Download Craftsman 917.380330 Owner`s manual

917o380330
MODELNUMBER
OWNER'S
_Assembly
_Operation
4_aintenance
a_ervice
_Adjustments
4_epairParts
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Readand Follow
all SafetyRules
and Instructions
BeforeOperating
ThisEquipment
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SAFETYRULES
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CAUTION:
ALWAYS
DISCONNECT
SPARK PLUG WIRE AND
WHERE
IT CANNOT
CONTACT
SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT
STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP,
TRANSPORTING,
ADJUSTING
REPAIRS TO YOUR LAWN MOWER_
PLACE WIRE
ACCIDENTAL
OR MAKING
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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
NING THE BLADE
THE ENGINE
IS TURNING.
o
Please read your owner's
IS RUN-
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 wearing 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 filling 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.
°
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.
° DO NOT mow in wet grass_ Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction°
o
DO NOT run with the lawn mower..
DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors, Exhaust gases are deadly poison.
o
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.
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LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOLTO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETYPRECAUTIONS,IT MEANS-- ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT[!! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED.
PRODUCT
SPECBFICATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase of a Sears Craftsman
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 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.
will enable you to assemble
mower properly_
Always
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DISPLACEMENT:
10o49 cu. in
GASOLINE
l_O.quqrt_
(Un eaded)
CAPACITY:
SAE 30
OIL (21 oz_ Capacity):
A.PJ., Classification
SG/SF/SE
and maintain your lawn
observe the "SAFETY
(SAE 10W30)
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MODEL
NUMBER 917,380330
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SPARK
PLUG (GAP
VALVE
CLEARANCE:
.030
in ):
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Champion
RJ 19-LM or
Sears z_ 33312
or STD 361458
SERIAL
NUMBER
DATE OF
PURCHASE
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Intake:
Exhaust:
,008
,008
in
in,
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THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE
FOUND ON A DECAL ATTACHED TO THE REAR
OF THE LAWN MOWER HOUSING
SOLID STATE
AIR GAP:
IGNtTION
,0125
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YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER
AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
BLADE
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BOLT TORQUE:
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35-40
in,
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MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
A Sears Maintenance
Agreement
is available
on this product.
Contact
your
nearest
Sears store for details
CUSTOMERRESPONStB LMES
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Read and observe the safety rules_.
Follow a regular schedule in maintaining,
caring for and using your lawn mower,
Follow the instructions under "Maintenance"
and ,,Storage,
sections of this Owner's
Manual_
TWOYEARSLIMaTED
WARRANTY
ON CRAFTSMAN
POWERMOWER
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
days from the date of purchase,
This warranty
or rental purposes, this warranty
applies for only 90
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
NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, THIS WARRANTY
ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED STATES°
This warranty
to state
TO THE
APPLI ES
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state
Sears, Roebuck and Company,
D/731CR-W,
Sears Tower, Chicago,
IL
60684
TABLEOF CONTENTS
SAFETY
RULES
2
3
3
3
PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
WARRANTY
LAWN MOWER AccESSoRIES
ASSEMBLY
SERVICE AND
STORAGE
.
SERVICERECOMMENDATIONS
REPAIR PARTS-LAWN
MOWER
REPAIR PARTS-ENGINE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE
5
6,7,8,9
10,11
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
ADJUSTMENT
t2,13
14
15
16-17
18-21
23
24
ONDEX
A
Adjustments:
Carburetor
Handle Height
Height of Cut
Air Filter:
Replacement
Assembly:
Handle
Accessories
Btade:
Replacement
Sharpening
R
12
13
7
Handle:
Adiustment
Assembly
Knob
t4
5
6
Repair/Replacement
Parts
Responsibilities, Customer
18-2"/
3
tl
Lubrication:
Discharge Guard Hinge Pin
Engine
Front Wheel Adjuster
Handle Bracket Mounting Pin
I0
10
Controls:
Engine Zone Control Cable
6,7
Operator' Presence Control Bar
6
Engine Speed Control
6,7
Customer Responsibilities
3
Cutting Levels
7
15
15
15
15
til
Maintenance:
Agreement
Air Filter
Blade Care/Replacement
Engine
Grass Catcher
Lubrication
Spark Plug
Mowing Tips
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11
10
11
1t
15
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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
12
t3
T5
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3
7
8
6
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t4
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Trouble Shooting Chart
23
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Engine:
Oil Cap
Oil Change
Oil Level
Oil Type
Starting
Storage
.6
11
8
8
.8
14
Fuel:
Oil:
Engine
11
Storage
14
Operation:
Operating Lawn Mower • 6,7,8,9
Operator PresenceControl Bar
6
Options:
Attachments
5
Parts
Type
.8
Storage
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18-21
Warranty
Wheels:
Wheel Adjusters
3
6,7
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AC(ES$ORIE$
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
6
MUFFLER
AIR FILTER
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Your lawn mower has been completely assembled
at the factory,
HOWTO SETUPYOURLAWNIVtOWER
OPERATOR
CONTROL
PRESENCE
BAR
UPPEI
LIFT UP
LIFT UP 4_
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TO UNFOLDHANDLE
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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 ino
*
o
to place in the mowing position (See Fig_ !).
Raise upper handle section intoplace
on lower
handle and tighten one (1) handle knob,,
Release
operator
presence
control
bar and
tighten remaining
handle knob,,
Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your
mowing comforL Refer to "ADJUST
HANDLE"
in the Service and Adjustment
section of this
manual.
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FIG 1
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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
READ THIS OWNER'S
MANUAL
AND
SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING
pare the illustrations with your Lawn Mower to familiarize
and adjustments_ Save this manual for future reference.
yourself
I-_---OPERATOR
ENGINE
ZONE
CONTROL
CABLE
PRESENCE
STARTER
_
YOUR LAWN
FILLER
CAP
DISCHARGE
WITH
Com-
CONTROL
BAR
HANDLE
..... HANDLE
OIL
MOWER.
with the location of various controls
KNOB
DIPSTICK
GUARD_
WHEEL ADJUSTER
(ON EACH WHEEL)
LAWN
FI6. 2
MOWER
HOUSING
EETSCPSCSAFETY
REqUIREmENTS
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 CONTROL
BAR - must be
held down to the handle to start the engine. Release
to stop the engine_
ENGINE
SPEED CONTROL
of the engine which allows
"HIGH"
or "LOW"
engine
- located on the left side
you to select either
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_
I IMPORTANT
I
ENGINE ZONE CONTROL
I.
W"E"
THE
FIG. 3
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.
CAUTION: FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
REQUIRETHE
ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLEDON THIS LAWN
_b
MOWER
IN ORDERTO MINIMIZE
RISKOF
BLADECONTACTINJURY.
DO NOTTHE
UNDERANY
CIRCUMSTANCES
ATTEMPTTO DEFEAT
THEFUNCTION OF THE OPERATORCONTROL.
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT
CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM
SPARKPLUGCONTACT
AND PLACE
WIRE
WHERE
IT
CANNOTCOMEIN
WITH
THESPARK
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)_
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FIG. 4
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BEFORE
STARTfiIGENG NI
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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
time°
o
o
Replace engine oil cap with dipstick and tighten.
Check oil level before each use. Add oil if need-
o
ed_ Fill to FULL line on dipstick_
The oil you use should meet A.PJ.
SG/SF/SE_
ENGINE OIL
W/DIPSTICK
CAP
level, tighten engine oil cap each
FIG. 5
Classification
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_
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.
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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
effort
and
to keep from
overloading
the engine and leaving 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 col-
led less grass. To prevent
cher off with water and
o The vent holes in the baffle
catcher can become filled
°
this, regularly hose catlet dry before using.
in back of apermanex
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.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATUON
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
CRANKSHAFT
15o
LOCKWASHER
LAWNMOWER
_BLADE
CRANKSHAFT
ADAPTER_
KEYWAY"_----_.
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BLADE/BLADE
ADAPTERCARE
FIG. 6
Your Iawn
blade.
mower
wil!
work
better'
with
a sharp
CAUTION: DISCONNECTSPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARKPLUGAND PLACEWIRE WHERE
IT CANNOTCOMEIN CONTACTWITH THESPARE
PLUG.
o
TO REMOVE BLADE:
Turn lawn mower on its side_ Make sure air filter
o
and carburetor
are up.
Use block of wood between
blade
and
of wood
between
o Torque wrenches are available
stores and through the catalog,
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
to work properly.
Replace adapter
if
damaged..
TO REPLACE
Use block
blade
and
lawn
mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turin
ing clockwise_
o The recommended
tightening torque is 35-40 ft.
Ibs_
_
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&
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
and
crankshaft
(See Fig. 6)_
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GRASS
CATCHER
(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
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SPARKPLUGAND PLACE
WIRE WHEREIT CANNOT !
__ONTACT
WITH SPARKPLUG.
COLLAR
o
Remove the drain plug from bottom of engine,
(See Fig+ 7). Warm oil drains better.
Drain oil.
Put oil drain plug back and tighten.
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
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o
o
o
CLOCKWISE
AIR
Replace engine oil cap with dipstick.
Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plugo
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FILTE_
_]U_N cLock€wisE
_'L'_ _ TO
TIGHt Etq
AIR FILTER COVER
AIR FILTER
FIG. 8
Your engine will not run properly
damaged
by using a dirty air fitter.
and
may
be
(LEANIIt!I
Replace the air filter every year, more often if you
mow in very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air
filter.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
TO CHANGE
IT CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH SPARK/
PLUG.
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AIR FILTER
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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
o
o
Turn lawn mower on its side with carburetor
up.
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.
remove any dirt accumulation.
insert new filter into cover.
o Put air filter cover and filter into collar
the tab with the slot.
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FRO
SPARK
PLUG
AND
PLACE
WIRE
WHERE
0
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aligning
Push in on cover and turn clockwise to tighten (See
Fig. 8).
SPARKPLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your
engine start easier and run better,, Set spark plug
gap at .030 inch.
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_RgURETOR
If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should
be replaced.
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.
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GRASSCATCHER
IN PLACE.
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.
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_
DISCHARGE
GUARD
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.
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TO ADJUSTHANDLE
Your lawn mower
handle
can be raised or lowered
HIGH
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
o
Remove hairpin cotters°
Disconnect
the lower handle
from
\
Mi!Dflivl
FIG. 9A
FIG. 91
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).
HIGH
\
CAUTION:THEOPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROL
BARMUSTPIVOTFREELY
TO PERMITBLADE
BRAI(EENGAGEMENT
WHENCONTROL
BARIS
RELEASED.DO HOT OVERTIGHTENTHE
FASTENERS
HOLDINGTHECONTROLS
TO THE
UPPERHANDLE.
FIG. iOA
FIG. lOB
HANDLE
o To change from medium low to
ty the upper handle section will
ed over (See Fig, IOA)_
• 1"o change from medium low to
ly the lower handle section will
ed over (See Fig. lOB),
high position om
have to be turnlow position, onhave to be turn-
HAIRPIN COTTER
HANDLE BRACKET
FIG. 11
13
Your lawn mower' and engine should be prepared
for off-season storage as follows:
LAWN MOWER
OPERATOR
CONTROL
PRESENCE
BAR
UPPER
o Clean underside of lawn mower housing_ (See
"Cleaning"
in maintenance
section of manual..)
o Inspect and replace/sharpen
blade, if required
(See
"Blade/BJade
Adapter
Care"
in
maintenance
section of manual).
= Lubricate as shown in Service Recommendation
o
HANI
FOLD FORWARO
FOR STORAGE
HANDLE
KN
BACKWARD
chart on page 15 of manual
Hose grass catcher off with water and let dry
before storing. (if purchased as an accessory)_
;J
HANDLE
LOWER
o
You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage
as shown in Fig 12_
o
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).
HANDLE FOR
IMPORTANT: WHEN FOLDINGTHE
STORAGE
OR TRANSPORTATION,
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°
_.
MOWING
POSITION
NDL£
FIG. 12
LOWER
HANDLE
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:
FIG. 13
IT IS IMPORTANT
TO PREVENT
GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING
IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS
SUCH AS THE CARBURETOR,
FUEL
FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING
STORAGE.
ALSO,
EXPER*
IENCE INDICATES
THAT ALCOHOL
BLENDED
FUELS (CALLED GASOHaL
OR
USING
ETHANOL
OR
OTHER
o
•
METHANOL)
CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH
LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION
OF ACIDS
DURING
STORAGE..
ACIDIC
GAS
CAN DAMAGE
THE FUEL SYSTEM
OF
AN
ENGINE
WHILE
IN
STORAGE°
o
14
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.
When setting up your handle from the storage
position, the lower handle will automatically
lock
into the mowing positiom
SERVICERECORD
SCHEDUff
Fili in dates as you complete reguiar
service
8lades
First
2
Hours
Every
_0
Hours
Every
2,5
Hours
SERVICE
DATES
Every
Every
50
Use
Hours
Sharpened
Blades Replaced
I_
Engine Oil Change
.....
/_
Oil Check
Engine
Air Cleaner
Spark
Plug Replaced
Lubricate
Lawn Mower
Cleaning
Grass Catcher (if applicable)
Muffler
_r
-
CHECK
LUg,S(AIr,ON
O
SAE30
_
SPRAY
MOTOR
OIL (10W30)
LUBRICANT
®
HANDLE
BRACKET
MOUNTING
PIN
Q
Q
15
DISCHARGE
WHEEL
GUARD
ADJUSTER
HINGE
PIN
CRAFTSMAN 20'" ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL
NO.
REPAIR PARTS
917.380330
Rev.
33
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29
8
34
\
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54
53
O
CRAFTSMAN
20"
ROTARY
LAWN
MOWER
REPAIR PARTS
MODEL NO. 917.380330
Rev.
Ref.
No.
Part
No.
Part Name
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
86817
750627
850990
750508
STD541425
85692
103672X
800481
58714
85827
87692
700148
51793
751228
81276
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
87585
850988
850987
85664
85663
86931
86933
84920
88348
87887
850863
77865
62335
84921
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
(Right)
Wheel Adiusting
Bracket (R.F.,L.R.)
Wheel Adjusting
Bracket (L.F.,R.R.)
Spacer
Washer
Axle Arm Assembly
Selector
Spring
Selector
Knob
Belleville Washer
Shoulder Bolt 3/8-16
,,,,,,,,,,,
,,,,,,
1
2
3
4
5
6
-.4
=
=
HHU
Ref.
No.
Part
No,
30
31
32
33
34
35
750507
52160
85179
800545
750149
STD581025
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
5O
51
52
87592
87590
87589
55187
85463
61537
STD541437
STD541425
88394
88393
STD55t037
850999
851514
850972
851074
850263
851084
53
54
55
56
750509
88374
88375
48216
57
750505
,I
Part Name
======
750510
0
=
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
(Source I43)
Model No. 143,404082
(See Pages 18-21)
Owner's
Manual
4OO
135
130
126
120
119
C FTS AN
ReI.
No.
1
2
6
7
Part
No.
35010
26727
33734
34214A
"33735
30200
12A
12B
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
30
32
4O
34695
33886
28277
30589
31383A
31335
650548
31361
32600
35839
32323
3_
4O
35545
40
35546
41
41
35541
35542
41
35543
42
42
45A
46
48
5O
52
6.9
70
35547
35548
35549
20381
32875
32610A
27241
33148A
29914
*35261
35810
72
73
30572
*28833
75
8O
81
82
83
84
86
89
9O
92
93
100
!01
103
27897
30574
35479
30591
30588A
29193
650488
611004
611112
650815
650816
34443A
610118
650814
110
119
120
125
125
34961
"33015A
34342
29313C
293!5C
126
126
293!4B
29315C
t30
6021A
No.
Part
No.
136
35395
Ref'°
Part
Name
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 8- Ring
Assy.
(Std)
(tncl, Noa_ 41, 42 8. 43)
Piston, Pin 8" Ring Assy, (.010 oversize) (tncL Nos, 41, 42 8- 43)
Piston, Pin 8- Ring Assy
(,,020 oversize) (tncl. Nos, 41, 42 8, 43)
Piston 8- Pin Assy. (Std.) {fncl_ No 43)
Piston
8. Pin Assy
(910
oversize)
(tncL No 43)
Piston
8- Pin ASsy
(.020 oversize)
(tnct No. 43)
Ring Set, Piston (Std.)
Ring Set, Piston (.010 oversize}
Ring Set, Piston (020 oversize}
Ring, Piston pin retaining
Rod Assy., Connecting
(Incf No 46)
Bolt, Connecting
rod
Valve, Ufter
Camshaft (Compression
Release)
Pump Assy, Oit
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
(1/32"
oversize)
(lncl No. 151)
Screw, Hex flange hd, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2
150
151
166
169
172
174
178
182
184
185
186
189
!90
191
192
193
194
195
200
202
203
204
205
207
209
215
223
224
238
239
241
245
250
260
261
262
263
275
277
295
287
290
292
300
301
305
306
307
309
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
35821
34613
650795
35000
650884
34.357
26460
35586
36355
35819
34265
35499
650562
Part
Name
Spark Plug, Resistor (Champion
RJ19LM or equivalent)
Spring, Vafve
Cap, Lower valve spring
Shroud
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
Powedok.
1/4-20 x 3/8
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
Screw,
Hex washer
hd
shoulder
t0-32 x 49/64
Collar, Air cleaner
Filter, Air cteaner (Paper}
Cover, Air cleaner
Housing,
Blower
Screw, Hex washer hd self-tap Seres
10-24 x 9/16
Screw,
Hex
washer
hd
Poweriok
thread, 1/4-20 x 15/32
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
C FTS AN 4°CYCLE
ENGINE
Part
No.
i 310
i 3!3
3435_
37o
370A
370B
380
39n
I
1
'
35822
34o8o
65O898
,
34985
35847
35167
35841
632569
59O637
[
I
I
I
MODEL:
.ell
Part
No.
Name
Dipstick, Oil fill
Spacer, Flywheel key
Screw,
Hex washer
hd
10-32 x 27/32
Retainer, Starter rope
Decal, Instruction
Decal, Throttle
Decal, Name
Carburetor
(incl, No 184)
Starter, Rewind
I
Part
No.
33238D
shoulder,
Part
Gasket Set (lncl
143.404082
Name
items
marked
")
RPM Setting:
Low Speed: 2050 High
Speed:
3000
"Indicates
Parts Included in
Gasket Set, Ref No 400
20
CARBURETOR
NO.
632569
5 _.._
] ReJ
26
7_,@__
/
Part
No,
L632_
i 631615
631616
650506
631767
631971
631184
632047
631027
631021
!
13
t4
15
t6
I
_16
I
631022
632019
631024
631700
631334
632568
] 631028
Part Name
Carburetor
Shaft _f Lever Assy, Throttle
Shutter, Throttle
Screw, Throttle shutter
Spring, Throttle return
Seal, Dust
Washer, Flat
Primer Assy
Plug, Welch
Inlet Needle,
Seat 8 Clip Assy
(Incl No 13)
Clip, inlet need{e
Float, Carburetor
Shaft, Float
Bowl, Float
Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Nut, Float Bowl
Gasket, Bowl-to-body
Fitting, Fuel inlet
[ 632527
I
@
21
1
J
7"
f
REWIND
STARTER
NO. 5,.,00637
Part
No.
_0615
k90616
kc_17
;90618
k_0619
k90_5
_52
5
21
Part Name
Starter, Rewind
Pin, Spring (Incl
Washer
Retainer
Washer
No
4)
Spring, Brake
Dog, Starter
Spring, Dog
Pulley
Spring, Rewind
Cover, Spring
Housing Assy,
Starter
Rope, Starter (Length 98" 8 9164"
diao)
Handle, Starter
NOTES
22
T
........................................................
PROBLEM
CAUSE
I
.......
--_J_L[_
I
_rrr
CORRECTION
,i,,111,1
,i ,,
DOESNOT
START
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
LOSSOF
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
POORCUTUNEVEN
TOOMUCH
VIBRATION
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ii
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ii
1
2
3
4
Dirty air filter
Out of gasoline
Stale gasoline
Spark plug wire is disconnected
from the spark plug
Bad spark plug
Water in gasoline
Loose blade or broken blade
adapter
Operator presence control bar in released position
Operator presence control bar defecfive
Rear of lawn mower housing/blade
dragging in heavy grass
Cutting too much grass
Dirty air filter
Build-up of grass, leaves, and
trash under lawn mower housing
Walking speed too fast
Too much oil in engine
i
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
t
2
3
4
5
6
Replace air filter
Fill gasoline tank
Drain gas tank and refill with fresh
gasoline
Connect wire to spark plug
Replace spark plug
Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean
gasoline
Tighten blade bolt and/or replace
blade adapter
Depress operator presence control bar
Replace operator presence control bar
Raise rear of lawn mower housing one (1)
setting higher than front
Set in HIGHER CUT position
Clean or replace air filter
Disconnect spark plug wire and
dean underside of lawn mower housing
Cut at slower walking speed
Check engine oil level
Worn, bent or loose blade
Wheel heights uneven
Low engine speed
Build*up of grass, leaves and trash
under lawn mower housing
1
2
3
I
2
3
Worn or bent blade
Loose biade
Bent engine crankshaft
t
2
3
Reptace blade.
Tighten blade bait
Contact Sears Service Deportment
I,
F_ywheei brake is on when operator
presence control bar is released
Bent engine crankshaft.
Blade adapter sheared
Blade dragging in grass
1
Depress operator presence control
bar to upper handle before pulling
on starter rope.
Contact Sears Service Department
Replace blade adapter,
Get over low grass and/or hard surface
to start engine
4
Jl
Replace blade Tighten blade bolt
Set ai! wheels at same height
Set engine speed control in FAST or
HiGH position
Disconnect spark plug wire & dean
underside of lawn mower housing
i iii
STARTER
ROPE
HARDTO PULL
2
3
4
CATCHER
NOT
FILLINGCOMPLETELY
(IF APPLICABLE)
3
4
2
3
4
]
2
3
Cutting
height worn
too low
Lift on blade
off,
Catcher bag dirty, poor air
venting,
Low engine speed.
4
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
HARDTO PUSH
1
2
3
4
,
Raise cutting height
Replace blade
Ciean/reptace catcher bag
(If optional grass catcher is being
used).
Set engine speed control in FAST or
HIGH position
..........................
High grass or cutting height too low
Rear of fawn mower housingiblade
dragging in heavy grass
Grass catcher too full.
Handle height position not right for you
23
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
Each Lawn Mower has its own model number
engine has its own model number.
Each
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,
WHENORDERING
REPAIRPARTS,ALWAYS
GIVETHEFOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
* PRODUCT_ "ROTARY LAWNMOWER"
* MODELNUMBER- 917.380330
HOW TO ORDER
REPAIRPARTS
* 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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