflco} ..Ctlmbtar e! aceile de| mo_r RQv!sar e! n!ve! del _c°lla V'I._t "b_._'o.o,,,,,.,..i,_ i...

  • Page 25: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387290 NOMERO DE SERIAL FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTO: 11.5 CU_ IN_ CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1 5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SFtSH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz, de capacidad...
  • Page 26 tas manil]as MOTOR del reloj, - La torsi6n pare apretar recomendada es de LUBRICACI6N 35 - 40 pies ]ibras. IMPORTANTE, EL PERNO DE LACUCHiLLA Use solamente aceite de detergente de afta calidad clasificado conla clssificaci(_n SF,SG o ES CLASE 8 TRATADO A CALOR SH de servicioAPL Seleccione Is calidad de AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchitla- viscosidad SAE segt_n su temperature de...

  • Page 27: Filtro De Aire

    FILTRODEAIRE SILENCtADOR Su motor no funcionar& en forms adecuada y fnspecciene y cambie el sitenciador si est', puede sufrir daSos sise usa un liltro de aire corrofdo pues producir un peligro de incendio yl sucio., o daSo.. BUJ|A Camble el filtro de aire cada aSo, y m_s a menudo si siega en condicionesmuy Cambie su bujfa cada erie para hacer que su polvorosaso sucias No lave el _tro de aire.
  • Page 28 PRECAUCION: La barfs de controlque exige la Mangotnferio_ presencia de[ operador tiene qua pivotear libramente pare permitir el enganche de la cuchi]ta/freno cuando se suelta Is barra de control No apdele demasiado los sujetadores qua sujetan a los conlroles a{ mango superior •Para cambiar de la posici6n de mediana baja a aita solamente se tendr&...
  • Page 29 ACEITE DEL MOTOR Barra de control qiie extcje ta presencia deJ operador _.-_^ Drone el aceits (con el motor ca]lento) y c_imbielo conaceite de motor timpio. (Vea Mo.oo=u,o,.o,/' ,.+ "MOTOR" en ta secci6n de Responsabitidades Dobl= rhactaadelantepa# .=r,"-"' ,'_._./.. ! _,//k'_ l del Clients de este manual ) s.,.ooo,.,, _ ClLINDRO...
  • Page 30 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION CAUSA PROBLEMA • Limpie/camb_e el filtrode aire • F31trode aim sucioo No arranca • Llene el estanque de combustible • Sin combustible° • Drene el estanque y vuelva a • Combustible rancio IIenado con combustible limpio y nuevo, .
  • Page 31 PROBLEMA CAUSA Vialcorte -disparejo ,, CuchiIla desgastada, doblada o . Cambie la cuchilla, Apriete el suelta pemo de la cuchilia, * Attura de los nJedas dispareja - Ajuste todas los ruedas a la misma altura. • Acumulaci6n de c6sped, hojas o. Limpie la porte inferior de Ia caja basura debajo de la segadora de ta segadora...
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  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN,,,,4,CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36774 Cy_nder(lad 2 & 20) 35991 Valve Spdng 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spdng Cap 33734 BmaLherElement t51A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 36557 BreaL-her Ass'y. (lncl. 6& 36783 "ValveCever Gasket t2A)
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,985510 PART DESCRIPTION 640026 Carburetor (tncL 184 of Engine Parts List 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assemb_' 631767 Throttle Return Spr{ng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 631036 ThmtUe Shutter 658505 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 37 ,CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..MODEL NUMBER 143.985510 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Inc[ 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pultey & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass°y...
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