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  • Page 1

    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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179[...]

  • Page 2

    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 Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubrica[...]

  • Page 3

    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. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. OPERATION: • Keep your eyes and mind o[...]

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    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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR F[...]

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    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. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may[...]

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    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. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER E[...]

  • Page 7

    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. DO NOT allow starter rope to snap back. • To [...]

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    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-Propelled Mowers) I/ CheddShame_tReplace Blade _1_, 3 Lubrication Chad V' Clean Battery/Recharge IB o Mow 1 V' E CheckEngine Oil Level N Change [...]

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    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. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - [...]

  • Page 10

    • 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. An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or engine. • The blade can [...]

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    • 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. Collar Turn counter- Slot Air filter Tab Air filter cover _Tum[...]

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    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 handle section will have to be Medium low Medium high High ow Squeeze to remove Lower handle Mounting bracket Hairpin clip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carbureto[...]

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    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. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acid[...]

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    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. • Bu_lup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower. • T[...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.387203 14 24 36 39 0 ,35 34 15 36 53 52[...]

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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 66426 13 51793 14 136376 15 752052 18 128415 17 63601 19 851855 21 88602 22 150215 23 140543 24 750088X007 25 87584X004 26 151665X479 27 151667X479 28 61[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.993500 O_370K 135 370C 110_ 130 1Ol 120 119 416 _174 178 32[...]

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    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 19 36281 20 32600 30 36793 40 35544A 35545A 35546 41 35541 35542 35543 42 35547A 35548A 35549 43 20381 45 36777 46 3261OA 48 27241 50 37032 52 29914 [...]

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    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. 184 of Engine Parts List Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Thrott[...]

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    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. Starter Housing[...]

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    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 - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domic[...]