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Sears 917.383223 manual

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    SEARS MODEL NUMBER 917.383223 ® OWNER'S MANUAL .AssemWy *Operation -Maintenance -Service *Adjustments .Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all SafetyRules and Instructions Before Operating ThisEquipment _ " '"""'" '"'"" 'lll"l' ........... :T[...]

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    SAFETY RULES CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE A WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL _, , R+ING WHEN T ANSPOR+,NG. AD+US+,NG +O YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. "(OUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH [...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Craft- sman Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easi- ly remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Ser- vice Center/Department. We have competent, well- trained technicians a[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ..................... 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES .......... 3 WARRANTY ......................... 3 MOWER ACCESSORIES ................. 5 ASSEMBLY ..................... 5,6 OPERATION ....................... 7-10 MAINTENANCE ................ 11,12 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT ........... 13 ST[...]

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    ii iiiii J_ LAWN MOWER ACCESSORIES These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets, cata!og and service centers, Most Sears stores can 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. [...]

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    ASSEMBLY Your lawn mower has been assembled at the fac- tory except for the Grass Catcher Bag and the Grass Catcher Frame° TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON • Cut down the corners of the carton and lay ends and sides down flat. • Cut the plastic wrapping and remove from over Handles and lawn mower_ e Remove Catcher Frame, Fabric Bag and Oil Bot[...]

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    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Com- pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -_----OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL BAR ENGINE ZONE CONTROL CABLE HANDLE HA[...]

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    hOWTO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER .................................. ............ , .... ENGINE SPI_ED CONTROL The engine speed is controlled by a lever (red knob) located on the right side of the engine. "HIGH" posi- tion is for starting engine, normal cutting and better grass bagging. "LOW" poslhon is for light cuffing, trimming and f[...]

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    ............ ' I . i ii,!l, I .... OPERA ION BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (CONT'D) GAS: • Fill gasoline tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE PREMIUM GASOLINE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO OVERFILL TANK (SEE FIG. 8). WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blend- ed fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moistu[...]

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    OPERAr!ON .......... r.,--_-- _ ''' I'"" _'---- " -- -- ----'----J ----' " "-- .... : -- r_nlll L _1 MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leavin[...]

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    MAINTENANCE ........................ ' .......................... I I I"l'l I I"ll'lmllll GENERAL RECOMMENDATION * 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 mix- ture and helps your engine run better and last longer° , You sho[...]

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    ENGINE TO CHANGE OIL (WARM OIL DRAINS BETTER) _uTIoN: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE FROM I SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WHERE IT CANNOT I COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARK PLUG. I ' ,i,, ,..... - o Remove Engine Oil Cap with dipstick; lay aside on a clean surface_ e Tip lawn mower on its side as shown in Fig, 10 and drain oil into suitable container, Rock|a[...]

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    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT CARBURETOR 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. ENGIHE SPEED Your engine speed has been factory set_ Do not at- tempt to in[...]

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    STORAGE Your lawn mower and engine should be prepared for off-season storage as follows: LAWN MOWER " Clean underside of Lawn Mower Housing. (See "Cleaning" in maintenance section of manual.) • Inspect and replace/sharpen Blade, if required (See "Blade/Blade Adapter Care" in maintenance section of manual)_ o Hose Grass Ca[...]

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    SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS SERVICE RECORD Fill in dates as you complete regular service Blade Checked Blade Replaced (Sharpened) EngineOi! Change Engine Off Check Air Cleaner Spark Plug Replaced Lubricate Lawn Mower Cleaning Grass Catcher (i,! applicable) Muffler - CHECK LUBRICATION CHART First 2 Hours ii' J SCHEDULE Every Every 10 25 Hours Hours[...]

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    CP_FTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS O_ 42 37 43 _z [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NO. 917.383223 REPAIR PARTS ,.,,j Ref. No, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 t2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Part No, 86902 850991X479 750627 103672X 84676X479 STD541425 58714 85827 51793 63688 851664 STD522515 750097 86899X004 STD541425 750655 48138 88551 36953 STD522506 54583 700063X[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN Ref_ Part No. No. I 2 6 7 12A 12B 14 15 16 t7 18 19 26 30 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 45 46 48 5O 52 69 70 72 73 75 80 81 82 83 84 86 89 9O 92 93 100 101 103 110 119 !20 125 125 126 126 130 135 4-CYCLE EHGBNE 34975 26727 337,34 34214A "33735 30200 34695 33886 28277 3O589 31383A 31335 650,548 31361 326OO 34460A 34514 34515 3_316 325[...]

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    CARBURETOR NO. 632046A ,, ,, _ PL-t No_ No, 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631971 6 631616 7 650506 _6 632527 25 631700 27 631O24 28 632019 29 631O28 30 631021 31 631022 35 632047 40 631937A 44 631334 48 631027 P_ Neme Thmtt|e Shaft 1_ Lever Assy,, Throttle Return Spring Dust Seat Washer Dust Se_l Throttle Shutter Throttle Shutter Screw Fuel Rtting F[...]

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    '1111'1 I I I'1 I ....................................... w TROUBLE SHOOTING POINTS ,r ...... ,u iil,l,lli, I w,i "1'1 I' ,u, I'11'1 ' "YI!"I '111 i,_ I PROBLEM DOES NOT STA'RT LOS5 OF POWER i POOR CUT- UNEVEN TOO MUCH VIBRATION STARTER ROPE HARDTO PULL CATCHER NOT FILLCOMPLETELY (IF [...]

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    OWNER'S MODEL NO. 917.383223 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS ® 3.5 HORSE POWER 20"" REAR BAGGER ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each Lawn Mower has its own model number_ Each engine has its own model number_ The model number for your lawn mower will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing_ The model number for the engine will[...]