Craftsman EZ3 917.386051 Owner's Manual
Craftsman EZ3 917.386051 Owner's Manual

Craftsman EZ3 917.386051 Owner's Manual

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MODEL NUMBER 917.386051
OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
o Adjustments
e Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
155049
3.29.96TR
Printed in U.S.A.,
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  • Page 1 MODEL NUMBER 917.386051 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments e Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 155049 3.29.96TR Printed in U.S.A., ..............
  • Page 2 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH° SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
  • Page 3 Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship, tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase,...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ........SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........ CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ....... 3, 9-11 STORAGE ..............WARRANTY ............t..3 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........ASSEMBLY ..............REPAIR PARTS - LAWN MOWER ......14-15 OPERATION ..............REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ........
  • Page 5: Accessories

    LAWN MOWER ACCESSORUES These accessories were available when this Iawn mower was produced_ 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 6: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ii/iJuii/ HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAW'N MOWER Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE (See Fig. 1) mower. Your new lawn mower has been assembled at the IMPORTANT: UNFOLD HANDLE CAREFULLY SO AS...
  • Page 7: Engine Speed Control

    OPERATnO KNOW YOUR LAWN iVIOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER., Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied...
  • Page 8: Mower

    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objecis thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower' or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over-the spectacles or standard safety glasses,.
  • Page 9: Engine

    OPERATION ..MOWING TIPS BEFORE STARTING ENGRNE ° Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may (See Fig. be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine.
  • Page 10 ESPO SIB LnTIES CUSTO F,LL,NOATES s ,v,c e0 ATE S ..AS YOUCOMPLETE /__,_0_ __0_._, _4_"S/ @ _,.._ OX_A ..Check ior Loose Fastener-s (If Equipped) O_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Inspect/Clean Ddve Wheels (Self-Propelled Mowers) R Sharpen/RepiaoeMowe!: B ade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge...
  • Page 11: Grass Catcher

    CUSTO ESPON LINES LAWN MOWER BLADE . CRANK- ADAPTER SHAFT Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- KEYWAY nance.. TIRES ° Keep tires free of gasoline, oii, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber_ Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage..
  • Page 12: Service

    ' Jii i,, i,l_,l _l:I',,IH' RESPONS CUSTOMER ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APf service classification SF or SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature_ SAE VISCOSITY GRADES °F -20" 0"...
  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    SERVICE AND ADJUST ENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Release control bar, 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. LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION...
  • Page 14: Handle

    STORAGE ENGmNE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL LAWN MOWER...
  • Page 15: Handle Height

    TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Dirty air filter Clean!replace air filter, Out of fuel Fill fuel tank Stale fuel Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel Water in fuel Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline Spark plug wire is disconnected Connect wire to plug...
  • Page 16 REPAURPARTS ROTARY LAWN MOWER- -MODEL NO. 917,386051 21 22...
  • Page 17 140864 Door Latch "-4 700331X004 152095 Decal, EZ_3 Selector Spring 151195 701037 Selector Knob Engine - Craftsman Model No, 143,964500 I45935X004 73510400 Axle Arm Assembly Locknut Keps 155049 48340 Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key No. 29) OwneCs Manual (English/Spanish) 146630...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.964500...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL N UMBER 1 43.964500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36478A Cylinder (Include 2,7,20 & I25) 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 Dowel Pin 182 6201 Screw, t/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL U, BER 143.964S00 REF PART NO, NO, DESCRIPTION 632046A Carburetor (lnct 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever-Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer (Throttle) 631183 Dust Seat (Throttle) 631616 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 21 OTES SERVUCE...
  • Page 22 REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: o PRODUCT- LAWN MOWER o MODEL NUMBER - 917.386051 FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL o ENGINE - CRAFTSMAN - MODEL NO,, 143.964500 THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: ° PART NUMBER 1-800-4-REPAIR ° PART DESCRIPTION (1-800-473-7247) Your Sears merchandise...

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