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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
3.5 HORSEPOWER
20" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387205
• Safety
• Assembly
• Operatio n
• Maintenance
• Espa_ol
• Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instruct_o£sll
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
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k Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11 Assembly 4 Storage 12 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13 Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 30 Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering BackCover 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in mater
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• Never cut grass by pulling the mower • Dross properly. Do not operate mower towards you. Mow across the face of when barefoot or wearing open sandals. slopes, never up and down or you might Wear only solid shoes with good traction lose your footing. Do not mow exces- when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. sively steep slopes. Usa caution when " operating the mower on uneven terrain Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is or when changing d
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These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order rel:;air pads for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR STABILIZER MULCHER KITS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS FOR FOR SIDE DISCHARGE REAR DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWERS
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OF Upper handle Lift up Mowing position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls andadiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Leam and understand their meaning. CAUTI(_N ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER.KEEPHANDS
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BEFORE STARTING ENGINE The operation of any lawn mower can result in OIL foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in safety glasses or eye shields while operating the engine. your lawn mower or performing any adjust- • Be sure mower is level and area around ments or repairs. We recommend a wide oil fill is clean. vision safety mask over spectacles or standard • Remove engine oil cap and fill to the full ......
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MOWING TIPS TO START ENGINE • Under certain conditions, such as very • To start a cold engine, push primer five tal} grass, it may be necessary to raise (5) times before trying to start. Use a the height of cut to reduce pushing effort firm push. This step is not usually and to keep from overloading the engine necessary when starting an engine and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It which has already run for a few minutes. may also be necessary to reduce • Hold operator presence control bar gr
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FI , O,TE AS YOU COMPLETE VICED_-_ ATES Check for Loose Fasteners _f if Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) M Clean Lawn Mower I/ O , Clean (Power-Propellnd Under DriveMowers) Cover Check drive belt/pulleys i/ RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart v' =/ =/ i/, (Electric Start Mowers ! E Clean Battery/Recharge Ched_ En_line Oil Level N Change Engine Oil t/l,_ G Clean Air FiNer I Inspect Muffler N oaan or Replace Spark Plug E Replace Air Filter Paper Cart
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387205 ;ERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 3.5 DISPLACEMENT: 9.05CU. IN. GASOLINE 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 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. • The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal
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TOSHARPENBLADE SAEVISCOSITY GRADES NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, eventual damage to lawn mower or 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, engine. these multi-viscosityoils win result in increased • The blade can be sharpened with a file oil consumption when used above 32°F. or on a grinding wheel. Do not atte
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CLEANING to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Put air filter cover and filter into collar mower housing free of built-up grass and aligning the tab with the slot. trash. Clean the underside of your mower after • Push in on cover and turn clockv_se to each use. tighten. ACAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire from Collar spark plug and place wire where it cannot Turn come in contact with the spark plug. counter- • Turn lawn mower on
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ENGINE • To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section CARBURETOR will have to be turned over. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed • To change from medium low to low main jet for mixture control. If your engine position, only the lower handle section does not operate properly due to suspected will have to be turned over. carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to Shipping Position an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. _Medium IMPORTANT: Never
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Fold container. Run engine at least 10 minutes Operator presence control bar backward after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to roach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Upper handle _ ENGINE OIL Fold forward _ K-- Drain oil (w'rthengine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the '_,;¢_ Mowing Maintenance section of this manual). position for storage _ _ CYUNDER • Removesparkplug. Lower handle • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to =Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to"Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Clean underside of mower • Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. housing. • Checkoil level. • Too much oil in engine. • Walking speed too fast • Cut at slower walking speed. Poor cut- uneven •Wom, bent or loose blade.
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.?,RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 O-370K 370C 400 110_ 135 13o 101 12O 120 277_ 46 182 , 185 178 72 32
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 KEY PART KEY PART NO; NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION * CylinderHead Gasket 1 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 119 37028 CylinderHead 150) 120 36825 ExhaustValve (Std.) Dowel Pin 125 37288 2 26727 Breather Element (Incl. 151) 6 33734 Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 7 36557 Breather Ass'y, (Incl. 6 & 126 37289 151) 12A) Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" Breather Tube 130 6021A 12 36775 ResistorSpark Plug Breather Cover & Tube 135 35395 12A 36558 (RJ19LM) (Incl. 1
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993512 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ---- 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 1 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 2 631767 Throttlo Return Spring 4 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 5 631183 • Dust Seal ('Throttle) 6 640070 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 • Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 17 651025 Throttle Crack Screw/Idle Speed Screw 18 630766 Tension Spring 20 640018 Idle Restrictor Screw 20A 640053 Idle RestrlotorScrew Cap 25 631867 Float B
