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4.0 HORSEPOWEF
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ROTARY LAWN MOWI=_
Model No.
917.389250
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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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 1 917.389250 Safety • • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
- Page 2 Parts Ordering ...... Back Cove_ 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmar ship.
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Page 3: Operation
• Check fuel tank before starting engine. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the towards you. Mow across the face of engine is running or when the engine is slopes, never up and down or you hot. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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 5 HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER Operator presence control TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper handle IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as p/_,/ Lift up iff u not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. •...
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Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower
KNOW.YOURLAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adiustments. Save this manuel for future reference. "[hese symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literaturesupplied with the product. Learn and understand there meaning. - Page 7 The operation of any lawn TO ATrACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign • Close the lift top lid. Lifttop lid must be objects thrown into the eyes, closed while operating lawn mower, which can result in severe eye damage. •...
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Page 8: Add Gasoline
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline filler cap Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole. Engine oil cap NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. -
Page 9: Mowing Tips
MOWING TIPS • If a trail of clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge mower, mow in • Under certain conditions, such as very a clockwise direction with a small tall grass, it may be necessary to raise overlap to collect the clippings on the... -
Page 10: General Recommendations
F,LL ,N DATES AS Y OUCOMPLETE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys E_/ (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade 11/3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge /Electric Start Mowers / Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil 1_1,2... -
Page 11: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.389250 _ERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 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. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM ;PARK PLUG (GAP: .030" / VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:... -
Page 12: Grass Catcher
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils TO SHARPEN BLADE will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°E Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid... -
Page 13: Air Filter
MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or damage. be damaged by using a dirty air filter. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more Change your spark plug each year to make often if you mow in very dusty, dirty your engine start easier and run better. -
Page 14: Rear Deflector
_CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • 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 Lower contact with plug. -
Page 15: Engine Speed
ENGINE SPEED CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to or it may result in personal injury. - Page 16 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar Upper storage at the end of the season or if the unit handle will not be used for 30 days or more. Fold foward J_._,_ LAWN MOWER for storage /,_/// g \i:3 When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean if thoroughly, remove all dirt,...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the gasoline will cause problems. Maintenance section of this manual). •... - Page 18 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten vibration blade bolt. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact an authorized service center. Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when control bar is released.i to pull upper handle before...
- Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.389250 32 3_ "\ 36 38...
- Page 20 Self TappingScrew 10-24 x 5/8 166072 Grass Bag 54583 Hex Head TappingScrew 1/4-20 x 1/2 Engine (See Breakdown) Rear Baffle 700063X479 Craftsman Model No. 143.994022 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 88614 Throat Frame Side Baffle 700363X479 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown)
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 -- 370 K 3700 110_ 103!
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,994022 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" PART 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ 19LM) DESCRIPTION 31672 Valve Spring 31673 Valve Spring Cap 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 26727 Dowel Pin...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 PART DESCRIPTION Carburetor 640174 (Incl. 164 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 6317_ Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 831164 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 640070 Shutter Screw 6505O6...
- Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 PART DESCRIPTION 59O694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 59O600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59O6O1 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
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Page 25: Service Notes
SERVICE NOTES... - Page 26 SERVICE NOTES...
- Page 27 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOM E sM Anytime, oay or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for...