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MODEL NUMBER 917.387130 OWNER'S MANUAL
o Assembly
o Operation
o Customer
Responsibilities
o Service
oAdjustments
o Repair Parts
Caution:
Read and Follow
all Safety Rules
and Instructions
Before Operating
This Equipment
156597 9.25,96 VBL
Printed in U.S,A,
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A SAFETY RULES A 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 IN 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 this opera
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PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- HORSEPOWER: 45 tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU, IN, Should you experience any problem you cannot easily GASOLINE CAPACITY 1,5 QUARTS remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Service Center/Department We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to service or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................. 14 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 STORAGE ................................................................... 15 CUSTOMER RESPO NSlBILITIES ..................... 3, 11-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 21 WARRANTY ..................................................................
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LAWN ACCESSORU 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 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, LAWN.MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE LAWN MOW
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ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety TO INSTALL A'I-rACHMENTS before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn (See Fig. 2) mower_ Your' new lawn mower has been assembled at the Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled mulcher, To convert to bagging or discharging: for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have been = Open rear door a
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BLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS LOWER CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) ° Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag dr-/ I', _ // !1 (Frames must NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the I tubular frame, I • When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as shown in inseL //J; o Slide sewn hem evenly around the tubular frame until both ends of frame are exposed out of
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OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER_ Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST FUEL SLOW CHOKE OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY OPERA
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OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety I mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance_ Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CAUTION: Feder
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OPERATION TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually TRASH CLEAN UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING necessary when starting an engine which has already AFTER EACH USE. SEE "CLEANING" IN CUSTOMER run for a few minutes. RESPONSIBILITIES SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. . Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle ° T
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CUSTOMER RESPONSaBILmT ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'_._, _'O_,_%-_ _._£,_Y FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6#"' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) 6/' J J M Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) e,' O Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys _ Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade V% Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge J V', {Electric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level 6f N Change Engine Oil e," G Clean Air Filter J Inspect Muffle
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CUSTOMER RESPONSmB LITUE$ BLADE CRANK- LAWN MOWER ADAPTER KEYWAY Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance TIRES BLADE = Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp= Replace bent or damaged blades 'CRANK- SHAFT TO REMOVE BLADE (See Fig_ 9) HARDENED • Disconnect spark plug wire from s
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CUSTOM RESPONS BDLRTmES ENGINE AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by LUBRICATION using a dirty air filter. Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mew in classification S F or SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade very dusty, dirty condition& Do not wash air filter. according to your expected operating temperature. TO CHANGE AIR FILTER (See Fig_ 11) SAE VISCOSITY GRADES o Remove the air filter
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SERVMCE ADJUSTMENTS I _ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Release control bar. I = 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 contact with plug, LAWN MOWER SHIPPING POSITION MEDIUM LOW MEDIUM HIGH TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual REAR DEFLECTOR The rear' deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your' lawn
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STORAGE i Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM LAWN MOWER DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED a
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REPAURPARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387130 11 43 58 42 17 35 7 \ 8 43 40 38 32 33 28 9 39 37 .,,& 57 24 \ 37 44 40 32 39 36 38 ,55 ,54 43 39 43 50 4o 38
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REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387130 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 38 62335 Belleville Washer 1 86902 Control Bar 39 142748 Shoulder Bolt 2 145646x479 Upper Handle 40 151157 3 150424 Mulcher Plug Wheel and Tire Assembly 42 83923 4 132001 Rope Guide Hex Flange Locknut Lower Handle 43 774OO 5 !51516X479 Hubcap 44 85463 7 131959 Handle Bolt Danger Decal 45 150406 8 151517 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 Cable Clip 46 48395 9 5179
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CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGUNE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 9O0 400 135 130 126 120 119 125 416 182 ^._ 19 "_'310 _307 % 30 '174 46 241
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CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36478A Cylinder (Incl 2,7,20 & 125) 186 34337 Governor Link 2 26727 Dowel Pin 189 650839 Screw, 1/4-20 x 3/8" 6 33734 Breather Element 191 36559 SE Brake Bracket (Incl. 195) 7 36557 BreatherAss'y. (Incl 5 & 12A) 195 610973 Terminal 12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (IncL 12B) 200 35727 Control Bracket (Incl. 202 Thru 205) 12B 34695 Breather Tube Elbow 202 36482 Compression Spring 14 28277 W
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CRAFTSMAN &CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632747 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) 1 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 2 631767 Throttle Return Spring 4 631184 Dust Seal Washer 5 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 6 632504 Throttle Shutter 48_O _ -49 7 650506 Shutter Screw 16 631807 Fuel Fitting 25 631867 Float Bowl 27 631024 Float Shaft I SO 28 632019 Float 29 631028 Float Bowl "O" Ring 28_ %_27 30 631021 Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (IncL 31) 31 631022 S
