Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 917.387203 Craftsman
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Owner's Manual [RAFTXMAN ° 3.5 HORSEPOWER 20" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387203 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol ° Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co.
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 9 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 11 Assembly 4 Storage 12 Operation 5 Troubleshooting 13 Maintenance Schedule 8 Repair Parts 30 Maintenance 8 Parts Ordering B.
hot.Allow tl_e engine to coolfor several minutes before filling the gas tank.Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine. • Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running.
These accasscrlas were available when this lawn mower was produced. Thay are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Most Sears storescan alsoorder repair perts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
Operator presence control bar Upper handle '@kifl upS/ handle KNOW YOUR LAWN 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 adjustments.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, whichcan result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- meritsor repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safetyglasses.
TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) times before trying to start. Use a firm push. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. • Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly.
s .v,c DA "rES i _/im Chec_ for Loose Fasteners Is/ I I_ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowem) q/ Ched_ drive belt/pulleys S (Power-Prop.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387203 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 3.5 DISPLACEMENT: 9.05CU. 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.
• The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.
• Remove filter from inside of cover. • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air tilter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten.
controla to the upper handle. • Tochange frommedium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be turned over. • To change from medium low to low posHion, only the lower handl.
ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE • Rear of lawn mower housing or curling blade dragging in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. PROBLEM Loss of power Poor cut - uneven Exoessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) Hard to push • Dirty air filter.
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.387203 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 86902 2 153638 3 851201X004 4 165451X479 8 157081X479 7 131959 8 850733X004 9 750097 10 153892 12 664.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993500 O_370K 135 370C 110_ 130 1Ol 120 119 416 _174 178 32.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993500 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37280 2 2_._7 6 3,3 ._'_4 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 _'8277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993500 KEY NO. B-- 1 2 4 5 6 7 16 25 27 28 29 30 31 35 40 44 48 60 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 640173 631615 631767 631184 631183 631616 650506 631807 631700 631024 632019 631028 631021 631022 632047A 631937A 631334 631027 632760 Carburetor (Incl.
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993500 B--5 0--2 KEY NO. B-- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 13 PART NO. 590694 590599A 59O6OO 59O696 59O6O1 590697 590698 - 590699 590700 59O695 590535 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spdng Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y.
For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-708.
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