_Assembly

_Operation

4_aintenance a_ervice

_Adjustments

4_epairParts

¢aufio.:

Readand Follow all SafetyRules and Instructions

BeforeOperating

ThisEquipment

I II II1'1 III

OWNER'S

,_

SAFETYRULES

CAUTION: ALWAYS

WHERE IT CANNOT

DISCONNECT

CONTACT

SPARK

SPARK

PLUG

PLUG

STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING,

REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER_

TO

WIRE AND

PREVENT

ADJUSTING

PLACE WIRE

ACCIDENTAL

OR MAKING

',_,

IMPORTANT

FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE

RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY.

YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.

DO

NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCES_

• BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-

NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.

o Please read your owner's manual_ Only allow raerSons who know the safety rules to use your wn mower,,

° DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar to the handle_ Control must be free to permit brake engagement when handles and control are released.

• DO NOT allow children to use your lawn mower,

• Check your lawn mower over before each use.

Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.

° Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards, etc. from area to be mowed, These objects can be thrown by the blade.

• DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in the area while mowing.

° Always wear shoes when mowing._ DO NOT operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear-

ing open sandals,

• Always wear' safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing_

° Always shut off engine before trying to adjust wheel heights.

• When engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under lawn mower or' in the discharge chute, nor' make any adjustments.

° Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_

• Do not fill gas tank when engine is running, when indoors or when engine is hot.

Allow engine to cool for several minutes before fill-

ing gas tank.

Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting engine_

° Mow only in good light.

° Always stop blade when not cutting grass or when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or roadway.

iiiiiiiiii ii iii ii iiiiiiiii i iiiinlll

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPOR-

TANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONS,IT MEANS-- ATTEN-

TION!!!

BECOME ALERT[!! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED.

° DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if you hit a foreign object..

Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, inspect the lawn mower for' damage and make repairs as required.

• DO NOT use a damaged lawn mower_ Always have damage repaired before mowing.

o DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates too much Stop engine and make repairs

Vibration is an indication of damage_

• Never use your' lawn mower" without proper guards or deflectors in place.

° Always mow across a slope or inclined area.

DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined area.

o

° DO NOT mow in wet grass_ Be careful of footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes with good traction°

DO NOT run with the lawn mower..

o o

DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors, Exhaust gases are deadly poison.

Always disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the mowing season.

° DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above factory settings.

Engine damage or personal injury may result.

o If a grass catcher' is used on your lawn mower, check the catcher often for damage or deterioration.

It will wear through normal use.

Use only a recommended replacement catcher.

° Always stop blade to remove or install catcher'.

° DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline where fumes may reach an open flame and cause a fire.

° DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn mower before transporting your' lawn mower inside your car or other vehicle.

CONGRATULATIONS purchase of a Sears Craftsman Lawn Mower.

It has been designed, engineered and manufactured possible dependability to give and performance.

you the best

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Center/DepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit

Please read and retain this manual.

The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your lawn mower properly_ Always observe the "SAFETY

RULES'L i,,,lllllll i i ,111, ....................

MODEL

NUMBER 917,380330

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF

PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE

FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR

OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER

AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

HORSE POWER: iiiiiiii1,11 i i

DISPLACEMENT:

4_0

10o49 cu. in

.................

GASOLINE CAPACITY: l_O.quqrt_

(Un eaded)

OIL (21 oz_ Capacity):

A.PJ., Classification

SG/SF/SE

SAE 30

(SAE 10W30) i iii ,, iq,lln -iii

SPARK PLUG (GAP .030

in ): Champion

RJ 19-LM or

Sears z_ 33312 or STD 361458

VALVE CLEARANCE:

SOLID STATE IGNtTION

AIR GAP:

Intake: ,008 in

Exhaust: ,008 in,

,i................

,0125 in,

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: iiii, iii iiiiiii ii

35-40 ft,-Ibs

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product.

Contact your nearest Sears store for details

• Read and observe the safety rules_.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, o Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" caring for and using your lawn mower, and ,,Storage, sections of this Owner's Manual_

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, kJbricated and tunedup according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material and workmanship tf this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase,

This warranty does not cover:

Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as rotary mower biades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or nealiaence, includin bent crankshafts and the failure to mamta n the equipment accord ng to the mstruchons contained m the owner s manuaI_

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER TO THE

NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY APPLI ES

ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES°

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state

Sears, Roebuck and Company, D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

TABLEOF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES

SPECIFICATIONS

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY

LAWN MOWER AccESSoRIES

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

ONDEX

A

Adjustments:

Carburetor

Handle Height

Height of Cut

Air Filter:

Replacement

Assembly:

Handle

Accessories

Btade:

Replacement

Sharpening

I0

10

Controls:

Engine Zone Control Cable 6,7

Operator' Presence Control Bar 6

Engine Speed Control

Customer Responsibilities

Cutting Levels

6,7

3

7

12

13

7 tl

6,7,8,9

5

10,11

Handle:

Adiustment

Assembly

Knob

3

3

2

3

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT

STORAGE .

REPAIR PARTS-LAWN

REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE

MOWER

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

Lubrication:

Discharge Guard Hinge Pin

Engine

Front Wheel Adjuster

Handle Bracket Mounting Pin til

Maintenance:

Agreement

Air Filter

Blade Care/Replacement

Engine

Grass Catcher

Lubrication

Spark Plug

Mowing Tips

.3

11

10

11

1 t

15

11

9 t4

5

6

15

15

15

15

R

Repair/Replacement Parts

Responsibilities, Customer

Safety Rules

Service and Adjustments:

Carburetor

Handle

Service Recommendation

Spark PIug

Specifications

Speed Control:

Engine

Starting the Engine

Starter Handle

Stopping Your Lawn Mower

Storage

T

Trouble Shooting Chart

Engine:

Oil Cap

Oil Change

Oil Level

Oil Type

Starting

Storage

.6

11

8

8

.8

14

Oil:

Engine

Storage

Operation:

11

14

Operating Lawn Mower • 6,7,8,9

Operator PresenceControl Bar 6

Options:

Attachments 5

Warranty

Wheels:

Wheel Adjusters

W t2,13

14

15

16-17

18-21

23

24

18-2"/

3

6,7

3

6

.8

7

8 t4

12 t3

T5

1I

3

23

Fuel:

Type

Storage

.8

]4

Parts 18-21

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; .........

_-,_ ............

Jr_ ..............................................

_ ................

J.._'_ ..........................................................

_.--w_,_,_,r _,_

AC(ES$ORIE$

,! ,r_ ............................................

These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced.

They are available at most Sears retail outlets, catalog and service centers° Most Sears stores can order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower,,

ENGINE

SPARKPLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER

6

©

Your lawn mower has been completely assembled at the factory,

HOWTO SETUPYOURLAWNIVtOWER

TO UNFOLDHANDLE

Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle.

o Hold clown operator presence control bar to upper handle to allow handle to move to mowing position.

Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in the mowing position (See Fig_ !).

o Raise upper handle section intoplace on lower handle and tighten one (1) handle knob,,

* Release operator presence control bar and tighten remaining handle knob,, o Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comforL Refer to "ADJUST HANDLE" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual.

OPERATOR

CONTROL

PRESENCE

BAR

UPPEI

LIFT UP

LIFT UP 4_

/,.//

;/

,"_/

FIG 1

.[

KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

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.

I-_---OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE _ STARTER HANDLE

..... HANDLE KNOB

OIL FILLER CAP WITH DIPSTICK

DISCHARGE GUARD_

WHEEL ADJUSTER

(ON EACH WHEEL)

LAWN MOWER HOUSING

FI6. 2

Sears Rotary Walk-Behind Power Lawn Mowers conforrn to the safety standards of the American National

Standards Institute and the U_S, Consumer Product Safety Commission, The blade turns when the engine is running°

OPERATOR PRESENCE held down to the handle to start the engine.

Release to stop the engine_

CONTROL BAR - must be

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL - located on the left side of the engine which allows you to select either

"HIGH" or "LOW" engine speed.

PRIMER - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine°

STARTER HANDLE - used for starting the engine_

OPERATm

HOW TO USEYOUR LAWNMOWER

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL

The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the left side of the engine.

"HIGH" position is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging.

"LOW" position is for light cutting, trimming and fuel economy (See Fig.. 3)..

ENGINE SPEED CONTROL LEVE_

ENGINE ZONE CONTROL

_b

I.

Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator zone engine control which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLEDON THIS LAWN

TION OF THE OPERATORCONTROL.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

PLUG.

o Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cuL

* Wheels are set in a low cut for shipping° Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements, Medium position is best for most lawns.

o To change cutting height, squeeze adjuster lever toward wheel_ Move wheel up or down to suit your requirements_ Be sure all wheels are in the same setting (See Fig 4)_

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

T

01L:

o Remove engine oil cap with dipstick (See Fig_ 5) and fill to the FULL line on the dipstick.

o Use one (1) pint or 0.5

titers of SAE 30 oil or equivalenL SAE lOW 30 oil can also be used.

DO NOT use SAE lOW 40 oil.

NOTE: A 20 oz_ bottle of Pennzoil SAE 30 Oil is included with your new lawn mower.

• POUR OIL SLOWLY_ DO NOT OVERFILL o The total oit capacity of your engine is 2! ozo or

0°62 liters o To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time° o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.

o Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need- ed_ Fill to FULL line on dipstick_ o The oil you use should meet A.PJ.

Classification

SG/SF/SE_

NOTE: After the first two (2) hours of mowing, change the oil, and every 25 hours thereafter.

You may need to change the oi_ more often under dusty, dirty conditions.

GAS:

Fil! gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE

FIG. 5).

WARNING:Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can affract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage_ Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage_

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage for 30 days or Ionger_ Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty° Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur_

ENGINE OIL CAP

W/DIPSTICK

FIG. 5

TO STARTENGINE

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 ah'eady run for a few minutes° o Push engine speed control lever forward to HIGH position.

* Hold operator presence control bar down to the handle and pull starter handle quickly.

Do not allow starter rope to snap back.

o To STOP engine, release operator presence control bar'.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In warmer weather over' priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. If you do flood engine wait a few minutes before attempting to start and DO NOT repeat priming steps.

T

MOWING TIPS

o Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to red_Jce pushing overloading effort the engine and and to leaving keep from clumps of grass clippings.

o For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of cut and raise the rear of the lawn mower housing one (1) wheel adjuster setting higher than the front for better discharge of grass.

° For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the

"HIGH" (FAST) position° o When using a rear discharge lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher, Reduce ground speed

(pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time_ o If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side of a rear discharge lawn mower, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.

o For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etco, make

the first cuts in a clockwise direction_

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and catchers will colled less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before using.

o The vent holes in the baffle in back of apermanex catcher can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass.

To prevent this, regularly hose the catcher baffle with water and let dry before using.

° Keep top of engine around starter clear and clean of grass clippings and chaff. This witl help engine air flow and extend engine life.

o 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 mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer,

You should check all fasteners and be sure they are tight,

Follow the Service Recommendation Schedule on page 15o

LAWNMOWER

Your Iawn mower wil!

work better' with a sharp blade.

CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE

FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE

IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITH THESPARE

PLUG.

TO REMOVE BLADE:

Turn lawn mower on its side_ Make sure air filter and carburetor are up.

o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing the blade bolto o Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth° o Remove blade bolt by turning counter-clockwise,

Use a 9/16" box or open-end wrench.

o Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt,

Iockwasher and hardened washer) (See Fig° 6)_

NOTE: Remove the blade adapter' and check the key

inside hub of blade adapter_ The key must be in good condition damaged..

to work properly.

Replace adapter if

TO REPLACE BLADE:

Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshafl_ Be sure key in adapter and key way in crankshaft are aligned.

o Position blade on to the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter.

NOTE: Be sure the word TOP (stamped on the blade) is toward the engine (See Fig, 6)° o Install the blade bolt with the Iockwasher and hardened washer into blade adapter crankshaft (See Fig. 6)_ and

CRANKSHAFT

LOCKWASHER

CRANKSHAFT

_BLADE

KEYWAY"_----_.

FIG. 6

_

ADAPTER_

/ -o Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turin ing clockwise_ o The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft.

Ibs_ o Torque wrenches are available stores and through the catalog, at most Sears

!''"''_ _ CAUTION:A LOOSEBLADECAN BEDANGEROUS

_ AND MAY MAKETHE ENGINEHARDTO START.

Use only a Sears authorized replacement blade to get the best cutting resutts_

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balance&

TO SHARPEN BLADE: o The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the lawn mower_, o Care should be taken to keep the blade balancedo An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when running and eventual damage to lawn mower' or' engine_ o To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wail. Leave about one inch of the straight nail expose& Place center hole of blade over the head of the nail If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position° If either end of the blade moves downward, blade is not balanced.

Sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balance&

10

(If Purchased As An Accessory)

Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioratiom Through normal use it will wear.

If cat_ cher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher from Sears.

Give the lawn mower model number when ordering.

NOTE: The catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used.

ENGINE

TO CHANGEOIL

i i .,i.i

C..T,O.: , iiNllll..

,i ,111,i,, W,.E,.O,,

__ONTACT WITH SPARKPLUG.

Remove the drain plug from bottom of engine,

(See Fig+ 7). Warm oil drains better.

o Drain oil.

Put oil drain plug back and tighten.

o Remove engine oil cap with dipstick and fill engine with oilo Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick.

DO NOT overfiN_

NOTE: Use SAE30 or 10W30 oil which meets ARL

Classification SG/SF/SE o Replace engine oil cap with dipstick.

o Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plugo

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly damaged by using a dirty air fitter.

and may be

Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty conditions.

Do not wash air filter.

TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

0 Remove the air filter cover by turning counterclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar

(See Fig.. 8), o Remove filter from inside of cover (See Fig. 8)° o Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation.

• insert new filter into cover.

o Put air filter cover and filter into collar aligning the tab with the slot.

• Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See

Fig. 8).

SPARKPLUG

COLLAR

,~ < :?t_:,: L-,

AIR FILTE_

CLOCKWISE

FIG. 8

(LEANIIt!I

i, ,,,,.,ill,,,

CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE

FRO

IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARK/

PLUG.

PLUG

i,ii ill :Lu_ |

WHERE

I o Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor up.

o Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass and trash.

NOTE: We recommend that you clean the underside of your lawn mower after each use° o Clean your lawn mower and engine often to keep trash from accumulating around engine_ A clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life

NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using a garden hose to clean lawn mower unbss the electrical system, muftier, air filter, and carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine can result in shortening engine life.

Change your spark plug each year to make your engine start easier and run better,, Set spark plug gap at .030 inch.

"<_ {" _]U_N cLock€wisE

_'L'_ _ TO TIGHt Etq

AIR FILTER COVER

11

_RgURETOR

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.

ENGINESPEED

Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt to increase engine speed or' it may result in personal injury. If you believe that engine is running too fast or too stow, take your lawn mower' to an authorized Sears Service Center for repair' and adjustment.

If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

i ,,i ii, ,i,, i,i1,1 IHIIIII

!

REARDEFLECTOR

The rear deflector,attached between the rear' wheels of your lawn mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out the rear of the lawn mower into the operator's mowing position_

If the rear deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced.

The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your Wawnmower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position.

12

TO ADJUSTHANDLE

Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort.

Figs. 9A, 9B, IOA and lOB show the four (4) positions that are available: High, medium high, medium tow and Iow_ Handles are shipped mounted in the medium tow position (See

Fig. 9A)

To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over (See Fig. 9B)o o Remove the cable clips°

• Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handteo o Remove the starter rope guide from the lower handle_ o Remove hairpin cotters° o Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets (See Fig° 11)o o Turn the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed (See Fig° t 1).

o Reassemble the starter rope guide_

• Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle.

o Replace the cable clips previously removed (See

Fig_ 2, Page 6).

RELEASED.DO HOT OVERTIGHTENTHE

UPPERHANDLE.

o To change from medium low to high position om ty the upper handle section will have to be turned over (See Fig, IOA)_

• 1"o change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over (See Fig. lOB),

FIG. 9A

\

HIGH

FIG. 91

\

HIGH

Mi!Dflivl

FIG.

i OA

HANDLE

FIG.

l OB

HAIRPIN COTTER HANDLE BRACKET

FIG. 11

13

Your lawn mower' and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows:

LAWN MOWER o Clean underside of lawn mower housing_ (See

"Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual..) o Inspect and replace/sharpen

(See "Blade/BJade blade,

Adapter if required

Care" in maintenance section of manual).

= Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation chart on page 15 of manual o Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry before storing.

(if purchased as an accessory)_

HANDLE o o

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage as shown in Fig 12_

To fold, squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle clears the handle bracket, then move handle forward (See Fig_ 13).

IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDINGTHE HANDLE

STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION,

FOR

BE SURE TO FOLD THE HANDLE AS

SHOWN 1N FIG._ 12 IF YOU FOLD

THE UPPER HANDLE SECTION THE

WRONG WAY, YOU MAY DAMAGE

THE CONTROL CABLES°

ENGINE o o

Change oil (See "To Change Oil" in maintenance section of manual)..

Drain Fuel and Run Engine until fuet system is empty.

INPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT

GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING

IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS

SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR, FUEL

FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DUR-

ING STORAGE.

ALSO, EXPER*

IENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASO-

HaL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARA-

TION AND FORMATION

DURING STORAGE..

OF ACIDS

ACIDIC GAS

CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM

OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN

STORAGE°

OPERATOR

CONTROL

PRESENCE

BAR

UPPER HANI

FOLD FORWARO

FOR STORAGE

HANDLE KN

;J

BACKWARD

MOWING POSITION

LOWER _.

NDL£

FIG. 12

LOWER HANDLE

FIG. 13

OTHER o Do not store gasoline from one season to another_

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rusL Rust and!or

dht in your gasoline can cause problems°

• Do not store your lawn mower under any plastic cover.

Plastic cannot breathe which allows cam densation to form and can cause your' Iawn mower to rust.

o When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing positiom

14

SERVICERECORD

Fili in dates as you complete reguiar service First

2

Hours

Every

_0

Hours

8lades Sharpened

Blades Replaced

Engine Oil Change

Engine Oil Check

Air Cleaner

Spark Plug Replaced

Lubricate Lawn Mower

Cleaning

Grass Catcher (if applicable)

Muffler

.....

I_

/_

O

_r CHECK

LUg,S(AIr,ON

SAE30 MOTOR OIL (10W30)

SCHEDUff

Every

2,5

Hours

_ SPRAY LUBRICANT

Every

50

Hours

Every

Use

®

WHEEL ADJUSTER

HANDLE BRACKET MOUNTING PIN Q

Q DISCHARGE GUARD HINGE PIN

15

CRAFTSMAN 20'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER

MODEL NO.

917.380330

29

33

\

REPAIR PARTS

Rev.

O

8

34

\

\

53

54

-.4

CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.380330

Ref.

No.

,,,,,,,,,,,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

11

12

13

14

15

8

10

9

,,,,,,

16

17

18

19

20

25

26

27

28

29

21

22

23

24

Part

No.

87585

850988

850987

85664

85663

86931

86933

84920

88348

87887

850863

77865

62335

84921

86817

750627

850990

750508

STD541425

85692

103672X

800481

58714

85827

87692

700148

51793

751228

81276

Part Name

=

Control Bar

Instruction Decal (Engine)

=

Upper Handle

Engine Zone Control Cable

Locknut 1/4-20

Pan Head Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 2 3/16

Rope Guide

Lower Handle

Handle Bolt 5/16418 x 1 3/4

Cabte Clip

Handle Knob

Handle Pad

Hairpin Cotter

Rear Skirt

Hex Washer Head Tapping Screw

10-24 x 1/2

Skirt Bracket

Engine Spacer

Engine Bushing

Handle Bracket Assembly (Left)

Handle Bracket Assembly

Wheel Adiusting Bracket

(Right)

(R.F.,L.R.)

Bracket (L.F.,R.R.) Wheel Adjusting

Spacer

Washer

Axle Arm Assembly

Selector Spring

Selector Knob

Belleville Washer

Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16

Ref.

No.

HHU ,I

30

31

32

33

44

45

46

47

40

41

42

43

48

49

5O

51

34

35

36

37

38

39

52

53

54

55

56

57

REPAIR PARTS

Rev.

0

Part

No,

750507

52160

85179

800545

750149

STD581025

87592

87590

87589

55187

85463

61537

STD541437

STD541425

88394

88393

STD55t037

850999

851514

850972

851074

850263

851084

======

750509

88374

88375

48216

750505

750510

Part Name

=

Wheel & Tire Assembly 8,0 x 1 3/4

Washer

Retainer Clip

Hubcap

Discharge Guard

E-Ring

Housing Bracket

Hinge Rod

Torsion Spring

Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Danger Decal

Washer

Locknut 3/8-16

Locknut 1/4-20

Handle Bracket Support (Right)

Handle Bracket Support (Left)

Washer

Hex Head Screw 3/8-16 x 2

Blade Adapter

20" Blade

Hardened Washer

Helical Lockwasher 3/8

Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1 3/8

Grd.

8

Housing Spec Decal

Front Baffle

Rear Baffle (Not Shown)

Lawn Mower Housing (Incl.

Ref.

#40,54 & 55)

Engene - Craftsman

Model No.

143,404082

(Source I43)

(See Pages 18-21)

Owner's Manual

4OO

135

130

120

119

126

C FTS AN

ReI.

No.

2

6

7

1

41

41

41

16

17

18

19

12A

12B

14

15

20

30

32

4O

4O

40

42

42

92

93

100

!01

103

84

86

89

9O

75

8O

81

82

83

45A

46

48

5O

52

6.9

70

72

73

110

119

120

125

125

126

126 t30

Part

No.

Part Name

35010

26727

33734

34214A

"33735

30200

35545

35546

35541

35542

35543

27897

30574

35479

30591

30588A

29193

650488

611004

611112

650815

650816

34443A

610118

650814

34695

33886

28277

30589

31383A

31335

650548

31361

32600

35839

32323

3_

35547

35548

35549

20381

32875

32610A

27241

33148A

29914

*35261

35810

30572

*28833

34961

"33015A

34342

29313C

293!5C

293!4B

29315C

6021A

Cylinder Asey (Incl.

Nos. 2 8- 20)

Pin, Dowel

Element, Breather

Breather Assy.

(Inct Nos 6, 8, 9, 12A

8- t2B)

Gasket, Breather

Screw, Hex washer hd self-tap Seres,

10-24 x 9/16

Elbow, Breather tube

Tube, Breather

Washer, Flat

Rod, Governor (Incl No. 14)

Lever, Governor

Clamp, Governor lever

Screw, Hex washer hd, 8-32 x 5/16

Spring, Extension

Seal, Oil

Crankshaft Assy.

Washer, Thrust

Piston, Pin 8Ring Assy.

(tncl, Noa_ 41, 42 8. 43)

(Std)

Piston, Pin 8" Ring Assy, (.010

over-

size) (tncL Nos, 41, 42 8- 43)

Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy (,,020 over- size) (tncl.

Nos, 41, 42 8, 43)

Piston 8- Pin Assy.

(Std.) {fncl_ No 43)

Piston 8.

Pin Assy

(tncL No 43)

(910 oversize)

Piston 8Pin ASsy (.020

oversize)

(tnct No.

43)

Ring Set, Piston (Std.)

Ring Set, Piston (.010 oversize}

Ring Set, Piston (020 oversize}

Ring, Piston pin retaining

(Incf No 46) Rod Assy., Connecting

Bolt, Connecting rod

Valve, Ufter

Camshaft (Compression

Pump Assy, Oit

Release)

Gasket, Mounting flange

Flange, Mounting (tncl- Nos 72, 73, 75

8. 8O)

Plug, Oii drain (Incl.

No 73)

Gasket, Oil plug (Not required with plastic oil plug)

Seal, O_1

Shaft, Governor

Washer, Fiat

Gear Assy., Governor (Inel. No 8t)

Spool, Governor

Ring, Retaining

Screw, Hex hd.

Sems, 1/4-20 x !-1/4

Key, Flywheel

Flywheel

Washer, Beiieville

Nut, Flywheel

Solid State Assy.

Cover, Spark plug

Screw, Torx hex washer hd Sems,

10-24 x t

Wire, Ground

Gasket, Cylinder heed

Head, Cylinder

Valve, Exhaust (Stdj (IncL No 151)

Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) (Incl

No.

151)

Valve, Intake (Std.) (tncL No 151)

Valve, Intake

(lncl No.

151)

(1/32" oversize)

Screw, Hex flange hd, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Ref'°

No.

136

215

223

224

238

239

241

245

250

260

261

202

203

204

205

207

209

150

151

166

169

172

174

178

182

184

185

186

189

!90

191

192

193

194

195

200

262

263

275

277

295

287

290

292

300

301

305

306

307

309

Part

No.

35395

35821

34613

650795

35000

650884

34.357

26460

35586

36355

35819

34265

35499

650562

Part Name

31672

31673

35827

"27234A

32755

650128

29752

620t

"26756

31384A

34337

650839

34968

35039

34966

34965

32309

610973

35727

33802

31342

650549

650777

34336

30200

35511

650451

"34690A

"34338

650932

35797

35066

35065

35826

30200

650831

Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion

19LM or equivalent)

Spring, Vafve

Cap, Lower valve spring

Shroud

RJ-

Gasket, Valve spring box

Cover, Valve spring box

Screw, Hex hd Sems, 10-24 x 1/2

Nut 8. Lockwasher, 1/4-28

Screw, Hex hd , 1/4-28 x 7/8

Gasket, Carburetor

Pipe, Intake (lncl No 224)

Link, Governor spring

Screw, Hex washer hd

1/4-20 x 3/8

Powedok.

Lever, Brake

Bracket, SE Brake

Link, Control

Spring, Extension

Ring, Retaining

Terminal Assy

Bracket Assy, Control (tncl Nos 202 thru 205)

Spring, Compression

Spring, Compression

Screw, Fil hd, 5-40 x 7/16

Screw, Fil hd, 6-32 x 21/32

Link, Throttle

Screw, Hex washer hd self-tap Seres,

10-24 x 9/16

Knob, Control

Screw, Hex hd Seres, 1/4-20 x 1

Gasket, intake pipe

Gasket, Air cfeaner shoulder Screw, Hex washer t0-32 x 49/64

Collar, Air cleaner

Filter, Air cteaner (Paper}

Cover, Air cleaner hd

Housing, Blower

Screw, Hex washer hd self-tap Seres

10-24 x 9/16

Screw, Hex washer thread, 1/4-20 x 15/32 hd Poweriok

Grill, Shroud

Muffler Assy

Screw, Hex hd . 1/4-20 x 2q 4

Hub, Starter

Screw, Hex washer hd , 8-32 x 1 2

Line, Fuel

Clamp, Fuet line

Tank Assy (Inc!

Nos 292 8- 301_

Cap, Fue!

Tube, Oil fill

Gasket, FiII tube

"0" Ring

Screw, Hex washer hd shakeproof,

10-32 x 1/2

"indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref No 400

19

i 310 i 3!3

34-

35_

37o

370A [

,

370B I

380 I

39n I

I

'

1

Part

No.

35822

34o8o

65O898

34985

35847

35167

35841

632569

59O637

Part Name

Dipstick, Oil fill

Spacer, Flywheel key

Screw, Hex washer

10-32 x 27/32

Retainer, Starter rope

Decal, Instruction hd

Decal, Throttle

Decal, Name

Carburetor (incl, No 184)

Starter, Rewind shoulder,

.ell

No.

I

MODEL: 143.404082

Part

No.

33238D

Part Name

Gasket Set (lncl items marked ")

RPM Setting:

Low Speed: 2050 High Speed: 3000

"Indicates Parts Included in

Gasket Set, Ref No 400

20

CARBURETOR NO.

632569

5 _.._

7_,@__

I f

7"

J

/

26

I

!

I

@

1

_16

21

] ReJ

13 t4

15 t6

Part

No, Part Name

L632_

i 631615

631616

650506

631767

631971

631184

632047

631027

631021

Carburetor

Shaft _f Lever Assy, Throttle

Shutter, Throttle

Screw, Throttle shutter

Spring, Throttle return

Seal, Dust

Washer, Flat

Primer Assy

Plug, Welch

Inlet Needle,

(Incl No 13)

Seat 8 Clip Assy

631022

632019

631024

631700

631334

632568

Clip, inlet need{e

Float, Carburetor

Shaft, Float

Bowl, Float

Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Nut, Float Bowl

] 631028

[ 632527

Gasket, Bowl-to-body

Fitting, Fuel inlet

REWIND STARTER NO. 5,.,00637

Part

No.

_0615 k90616 kc_17

;90618 k_0619 k90_5

_52

Part Name

Starter, Rewind

Pin, Spring (Incl No 4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

Spring, Brake

Dog, Starter

Spring, Dog

Pulley

Spring, Rewind

Cover, Spring

Housing Assy, Starter

Rope, Starter (Length 98" 8 9164" diao)

Handle, Starter

5

21

NOTES

22

PROBLEM

DOESNOT

START

LOSSOF

POWER

POORCUT-

UNEVEN

TOOMUCH

VIBRATION iiii ii i i ii i iii

HARDTO PULL

FILLINGCOMPLETELY

(IF APPLICABLE)

HARDTO PUSH

CAUSE

........................................................

1 Dirty air filter

2 Out of gasoline

3 Stale gasoline

4 Spark plug wire is disconnected from the spark plug

5 Bad spark plug

6 Water in gasoline

7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter

8 Operator presence control bar in re-

leased position

9 Operator presence control bar defecfive

1 Rear of lawn mower housing/blade dragging in heavy grass

2 Cutting too much grass

3 Dirty air filter

4 Build-up of grass, leaves, and

trash under lawn mower housing

5 Walking speed too fast

6 Too much oil in engine

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2 Wheel heights uneven

3 Low engine speed

4 Build*up of grass, leaves and trash under lawn mower housing

I Worn or bent blade

2 Loose biade

3 Bent engine crankshaft

I, F_ywheei brake is on when operator presence control bar is released

2 Bent engine crankshaft.

3 Blade adapter sheared

4 Blade dragging in grass

3 Catcher bag dirty, poor air venting,

4 Low engine speed.

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, , ..........................

1 High grass or cutting height too low

2 Rear of fawn mower housingiblade dragging in heavy grass

3 Grass catcher too full.

4 Handle height position not right for you

23

CORRECTION

.......

T

--_J_L[_ _rrr i Replace air filter

2 Fill gasoline tank

3 Drain gas tank and refill with fresh gasoline

4 Connect wire to spark plug

5 Replace spark plug

6 Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean gasoline

7 Tighten blade bolt and/or replace blade adapter

8 Depress operator presence control bar

9 Replace operator presence control bar

Jl t Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher than front

2 Set in HIGHER CUT position

3 Clean or replace air filter

4 Disconnect spark plug wire and dean underside of lawn mower housing

5 Cut at slower walking speed

6 Check engine oil level

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2 Set ai! wheels at same height

3 Set engine speed control in FAST or

HiGH position

4 Disconnect spark plug wire & dean underside of lawn mower housing t Reptace blade.

2 Tighten blade bait

3 Contact Sears Service Deportment

1 Depress operator presence control bar to upper handle before pulling on starter rope.

2 Contact Sears Service Department

3 Replace blade adapter,

4 Get over low grass and/or hard surface to start engine

] Raise cutting height

2 Replace blade

3 Ciean/reptace catcher bag

(If optional grass catcher is being used).

4 Set engine speed control in FAST or

HIGH position

1. Raise cutting height,

2, Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher than front

3, Empty grass catcher,

4, Adjust handle height to suit

®

4.0 HORSEPOWER

20" SIDEDISCHARGE

ROTARYLAWNMOWER

_ODEL NO.

917.380330

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIRPARTS

Each Lawn Mower has its own model number Each engine has its own model number.

The model number for your lawn mower' wilt be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing°

The model number for the engine will be found on the

Blower Housing of the engine adjacent to the spark ptug.

All parts listed herein may be ordered through Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service C_entersand most Retail Stores,

INFORMATION:

* MODELNUMBER- 917.380330

* ENGINE- CRAFTSMAN

MODELNO. 143.404082

* PARTNUMBER

* PARTDESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians_,...professional

technicians specifically trained on Sears products, having the parts, tools and the equipment to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell

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