Craftsman 917.377542 User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTZMAN°

6.5 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE

POWER PROPELLED

ROTARY LAWN MOWER

Model No.

917.377542

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Espafiol

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment

Sears_:Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty 2 Product Specifications 11
Safety Rules 2 Service and Adjustments 14
Assembly 4 Storage 15
Operation 6 Troubleshooting 16

Maintenance Schedule 10 Repair Parts 35
Maintenance 10 Parts Ordering Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER
For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained,

lubriceted, 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 workmanship.

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 worn 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 crank-
shafts and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest
Sears Service Centar/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, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

TRAINING:

• Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with the controls and

know how to operate your mower
properly. Learn how to quickly stop

mower.

• Do notallow children to use your mower.

Never allow adults to use mower without

proper instructions.

• Keep the area of op_F_ti0_ear 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 itof 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.

• Dress properly. Do not operate mower

when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction

when mowing.

• Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the

engine is running or when the engine is

2

hot.Allowthe engine to cool for several

minutes before fillingthe 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 orfeet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at alltimes.

• 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 matedal 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 notchange the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or

personal injury may result.

• Do not operate your mower ifit vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an

indication of damage; stop the engine,

safely check for the cause ofvibration
and repair as required.

• Do not runthe 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 exces-

sively 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:

• Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts ofte,_ b_ure they are

tightened properly.

• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightnessto

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.

• Check 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 stodng in any

enclosure.

• Never store mower with fuel in the tank

inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,

clothes dryer, etc.

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs.

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,

or other reproductive harm.

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Theseaccessorieswereavailablewhenthislawnmowerwasproduced.Theyarealso

avaJ_eatmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters.MostSearsstores can alsoorder

repair partsfor you,when you providethe modelnumber ofyour lawn mower. Some ofthese
accessoriesmay not applytoyour lawn mower.

LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE

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FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS

CUPPING DEFLECTOR

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

REAR DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE

MUFFLERS

BELTS BLADES

BLADE AOAI_'TERE WHEELS

Read these instnJctionsend _s manual inits

entiretybeforeyou attempttoassemble or
operate your new lawn mower. Yournew lawn
mower has been assemUed at thefactory with

the exce' :_onofthose parts leftunassembled
for ship_. _ purposes. All partssuch as nuts,

washers, b_-;_s,etc., necessaryto complete the
assembly have been placed inthe pads beg.
To ensure safe and proper operation of your

lawn mower, all parts and hardwareyou
assemble must be tightenedsecurely. Use the
correcttools as necessary to ensure proper

tightness.

TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM

CARTON

• Remove loose parts includedwith mower.

• Cut downtwo end comers of cartonand lay

end panel down fiat.

• Remove allpacking materialsexcept

padding be_een upperand lower handle
end padding holdingoperator presence

controlbarto upper handle.

MULCHER KITS

GRASS CATCHERS

FOR

SIDE DISCHARGE

LAWN MOWERS

AIR RLTERS

STABILIZER

GAS CANS

SPARK PLUGS

ENGINE Oil.

• Rolllawnmoweroutofcartonendcheck

cartonthoroughlyfor additionalloosepads.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandles carefullyso as

not to pinchordamage controlcables.

• Raise handles untillower handle section

locksintoplace in mowing po,._ion.

• Remove protectivepadding, raise upper

handle sec_on intoplace on lower handle

and tightenbothhandle knobs.

• Remove handle padcing holdingoparator

presence controlbar to upper handle.

• Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted

for your mowing comfort. Refer to"Adjust

Handle" inthe Service and Adjustment

section of this manual.

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NOTE: For shipping purposes, the rear

wheels on your lawn mower are not

adjusted to the same position as the front
wheels. Before operating mower adjust all
wheels to the same cutting height position.

Operator presence contr_bar

Uppperhandle_ _/2

Liftup._._,._j.___"Uft up ,/

Mowing
position

TO INSTALL AI"rACHMEN'rS
Your lawn mower was shippedreedy to be

used as a mulcher. To convertto baggingor
discharging:

• Open rear doorand remove mulcher ptug.
Store mulcher plug in a safe place.

• You can now installcatcher oroptional
dipping deflector.

• To return to mulchingoperation, install
mulcher plug intodLscharge opening of

mower. Be sureall tabs are seated

properly.

Lowerhandle

Mulcher,

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without mulcher plug inplace or approved
clipping deflector or grass catcher in place.

Never attempt to operate the lawn mower

with the rear door removed or propped

open.

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KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER
READTHISOWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN

MOWER. Compare the illustrationswithyour lawn mower to familiarize yourselfwiththe
locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save thismanual for future reference.

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CAUTION ENGINE ENGINE FAST SLOW CHOKE FUEL OIL DANGER, KEEP HANDS

OR WARNING ON OFF AND FEET AWAY

Enginezone controlcable

controlbar

\

Drivecontrol lever

Starter handle

Mulcherplug

Engineoil

capw/
dipstick

MEETS CPSC SAFE'I'_am_EMENTS
Sears rotarywalk-behindpower lawn mowers conformto the safety standards ofthe American
National Standards Inst_Jte and the U.S. Consumer ProductSafety Commission. The blade
turnswhen the engine isnJnnin_.

Operator presence control bar - must be
held downto the hendle to start_e engine.

Releaseto stop the engine.. , : ' -_
Pdmer - pumps additionalfuel from the,

carburetorto the cylinderfor Usa_nen Starting

a cold engine. , ,: :.-

Starter handle - used for starting the e.,,ngine.

Drive control lever- used to engage power-
propelled forward motionof lawn mower.

Mulcher plug - must he removed toconvert to
baggingor dischargingoperation.

Gasoline cap

Primer

Housing

cover

Wheel adjuster
(on each wheel)

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Theoperationofanylawnmowercan

resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe
eyes,whichcanresultinsevereeye
damage.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor

eyeshieldswhileoperatingyourlawn

mowerorperforminganyadjustmentsor

repairs.Werecommendawidevision

safetymaskoverspectaclesorstandard

safetyglasses,

HOWTOUSEYOURLAWNMOWER

CAUTION:Donotrunyourlawnmower

withoutmulcherplateinplaceanddoor

closedorwithoutanapprovedclipping

deflectororgrasscatcherin place.Never

attemptto operatethelawnmowerwith

thereardoorremovedorproppedopen.

ENGINESPEED

Theenginespeedwasset atthefactory

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 withan
operator presence controlbar which

requiresthe operator to be positioned

behind the lawn mower handle to start and

operatethe lawn mower.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels

for high cut.

• Adjustcutting heightto suityour require-

ments. Medium positionis best formost

lawns.

• To change cuttingheight,squeeze adjuster
laver-toward wheel, Move wheel up or

downto suityour requirements. Be sure all
wheels are in the same_et'_.

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.

PlateTab

t

LowerWheelsforHighCut _.._

_ " _Lever

Raise Wheels for LowCut

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

• Close the flip lid. Rip lidmust be cloeed
while operatinglawn mower.

• Liftthe reer door onthe mower housing and

place the grasscatcher frame ontothe
formedtabs on the rear door hinge bracket.

• The grasscatcher is cured to the lawn

mower housingwhen the rear door is
lowered onto the grasscatcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower
without clipping deflector or approved

grass catcher in place. Never attempt to
operate the lawn mower with the rear door

removed or propped open.

Hinge

Rear door

Grass catcher
frame

Formed
tabs

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

• To remove grasscatcher, release operator
presence controlbarto stop engine.

• Liftup rear doorand remove the grass
catcher by the handle.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when
emptying; it will cause unnecessary wear.

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DRIVE CONTROL

• Seif-propelling is controlled by hold!ng
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 comers, push down on handle

and lift front wheels off ground while
tuming lawn mower.

Operator presence controlbar

"_ control

Drive

ADD GASOI.INE

• Fdlfueltank.Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasolinewith a minimum of87

octane. Do notmix oliwith gasoline.

Purchasefuel in quantitiesthat can be used

within30 days to assure fuelfreshness.
WARNING: Expedence indk:atesthat alcohol
blendedfuels (calledgasohol or using

or methanol) can attractmoisturewhich leads
toseparationand formationof acids dudng

storage. Acidic gascan damage the fuel
system of an engine while instorage. To avo'_l

engine problems,the fuel system should be
emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.
Drain the gas tank, startthe engine and let it

run untilthefuel linesand carburetorare
empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additionalinformation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsin thefuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Engineoilcapw/

Gasolinefillercap

To engage drive Drivecontrol
control desengaged

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
OIL

Your lawn mower is shippedwithoutoilinthe

en .

• Be sure mower is level and area around oil

filiis clean.

• Remove engine oilcap w/dipstickand fillto
the full lineon the dipstick.

• Use2 Jzs.of oil. Fortypeandgradaofoil
to use, s^_.=ENGINE" in Maintenance

sectionofthis manual.

• Pour oHslowly. Do not over fill.

• Check oil level before each use. Add oil if
needed. Fillto full_.

• To read proper level, tightenengine oilcap
each time.

• Reinstall engine oil cap and tighten.

• Change the oil after every 25 hoursof

operaUonor each season. You may need

to change the oilmore oftenunder dusty,

dirty conditions.

TO START ENGINE

• To sterta cold engine, push primerfive (5)
times beforeWing to start. Use afirm push.

Thisstep is not usuagynecessary when
stertingan engine which has already run for

a few minutes.

• Hold operatorpresence control bar down to

the handleand pullstarter handle quickly.

Do notallow starter rope to snap beck.

• To stop engine, release operatorpresence
control bar.

NOTE: In cooler weather it may be
necessary to repeat priming steps. In

warmer weather over pdming may cause
flooding and engine will not start. If you do

flood engine, wait a few minutes before
attempting to start and do not repeat

priming steps.

MOWINGTIPS

• Under certain conditions, such as very

tall grass, it may be necessary to raise
the height of cut to reduce pushing effort

and to keep from overloading the engine
and leaving clumps of grass clippings. It

may also be necessary to reduce
ground speed and/or run the lawn

mower over the area a second time.

• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the
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.

• When using a rear discharge lawn

mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of
cut grass may not enter the grass

catcher. Reduce ground speed (push-
ing speed) and/or run the lawn mower

over the area a second time.

• If a trail of clippings is left on the right

side of a rear discharge mower, mow in
a clockwise direction with a small

overlap to collect the clippings on the
next pass.

• Pores in cloth grass catchers can

become filled with dirt and dust with use
and catchers will collect less grass. To

prevent this, regularly hose catcher off
with water and let dry before using.

• Keep top of engine around starter clear
and clean of grass clippings and chaff.

This will help engine air flow and extend
engine life.

MULCHING MOWING .TIPS
IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, keep

mower housingfree ofbuilt-upgrass and

trash. See "Cleaning" in Maintenance section

ofthis manual.

• The spacialmulchingblade willrecutthe
grass clippingsmany limes and reduce
them in size so that as they fail ontothe

lawn they willdisperse intothe grass and
not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegradequicldy to pro_de nutrientsfor
the lawn. Alwaysmulch with your highest
engine (blade) speed as this willprovide the

best recuttingactionof the blades.

• Avoid curlingyourlawnwhen it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form dumps and interferes
withthe mulchingaction. The best time to

mowyour lawn is the Party afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly
cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

• For best results, adjust the lawn mower
cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass blades.
If the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary

to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing

effort and to keep from overloading the
engine and leaving clumps of mulched

grass. Forextremely heavy mulching,
reduce yourwidth ofcutby overlapping

previously cutpath and mow slewly.

• Certain typas ofgrassand grass conditions

may requirethat an area be mulched a
seceed tJrnetocomplately hide the

cl'q0pings.Whan doinga secondcut, mow
across or perpendicular to the firstcut path.

• Change your curlingpattern from week to

week. Mow north to south one week then
change to east to west the next week. This

w_llhelp prevent matting and graining of the

lawn.

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MA,NTENANCESCHEDULE

o_ o_ _ _ _ :_o_,

CheckforLooseFasteners l/ M

Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher

M CleanLawnMowerClean UnderDriveCover
W (Power-PropelledMowers) IVlCheckdrive aeys

R Check/Shamen/RepZaceBlade I/=

Lu_k_UonCha. V' V'

CleanBallery/Recharge

IE_c st_MowersI V" V'4

E jCheckErmineOilLevel i/

N

G !CleanAirNiter

I Inspect Muffler If

N Cleanor ReplaceSparkPlug

Replace Nr FilterPaperCartridge i,/z

1 - Change mine o_m wh_m operadingund_ a hemlyk_d or in high ambient temp_atur_.
2 - Se_ice moreollln when operatingIndi_ _ du_y i:=ndiEcns.
3 - _ biadee m_e o_en _ _ in_nW zoiL

4. Ctm_ge4e i_wr_ _t _€l o#m4_cr_.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not

cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain mower as instructed in this

manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should
be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year, replace the spark plug,
replace air filter element and check

blade for wear. A new spark plug and
clean/new air filter element assures

proper air-fuel mixtur.ei_nelzbeJpsyour

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 'LUBRICA-

TION CHART').

(_) Wheel

(_) Handlebracket

('_ Referto Maintenance"ENGINE"

IMPORTANT: Do noto_orgrease plastic
wheel bearings.Viscous lubricantswillattract
dustand dirtthat willshorten the lifeofthe self

lubricatingbearings. If you feel they mustbe
lubricated,use only a dry,powdered graphite

type lubricantsparingly.

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v'

LUBRICATION CHART

adjuster (_ Engine

oil

Brake

spring

_ Rear doorbracket

hinge

mounting pin

SprayU,r t

section.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NUMBER 917.377542
SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE
HORSEPOWER: 6.5

DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN.
GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1=)

SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS.

SPARK PLUG (GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM
VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - ,008

EXHAUST: .004 - .008

SOLID STATE IGNITION

AIR 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 ruleswhen performing
any maintenance.

TIRES

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

controlchemicals wh'_h can harm rubber.

• Avok:lstumps, stones,deep ruts, sharp

objectsand other hazards that may cause
tiredamage.

BLADE CARE
For best results,mower blade must be kept

sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

TO REMOVE BLADE

• Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug
and place wire where it1_n_'t_me in

contact with spark plug.

• Turn lawn mower on its side. Make sureair
filterand carburetor are up.

• Use a wood blockbetween blade and

mower housingto prevent blade from

tuming when removing blade bolt.

• Protect your hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

• Remove blade bolt by turningcounter-

clockwise. Use a 9/16" box or open-end
wrench.

• Remove blade and attaching hardware
(bolt,lockwasher 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 if damaged.

TO REPLACE BLADE

• Positionthe bladeadapter on the engine

crankshaft. Be sure key in adapter and
crankshaft keywayare aligned.

• Positionblade on the blade adapter aligning
the two (2) holes in the blade withthe raised

lugson the adapter.

• Be sure the trailingedge ofblade (opposite

sharpedge) is up towardthe engine.

• Installthe blade belt withthe lockwasher

and hardened washer intoblade adapter
and crankshaft.

• Use block ofwood between blade and lawn

mower housingand tightenthe blade belt,
turningdockwise.

• The recommended tighteningtorque is35-

40ft. bs.

IMPORTANT: Bladebelt isgrade 8 heat
treated.

TOSHARPENBLADE

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

entre.

• 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, drivea nailintoa

beam orwall. Leave ahout one inch of the
straightnail exposed. Place center hole of

blade over the haad of the nail If blade is
balanced, itshouldremain ina horizontal

_. Ifeitherend of the blade moves
downward, sharpen the heavy end untilthe

blade is balanced.

Blade Crank shaft

keyway

Blade

bolt

Lock Blade

washer Hardened edge adapter

washer

GRASS CATCHER

• The grass catcher may be hosed wi_
water, but must be dry when used.

• ChecF your grass catcheroftenfor damage

or de,+,_oration. Through normal use itwig

wear.It.catcherneedsrspledng,replace

only with a manufacturer approved
_nt catcher. Give the lawn mower

model numberwben_rde=_.

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 both front Wheels.

• Remove hLlbcaps, hairpin cotters and

washers.

•- Remove wheels from wheel adjusters.

shaft

• Remove any trash or grass cuttings from
inside the dust cover, pinion and/or drive

wheel gear teeth.

• Put wheels back inplace.

• If after cleaning, the drive wheels do not

turn freely, contact your nearest
authorized service center.

GEAR CASE

• TO keep your drive system working
properly, 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 gear 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.

• If lubricant is required, use only Texaco

Starplex Premium 1 Grease, Part No.

750355. Do not substitute.

ENGINE
LUBRICATION

Useonlyhicjhqualitydetorgentoilratedwith

API sewice dassificaUon SF,SG, or SH.

SelecttheoiPsSAE viscositygrade accord-
ingtoyour expected operatingtemperature.

SAEVI_CC_tTY GP_DES

NOTE: Although mulli-viscosfly oils

(5W30,10W30etc.)improvestarlingin

cold wea_r, these mu_viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consump'don when
used above 32°F. Check your engine oil
level more frequen_ to avoid possible
engine damage from running low on oH.

Change after the first25 hours of operation at
leastonce a year If the lawn mower is not used
for25 hoursin one year.

Check the crankcase oillevel before starting
the engine and after each five (5) hours of
corCdnuoususe.Tighten Ollplugsecurely each

8rr_ you checkthe oHlevel.
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 pl_ wirefrom spark plug

and place wire where itcannot come in

contactw_hsparkp_g.

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• Remove engine oilcap; lay aside on a claan
surface.

• Tip lawn mower on itsside as shown and
drain oil intoa suitablecontainer. Rock lawn

mower back and forthto remove any oil

trapped inside ofengine.

• Wipe off any spilledoilon lawn mower and

on side ofengine,

• Fill engine with oil. Fillonlytothe "FULL"

line on the dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

• Replace engine oilcap.

• Reconnect spark plug wire to spark plug.

Container

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly and may

be damaged by using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more
often if you mow in very dusty, dirty

conditions. Do not wash air filter.
TO CHANGE AIR FILTER

• Remove the air filter by turning 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 filter into cover.

• Put air filter cover and filter into collar

aligning the tab with the slot.

• Push in on cover and turn counterclock-
wise to tighten,

Collar

MUFFLER
Inspectend replaca conoded mulfleras it

couldcreate a firehazard and/or damage.
SPARK PLUG

Change your spark plug each year to make
yourengine starteasier and runbetter. Set
spark pluggap at .030 inch.

CLEANING
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower

after each use.
CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire

from spark plug and place wire where it
cannot come in contact with the spark
plug.

• "rum lawn mower on its side, Make sure air
filterand carburetorare up. Clean the

undersideof yourlawn mower by scraping

to removebuild-up of grass and trash.

• Clean engine often to keep trash from

accumulating. A dogged engine runs hotter
and shortens engine life.

• Keep finishedsurfacesand wheels free of

allgasoline, oil,etc.

• We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean lawn mower unless the
electricalsystem, muffler,airfilter and

carburetorare covered to keep water out.
Water in engine can resultin shortened

engine life.

CLEAN UNDER DRIVE COVER

Clean underddve cover at leasttwiea a
season. Sorape undersideof cover withputty

knifeor similartcol to remove any build-upof

trash or grass on undersideof drive cover.

Slot

Air Filter Tab

"rum

to

Remove

"rum
Counter-

Air Filter Clockwise to

Cover _ghten

13

CAUTION:BEFOREPERFORMINGANY
SERVICEORADJUSTMENTS:

• Release control bar.

• 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 cu'n'ING HEIGHT
See "TO ADJUST cuTrlNG HEIGHT" in the

Operation sectionof this manual.

REAR DEFLECTOR

The mar deflector, attached between the rear
wheels of your lawn mower, isprovidedto

minimizethe possibilitythat objectswill be

thrown out the roarof the lawn mower into the

operator'smowingposition, ffthe roar
deflectorbecomes damaged, it,shouldbe

TO REMOVE/REPLACE DRIVE BELT

• Remove drivecover. Remove beltby
pushing clownon gear case pulleyand roll

belt off.

• Turn lawn mower on itsside with carburetor

and fuel cap up,

• Remove blade.

• Remove debrisshield.

• Remove beltfrom engine pulleyon

crankshaft.

• Installnew belt by reversingabove steps.

• Always use factoryapproved belt to assure

fitand long life.

• Remove the starterropegu'_efrom the

upper handla.

• Remove hairpincotters.

• Disconnectthe lowerhandle fromthe

handle brackets.

• Turn the handle over and reassemble the
hairpincotters that have been removed.

• Reassemble the starterrope guide.

• Reassemble the controlsand the operator
presence controlbar tothe upper handle.

CAUTION: The operator presence control
bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake
engagement when control bar is released.

Do not over tighten the fasteners holding

the controls to the upper handle.

• TO change from medium lowto high
position only the upper handle sectionwill

have to be fumed over.

• To change from medium lowto low position,
only the lower handle sectionwill have to be

turned over.

Shippingposition

Medium low

mhigh

Yourlawn mower handte_an_:"raised or
lowered for your mowing comfort. Four (4)

positionsam available: high,medium high,
medium low and low. Handles are shipped

mounted in the medium low position.

• To change from medium lowto medium
high position,the upperand lower handle

sections willhave to be turned over.

• Remove the cable dips.

• Remove {hecontrolsand operatorpresence
control bar from the upper handle.

Lower handle

\

Squeeze to

remove

Hairpinclil Handle

bracket

14

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for
storageat the end of the season or if the unit

willnot be used for 30 days or more.
LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a period

of time, clean itthoroughly, remove all dirt,
grease, leaves, etc. Store ina dean, dry area.

• Clean enlJrelawn mower (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section ofthis manual).

• Lubricateas shown in the Maintenance
sectionofthis manual.

• Be sure that ellnuts,bolts, screws, and pins
are securelyfastened. Inspect moving

partsfor damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.

• Touch upell rustedor chipped paint

surfaces;send lightlybefore painting.

HANDLE
You can fold your lawn mower handle for

storage.

• Squeeze the bottom ends ofthe lower

handle toward each other untilthe lower
handle clears the handlebracket,then

move handle forward.

• Loosen upper handle mountingbolts

enough to allow upper handle tobe folded
back.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handlefor
storage or transportation,be sureto fold the
handle as shown oryou any damage the

controlcables.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position,the lower handle will
automaticallylock intothe mowingposition.

Lower
handle

Squeeze to fold

bracket

Operatorpresence controlbar

Upper

Foldfoward

for storage

Fold
backward

Lower Mowing

handle position

ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Itis importantto prevent gum
depositsfromforming in essant'Blfuel system

partssuch as carburetor,f fuel filter, fuel bose
or tank during storage. Also,experience
indicatesthat alcohol blendedfuels ( called

gasoholor usingethanol or methanol) can

attract moisturewhichleads to separation and

formation ofacids duringstorage. Acidicgas

can damage the fuel systemof an engine
while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and letitrun untilthe fuel
linesand carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner
productsin the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable
alternative 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.

cotter

15

ENGINEOIL
Drainoil(withenginewarm)andreplecewith

cleanengine oil. (See "ENGINE" inthe

Maintenance sectionofthis manual).
CYLINDER

• Remove sparkplug.

• Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthroughspark

plugholeintocyr._der.

• Pull starterhendle slowlya few _rnes to

distributeoil.

• Repleca wi_ new spark plug.

OTHER

• Do not store gasolinefromone season to

another.

• Replace your gasoline can if yourcan starts

to _ Rust and/or dirtinyour gasolinewill
cause problems.

• If _, storeyour unitindoorsand cover

_to give protectionfrom dust and cfrL

• Cover your unitwith a suitableprotective

cover that doesnot retainmoisture. Do not

use plastic. Plas_ cannot breathe which
allowscondensationto form and willcause

yourunitto rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while
engine and exhaust areas am_ll 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 in any enclosure.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

.....P.ROBLEM

Does notstart

CAUSE

• I_ty airliter.

• Outo_luel.

• Sta_ fuel.

• Waler_nfuel;

• spa p gwire

• Badsp p ug.

• Loose bledQor broken blade

adapter.

• Control bar in released

• Control bar defective.

CORRECTION

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Fi, fual tank.

• Drein tank and refillwith

freshclean fuel

• Drain fuel tankand
carburetor and retgltank

withfresh gasoline.

• Connect wire to plug.

• Re_acespark_ug.

• TK:jhtenblade bolt or

replaceblade adapter.

• Depress controlbar to

handle.

• Replace controlbar.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM
[Loss of power

Poor cut- uneven

CAUSE

• Rear of lawn mower housing
or cuffingblade dragging
in heaW grass.

• Cuttingtoo much grass.

• Dirtyair filter.

• Buildupof grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

• Too much oil in engine.

• Walking speed too fast.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Wheel heights uneven.

• Buildup ofgrass, leaves
and trash under mower.

CORRECTION

• Set to "Higher Cut"

pos'nion.

• Set to "Higher Cut_

position.

• Clean/replace air filter,

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Check oil level.

• Cut at slowerwalking

speed.

• Replace blade.'nghten

blade bolt.

• Set all wheels at same

height

• Clean underside of
mower housing.

Excessive
vibration

Starter rope hard
to pull

Grass.catcher
not filling (if so

equipped)

Hard to push

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent engine crankshaft.

• Engine flywheel brake ison
when controlbar is released.

• Bent engine crankshaft.

• Blade adapter broken.

• Blade dragging in grass.

• Cutting heighttoo low.

• Uft on blade wom off.

_,atlbe_ notventing air.

• Grass istoo highor wheel
height istoo low.

• Rear oflawn mower
housing orblade dragging

in grass.

• Grass catcher too full.

• Handle heightpositionnot

rightforyou.

• Replace blade. TK3hten

bladebolt.

• Contactan authorized

servicecenter.

• Depress controlbar to

upper handle before
pullingstarterrope.

• Contact an authorized
service canter.

• Replace blade adapter.

• Move lawn mower tocut
gress or tohard surlace

tostartengine,

• Raise cuttingheight.

• Rep cab de.

•. Clean grass catcher,

• Flaisecuttingheight,

• Raise rearof lawn mower

housing one (1) seUJng

higher.

• Empty grass catcher.

• Adjusthandle height to

suit.

17

ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.377542

GEAR CASE ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER 702511

KEY
NO.

17490416

2

137055X004

3

137053

4

57072

6

48373

77881

137051

PART
NO.

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

TappingScrew 114-20x 9 137074

1-1/4 10 57079
EngagementBracket 11 131484

_r 12 700343

_ 13 86447

Gear Case Halves Kit 14 137050
(includesKeyNos. 4, 5, 15 750436X

and 7) 16 750369
Bearing 17 12000003

WormShaft 18 850848

19 81585X004

NOTE: All component dimensions given
in U.S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

DESCRIPTION

DriveShaft
HardenedWasher
ClutchYoke

Bushing

Plug
HelicalGear

ClutchJaw
Grease

E-Ring
Hi-ProKey
SpringBracket

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542

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22

-23

41

27

28

ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

1 165451X479

2 156577
4 150425

5 66426

6 136376

8 145793
9 151023

10 128415
11 150050
12 STD512505
13 77400

14 156374X479
15 700365X479
16 133190X479
17 140661X479

18 63601
20 140540
22 85543
23 87677

25 83923
27 151158
28 142748

29 62335
30 t 45935X004
31 701037
32 700331X004
34 146630

35 700325X007
37 150078

39 151512X479
40 151511X479

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Upper Handle
EngineZone ControlCable

lcherPlug

re11e

ndla Knob

ontrolBar
ear DoorKit

opRivet

Self TappingScrew #10-24 x 5/8

HexTappingScreww/Sems 1/4-20 x 1/2

Hubcap
Back Plate

Side Baffle

DischargeBaffle

Rear Baffle
KepsLocknut1/4-20

Rear Skirt
EnginePulley

Hi-Pro Key #505
klaxFlangeNut

Wheel
ShoulderBolt 3/8-16 x 1

BellevilleWasher
AxleArm

Selector Knob
Selector Spring

Spacer
Wheel AdjustingBracket

ThreadCutting Screwwlsema 5/16-18 x 3/4
HandleBracketAssembly(Left)

HandleBracketAssembly (Right)

41 150406
44 161769

46 851514
47 157101
48 851074

49 850263
50 851084

51 165548
52 85463
55 761592
56 88652

57 51793
58 157081X479
59 131959
61 132001

62 134612

64 .o.o_-

- - 161059

- - 166495

Availableaccessoriesnotincludedwith lawnmower:

. - 71 33303 ClippingDeflector
. - 71 33623 Gas Can (2.5 gal.)

. - 71 33500 Fuel Stabilizer

- - 71 33300 SAE 30W Oil(20 oz.)

- - 71 33417 DustShield

- - 71 33316 MowerCover

- - 71 33723 HighWheel Kit

HexHead Thread RoilingScrew 3/8-16 x 1-1/8

LawnMowerHousing(Incl.Key#14, 15, 51)
BladeAdapter

Blade22"

HardenedWasher
HelicalWasher 3/8-24 x 1o3/8Gr, 8
HexHead Machine Screw 3/8-24 x 1-3/6 Gr, 8
FrontBaffle

DangerDecal

Locknut 3/8-16

HingeScrew 1/4`20 x 1-1/4

HairpinCotter
LowerHandle

HandleBolt

Rope Guide

DebrisShield
Engine - (See Breakdown)

Tecumseh Model No.996502
WarningDecal (Not Shown)

Owner'sManual(EnglisWSpenlsh)

(,o
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'ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.377542

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KEY
NO.

10
11

12
13
14

15
16

2
3
4
5
6
8
9

PART
NO.

145755

48385
751152

158755
146527
150495

77400

145212
88446

151156
12000058
137054

88080

88118
67725

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION

ontrolCable Assembly 26 143603

_a_nntrolHead Kit

knut#10-24 28 154990

Head MachineScrew 1/4 x 2.12 31 132010

V-Belt 33 48386

SpringRetainer 35 151521

Hubcap 36 702511
FlangedNut 37 137090

Nylon Bushing 38 63601
Wheel& Tire Assembly 40 75192
E-Ring 41 151520

Pinion 53 144747
DustCover 54 154870
FeltWasher 55_ 86012
Washer I/2 x 1-1/2 x .134 57 144748

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

18 701037

32 137052

SelectorKnob
PanHead TappingScrew #10-24 x 2-3/4

DriveCover
HexFlange Nut

DdvePulley
DdveControlCable Kit

WheelAdjusterAssembly(Left)
Gear Case Assembly
Spring

Nut
Spring

WheelAdjusterAssembly(Right)
FrameThroat

GrassbagAssembly

DdveshaftCover

GrassbagTube

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996502

.390

4OO

130

120

119

125

182

19

186

239

178

238 25O

310

245

40

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE
KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

37266

2

26727

6

33734
36557

7

12 36775

12A 36558
12B 36694

14 28277
15 30589

16 34839A
17 31335
18 651018

19

36281
326OO

2O
3O

35801

4O

40027

40028

41

4OO25
4O026

4OOO6

42

40OO7

43

20381

45

36777

46

32610A

48

27241

5O

36778

52

29914

69

35261

70

34311E

72

30572

73

28833

75

27897

8O

30574A

81

30590A

82

30591

83

3O588A

86

65O488

89

611004

9O

611112

92

65O815

93

650816

100

34443B

101

610118

103

651007

11o

37047

119

36787

12o

36825

125

37288

126

37289

Cylinder(Incl.2,20 & 172 36784

156) 174 3O2OO
DowelPin 178 29752

BreatherElement
BreatherAss'y. (Ind. 6 & 182 6201

12A) 184 26756
BreatherTube
BreatherCover &Tuhe 185 36785

(Ind. 12B) 186 32653
BreatherTube Elbow 189 650839

Washer 191 3O559A
GovernorRod (Ind. 14)

GovernorLever 195 610973
GovernorLeverClamp 207 34336

Screw,TorxT-15, 8-32 x 216 33086
19/64" 223 650451

ExtensionSpdng 224 36786
OilSeal 238 650932

Crankshaft 239 34338
Piston,Pin & RingSet 241 36919
(Std.) 245 36905
Piston,Pin& RingSet 250 36920
(.010" OS) 260 36980

Piston& Pin Ass'y.(Std.) 261 30200
(Incl.43) 262 650831

Piston& PinAss'y.(.010" 263A 36921

OS) (Incl. 43) 275 36790

RingSet (Std.) 277 650988
RingSet (.010" OB) 285 35000A

PistonPin Retaining 287 650926
Ring 290 29774
ConnectingRodAss'y. 292 26460
(Incl.46) 298 28763

ConnectingRodBelt 300 36916
Valve Lifter

Camshaft(MCR) 301 36246

OilPumpAss'y. 305 35647

• MountingFlangeGasket 306 36996
MountingFlange(Incl.72 307 35499

thin83,306) 309 650562
OilDrain Plug(ind. 73) 310 35648
DrainPlugGasket 313 34080

OilSeal 347 651038
Gevemer Shaft 370A 36261

Washer 370C 37199
GovernorGear Ass'y. 380 640174

(Ind. 81) 390 590739
Govemor Spool 400 36792B

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

FlywheelKey
Flywheel
BellevilioWasher

_tgnltion

SparkPlug Cover 416 36085
Screw,Ton(T-15, 10-24

x 15/16" 417 650821
GroundWire

• CylinderHead Gasket 900

Cylinder Head
ExhaustValve(Std.) 900_--

(incl.151)

IntakeValve (Std.) (Incl.

151)

130

135

15o
151-

151A

169

6021A

35395

31672
31673
40017

36783

Screw,5/16-18 x 1-1/2"
ResistorSparkPlug
(FU19LM)

ValveSpring
ValveSpdngCap

IntakeValve Seal

• ValveCoverGasket 41

MODEL NO. 143.996502

KEY
NO.

PART
NO. DESCRIPTION

Valve Cover

Screw,10-24 x 9/16"
Nut& LockWasher, 114-

28

Screw,1/4-28 x 7/8"

• CarburetorTo Intake
PipeGasket

IntakePipe
GovernerLink

Screw, 1/4-2Ox 3/8"
S.E. BrakeBracket (Ind.

195)

Terminal
ThrottleLink

R.P.M. AdjustingLever
Screw, 1/4-20 x 1"

* IntakePipe Gasket

Screw, 10-32 x 49/64"

• Air Cleaner Gasket
Air Cleaner Collar

AirCleaner Filter
AirCleaner Cover

BlowerHousing
Screw, 10-24 x 9/16"
Screw, 114-20x 1/2"

StarterGdll
Muffler

Screw, 1/4-20 x 2-5/16"
StarterCup

Screw,6-32 x 21164"
Fuel Line
Fuel LineClamp
Screw, 10-32 x 35/64"

FuelTank(Ind. 292 &

301)
FuelCap

Oil FillTube

• "O"-Ring
"O"-Ring

Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"
Dipstick

Spacer

Screw, 10-32 x 51/64"
Lubrica_onDecal

Pdmer Decal
Carburetor(Incl. 184)

RewindStarter
Gasket Set(loci.hems

Marked" inNotes) Ind.
Part #'s26756 (1),28833
(1), 34338 (1), 36783

(1),36755 (1),36787 (1),
36832 (1), 36996 (I),
37130 (1)

SparkArrestorKit(Ind.

417)(Optlonel)
Screw, 16-32 x 1/2"

(Optional)
ReplacementEngine

NONE
ReplacementS/B

750832, orderfrom 71-
999

RPM High 2900 to 3200

NOTE: This engine could have been built with

59070 starter.

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm

CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996502

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KEY PART
NO. NO.

---- 640174

1 631615

2 631767
4 631184
5 631183

6 640070

7 650506
16 631807
17 651028
18 630766

20 640018

20A 64O053

25 631867
27 6310_4

28m_r,6._B=_
29 631028

30 631021

31 631022

35 36045A

36 64OO80

36A 632766

37 632547

40 640175
44 27110A

47 630748
48 631027

48A 631027

60 632760

DESCRIPTION

Carburetor(Incl.184 of EngineParts List)
Throt_eShaft & LeverAssembly
ThrottleReturnSpring

• Dust SealWasher

• Dust Seal (Throttle)

Throttle Shutter

* ShutterScrew

FuelF_ting

Throttle Crack Screw/idleSpeed Screw
TensionSpdng

IdleRestdctorScrew

Idle RestdctorScrewCap

FloatBowl

• FloatShaft

Float

• FloatBowl=Ct'Ring

• InletNeedle, Seat, & Clip(Ind. 31)
Spring Clip

Primer BullYRetainerRing
Main Nozzle Tube
CarburetorTube

• "O"Ring,MainNozzle Tube

HighSpeedBowlNut
BowlNutWasher

• Welch Plug,IdleMixtureWelt
"Welch Plug,AtmosphericVent

* Welch Plug

Repairkit(Incl. ItemsMarked" inNotes)

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CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NO. 143.996502

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m 11

KEY
NO.

11

12
13

1
2

3
4
5
6
7

8

PART
NO.

598702
598599A
590600

59O696
590601
590697
59O698
590699

590700
590703

590535
590701

DESCRIPTION

RecoilStarter
SpringPin (Incl.4)

Washer

Retainer

Washer

BrakeSwing
StarterDog

DogSpring

Pulley& RewindSpdng
Ass'y.
StarterHousingAss'y.
(40 degree grommet)
StarterRope( 98" X 9/

64" dia.)
StarterHandle

V--14

KEY
NO.

3
6

7
8

11

/

!1 I! -7

12
13

14

PART
NO.

590739
5987_
590616

590617
590618A

590638

598_5
598701

590760

DESCRIPTION

RewindStarter
Retainer

StarterDog
DogSpdng

Pulley & RewindSpring

Ass_

StarterHousing Ass'y
(40 degreegrommet)

StarterRope(Length98"
x9/64"dia.)

StarterHandle

SpringC,p

43

Forthe repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home
Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

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(1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)
Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

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

When requesting service or ordedng
parts, always provide the following

information:

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