Craftsman 917.377431 Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual £RIIFTSMIIN 6.5 HORSEPOWER 22" EZ MULCH POWER PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.377431 ⢠Safety ⢠Assembly ⢠Operation ⢠Maintenance ⢠Espa_ol ⢠Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman webslte: www.sears.com/craftsman
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17 Maintenance"S'chedule 10 Repair Parts 36 Maintenance- " 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: ⢠Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. ⢠Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by retuming the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances. TRAINING: ⢠Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. Leam how to quickly stop mower. ⢠Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions. ⢠Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. ⢠Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual. ⢠Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower. ⢠Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac- turer. Use of such attachments may be hazardous. ⢠The blade tums when the engine is running. PREPARATION: ⢠Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury. ⢠Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. 2
⢠Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. ⢠Chock 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 this while the engine is running. ⢠Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. OPERATION: ⢠Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. ⢠Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. Always be sure of your footing -- keep a firm hold on the handles and walk. ⢠Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. ⢠Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any gravel---covered areas. ⢠Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it. ⢠Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. ⢠Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any damage before restarting and operating you mower. ⢠Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. ⢠Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely chock for the cause of vibration and repair as required. 3 ⢠Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. ⢠Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions -- maintain good footing. ⢠Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: ⢠Chock the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to he sure they are tightened properly. ⢠Chock all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition. ⢠Keep all safety devices in place and working. ⢠To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. ⢠Chock grass catcher often for deteriora- tion and wear and replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower. ⢠Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. ⢠Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ⢠Never store mower with iuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, p_gpaCe heater, clothes dryer, etc. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark wire and place wire wh_re it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. _eWARNING engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
These acceasones 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE MULCHER KITS ! GRASS CATCHERS FOR _( SIDE DISCHARGE ⢠LAWN MOWERS CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE IE ! STABILIZER GAS CANS MUFFLERS BLADES AIR RLTERS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OiL Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as neces- sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces- sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON ⢠Remove loose parts included with mower. ⢠Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat. ⢠Remove all packing matedais except padding between upper ahd lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. ⢠Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose pads. 4
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle 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 holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. ⢠Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Mowing position Lower handle TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. ⢠Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female) ⢠Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). ⢠Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. ⢠Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. ⢠After charging, connect engine connec- tor (male) to battery connector (female). Your engine has an integral altemator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required. IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE A DISCHARGED BATTERY. At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage. &CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season. Battery charger Battery Connector (male) Engine Connector Battery (male) Connector (female) 5
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 adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL D._NGER, KEEP HANDS OFt W/_RNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Key start __ Operator presence control bar lever Starter handle Engine zone control cable Handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap Primer Mulcher door Housing Drive cover IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sion. The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence contr_ bar- must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine. Key start switch - used for starting engine. Starter handle - used for starting the engine. Drive control lever - used to engage power- propelled forward motion of lawn mower. Mulcher - allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation. 6
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foralgn objects thrown into the eyee, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operaling your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ,_CAUTION : Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. ⢠Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be posi_oned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. DRIVE CONTROL ⢠Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. ⢠Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to continue mowing without self- propelling. ⢠To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground wh=le tuming lawn mower. Operator presence control Drive bar "" "_ \ " t control \_ \_ Drive control To engage drive control disengaged TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT ⢠Raise wheels for lew cut and lower wheels for high coL ⢠Adjust cutting height to suit your require- merits. Medium position is best for most lawns. ⢠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. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. ALso, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. Lower wheels for high cut Plate tab Raise wheels for low cut NOTE: Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation. To convert to discharging operation, you must install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower. TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR ⢠Lift door upward on it's hinge until the deflector frame can be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown. ⢠Release the door to rest against deflector frame. ⢠To retum to mulching operation, reverse the above steps and be sure door is in closed position. _ _, ,_'_._ Mulcher Door Deflector _ _------ Mounting Bracket _lb CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn mower without mulcher door in closed position, discharge deflector in place, or approved grass catcher in place. 7
BEFORE STAR'RNG ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without og inthe engine. ⢠Be sum mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. ⢠Remove engine oil cap and tiff to the full fine on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstk_ reeding. ⢠Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. ⢠Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill ⢠Check oH level bofore each use. Addoilif needed. Fill to full 5ne on dipstick. ⢠To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time. ⢠Reinstall engine o_1 cap and tighton. ⢠Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each seeson. You may need to change the oil mere often under dusty, dirty conditions. GAS ⢠Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fu_l in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. _oARNING: Experience indicates that blended fuels (called gasohol or using athanol or methanel) can attrect moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage. Addic ges can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine end let it run until fuel lfnse and carburator are empty. Use frosh fuel next seeson. See Storage Instructions for additional infom_tion. Never use engine or carburetor deaner products in fuel tank or penxenent damage may occur. 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 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 caus_ 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. Engine oil cap cap \ MOWING TIPS ⢠⢠Under certain conditions, such as ver_ tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading thq 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 cutting, reduce tt width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ⢠For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position. ⢠For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise directio starting at the outside of the area to b_ cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine. To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc., 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 collect less gras To prevent this, regularly hose catche off with water and let dry before using ⢠Keep top of engine around starter cle and clean of grass clippings and chaf This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. 8
MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For beat parformance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. ⢠The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many timas and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will d'_oerse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quicldy to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting ac_on of the blades. ⢠Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form dumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon, At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the dirsct sun. ⢠For bast rasults, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades, ff the lawn is overgrown it w111 be necessaly to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving dumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ⢠Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. ⢠Change your cutting pattem from week to week. Mow north to south one week then _ to east to wast the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 9
M..NTEN..CESC. OUL '" AS YOU COMPLETE /_/_/_-_X'_.v,'_'" * ........ iiiii lIB Check for Loose Fastenem I/ li/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Under Dd_ Cover W (Power-ProP (Wled Mowers ) Check drive belt_ulleys .j (Power.Propelled Mowers) R : CheckJShaq_dReplace Blade = i Lubdcalton Chart I/ Clean BatteryiRecharip IElect_ Start Mowers t 1/ I/4 i Check Engine Oil Level le # Change Engine Oil 1/1.2 Clean Air Rlter 1/2 Inspect Muffler r, Replaea Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2 t - Change more often wlHm operating under A heaw load or In Idgh ambleN tempemture_ 2 - service more oft_ _twm opeming In dirly or dusly â¬onditions. 3 - Replace Idad_ more o1_ when mov, tng k_ m-,dy _L 4 - Charge 48 houm at _d of _alon. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negrNgonce. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be mede pedodK_dly to properly maintain your unit. All adjuslments in the Servloe and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. ⢠Onceayear, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. ⢠Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. BEFORE EACH USE ⢠Check engine oil level. ⢠Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). LUBRICATION CHART O Wheel (_) Mulcher door adjuster oil (_) Brake spring bracket (D Handle bracket mounting pin (_) Spray lubricante (_) Referto MAINTINANCE "ENGINE" SECTION. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 10
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377431 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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 VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUS'E .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION t_lR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES ⢠Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. ⢠Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tim damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE ⢠Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. ⢠Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. ⢠Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. ⢠Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. ⢠Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise. ⢠Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). 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 ifdamaged. TO REPLACE BLADE ⢠Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned. ⢠Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. ⢠Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. ⢠Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. ⢠Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. ⢠The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. 11
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 be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. ⢠To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. 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, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Blade Key adapter Crankshaft keyway Blade Lockwasher \ Blade shaft bolt Hardened Trailing washer edge Blade adapter GRASS CATCHER (If purchased as an accessory) ⢠The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. ⢠Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac- turer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. GEAR CASE ⢠To keep your drive system working propedy, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. ⢠The geal" case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. 12 ⢠If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease, part no. 750369. Do not substitute. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check beth front wheels. ⢠Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers. ⢠Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. ⢠Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth. ⢠Put wheels back in place. ⢠If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest authorized service center. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent on rated with API service clsssitica_on SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starling in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased _1 consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oH level mere frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running lew en oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operatien orat least once a year if the lawn mower ls not used for 25 hours in ene year. Check the crankcase on lsvoi befors _ the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. "1"Kjhtan oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. ⢠Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. ⢠Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. ⢠Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. ⢠Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine. ⢠Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL. ⢠Replace engine oil cap. ⢠Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Container _ AIR RLTER Your engine will not run propedy 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 tuming clock- wise to the stop and pull away from collar. ⢠Remove filter from inside of cover. ⢠Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. ⢠Insert new fitter into cover. ⢠Put air filter cover and fitter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. ⢠Push in on cover and tum countemlock- wise to tighten. Tum clockwise Clip to remove MUFFLER Inspect and raplace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine st.art easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at ,O3O inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best perfonmance, I_ mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _lb CAUTION: Dks_nnc:_-'tsparkplug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. ⢠Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to rernove build-up of grass and trash. ⢠Clean engine ofton to ksep trash from accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. ⢠Ksep finisi'_l surfaces and wheeb free _ all gasorw_, oil,etc. ⢠Wedonot recomrnendusingagarden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortensd engine life. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under ddve cover at least twice a season..Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover. Slot Air filter Tum Tab clockwise to tighten Air tilter cover 13
CAUTION: Beforeperformingany 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 cUTrlNG HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position. If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT i emove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley and rolling belt off it. Tum lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up. ⢠Remove blade. ⢠Remove debris shield. ⢠Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. ⢠Install new belt by reversing above steps. ⢠Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. Drive cover Push down TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. ⢠To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over. ⢠Remove the cable clips. ⢠Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle. ⢠Remove the starter rope guide from the upper handle. ⢠Remove hairpin cotters. ⢠Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets. â¢Tum the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed. ⢠Reassemble the starter rope guide. ⢠Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle. _, CAUTION: Theoperatorpresence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake engagement when control bar is released. Do not overtighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle. Shipping Position Medium low Medium high High Low 14
⢠To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be tumed over. ⢠To change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over. remove Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter ENGINE 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 engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine govemor, which is factory set for the proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed scan be dangerous. If you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. 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 Maintenance section of this manual). ⢠Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. ⢠Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. ⢠Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. ⢠Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle dears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. ⢠Loosen upper handle mounting belts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables. ⢠When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position. Lower handle remove Hairpin _in cotter Operator presence control bar Upper handle ....._/,_.......,_2//4/_ "*P)_" Fold forward for __ ___... _ &/TJ storage __ ___ t_'-'_'-'_-'_ ,//I Fold - Mowing "_ position Lower handle 15
ENGINE FUELSYSTEM 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 separ'_on and formation of acids during storage. Ac'_lic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. ⢠Drain the fuel tank. ⢠Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. ⢠Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. ⢠Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aitemative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER ⢠Remove spa p g. ⢠Pour one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. ⢠Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. ⢠Replace with new spark plug. BA'I-rERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours. OTHER ⢠Do not store gasoline from one season to another. ⢠Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust end/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. ⢠If,possible, store your unit indoors end cover it to give protection from dust end dirt. ⢠Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which ⢠allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower"" with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing inany enclosure. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Loss of power Poor out- uneven 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spa_ plug. 7. Loose blade or broken black adapter. 8. Control bar in released pos o.. 9. Control bar defective. 1. Rear of lawn mower heusin or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash un_r mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or Ioese blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Clean/replace air filter, 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh dean fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Connect wire tO plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Depress control bar to handle. i 9. Replace control bar. 1. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 3. Clean/replace air _er. 4. Clean underside of mower housing. 5. Check ell level. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. 1. Replace blade. "l-_jhten blade boll 2. Set all wheels at same height 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive vibration Starter rope hard topull 1. Replace blade. "Rghten blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 1. Wom, 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 brokan. 4. Blade dragging in grass. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. Catcher not venting air. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or blade drag_ng in grass. 3. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height position not _ht for you. ⢠1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Gross catcher 1. 1. Raise cutting heighL notftlling0fso 2. 2. Replace blade. equipped) 3. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing ore (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit. 18
ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 BATrERY 3 4 2 5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 87297X479 Batten/Bracket 2 750909 Battery 3 111549X Battery Charger 4 86649 Batten/Pad 5 134861 Batten/Wrap 36
I ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 17 I| KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 2 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 3 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 7 77881 Bearing 8 137051 Worm Shaft 9 137074 Ddve Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E-Ring 18 850848 Hi-Pro Key 19 81585X004 SpdngBracket NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 PART NO 165451X479 144929 161808 36953 132001 85529 131959 66426 51793 136376 88348 152653X479 STD512505 165175X479 151667X479 151665X479 87295 140540 750097 87584X004 151889 152904 147286 154132 152124 751592 700168X479 700166X479 STD523707 750085X007 146630 700331X004 701037 750913X004 61651 142748 43 151138 DESCRI'PI"K)N 44 57143 45 83923 UpparHandle 46 85463 48 149741 Screw 49 63601 Zone Control Asm. (Including Cable) 50 85825 Screw 51 134612 Rope Guide Nylon Bushing 52 150406 Handle Bolt Wire tie 53 851084 54 850263 HairpinCotter HandleKnob 55 851074 Flat Washer 3/8 56 152202 LowerHandle 57 851514 Hex Tapping Screw 1/4,20 x 1/2 58 752118 Support Rod 59 751399 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 60 74180410 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 62 156516 TdmPlata 63 85543 Rear Deflector 64 87677 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 68 ...... Deflector Bracket Discharge Guard 69 153350X479 Decal, Mulching Door 70 153282X479 71 63601 HingeRod 72 151440 Housing Bracket Torsion Spdng 73 ..... Locknut Support Bracket (Left) 74 169808 Support Bracket (Right) - - 161058 Hex Head Bolt 3/8-16x3/4 - - 166938 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer ⢠Selector Spdng Selector Knob 71 33072 Axle Arm Assembly 71 33623 Bslleville Washer 71 33500 Shoulder BOlt 71 33300 71 33316 Wheel & Tire Assembly WaveWasher Locknut 3/18-16 Danger Decal Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Locknut Screw Debds Shield Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd. 8) Helical Lockwasher HardenedWasher Blade 22" Blade Adapter Deflector Bracket, Deflector screw 1/4-20 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Ref. #46) Engine Pulley Hi-Pro Key#HP 505 Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model 143.996504 Support Brkt Handle RH Support Brk't Handle LH Locknut Keps Hubcap Battery Assembly (See Battery Repair Parts Page) Zone Control Cable Waming Decal(Not Shown) Owner's Manual(EnglisWSpanlsh) Available accessories not included with lawn mower:. Grass Catcher Gas Can (2.5 gal.) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.) MowerCover
ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 24 22 \ 21 29 I I r
ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION 1 145793 2 STD541425 4 158755 5 146323 6 146527 9 150495 12 751152 15 701037 18 88118 19 67725 21 88080 22 137054 23 12O00058 24 150340 26 145212 28 150182 29 166732 3O 143603 32 154990 36 132010 37 137052 39 75192 41 137090 42 70P.511 43 152O18 44 152019 45 86012 Control Bar Locknut 1/4-20 HexWasher Head Screw #10-24 x 2-1/8 Control Cable Assembly V.Belt Spring Retainer Locknut 1/4-20 Selector Knob FeltWasher Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 Dust Cover Pinion E-P_ng Wheel &Tire Assembly Hex Flange Locknut Hubcap Ddve Cover decal Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 DriveCover Locknut Ddve Pulley Spdng Spltng Gear Case Assembly (Compoete) Wheel Ad uster Assembly (Left) Wheel Adjuster Assemb y (Right) Ddveshaft Cover
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MOOEL NUMBER 143.996504 119 125 l _74172 73 195 245 25O 42
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37266 Cylinder (Incl, 2,20 & 150) 2 26727 Dowel Pin 6 33734 Breather Element 7 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 8 & 12A) 12 36775 BreatherTubs 12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 12S 36694 Breather Tube Elbow 14 28277 Washer 15 30589 Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 16 34839A Govemor Lever 17 31335 Governor LeverClamp 18 651018 Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64 = 19 36261 Extension Spring 20 32600 Oil Seal 30 35801 Crankshaft 40 40027 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 40028 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010' OS) 41 40025 Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) (Incl. 43) 40026 Piston & Pin Assay. (.010" OS) (Incl.43) 42 40006 Ring Set (Std.) 40007 Ring Set (.010" OS) 43 20381 Piston Pin Retaining Ring 45 36777 Connecting Rod Ass'y. (incl. 46) 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 48 27241 Valve Lifter 50 36778 Camshaft (MCR) 52 29914 Oil Pump Ass'y. 69 35261 ⢠Mounting Flange Gasket 70 34311E Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83,306) 72 30572 Oil Drain Plug (Ind. 73) 73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 75 27897 Oil Seal 80 30b'74A Governor Shaft 81 30590A Washer 82 30591 Governor Gear Assay. (Incl. 81) 83 30588A Governor Spool 86 650488 Screw. 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 89 611004 Flywheel Key 90 611150 FI_ 92 650815 Bellevilta Washer 93 650816 Rywheel Nut 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 103 651007 Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16" 110 37047 GroundW]re 110A 36953 GroundWire 110B 36954 D.C. Starter Wire 119 36787 * Cyfinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 125 37288 Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Include. 151) 126 37289 Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151) 130 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM) 150 31672 Valve Spflng 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw, 10024 x 9/16" 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 114-28 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 184 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36785 Intake Pipe 186 326.53 GovemorLink 189 650831 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 191 36559A S,E, Brake Bracket (Include. 195) 195 610973 Terminal 196 35035 Power Restart Switch 207 34336 Throttle Unk 216 33086 R.P,M. Adjusting Lever 223 650451 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" 224 36786 " Intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw, 10o32 x 49/64 239 34338 * Air Cleaner Gasket 241 36919 Air CleanerCollar 245 36905 Air Cleaner Rltar 250 36920 Air Cleaner Cover 260 36960 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw, 10024 x 9/16' 262 650831 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 263A 36921 Starter Grill 275 36790 Muffler 277 650988 Screw, 1/4-20x2-5/16" 285 35000A StarterCup 287 650926 Screw, 8-32 x 21/64' 290 29774 Fuel Line 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 298 28763 Screw, 10-32 x 35/64" 300 36916 FueITank (Include. 292 & 30"1) 301 36246 FueICap 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 306 36996 * "O'-Ring 307 35499 "Ct'-Ring 309 650562 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" 310 35648 Dipstick 313 34080 Spacer 314 650767 Screw, 8-32 x27/84" 315 36952 Alternator Coil 322 35013 Connecto[ Scdy 322A 610885 Connector Body 325 35249 SpdngClip 325A 37152 Spdng Clip 347 651038 Screw, 10032 x 51/64" 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal 370C 37199 Pdmer Decal 380 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184) 390 590739 Rewind Startar 395 35709 Electric Starter_Motor (I 2 Volt) 400 36792B Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *) 416 :_o088 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417)(Optional) 417 650821 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional) 900 -- -- Replacement Engine NONE 900 ---- Replacement S/B 750832, order from 71-999 -- -- RPM High 2900 to 3200 NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590702 starter. NOTE: All component dimensions given in 43U.S, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 KEY PART NO. NO. ---- 640174 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 64O053 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 36045A 36 64O08O 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 48A 631027 60 632760 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spdng * Dust Seal Washer * Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter * Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crock Screw/Idle Speed Screw TensionSpdng Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restrlctor Screw Cap Float Bowl * Float Shaft Float ⢠Float Bowl"O" Ring ⢠Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl, 31) Spdng Clip Pdmer BulbiRetaine r Ring Main NozzleTube CarburetorTube ⢠=O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer ⢠Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well * Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent ⢠Welch Plug Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked â¢) 44
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 12 11C 12 KEY NO. mD 1 2 3 4A 513 6 7 8 10A 11C 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 357O9 34955 3495O 34954 34949A 34953 3345O 34944 34945 59O5OO 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 59O608 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter (12 Volt) Retainer Ring Spring Retainer sp_ Gear Drive End Cap Ass!y. Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass'y. Thrust Washer Commutator End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. brushes Bolt, 10-32 x 3-3'16" Pinion Driver CupWasher Retainer Ring Washer Ddve Nut Washer 45
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 13 _5 KEY PART NO. NO. 590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 59O698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSpdng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" alia.) StarterHandle 46
CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 V--t4 II III m7 KEY NO. 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 590739 59074O 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 59O76O DESCRIPTION RewindStartar Retainer Starter Dog DogSp_ng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) Starter Handle SpdngClip 47
For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week PartsDirect s. 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area: Call 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-488-1222 For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement: Call 9 am-5 pro, Monday - Saturday 1-800-827-6655 SEARS 66938 REV.2 05.27.99 VB Printed in U.S.A.
Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11 Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14 Assembly 4 Storage 15 Operation 6 Troubleshooting 17 Maintenance"S'chedule 10 Repair Parts 36 Maintenance- " 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover: ⢠Expendable items which become wom during normal use, such as rotary mower blades, blade adapters, belts, air cleaners and spark plug. ⢠Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual. Warranty service is available by retuming the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCKAND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179 Safety standards require operator presence controls to minimize the risk of injury. Your unit is equipped with such controls. Do not attempt to defeat the function of the operator presence controls under any circumstances. TRAINING: ⢠Read this operator's manual carefully. Become familiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower properly. Leam how to quickly stop mower. ⢠Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults to use mower without proper instructions. ⢠Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially small children and pets. ⢠Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as described in this manual. ⢠Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Always have damage repaired before using your mower. ⢠Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufac- turer. Use of such attachments may be hazardous. ⢠The blade tums when the engine is running. PREPARATION: ⢠Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury. ⢠Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. 2
⢠Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or weadng open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. ⢠Chock 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 this while the engine is running. ⢠Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. OPERATION: ⢠Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you. ⢠Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. Always be sure of your footing -- keep a firm hold on the handles and walk. ⢠Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads. Keep clear of the dis- charge opening at all times. ⢠Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any gravel---covered areas. ⢠Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it. ⢠Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. ⢠Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any damage before restarting and operating you mower. ⢠Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. ⢠Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely chock for the cause of vibration and repair as required. 3 ⢠Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. ⢠Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions -- maintain good footing. ⢠Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: ⢠Chock the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to he sure they are tightened properly. ⢠Chock all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition. ⢠Keep all safety devices in place and working. ⢠To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. ⢠Chock grass catcher often for deteriora- tion and wear and replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower. ⢠Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. ⢠Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ⢠Never store mower with iuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, p_gpaCe heater, clothes dryer, etc. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark wire and place wire wh_re it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs. _eWARNING engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
These acceasones 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. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE MULCHER KITS ! GRASS CATCHERS FOR _( SIDE DISCHARGE ⢠LAWN MOWERS CLIPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS GRASS CATCHERS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE IE ! STABILIZER GAS CANS MUFFLERS BLADES AIR RLTERS SPARK PLUGS ENGINE OiL Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your lawn mower, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as neces- sary to ensure proper tightness. All parts such as nuts, washers, bolts, etc., neces- sary to complete the assembly have been placed in the parts bag. TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON ⢠Remove loose parts included with mower. ⢠Cut down two end comers of carton and lay end panel down flat. ⢠Remove all packing matedais except padding between upper ahd lower handle and padding holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. ⢠Roll lawn mower out of carton and check carton thoroughly for additional loose pads. 4
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle 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 holding operator presence control bar to upper handle. ⢠Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Operator presence control bar Upper handle Lift up Mowing position Lower handle TO PREPARE BATTERY NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawn mower. ⢠Disconnect engine battery connector (male) from battery connector (female) ⢠Connect battery charger connector (male) to battery connector (female). ⢠Plug battery charger into 110 volt A.C. outlet. ⢠Leave battery charger connected for 24 hours before starting your engine for the first time. ⢠After charging, connect engine connec- tor (male) to battery connector (female). Your engine has an integral altemator for partial charging. Connect your battery charger to charge battery as required. IMPORTANT: THE ENGINE ALTERNATOR WILL NOT CHARGE A DISCHARGED BATTERY. At the end of the mowing season the battery should be charged for 48 hours to protect the battery during winter storage. &CAUTION: Always disconnect the engine connector (male) from the battery connector (female) to prevent accidental starting when transporting or storing your lawn mower after the season. Battery charger Battery Connector (male) Engine Connector Battery (male) Connector (female) 5
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 adiustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL D._NGER, KEEP HANDS OFt W/_RNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY Key start __ Operator presence control bar lever Starter handle Engine zone control cable Handle Engine oil cap with dipstick Gasoline filler cap Primer Mulcher door Housing Drive cover IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Wheel adjuster (on each wheel) MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Sears rotary walk-behind power lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sion. The blade turns when the engine is running. Operator presence contr_ bar- must be held down to the handle to start the engine. Release to stop the engine. Primer - pumps additional fuel from the carburetor to the cylinder for use when starting a cold engine. Key start switch - used for starting engine. Starter handle - used for starting the engine. Drive control lever - used to engage power- propelled forward motion of lawn mower. Mulcher - allows conversion to discharge or bagging operation. 6
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foralgn objects thrown into the eyee, which can result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operaling your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER ENGINE SPEED CONTROL The engine speed was set at the factory for optimum performance. Speed is not adjustable. ENGINE ZONE CONTROL ,_CAUTION : Federal regulations require an engine control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the engine is running. ⢠Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be posi_oned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. DRIVE CONTROL ⢠Self-propelling is controlled by holding the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pushing the drive control lever forward until it clicks; then release the lever. ⢠Forward motion will stop when the operator presence control bar is released. To stop forward motion without stopping engine, release the operator presence control bar slightly until the drive control disengages. Hold operator presence control bar down to handle to continue mowing without self- propelling. ⢠To keep drive control engaged when turning corners, push down on handle and lift front wheels off ground wh=le tuming lawn mower. Operator presence control Drive bar "" "_ \ " t control \_ \_ Drive control To engage drive control disengaged TO ADJUST CUTrlNG HEIGHT ⢠Raise wheels for lew cut and lower wheels for high coL ⢠Adjust cutting height to suit your require- merits. Medium position is best for most lawns. ⢠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. NOTE: Adjuster is properly positioned when plate tab inserts into hole in lever. ALso, 9- position adjusters (if so equipped) allow lever to be positioned between the plate tabs. Lower wheels for high cut Plate tab Raise wheels for low cut NOTE: Your lawn mower has been shipped ready for mulching operation. To convert to discharging operation, you must install the discharge deflector attachment included with your mower. TO INSTALL DISCHARGING DEFLECTOR ⢠Lift door upward on it's hinge until the deflector frame can be hooked over the door mounting bracket as shown. ⢠Release the door to rest against deflector frame. ⢠To retum to mulching operation, reverse the above steps and be sure door is in closed position. _ _, ,_'_._ Mulcher Door Deflector _ _------ Mounting Bracket _lb CAUTION: Do not operate your lawn mower without mulcher door in closed position, discharge deflector in place, or approved grass catcher in place. 7
BEFORE STAR'RNG ENGINE OIL Your lawn mower is shipped without og inthe engine. ⢠Be sum mower is level and area around oil fill is clean. ⢠Remove engine oil cap and tiff to the full fine on the dipstick. NOTE: Allow oil to settle down into engine for accurate dipstk_ reeding. ⢠Engine holds 20 ozs. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see =ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. ⢠Pour oil slowly. Do not over fill ⢠Check oH level bofore each use. Addoilif needed. Fill to full 5ne on dipstick. ⢠To read proper level, tighten engine oil cap each time. ⢠Reinstall engine o_1 cap and tighton. ⢠Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each seeson. You may need to change the oil mere often under dusty, dirty conditions. GAS ⢠Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fu_l in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. _oARNING: Experience indicates that blended fuels (called gasohol or using athanol or methanel) can attrect moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids dudng storage. Addic ges can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine end let it run until fuel lfnse and carburator are empty. Use frosh fuel next seeson. See Storage Instructions for additional infom_tion. Never use engine or carburetor deaner products in fuel tank or penxenent damage may occur. 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 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 caus_ 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. Engine oil cap cap \ MOWING TIPS ⢠⢠Under certain conditions, such as ver_ tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading thq 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 cutting, reduce tt width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ⢠For better grass bagging and most cutting conditions, the engine speed should be set in the fast position. ⢠For side discharge lawn mowers, cutting in a counter-clockwise directio starting at the outside of the area to b_ cut, spreads grass clippings more evenly and puts less load on the engine. To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc., 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 collect less gras To prevent this, regularly hose catche off with water and let dry before using ⢠Keep top of engine around starter cle and clean of grass clippings and chaf This will help engine air flow and extend engine life. 8
MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For beat parformance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual. ⢠The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many timas and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will d'_oerse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quicldy to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting ac_on of the blades. ⢠Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form dumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon, At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the dirsct sun. ⢠For bast rasults, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades, ff the lawn is overgrown it w111 be necessaly to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving dumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. ⢠Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path. ⢠Change your cutting pattem from week to week. Mow north to south one week then _ to east to wast the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn. 9
M..NTEN..CESC. OUL '" AS YOU COMPLETE /_/_/_-_X'_.v,'_'" * ........ iiiii lIB Check for Loose Fastenem I/ li/ Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Under Dd_ Cover W (Power-ProP (Wled Mowers ) Check drive belt_ulleys .j (Power.Propelled Mowers) R : CheckJShaq_dReplace Blade = i Lubdcalton Chart I/ Clean BatteryiRecharip IElect_ Start Mowers t 1/ I/4 i Check Engine Oil Level le # Change Engine Oil 1/1.2 Clean Air Rlter 1/2 Inspect Muffler r, Replaea Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1/2 t - Change more often wlHm operating under A heaw load or In Idgh ambleN tempemture_ 2 - service more oft_ _twm opeming In dirly or dusly â¬onditions. 3 - Replace Idad_ more o1_ when mov, tng k_ m-,dy _L 4 - Charge 48 houm at _d of _alon. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negrNgonce. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be mede pedodK_dly to properly maintain your unit. All adjuslments in the Servloe and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. ⢠Onceayear, replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter element and check blade for wear. A new spark plug and clean/new air filter element assures proper air-fuel mixture and helps your engine run better and last longer. ⢠Follow the maintenance schedule in this manual. BEFORE EACH USE ⢠Check engine oil level. ⢠Check for loose fasteners. LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated (See "LUBRICATION CHART"). LUBRICATION CHART O Wheel (_) Mulcher door adjuster oil (_) Brake spring bracket (D Handle bracket mounting pin (_) Spray lubricante (_) Referto MAINTINANCE "ENGINE" SECTION. IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 10
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.377431 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: 6.5 DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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 VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUS'E .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION t_lR GAP: .0125 IN. BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. TIRES ⢠Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. ⢠Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tim damage. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades. TO REMOVE BLADE ⢠Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. ⢠Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. ⢠Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade bolt. ⢠Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth. ⢠Remove blade bolt by turning counter- clockwise. ⢠Remove blade and attaching hardware (bolt, lock washer and hardened washer). 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 ifdamaged. TO REPLACE BLADE ⢠Position the blade adapter on the engine crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and crankshaft keyway are aligned. ⢠Position blade on the blade adapter aligning the two (2) holes in the blade with the raised lugs on the adapter. ⢠Be sure the trailing edge of blade (opposite sharp edge) is up toward the engine. ⢠Install the blade bolt with the lock washer and hardened washer into blade adapter and crankshaft. ⢠Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade bolt, turning clockwise. ⢠The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. 11
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 be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower. ⢠To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail exposed. 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, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. Blade Key adapter Crankshaft keyway Blade Lockwasher \ Blade shaft bolt Hardened Trailing washer edge Blade adapter GRASS CATCHER (If purchased as an accessory) ⢠The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. ⢠Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac- turer approved replacement catcher. Give the lawn mower model number when ordering. GEAR CASE ⢠To keep your drive system working propedy, the gear case and area around the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up. Clean under the drive cover twice a season. ⢠The geal" case is filled with lubricant to the proper level at the factory. The only time the lubricant needs attention is if service has been performed on the gear case. 12 ⢠If lubricant is required, use only Texaco Starplex Premium Grease, part no. 750369. Do not substitute. DRIVE WHEELS Check front drive wheels each time before you mow to be sure they move freely. The wheels not turning freely means trash, grass cuttings, etc. are in the drive wheel area and must be cleaned to free drive wheels. If necessary to clean the drive wheels, check beth front wheels. ⢠Remove hubcaps, hairpin cotters and washers. ⢠Remove wheels from wheel adjusters. ⢠Remove any trash or grass cuttings from inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive wheel gear teeth. ⢠Put wheels back in place. ⢠If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not turn freely, contact your nearest authorized service center. ENGINE LUBRICATION Use only high quality detergent on rated with API service clsssitica_on SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starling in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased _1 consumption when used above 32°F. Check your engine oH level mere frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running lew en oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of operatien orat least once a year if the lawn mower ls not used for 25 hours in ene year. Check the crankcase on lsvoi befors _ the engine and after each five (5) hours of continuous use. "1"Kjhtan oil plug securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. ⢠Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug. ⢠Remove engine oil cap; lay aside on a clean surface. ⢠Tip lawn mower on its side as shown and drain oil into a suitable container. Rock lawn mower back and forth to remove any oil trapped inside of engine. ⢠Wipe off any spilled oil on lawn mower and on side of engine. ⢠Fill engine with oil. Fill only to the "FULL" line on the dipstick. DO NOT OVER FILL. ⢠Replace engine oil cap. ⢠Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug. Container _ AIR RLTER Your engine will not run propedy 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 tuming clock- wise to the stop and pull away from collar. ⢠Remove filter from inside of cover. ⢠Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. ⢠Insert new fitter into cover. ⢠Put air filter cover and fitter into collar aligning the tab with the slot. ⢠Push in on cover and tum countemlock- wise to tighten. Tum clockwise Clip to remove MUFFLER Inspect and raplace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Change your spark plug each year to make your engine st.art easier and run better. Set spark plug gap at ,O3O inch. CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best perfonmance, I_ mower housing free of built-grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _lb CAUTION: Dks_nnc:_-'tsparkplug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug. ⢠Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sure air filter and carburetor are up. Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to rernove build-up of grass and trash. ⢠Clean engine ofton to ksep trash from accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life. ⢠Ksep finisi'_l surfaces and wheeb free _ all gasorw_, oil,etc. ⢠Wedonot recomrnendusingagarden hose to clean lawn mower unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortensd engine life. CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER Clean under ddve cover at least twice a season..Scrape underside of cover with putty knife or similar tool to remove any build-up of trash or grass on underside of drive cover. Slot Air filter Tum Tab clockwise to tighten Air tilter cover 13
CAUTION: Beforeperformingany 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 cUTrlNG HEIGHT See "TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual. DISCHARGE GUARD The discharge guard, attached to the discharge opening of your lawn mower, is provided to prevent the possibility of injury resulting from objects being thrown out of the discharge opening into the operator mowing position. If the discharge guard becomes damaged, it should be replaced. REAR DEFLECTOR The rear deflector, attached between the rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower into the operator mowing position. If the deflector becomes damaged, it should be replaced. TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT i emove drive cover. Remove belt by pushing down on gear case pulley and rolling belt off it. Tum lawn mower on its side with carburetor and fuel cap up. ⢠Remove blade. ⢠Remove debris shield. ⢠Remove belt from engine pulley on crankshaft. ⢠Install new belt by reversing above steps. ⢠Always use factory approved belt to assure fit and long life. Drive cover Push down TO ADJUST HANDLE Your lawn mower handle can be raised or lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4) positions are available: high, medium high, medium low and low. Handles are shipped mounted in the medium low position. ⢠To change from medium low to medium high position, the upper and lower handle sections will have to be turned over. ⢠Remove the cable clips. ⢠Remove the controls and operator presence control bar from the upper handle. ⢠Remove the starter rope guide from the upper handle. ⢠Remove hairpin cotters. ⢠Disconnect the lower handle from the handle brackets. â¢Tum the handle over and reassemble the hairpin cotters that have been removed. ⢠Reassemble the starter rope guide. ⢠Reassemble the controls and the operator presence control bar to the upper handle. _, CAUTION: Theoperatorpresence control bar must pivot freely to permit blade/brake engagement when control bar is released. Do not overtighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle. Shipping Position Medium low Medium high High Low 14
⢠To change from medium low to high position only the upper handle section will have to be tumed over. ⢠To change from medium low to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over. remove Lower handle Handle bracket Hairpin cotter ENGINE 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 engine is running too fast or too slow, take your mower to an authorized service center for repair and adjustment. IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine govemor, which is factory set for the proper engine speed. Overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed scan be dangerous. If you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest authorized service center, which has proper equip- ment and experience to make any necessary adjustments. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- pected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair and/or adjustment. 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 Maintenance section of this manual). ⢠Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual. ⢠Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. ⢠Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage. ⢠Squeeze the bottom ends of the lower handle toward each other until the lower handle dears the handle bracket, then move handle forward. ⢠Loosen upper handle mounting belts enough to allow upper handle to be folded back. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables. ⢠When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will automatically lock into the mowing position. Lower handle remove Hairpin _in cotter Operator presence control bar Upper handle ....._/,_.......,_2//4/_ "*P)_" Fold forward for __ ___... _ &/TJ storage __ ___ t_'-'_'-'_-'_ ,//I Fold - Mowing "_ position Lower handle 15
ENGINE FUELSYSTEM 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 separ'_on and formation of acids during storage. Ac'_lic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. ⢠Drain the fuel tank. ⢠Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. ⢠Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. ⢠Use fresh fuel next season. NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable aitemative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINEOIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual). CYUNDER ⢠Remove spa p g. ⢠Pour one ounce (29 mi) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder. ⢠Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil. ⢠Replace with new spark plug. BA'I-rERY Disconnect the battery from the engine connector and charge battery 48 hours. OTHER ⢠Do not store gasoline from one season to another. ⢠Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust end/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems. ⢠If,possible, store your unit indoors end cover it to give protection from dust end dirt. ⢠Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which ⢠allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust. IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower"" with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing inany enclosure. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start Loss of power Poor out- uneven 1. Dirty air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 3. Stale fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 5. Spark plug wire is disconnected. 6. Bad spa_ plug. 7. Loose blade or broken black adapter. 8. Control bar in released pos o.. 9. Control bar defective. 1. Rear of lawn mower heusin or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash un_r mower. 5. Too much oil in engine. 6. Walking speed too fast. 1. Worn, bent or Ioese blade. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower. 1. Clean/replace air filter, 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh dean fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. 5. Connect wire tO plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. 8. Depress control bar to handle. i 9. Replace control bar. 1. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 3. Clean/replace air _er. 4. Clean underside of mower housing. 5. Check ell level. 6. Cut at slower walking speed. 1. Replace blade. "l-_jhten blade boll 2. Set all wheels at same height 3. Clean underside of mower housing. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive vibration Starter rope hard topull 1. Replace blade. "Rghten blade bolt. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 1. Wom, 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 brokan. 4. Blade dragging in grass. Cutting height too low. Lift on blade worn off. Catcher not venting air. Grass is too high or wheel height is too low. 2. Rear of lawn mower housing or blade drag_ng in grass. 3. Grass catcher too full. 4. Handle height position not _ht for you. ⢠1. Depress control bar to upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Contact an authorized service center. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. Move lawn mower to cut grass or to hard surface Gross catcher 1. 1. Raise cutting heighL notftlling0fso 2. 2. Replace blade. equipped) 3. 3. Clean grass catcher. Hard to push 1. 1. Raise cutting height. 2. Raise rear of lawn mower housing ore (1) setting higher. 3. Empty grass catcher. 4. Adjust handle height to suit. 18
ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 BATrERY 3 4 2 5 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 87297X479 Batten/Bracket 2 750909 Battery 3 111549X Battery Charger 4 86649 Batten/Pad 5 134861 Batten/Wrap 36
I ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.377431 GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511 17 I| KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 17490416 Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 2 137055X004 Engagement Bracket 3 137053 Shifter 4 57072 Seal 6 48373 Gear Case Halves Kit (Includes Key Nos. 4, 6, and 7) 7 77881 Bearing 8 137051 Worm Shaft 9 137074 Ddve Shaft 10 57079 Hardened Washer 11 131484 Clutch Yoke 12 700343 Bushing 13 86447 Plug 14 137050 Helical Gear 15 750436X Clutch Jaw 16 750369 Grease 17 12000003 E-Ring 18 850848 Hi-Pro Key 19 81585X004 SpdngBracket NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm 37
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 KEY NO, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9' 10 11 12 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 PART NO 165451X479 144929 161808 36953 132001 85529 131959 66426 51793 136376 88348 152653X479 STD512505 165175X479 151667X479 151665X479 87295 140540 750097 87584X004 151889 152904 147286 154132 152124 751592 700168X479 700166X479 STD523707 750085X007 146630 700331X004 701037 750913X004 61651 142748 43 151138 DESCRI'PI"K)N 44 57143 45 83923 UpparHandle 46 85463 48 149741 Screw 49 63601 Zone Control Asm. (Including Cable) 50 85825 Screw 51 134612 Rope Guide Nylon Bushing 52 150406 Handle Bolt Wire tie 53 851084 54 850263 HairpinCotter HandleKnob 55 851074 Flat Washer 3/8 56 152202 LowerHandle 57 851514 Hex Tapping Screw 1/4,20 x 1/2 58 752118 Support Rod 59 751399 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 60 74180410 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 62 156516 TdmPlata 63 85543 Rear Deflector 64 87677 Hex Washer Head Screw #10-24 x 1/2 68 ...... Deflector Bracket Discharge Guard 69 153350X479 Decal, Mulching Door 70 153282X479 71 63601 HingeRod 72 151440 Housing Bracket Torsion Spdng 73 ..... Locknut Support Bracket (Left) 74 169808 Support Bracket (Right) - - 161058 Hex Head Bolt 3/8-16x3/4 - - 166938 Wheel Adjusting Bracket Spacer ⢠Selector Spdng Selector Knob 71 33072 Axle Arm Assembly 71 33623 Bslleville Washer 71 33500 Shoulder BOlt 71 33300 71 33316 Wheel & Tire Assembly WaveWasher Locknut 3/18-16 Danger Decal Thread Cutting Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 Hex Locknut Screw Debds Shield Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/8 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/8 (Grd. 8) Helical Lockwasher HardenedWasher Blade 22" Blade Adapter Deflector Bracket, Deflector screw 1/4-20 Lawn Mower Housing (Incl. Ref. #46) Engine Pulley Hi-Pro Key#HP 505 Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman Model 143.996504 Support Brkt Handle RH Support Brk't Handle LH Locknut Keps Hubcap Battery Assembly (See Battery Repair Parts Page) Zone Control Cable Waming Decal(Not Shown) Owner's Manual(EnglisWSpanlsh) Available accessories not included with lawn mower:. Grass Catcher Gas Can (2.5 gal.) Fuel Stabilizer SAE 30W Oil (20 oz.) MowerCover
ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 24 22 \ 21 29 I I r
ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.377431 KEY PART NO. NO DESCRIPTION 1 145793 2 STD541425 4 158755 5 146323 6 146527 9 150495 12 751152 15 701037 18 88118 19 67725 21 88080 22 137054 23 12O00058 24 150340 26 145212 28 150182 29 166732 3O 143603 32 154990 36 132010 37 137052 39 75192 41 137090 42 70P.511 43 152O18 44 152019 45 86012 Control Bar Locknut 1/4-20 HexWasher Head Screw #10-24 x 2-1/8 Control Cable Assembly V.Belt Spring Retainer Locknut 1/4-20 Selector Knob FeltWasher Washer 1/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 Dust Cover Pinion E-P_ng Wheel &Tire Assembly Hex Flange Locknut Hubcap Ddve Cover decal Pan Head Tapping Screw #10-24 x 2-3/4 DriveCover Locknut Ddve Pulley Spdng Spltng Gear Case Assembly (Compoete) Wheel Ad uster Assembly (Left) Wheel Adjuster Assemb y (Right) Ddveshaft Cover
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MOOEL NUMBER 143.996504 119 125 l _74172 73 195 245 25O 42
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 37266 Cylinder (Incl, 2,20 & 150) 2 26727 Dowel Pin 6 33734 Breather Element 7 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 8 & 12A) 12 36775 BreatherTubs 12A 36558 Breather Cover & Tube (Incl. 12B) 12S 36694 Breather Tube Elbow 14 28277 Washer 15 30589 Governor Rod (Incl. 14) 16 34839A Govemor Lever 17 31335 Governor LeverClamp 18 651018 Screw, Torx T-15, 8-32 x 19/64 = 19 36261 Extension Spring 20 32600 Oil Seal 30 35801 Crankshaft 40 40027 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Std.) 40028 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (.010' OS) 41 40025 Piston & Pin Ass'y. (Std.) (Incl. 43) 40026 Piston & Pin Assay. (.010" OS) (Incl.43) 42 40006 Ring Set (Std.) 40007 Ring Set (.010" OS) 43 20381 Piston Pin Retaining Ring 45 36777 Connecting Rod Ass'y. (incl. 46) 46 32610A Connecting Rod Bolt 48 27241 Valve Lifter 50 36778 Camshaft (MCR) 52 29914 Oil Pump Ass'y. 69 35261 ⢠Mounting Flange Gasket 70 34311E Mounting Flange (Incl. 72 thru 83,306) 72 30572 Oil Drain Plug (Ind. 73) 73 28833 Drain Plug Gasket 75 27897 Oil Seal 80 30b'74A Governor Shaft 81 30590A Washer 82 30591 Governor Gear Assay. (Incl. 81) 83 30588A Governor Spool 86 650488 Screw. 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 89 611004 Flywheel Key 90 611150 FI_ 92 650815 Bellevilta Washer 93 650816 Rywheel Nut 100 34443B Solid State Ignition 101 610118 Spark Plug Cover 103 651007 Screw, Torx T-15, 10-24 x 15/16" 110 37047 GroundW]re 110A 36953 GroundWire 110B 36954 D.C. Starter Wire 119 36787 * Cyfinder Head Gasket 120 36825 Cylinder Head 125 37288 Exhaust Valve (Std.) (Include. 151) 126 37289 Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 151) 130 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 135 35395 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ19LM) 150 31672 Valve Spflng 151 31673 Valve Spring Cap 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 169 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 172 36784 Valve Cover 174 30200 Screw, 10024 x 9/16" 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 114-28 182 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 184 26756 * Carburetor To Intake Pipe Gasket 185 36785 Intake Pipe 186 326.53 GovemorLink 189 650831 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 191 36559A S,E, Brake Bracket (Include. 195) 195 610973 Terminal 196 35035 Power Restart Switch 207 34336 Throttle Unk 216 33086 R.P,M. Adjusting Lever 223 650451 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1" 224 36786 " Intake Pipe Gasket 238 650932 Screw, 10o32 x 49/64 239 34338 * Air Cleaner Gasket 241 36919 Air CleanerCollar 245 36905 Air Cleaner Rltar 250 36920 Air Cleaner Cover 260 36960 Blower Housing 261 30200 Screw, 10024 x 9/16' 262 650831 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1/2" 263A 36921 Starter Grill 275 36790 Muffler 277 650988 Screw, 1/4-20x2-5/16" 285 35000A StarterCup 287 650926 Screw, 8-32 x 21/64' 290 29774 Fuel Line 292 26460 Fuel Line Clamp 298 28763 Screw, 10-32 x 35/64" 300 36916 FueITank (Include. 292 & 30"1) 301 36246 FueICap 305 35647 Oil Fill Tube 306 36996 * "O'-Ring 307 35499 "Ct'-Ring 309 650562 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" 310 35648 Dipstick 313 34080 Spacer 314 650767 Screw, 8-32 x27/84" 315 36952 Alternator Coil 322 35013 Connecto[ Scdy 322A 610885 Connector Body 325 35249 SpdngClip 325A 37152 Spdng Clip 347 651038 Screw, 10032 x 51/64" 370A 36261 Lubrication Decal 370C 37199 Pdmer Decal 380 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184) 390 590739 Rewind Startar 395 35709 Electric Starter_Motor (I 2 Volt) 400 36792B Gasket Set (Incl. Items Marked *) 416 :_o088 Spark Arrestor Kit (Incl. 417)(Optional) 417 650821 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2" (Optional) 900 -- -- Replacement Engine NONE 900 ---- Replacement S/B 750832, order from 71-999 -- -- RPM High 2900 to 3200 NOTE: This engine could have been built with 590702 starter. NOTE: All component dimensions given in 43U.S, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 KEY PART NO. NO. ---- 640174 1 631615 2 631767 4 631184 5 631183 6 640070 7 650506 16 631807 17 651025 18 630766 20 640018 20A 64O053 25 631867 27 631024 28 632019 29 631028 30 631021 31 631022 35 36045A 36 64O08O 36A 632766 37 632547 40 640175 44 27110A 47 630748 48 631027 48A 631027 60 632760 DESCRIPTION Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly Throttle Retum Spdng * Dust Seal Washer * Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter * Shutter Screw Fuel Fitting Throttle Crock Screw/Idle Speed Screw TensionSpdng Idle Restdctor Screw Idle Restrlctor Screw Cap Float Bowl * Float Shaft Float ⢠Float Bowl"O" Ring ⢠Inlet Needle, Seat, & Clip (Incl, 31) Spdng Clip Pdmer BulbiRetaine r Ring Main NozzleTube CarburetorTube ⢠=O" Ring, Main Nozzle Tube High Speed Bowl Nut Bowl Nut Washer ⢠Welch Plug, Idle Mixture Well * Welch Plug, Atmospheric Vent ⢠Welch Plug Repair kit (Incl. Items Marked â¢) 44
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 12 11C 12 KEY NO. mD 1 2 3 4A 513 6 7 8 10A 11C 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 PART NO. 357O9 34955 3495O 34954 34949A 34953 3345O 34944 34945 59O5OO 35714 34947 34946 34951 34952 34948 34953 59O608 DESCRIPTION Electric Starter (12 Volt) Retainer Ring Spring Retainer sp_ Gear Drive End Cap Ass!y. Lock Nut Armature Housing Ass'y. Thrust Washer Commutator End Cap Ass'y. (Incl. brushes Bolt, 10-32 x 3-3'16" Pinion Driver CupWasher Retainer Ring Washer Ddve Nut Washer 45
CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 13 _5 KEY PART NO. NO. 590702 1 590599A 2 590600 3 590696 4 590601 5 590697 6 59O698 7 590699 8 590700 11 590703 12 590535 13 590701 DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer Retainer Washer Brake Spring Starter Dog DogSpdng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y. Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope ( 98" X 9/64" alia.) StarterHandle 46
CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996504 V--t4 II III m7 KEY NO. 3 6 7 8 11 12 13 14 PART NO. 590739 59074O 590616 590617 590618A 59O638 59O535 590701 59O76O DESCRIPTION RewindStartar Retainer Starter Dog DogSp_ng Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y Starter Housing Ass'y (40 degree grommet) Starter Rope (Length 98" x 9/64" dia.) Starter Handle SpdngClip 47
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