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MODEL NUMBER 917.383223 OWNER'S MANUAL
.AssemWy
*Operation
-Maintenance
-Service
*Adjustments
.Repair Parts
Caution:
Readand Follow
all SafetyRules
and Instructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
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SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE A WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL _, , R+ING WHEN T ANSPOR+,NG. AD+US+,NG +O YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. "(OUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS° DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. o BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE tS RUN- • DO N
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craft- sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, i_l ,111 iii ................................... engineered and manufactured to give you the best HORSE POWER: 3.5 possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easi- DISPLACEMENT: 9.06 cu° im ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser- vice Center/Department. We have competent, well- GASOLINE CAPACITY: 1_5 quarts trained technicians and th
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TABLE OFCONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..................... 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........... 13 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...... 3 STORAGE ....................... 14 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .......... 3 SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS .......... 15 WARRANTY ......................... 3 REPAIR PARTS-MOWER ............... 16,17 MOWER ACCESSORIES ................. 5 REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE ............. t8-20 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............... 23 ASSEMBLY ..................... 5,6 OPERATION ....................... 7-1
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ii iiiii J_ LAWNMOWERACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, cata!og and service centers, Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower_ Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. ENGINE ii SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GASCAN ENGINE OIL STABILIZER © If lawn mower is an electric start LAWN MOWERPERFORMANCE ..... _m.__.Ju. ........
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ASSEMBLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac- tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass Catcher Frame° TO REMOVE LAWNMOWER FROMCARTON • Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides down flat. • Cut the plastic wrapping and remove from over Handles and lawn mower_ e Remove Catcher Frame, Fabric Bag and Oil Bot- tle from top of lawn mower_ o Lift lawn mower off of shipping base and check carton for loose parts. HOWTOSET-UP YOURLAWNMOWER CATCHER FRAME TO UNFOLDHANDL
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OPERATION KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -_----OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE HANDLE HANDLE KNOB GRASS CATCHER ENGINE OIL CAP WITH DIPSTICK IASOLfNE FILLER CAP ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVER PRIMER AIR FILl WHEEL MOWER HOUSING (ON EACH WHEEL) FIG. 4
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hOWTOUSE YOUR LAWNMOWER .................................. ............ ,.... ENGINESPI_ED CONTROL ENGINE SPEED CONTR The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi- tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" poslhon isfor light cuffing, trimming and fuel economy (See F_g. 5)° TOEMPTY GRASS CATCHER o To remove Grass Catcher, release Operator Presence Control Bar to stop engine. a Lift up Rear Door and rem
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............ ' I . i ii,!l,I.... OPERAION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (CONT'D) GAS: • Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE FIG. 8). WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend- ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage_ ENGINE OIL CAP W/DIPSTICK To
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OPERAr!ON .......... r.,--_-- _ ' ' ' I'"" _'---- " -- -- ----'----J ----' " "-- .... : -- r_nlll L _1 MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, suchas very tall grass, • If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a reduce pushing effort and to keep from clockwise direction with a small overlap to col- overloading the engine and leaving clumps of lect the clippings on the next pass. o Pores in clot
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MAINTENANCE ........................ ' .......................... I I I"l'l I I"ll'lmllll GENERAL RECOMMENDATION * Once a year you should replace the Spark Plug, Air Filter and check Blade for wear. A new Spark Plug and Air Filter assures proper air-fuel mix- ture and helps your engine run better and last longer° , You should check al! fasteners and be sure they are tighL o Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 15. LAWNMOWER BLADE/BLADE ADAPTER CARE FIG. 9 Your lawn mower will work
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ENGINE TO CHANGE OIL (WARMOIL DRAINS BETTER) _uTIoN: DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGWIRE FROM I SPARKPLUGAND PLACE WIRE WHEREIT CANNOT I COMEIN CONTACTWITH SPARKPLUG. I ' ,i,, ,..... - CONTAINER o Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick; lay aside on a clean surface_ e Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig, 10 and drain oil into suitable container, Rock|awn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine+ FIG. 10 o Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine° o Fill engine
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SERVICE ANDADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR Your Carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet •for mixture control_ If your engine does not operate properly due to suspected Carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair and adjustment. ENGIHESPEED Your engine speed has been factory set_Do not at- tempt to increase engine speed or it may result in per- sonal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorize
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STORAGE Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER " Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing. (See FOLD FORWARD "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.) FOR STORAGE • Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required HANDLE (See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care" in maintenance section of manual)_ FOLD BACKWARD o Hose Grass Catcher off with water and let dry before storing. POSIT_ON • Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 15 of manual
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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS J SERVICE RECORD SCHEDULE SERVICE DATES Fill in dates as you complete regular service First Every Every Every 2 10 25 Use Hours Hours Hours Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) ii' EngineOi! Change Engine Off Check Air Cleaner II' ,, ,,, Spark Plug Replaced II Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning ii Grass Catcher (i,!applicable) ,,,,,,, Muffler - CHECK LUBRICATION CHART O SAE 30 MOTOR OIL (lOW 30) Q SPRAY LUBRICANT BRAKE SPRING BRACKET ENGINE OIL HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN
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CP_FTSMAN 20" ROTARYLAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS 42 43 _z \ O_ 37
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CRAFTSMAN20" ROTARYLAWNMOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS Ref. Part Part Name Ref, Part Part Name No, No, No. No. iii iiiii . i I IIHIII • 33 84920 1 86902 Control Bar Spacer Washer 34 88348 2 850991X479 Upper Handle 35 87877 Selector Knob 3 750627 instruction Decal 36 850855X004 4 103672X Selector Spring Rape Guide 37 85021X004 5 84676X479 Lower Handle Axle Arm Assembly 38 62335 Belleville Washer 6 STD541425 Locknut 1/4-20 39 84921 Shoulder Bolt 7 Handle Bolt 58714 4O 750500 8 85827 Wheel
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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE EHGBNE MODEL NUMBER: 143.414332 ,, ,,,, Ref_ Part Ref. Part No. No. Part Name No. No. Part Name 150 31672 I 34975 Cylinder Assy, (thole Nos. 2, 8, 9 B 20) Spring, Valve 2 161 31673 26727 Pin, Dowel Cap, Lower valve spring 169 "27234A 6 337,34 FJement, Breather Gasket, VaJvespring box 172 32755 7 34214A Breather Assy. (Incl. Nos° 6, 8, 9, IZA Cover, Va!ve spring box 174 650128 B 12B) Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x 1/2 178 29752 "33735 Nut B Lockwasher, 1/4-28 Gasket, Breather 182
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CARBURETOR NO. 632046A ,, ,, _ PL-t No_ No, P_ Neme 1 631615 Thmtt|e Shaft 1_ Lever Assy,, 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seat Washer 5 631971 Dust Se_l 6 631616 Throttle Shutter 7 650506 Throttle Shutter Screw _6 632527 Fuel Rtting 25 631700 Float Bowt 27 631O24 Shaft, FIo_t 28 632019 Roat 29 631O28 "O" Ring, Floaf Bow] to Body 30 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat El-Clip (Ind, No, 31) 31 631022 Spring Ciip 35 632047 Primer Butb/Retainar Ring 40 631937A High Speed Bow] Nut 44 631334 Bow]
