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Craftsman 917.388272 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388272
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.388272 • 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 website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions the owner's...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Never cut grass by pulling the mower sandals. Wear only solid shoes with towards you. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the excessively...

  • Page 4: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Lift up • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing Mowing position.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown Your lawn mower was sh_pped ready to be into the eyes, which can result in used as a muicher. To convert to bagging : severe eye damage. Always wear safe_ REAR BAGGING glasses or eye shields while operating your •...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in the times before trying to start. Use a firm push. engine. This step is not usually necessary when •...

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 MA,.TE.ANCESC.EDULE ..SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover JCheck drive belt/pulleys IPower-propelk_d Mowsm) r (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Ba_eP//Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I E Check Engine Oil Level N C_nge Engine 011 I_l.t...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE ,ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR _ILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") INTAKE: .004 - .008 VALVE CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although mult'_--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure will result in increased oil consumption the blade is balanced. when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash.
  • Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag CARBURETOR with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustabie fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator Presence Control Bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER Handle When lawn mower is to be stored for a period Fold Forward of time, dean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, For Storage...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasoline from one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can CYLINDER starts to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. !2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. 3. height Clean underside of 3. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388272...
  • Page 19 Locknut 5/16-18 166113 Grass Bag 166111X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) 165755 Catcher Frame 166112X479 Handle BracketAssembly (Right) Engine- (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143,996004 ..851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 161058 Warning Decal(Not Shown) 160835X007 Wheel AdjustingBracket - Front 172533 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 Q-370K 182___...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 Valve Cover Gasket 26727 Dowel Pin 36784 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ----640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttler Throttle Shutter 640070...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION Recoi| Starter ----590694 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss y,(40...
  • Page 24 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sM dayor night Anytime, (1-800-4694663) www.sears.€om To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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