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MODEL NUMBER 917.386121 OWNER'S MANUAL
• Assembly
° Operation
• Customer
Responsibilities
• Service
° Adjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution;
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
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SAFETY RULES 4_lb 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 tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TRAINING: • Read ihis op
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower, it has been designed, engineered and manufac- I-!ORSEPOWER: 4.0 tureci .tQ.gtve you the best possible dependability and performance, DISPLACEMENT; 1"1,5CU_ IN Should'y0uexperlence any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE:. UNLEADED REGULAR Servic e CentedDepartment We have competent, well- trained technicians and the p roper tools to servi
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TABLE ..... OF CONTENTS:: SAFETY RULES.. :.................................. ;............. ;....;...2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....;..; ........................ 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ............. .-"-:..:;o._;:;;"_. 3 STORAGE .......................... _._;.'.,_L,,._.,,_.............. _...... 15 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o_...._.,..:..._. 3, 11-13 TRO UBLESHOOTIN G .,.,,;._.':..;.;:L..o.o._ ....................... 21 WARRANTY ..._,_o.....:_._,: ..................... L:;......;..............
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....... LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were ava abe when ths awn mower was produeed_ Theyare _i_6_v_liable at,most Sears tetal!outlets and service centers, Most Sears stores can a so order repa rpads foryou whe n YOUpray de the model number of yourlawn mower, SOme oi these accessories may not apply to y0ur lawn mower, ' LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER KITS STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS i GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SiDE DISCHARGE _t GRASS' CATCHE
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H • ii i HHHIHHIIIII I N I I ASSEMBLY : Read these Inst_ct_ons ant! thts manual tn its entirety OPERATORPRESENCE before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn COHTROLBAR mower. Your new lawn mower has been assen_bled at the factory with the exception of those pads left unassembfed UPPER HANDLE for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts. washers, LI_ UP boils, etc, necessary to complete the assembly have been placed {n the parts bag To ensure sate end proper operation of your tawd mo
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ASSEMBLY i rill iiiii ,,ll,ll lllll i TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LowER CATCHER (See Figs, 3A thru 4) • insert leg of tubular frame through trent Opening of glass catcher and thread frame Into sewn hem of bag.. (Frams_must NOTE:. Keep bag hem gathered on he straight leg of the tubular frame. • When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down Instde the bag as Shown in InseL TUBULAR ! ' • Stile sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of fram
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR f_NN MOWER; Compare the illustrations with yoLJt lawnmower to familiarize yourseif with the Ioeatton of various controls and_adjOstments, Save this manual !or future reference,, , . ...... These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supped wlth the pr0dudL Lba_rnand understand their meaning. .... " ' ' ' ' CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE ' FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL O_tr ,DANGER;KEENHANDS ORWARNING.,
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OPERATION = result in severe aye damager Always wear safety glasses or eye sh aids whe operat ng your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision §afety Th ope atonofa y awnmowe c nresu,t,',of',gno ,0Ctsthr0Wn,n o,ho yes, wh,chc n i mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, ' :; ........... " HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL (See Fig. 5) The engine speed Is controlled by a lever toceled on the Side of the engine, Fast (,t_) posllion t
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r I _ : OPERATION GAS ,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unteaded gesdiine With a minimum of 87 octan& (Use of leaded gasoline Wit ncreaee carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life),, Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel Fnquantities that can be used w thin 30 days tO assure flJel freshness. ", WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohel or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which Jeads to separation and format!on ot acids dur
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,J ........................................... ii i , i, u ul lunn ,, [ , [,,,,,,,[........... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Check for Loose Fasteners _ ._ : .__ (If Eqyipped) tl/ V' I_. ........... i Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher "_ • J Clean UnderOd;.te Cover WE Ctean Lawn Mower t,! " " ' If; i . _: ' -_ (Self-Propelled Mowers) V' R ChecldSha(pe_ep!ece Blade V' 3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers I • , Check Engine OIl Level • • _ ' I ' N Change Engine Oil !/ G Clean Ai
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES LAWN MOWER Always observe safety ru_es when performing any mainte- nance., ii!' TIRES ,' Keep tires tree of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. • AvOid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that _maycause tire damage. BLADE CARE BLADE __ __ "_ For best resu!ts, m0werblade must be kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE (see Fig° 9) • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place I wAs. . T.A
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...............CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ' ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only htgh quality d_,tergent 0if rated with APt service classification SF or SG,; Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature, CONTAINER._ -2(_' .tO" "_P IO _ " _ 313 _ "" 40' TEt'_]FERATURE RANGE AHllCIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Allhough multi-viscosity otis (5W30, 10W30 etc.) FIG, 10 improve start ng n cold weather,.these mu Ii-viscos ty o s will result in increased oil consumpti
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" r • SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i ,ml H.ll H,., ............................ ,i i ' | _ _ Release control bar. I | _l " Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped, !: I ! " Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place:where tt cann0t_comeln contact with plug. I • ,..... " ,,,,,,,,,i ................ " " i , :,,,,;,, ,_ ........ ; . - LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTtNG HEIGHT" in the OperatiOn secflbn of this manual,, REAR DEFLECTOR The rear de
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IIJLI ,Llllll,lu LUll I lll HI,HI' IIIII,IIIIIIIIHll Ill l I STORAGE ImmediateLy prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end _f the season or if the unit wt!lnot be used for 30 days FUEL SYSTEM or more. iMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT ,TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL F|LTER, When awn mower s to be stored fore pedod of t_me,clean FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE ALSO, it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, eaves, etc S
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE_ENGINE ' MODEL NUMBER 143o964006 I 416 204 I I | I 18
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.964006- REF PART REF PART NO, NOr DESCRIPTION NO, NOr DESCRIPTION 1 36b.70A Cylinder 169 27234A * Valve Cover Gasket Valve Cover (Inc{, 2,7,20,125,169,172,174) 172 32755 2 26727 Dowel Pin 174 30200 Screw. 10-24 x 9/16 _ 6 33734 Breather Element 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer. 114-28 7 35557 Brea!herAss'y. (Incl 6 & 12A) 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7t8" !2A 36558 BreatherOevef& Tube (IneL 129) 184 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 129 34595 Breather Tube
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE Mo E INoM ER 43,9--o06 I • I]11 I I'1" MI REF PART NO, NO. DEsqRiP'rIot, I J 632744 Carburetb_ .,'., . • J_ ct_! 84 o! Engfne Par_s List) ! 631615 hm|tl_ Shaft & Lever Assembfy Throttle.' ReIL_ Sprtng = _ _Z_ 2 631767 DlJst Seal Washer 5 631183 Dust seat _Srottie) _ 4 63_184 , " 6 632504 Thrbtt!e'Sfi_tte.t _ Shutter. Screw _(._ 16 63t_75 Fuel Fittlng"_;, ,: " Jt_, 25 6318_ F!o_I Bowl , .... Floal Shaf_: " :"l " 26 632019 Float .::,_': ;'. " 29 631028 Fioat BO_I ."0" Ring