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    MODEL NUMBER 917.387130 OWNER'S MANUAL o Assembly o Operation o Customer Responsibilities o Service o Adjustments o Repair Parts Caution: Read and Follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 156597 9.25,96 VBL Printed in U.S,A,[...]

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    A SAFETY RULES A Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS [...]

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    CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Lawn Mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/Department We have competent, well- trained technicians and t[...]

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    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPO NSlBILITIES ..................... 3, 11-13 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 ASSEMBLY ...............................................[...]

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    LAWN ACCESSORU These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced° 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, LAWN.MOWER PERFORMANC[...]

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    ASSEMBLY Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower_ Your' new lawn mower has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc. necessary to complete the assembly have bee[...]

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    BLY TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS CATCHER (See Figs. 3A thru 4) ° Insert leg of tubular frame through front opening of grass catcher and thread frame into sewn hem of bag NOTE: Keep bag hem gathered on the straight leg of the tubular frame, • When frame comes out the other end of sewn hem, immediately work the end of frame down inside the bag as [...]

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    OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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,. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied wi[...]

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    OPERATION I 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 the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOWTO USEYOU[...]

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    OPERATION 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 pul! starter handle quickly Do not allow starter rope to snap back. • [...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSaBILmT ES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'_._, _'O_,_% -_ _._£,_Y FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE Check for Loose Fasteners 6/ 6#"' Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) 6/' M Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys _ Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Repl[...]

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    CUSTOMER RESPONSmB LITUE$ LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance TIRES = Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp= Re[...]

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    CUSTOM RESPONS BDLRTmES ENGINE AIR FILTER LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent oil rated with APt service classification S F or SG, Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES "20 ° 0" 60 ° 80 ° TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Althoug[...]

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    SERVMCE ADJUSTMENTS I _ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: o Release control bar. I = 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 "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in[...]

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    STORAGE i Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the ENGINE 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. o Clean entire lawn mower (See "CLEANING" in [...]

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    REPAUR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.387130 11 43 .,,& 7 8 57 9 24 17 58 28 35 32 33 44 32 38 37 37 36 38 42 43 39 40 39 40 43 39 43 4o 38 50 ,55 ,54[...]

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    REPAIR PARTS CRAFTSMAN 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387130 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. "4 1 86902 2 145646x479 3 150424 4 132001 5 !51516X479 7 131959 8 151517 9 51793 t0 136376 tl 156577 13 750097 14 850733X004 15 63601 17 147613 18 700357X479 19 150050 2! 54583 22 700063X479 23 88652 24 700363X47[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGUNE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 9O0 400 135 130 120 119 416 182 ^._ 19 % '174 126 125 30 46 "_'310 _307 241 </_ 245 238 250 18[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 REF PART REF PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 36478A 2 26727 6 33734 7 36557 12A 36558 12B 34695 14 28277 15 30589 16 32651 17 31335 18 651018 '19 36281 20 32600 30 35996 40 36073 40 36074 40 36075 41 36070 41 36071 41 36072 42 36076 42 36077 42 36078 43 20381 45 30963B 46 32610A 4[...]

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    CRAFTSMAN &CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.974500 REF PART 48_O _ -49 I SO 28_ %_27 44_! NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 632747 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 632504 7 650506 16 631807 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 36045 36 632735 37 632547 40 632736 44 27110 48 631027 Carburetor (IncL 184 of Engine Parts List) Throttl[...]

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    TF OUBLESHOOTRNG POINTS PROBLEM Does not start Loss of power Poorcut-uneven Excessive vibration Starter rope hard to pull Grass catcher not filling (If so equipped) Hard to push CAUSE 1 Dirty air filter 2 Out of fuel 3 Stale fuel 4 Water in fuel 5 Spark plug wire is disconnected 6 Sad spark plug 7 Loose blade or broken blade adapter 8 Control bar i[...]

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    MODEL NO. 917.387130 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7278) 4.5 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR D_SCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Each lawn mower has its own model number_ Each [...]