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Craftsman CRAFTSMAN 917.387258 manual

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    Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'[ 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387258 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety RuSes and Instrucuo,os before operating this equilot_r_ rlE Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates,_'lL-&apos[...]

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    Warranty ............................................... 2 Safety Rules ......................................... 2 Assembly .............................................. 4 Operation .............................................. 6 Maintenance Schedule ........................ 10 Maintenance ......................................... 10 Product Spe[...]

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    • Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for 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 [...]

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    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. 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. L[...]

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    HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. • Remove protective padding, raise upper handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding [...]

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    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 Iqcation of various controls and adiustments. Save this manual for futur_ reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the produ[...]

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    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 mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOUR LAWN MOWER ENG[...]

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    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. • Remove engine oil plug and fill to the top of slot in filler hole. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate reading. • Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see [...]

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    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 leaving clumps of grass clippings. It may also be necessary to reduce ground speed and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time. • For extremely heavy cutti[...]

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    F, LL,N D A TES As YOU COMP'ETE REGU R SERVICE ">" Check for Loose Fasteners !/ l/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) !/ i_ _ M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) _1 Check drive belt/pulleys E (Power-Propelled Mowers) I_ Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade V' 3 Lubrication Chart I_ I/ Clean Bat[...]

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    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIALNUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): OIL CAPACITY: SPARK PLUG IGAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP: .0125 IN. B[...]

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    IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- ing blade - but if you Uo, 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 be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do no[...]

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    AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. 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 • Remove the air filter by turning counter- clockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. • Remove filter from insi[...]

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    _,CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • 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 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT See 'q-O ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in [...]

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    ENGINE SPEED 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 the engine is running too fast or too slow, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture c[...]

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    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area. • Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEAN- ING" in the Maintenan[...]

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    ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual), CYLINDER • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. • Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. • Replace with new spark plug. OTHER ?[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (if so equipped) 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 1. Engine flywheel brake is on when control bar is released. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 3. Blade adapter broken. 4. Blade dragging in grass. 1. Cutting height too low. [...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NU MBER 917.387258 11 43 57 34 25 17 18 23 28 3233 44 32 37 37 36 38 42 43 4O 4O 39 43 38 39 43 4O 37 39 6O[...]

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    ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.387258 KEY PART NO. NO. 1 86902 2 165452X479 4 132001 5 157081)(479 7 131959 8 66426 9 51793 10 136376 11 156577 13 750097 14 850733X004 15 63601 17 147613 18 700357X479 19 150050 21 54583 22 700063X479 23 88652 24 700363X479 25 144875)(479 26 140657 28 151512)(479 29 151511X479 31 150078 32 7(X)325X007 33 14663O [...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.994022 -- 370K 4O0 130 135 120 119 126 125 / 370C 110_ 101 195 182 185 38[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143,994022 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37280 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12 36775 12A 36558 12B 36694 14 28277 15 30589 16 34839A 17 31335 18 651018 19 36281 20 32600 30 36793 40 35544A 40 35545A 40 35546 41 35541 41 35542 41 35543 42 35547A 42 35548A 42 35549 43 20381 45 36777 46 32610A 48 27241 50 37032 52 29914 [...]

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    C'R._FTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.994022 KEY PART NO. NO. ----640174 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 * 5 631183 ° 6 640070 7 650506 o 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 640053 25 631867 27 631024 * 28 632019 29 631028 ° 30 631021 * 31 631022 35 36045A 36 640080 36A 632766 37 632547 * 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 * 48 631027 * 48A[...]

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    ••J CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.994022 KEY PART NO. NO. ----590694 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 590698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590695 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog Dog Spring Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES 42[...]

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    SERVICE NOTES[...]

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    For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1 - 800 - 4 - MY - HOME sM Anytime, day or night (1-800-469-4663) www.sears,com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 [...]