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Craftsman 917.387671 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.75 horsepower 22" side discharge

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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.75 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387671
• Espahol, 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 4.75 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387671 • Espahol, 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 Service ......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 in the owner's...
  • 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 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.
  • 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 requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual Raise handles until lower handle sec- its entirety before you attempt to assemble tion locks into place in mowing position. or operate your new lawn mower. Remove protective padding, raise up- IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped per handle section...
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL 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...
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn SAFETY GLASSESmower can result in foreign Your lawn mower is shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging eyes, which can result in or discharging: severe eye damage.
  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Primer 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 Crankshaft LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Always observe safety rules when per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher 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...
  • Page 13 Changethe oil after every 25 hours of op- Wash element in liquid detergent eration or at least once a year if the mower water. is not used for 25 hours in oneyear. Wrap element in cloth and squeeze dry. Checkthe crankcaseoil level before Lightly coat filter element with clean startingthe engineand after each five (5)
  • Page 14 _WARNING: Toavoidseriousinjury,before SQUEEZE performingany serviceor adjustments: TO ADJUST 1. Releasecontrolbar and stop engine. Lower handle "-'-" 2. Makesure the blade and all moving parts havecompletelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot Handle come in contact with plug. b racket Hairpin cotter Mounting pin---.-_...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower SQU EEZE storage at the end of the season or if the TO FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Lower LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gasoline in the tank inside a building starts to rust.
  • 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 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_, gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n 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 m_.quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.
  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estdt dise_ado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar, segadora nueva. en la posici6n para segar. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN Remueva la cuSa protectora, levante la sec- ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n 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 operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n salten objetos extrafios dentro de de ensacado o de descarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 Asegt3rese que la segadora este nivelada. Tapa del pa del Remueva la varila medidora de aceite del tubo rellenador de deposito gasolina de aceite de desarga de aceite. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de aceite en el tubo de relleno del motor.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR PRECAUCION: 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 BESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADAiDE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO NORAS 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 SEGADORA pernos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de este manual. ando haga el mantenimiento. LLANTAS Adaptador de Ranura Chavetero del • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o la cuchilla ;iguenal substancias qufmicas para control de insec-...
  • Page 29: Para Cambiar Elaceite Delmotor

    aceitecuando se usanentemperaturas sobre 3. Desarme elfiltrodeairey limpieel el- 32° R Revise el nivel d elaceitedelmotorm_.s a emento delfiltrodeaire. menudo, paraevitarunposible dahoenel mo- 4. Laveelelemento delfiltroendetergente tor,debidoa quenotienesuficiente a ceite. liquidoy agua. Cambie el aceitedespu_s de25horasde 5. Envuelva e l elemento delfiltroenunatelay operaci6n o porIomenosunavezala_osi la s_quelo apret_.ndolo.
  • Page 30 _kADVERTENClA: Paraevitar 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 Asegt3rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si PARA DOBLAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. SEGADORA Mango inferior Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 OTROS IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora • Noguarde la gasolina de unatemporada a la mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia otra. estan calientes. • Cambie el envase de lagasolina si se emp- ,_ilLPRECAUCI6N: Nunca almacene la iezaa oxidar. L aoxidaci6n y /ola mugreen segadora con gasolina en el estanque dentro su gasolina produciran p roblemas.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387671...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387671 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 185360 851074 Hardened Washer Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 194177X428 Control Bar 850263 Helical Lockwasher 179585 851084 Rope Guide Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8, 3/8-24 x 1/4...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 _ 8420 524 0 337f 868 45_ 190_ 190 _,-, 48 SHORT BLOCK ]...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 9° I1-__- 11630 222 __ 745_ 745A _÷ 922_ 334_ 9211 969_ 11019 LABEL KITJ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 6081 455 _ 592 ® 459_ 1211__ 6890 23__/ 456 @ 1210@ 597_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 1036 EMISSION...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 691762 Tappet-Valve 399269 Gear-Cam Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 691998 299819 Seal-Oil (PTO Side) - - - Short Block (N/A) 698691 Manifold-Intake Sump-Engine 699644 690386 Gasket-Intake Head-Cylinder 699649 698717...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 691805 Wrench-Spark Plug Gear-Timing 691839 691146 Spring-Choke Diaphragm Screw (Brake) 691837 Screen-Carburetor 745A 690859 Screw (Brake) 495770 691870 Diaphragm-Carburetor SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) 690272 691440 Washer (Governor Crank) Dipstick/Tube Assembly 691236 493880...
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