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Craftsman 917.387601 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge
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CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.5 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387601
• EspaSol, p. 18
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
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.5 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387601 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Never tamper with safety devices.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign Your mower is shipped ready to be used objectsthrown into the as a mulcher. To convert to bagging eyes, which can result in discharging: severe eye damage. Always •...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline filler cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentson your mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the your mowerand could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    Crankshaft LAWN MOWER Blade adapter. keyway Always observe safety rules when per- Key ..forming any maintenance. Lockwasher Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE AIR FILTER NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)improve starting in cold weather, Remove the air filter by turning coun- they will result in increased oil consumption terclockwise to the stop and pull away from collar. when used above 32°F.
  • Page 14 _WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service or adjust- SQUEEZE ments: TO ADJUST Release control bar and stop engine. Lower handle Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Mounting plug and place wire where it cannot...
  • Page 15 CARBU RETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory Your carburetor has a non-adjustable for proper engine speed. Overspeeding fixed main jet for mixture control. If your the engine above the factory high speed engine does not operate properly due to setting...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through gine and let it run until the fuel lines and spark plug hole into cylinder. carburetor are empty. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a5os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due5o, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion lateral cuando opere la sega- • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado fonico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Oespliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacion de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de ensacado o de descarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _,PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como AGREGUE ACEITE gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea separaci6n y formaci6n de acidos durante el el "MOTOR"...

  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR _Q_,PRECAUCl6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 28 Chavetero SEGADORA Adaptador de la cuchilla ciguenal Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- Ranura ..ando haga el mantenimiento. Arandela seguridad LLANTAS Cuchilia/' • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o '_',, substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL FILTRO DE AIRE AVlSO: A pesar de que los aceites de multi- viscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoran el Remueva el filtro de aire girandolo en el arranque en clima frio, estos aceites de mul- sentido contrario en que giran las manillas tiviscosidad van ha aumentar el consumo de del reloj, hasta el tope, y retirelo del collar.
  • Page 30 _I_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, APRIETE antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer PARA AJUSTE ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mango inferior 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fabrica no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede motor no esta funcionando en forma adecuada ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Vaciar el deposito del carburante poniendo en marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar Remueva la bujia. hasta que el carburante termine y el Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves carburador este vacio. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Yea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387601 ¢...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387601 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 172820 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grade Kit, Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 851084 86902 Control 73800500 Nut, Hex, Centerlock 5/16-18 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044510 (_--370 103, ""- 275A 151A 279119 284-_. 284A- _172A 309A 311A /_" 3700...
  • Page 37 651018 Screw, T-15 #8-32 x 19/64" 35797 Air Cleaner Filter 33578 Extension Spring 35066 32600 Oil Seal 35065 Air Cleaner Cover (Craftsman) 37804 Crankshaft 36980B Blower Housing Screw #10-24 x 9t16" 40053 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Standard) 30200 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2"...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044510 PART DESCRIPTION 640339 Carburetor (includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.044510 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695A Starter Housing...
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