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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN °
5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388153
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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
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL60179
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- Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN ° 5.0 HORSEPOWER 22" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388153 • 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...
- Page 2 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.
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Page 3: Operation
hot. Allowthe engineto cool for several when changing directions -- maintain minutesbefore fillingthe gas tank. Clean good footing. off any spilledgasolinebefore startingthe • Never operate your mower without engine. proper guard3, plates, grass catcher or • Alwaysmake wheel heightadjustments other safety devices in place. before startingyour mower. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
These accessorieswere available when this orderrepair partsfor you, whenyou provide lawnmower was produced.They are also the modelnumber ofyour lawn mower, availableat most Sears retail outletsand Some of these accessoriesmay notapply servicecenters. Most Sears storescan also to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR STABILIZER FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS... - Page 5 TO INSTALL A'I-I'ACHMENTS HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handlescarefullyso • Open rear door and remove mulcher as notto pinch or damage controlcables.
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Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower
KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to farniliadzeyourself with the location of various controlsand adiustments. Save this manual for futura reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. -
Page 7: Engine Zone Control
operation of any lawn mower can resultin Lower Wheels for High Cut foreign objectsthrown intothe eyes, which can Plate Tab resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shieldswhile operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust- ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. -
Page 8: Before Starting Engine
TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • To starta coldengine,pushprimarfive(5) timesbeforetryingto start. Use a firmpush, Your lawn mower isshipped without oil in the Thisstep isnotusuallynecessary whan engine. starting an enginewhichhas alreadyrunfor • Be sure mower is level and area around oil a few minutes fill is clean. - Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS • For best results, adjustthe lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower outs IMPORTANT: Forbest performance, k eep off only the top one-third ofthe grass blades. mowerhousing free ofbuilt-up grassandtrash. Ifthe lawn is overgrown itwill b e necessary CleanUNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING to raise the height of cutto reduce pushing aftereachuse.See "Cleaning"...
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Page 10: General Recommendations
_.ERVICE DATES 1 - Chlu_o rP, o re oRen _wn operellng under s hesw load OrIn high ambient tempera_ru. 2 - Se_ae more oftw_when op_raU_;I b_ dl_y or duaty €oP, dlUon=. 3 - Rephioe b4adesmore oRen when mowing In Imn_/soil. LUBRICATION CHART 4 - Charge CS houm st end of sessor_... -
Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388153 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (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 VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004"... -
Page 12: Grass Catcher
NOTE: NOTE: Althoughmulti--viscosity oils We do not recommend sharpening (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin blade -but ifyou do, be sure the blade is cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils balanced. will result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPENBLADE when used above 32°F. Check your Care should be taken to keep the blade engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid balanced. - Page 13 CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. • Insert new filter into cover. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Put air filter cover and filter intocollar mower housing free of built--up grass and aligningthe tab withthe slot. trash. Clean underside of mower housing •...
- Page 14 CAUTION: The operator presence control Squeeze to bar must pivot freely to permit blade brake remove engagement when control bar is released. Do not over tighten the fasteners holding the controls to the upper handle. • To change from medium Iowto high Handle position only the upper handle section Bracket...
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Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart
CYUNDER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM • Remove spark plug. • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oilthrough spark IMPORTANT: It is importantto prevent bum plug hole into cylinder. depositsfrom forming in essentialjuel system • Pullstarter handle slowly a fewtimes to parts such as carburetor,fuel filter,fuel hose, distributeoiL ortank during storabe. - Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART PROBLEM 3AUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Rear of lawnmowerhousing • Set to'Higher Cut" orcutting bladedragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting toomuchgrass. • Set to 'Higher Cut" position. • Dirtyairfilter. • Clean/replace air filter. • Buildup ofgrass,leaves, • Clean underside of mower andtrashundermower.
- Page 17 EL SERVIClO DE GARANT[A ESTA DISPONIBLE el devolver la segadpra a motor Craftsman al centro/ depaJlmento de sarvicio Sears mas cemano en los estados unidos. Esta garantfa se eplica solamente mientms el producto este an uso en los estados unidos.
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Page 18: Mantenimiento Y Almacenamiento
hacia usted. Siegue a trav6s de la cam de • Revise el estanque de combustible antes de hater arrancar el motor. No Ilene el estanque las pendientes, nunca hacia ardba o hacia abejo pues puede perder el equilibrio. No de gasolina an redntos carrados, ni cuando el motor estd funcionando o cuando siegue pandientes demaslado empinades. -
Page 19: Mantenimiento
Estos accesorlos estaban disponiblescuando de las tJandes Seers tarnbidn puedan mandar a se produjola segedora.Tembi6nestdn pedir pares do repuesto pare usted, si les disponiblesen le mayorfe de las tiandesde propomione el n_imem del modelo de su Seers y en los centrosde servicio.La mayor[a segadora. - Page 20 Barradecontrol q uaexigela • Paravolveralaopera_idn de acolchamianto con capa vegetal, instsle la tapon acolchadora en la presencia daloperador abertura de descarga de b segadom. PRECAUCI6N: No haga fundonar su Mangosuperio_._/_//_ segadora sin le tapon acolchadora apmbada en su lugar,o sin el desviador de recortes, o sin el Levan t ar _____<____ Leventar...
- Page 21 PARAMONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL La operaci6n de cualquier sagadora puede RECOGEDOR DE C#SPED hacer que salten objetos extrafio$ dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producirda_os graves en 6stos. • Cierre la tep,_ soltable. La tapa soltable debe estar cermde cuando se esta operando la Siempra use anteojos de saguddad o pmtecol6n loam los ojos mientras opere su sagodora o cuendo segadera.
- Page 22 • Para leer el nivel adecuado, aprie_ la tape dal motor, dejando montones de recortes de c_sped • Pare un colte muy pesedo, reduzca el ancho del dep6dto de aseite del motor cade vez. • Vuelva a instalar la tape del dep6sito del acelte y corb pe=mdo perdalmante por andrea del lugar antedormante cortado y siegue lantamente apri6tala.
- Page 23 reducir el corte. esfuerzo nocesario para empujar la • Cambie su patr6n de corte de semana a segadom y para evitar sobrecargar el motor, semana. Siegue de norte a sur una semana y dejando montones de recortes de cdsped. luego cambie de este a oeste la pr6xima Para un acolchamiento muy pesado, reduzca semana.
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Page 24: Recomendaciones Generales
PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LAS FECHA8 A MEDIDA QUE COMPLETE SU SERViCIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Rev_mr s lhaysuJeta_oree suelto_ Umplar/h',,speeek_ar e l rooogedorcle C6sped (. vlen. equlpado, Umplarlasogadera . Llmpiar debaJ0de la ¢dolmta de la trap.s- mlsl6n (sega_oras conpoder propulsor) sadas(segadoraa c onpoder p ropu]sor) Revlsmrlas ¢erreas y tas poleas Impu)- Revlsar o/afllar/cambiarla cuchlll¢... - Page 25 "SPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.388153 q0MERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: 11.5 CU. IN. DESPLAZAMIENTO: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SG) SAE SW-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz.
- Page 26 MOTOR cuchilla gir_ndolo en el sentido en que giren LUBRICACI6N las manillas del reloj. • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de Use solamenta aceite de detergante de alta 35 - 40 pies libres. calidad clasificedo con la clasiflcaci6n SF ,SH o IMPORTANTE: El pemo de la cuchilla es SG de servicio API.
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Page 27: Filtro De Aire
FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no funciona_ an forma adecuada y Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd puede sufrirda_os si sa usa un filtrode aire corro|do pues producir un peligro de incendio y/ sudo o dafio. BUJfA Cambie el filtro de aim cada aSo, y mds a manudo si siega en condicionas muy Cambie su bujfa cada ar3o para hacer que su polvorosas o sucias. - Page 28 PRECAUCI6N: La barre de control que exige Mango infsdor la presenda del operedor tiene que pivotear Iibremante pars permitir el enganche de la cuchilla/freno cuando $e suelta la barre de Apriete pare/_, control. No apdete demasiado los sujetadores qua sujetan a los ¢ontmles al mango superior. •...
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Page 29: Aceite Del Motor
usando estabilizador de combustible Barmdecontrol q ueexige ACEITE DEL MOTOR la presencia del o Drene el aceite (con el motorcaliente)y cdrnbialocon aceite de motorlimpio (Vea Doblar hacia adelante "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Responsabilidades del Clientsde este manual.) pare almacenar ClMNDRO atlas •... - Page 30 IDENTIFICACI6N )E PROBLEMAS CAUSA CORRECCl6N PROBLEMA No arranca * FiRm de aim sucio. • Limpie/cambie el firm de aim. oSin combustible. • Uene el estanque de combustible. • Combustible rancio. • Drene el estanque y vuelva a Ilenado con combustible limpio y ngevo.
- Page 31 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Aal corte -dispamjo • Cambie la ouchilla Apdete el • Cuohilla desgastada, doblada o suelta pemo de la cuohilla • Ajuste todas las ruedas a la • Altura de las ruedas dispareja misma altura • Velocided del motor lenta •...
- Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388153 30 27...
- Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388153 PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Shoulder Bolt 142748 comol Bar 1869O2 151162 Wheel and Tire Assembly 145646X479 Upper Han_e 151161 Wheel 15O425 Muld_r Plug 83923 HOx Range 103672X Rope Guide 774OO Hubcap 157081X479...
- Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.9750@4 215_. ,172 182, 370C...
- Page 35 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143,975034 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 36774 Cylinder (Ind. 2 & 20) 26756 * CarburetorTo Intake Pipe Gasket Dowel Pin 26727 38785 Intak = Pipe 33734 Breather Element 34337 Governor Unk 36557 Breather Aas'y. (Ind. 8 & 12A) Breaff_r Tube 6.50839...
- Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4.CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975034 €_--... PART DESCRIPTION 64OO26 Cafoumtor (Incl. 184 of Engine Pads List 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever AssemUy 631767 ThroSle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631184 Dust Seal (Throltle) 631183 Throttle Shutter 631036 Shutter Screw...
- Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.975034 DESCRIPTION /__. PART 590694 RecoilStarter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley & RewindSpring Ass'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y. (40 degreegrommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 95"...
- Page 40 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas 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)