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Craftsman 917.387255 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTSI41:IN
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387255
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
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 Craftsmanwebsite: www.sears.condcraftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSI41:IN 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387255 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 Craftsmanwebsite: www.sears.condcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    when • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust barefoot or'wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. • Never cut grass 15ypulling the mower • Check fuel tank before starting engine. towards you. Mow ac_ss the face of Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavailable w hen thislawnmower w asproduced. They_am also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also 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.
  • Page 5 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Upper handle \ and Adjustment section of this manual. Lift up Mowing position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
  • Page 6 Theoperation of anylawnmowercan TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER resultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed eyes,whichcan resultin severeeye while operating lawn mower. damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor • Lift the rear door on th_ mower housing eye shields while operating your lawn and place the grass catcher frame onto mower or performing any adjustments or the formed tabs on the rear door hinge...
  • Page 7 TO START ENGINE • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) • To read proper level, tighten engine oil times before trying to start. Use a firm push. plug each time.
  • Page 8 As YOU C OMPLETE s .v.c SERVICE DATES Checkfor LooseFasteners clean/Inspect GrassCatcher (If Equipped) t#° Clean Lawn Mower Ow Clean Under Drive Cover (P .ower-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-P ropelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Rep!ace Blade !,_:l Lubrication Chart ¥1 Clean Batte_j/Rocherge IElectric StartMowers I IVP4 Check En_line Oil Level...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387255" SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. 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:...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE SAE VISCO61WGRADES NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoiLs(5W30, balanced. 10W30 etc.) improve startingin cold weather, Care should be taken to keep the blade these multi-viscosityoilswill result in increased balanced.

  • Page 11: Service And Adjustments

    • Clean the inside of the cover and the CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For be_ performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built-up grass and • Put air filter cover and filter into collar trash.
  • Page 12 ENGINE Medium high Shippingposition CARBURETOR Your carburetor has anon-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine Medium low does not operate properly (_ueto suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment.

  • Page 13: Storage

    Lower_handle Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. bracket LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Handle period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Drain oil(withengine warm) a ndreplace w ith it to give protection from dust and dirt. deanengine o_.(See"ENGINE" inthe • Cover your unit with a suitable protective Maintenance section of cover that does not retain,melsture.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 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 CLd' position. • Clean/replace air filter. •...
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387255...
  • Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387255 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIP_ON 86902 ControlBar 62335 BellevilleWasher 165451X479 ShoulderBolt Upper Handle 142748 132001 Rope Guide 146248 Wheel and _re Assembly 157081X479 Lower Handle 83923 Hex Flange Locknut 131959 Handle Bolt 77400 Hubcap 66426 Wire Tie...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER, 143.994004 417_ "_-_' "174...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLEENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994004 PART PART DESCRIP_ON DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2• (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 35395 ResistorSpark Plug Dowel Pin 26727 (RJtgLM) 33734 Breather Element 31672 Valve Spring 36557 Breather Ass'y. 31673 Valve Spdng Cap (incl.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL_NUMBER 143.994004 l -x PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttte Shutter 650506 •...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN _CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994004 DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter PART Spring Pin (IncL4) ..l l 590599A 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring Pulley& Rewind -- 8 590700 Spring Ass'y. 590698 590695 Starter HousingAss'y.
  • Page 22 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME =' (1-800,469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...