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Craftsman 917.388760 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388760
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRnFTSMnN" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388760 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears Service ......Back Cover LIMITED "TWOYEAR 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL OPERATION abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructionson the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.

  • Page 5: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    Read these Instructions and this manual control bar in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn Upper mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the LIFT engine. Your new lawn mower has been assem- bled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAl_ANDALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustraUons w ith your lawn mowerto ferni]iarizeyourselfwith the Iocalionof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TOCONVERTMOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mowerwas shippedreadyto be objects thrown into the usedas a mulcher. Toconvertto begging: eyes, which can result in • Lifttsar doorof _te lawn mower and place severe eye damage. the grasscatcherframe hooksontothe Always wear safety glasses or eye doorpivotpins.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation of the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For bestperformance,keep • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. mower housingfree of built-upgrass and trash.See "CLEANING"in the Maintenance NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps. In sectionof this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    ,sYOU COMPL REGULARSERVICE ___i_v_ERVlGE DATES Check for Lo_e Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Under Drive Cover clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers_ (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/She_m/Fleplece Blade LubricationChart CleanBatteryRlechar_e IElectdc Start Mowerst E Check En_ne Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Inspect Muffler N Clean = Raplece S= Plug...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number:. Date of pumhase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. •...

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER The handle can be mounted in a high or 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag low position. The mounting holes in the with rigid part of bag on the bottom. bottom of lower handle are off center for Make sure the frame handle is outside raising or lowedng the handle.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all did, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your 1. Removespark plug. 2. Pourone ounce (29 gasoline will cause problems. ml) of oil through • If possible, store your unit indoors and spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1, Rear of housing or blade 1. Set to =Higher Cut" position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 Servicio Sears ........ Contratapa Programa de Mantenimiento ....26-29 GARAN]'[A UMITADA DE DOS AltOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) atios, a parlor de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsmanes mantenga, lubriquey aflne segdn las i_ para la operacidny el mantenimiento en el manualdel duefio, Seam reparar._gra_stododefecto en el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS Los acoldentee ecurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizame en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controlee y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales corrects de la maquina. Pare esto, dabs leer y comprender todas lee instruccionos que puedee resultar en graves lesionee.
  • Page 20 • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funclonar una mdquina dentro de un drea osrrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacedo arranoar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaclones mlentras el motor estd en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas Instrucciones y este manual Barrade controh la pmsencia del operador completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Esta cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. MangoInferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR fdbdca con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de...
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustradonescon su segadora para fam_adzame con la ubicaciSnde los d'rvemos _ y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenda en el future. Estos s{mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Ilteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacl_n de cualquler segadora puede hacer qua Su segadora fue envtada Usta para usarse salten objetos extml_os dentin como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para de sus ojos, Io qua puede convertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: producir datlos graves on _stos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR EL _PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles MOTOR mezcledos con alcohol (concotdos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce ala Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de dcidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSF.JOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR 1. Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de IMPORt'ANTE: Para obtener et mejor controles quo oxlgen la presencia del rendimlento mantonga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En dimas rods fr|os puede qua sea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 26 .v.c.o Revisar sl hal sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/in_ el recogeder de c_sped (slv'eneequidede) ¢,kl Umplar l a i_ldora [ ll/ m,_,6n (=_or. con poder propu_=') i,/" U.mp.ka_. debajo de lacublerta de latrans- Revisar lascorreas y laspoleas I mpu_,- OR sadas (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) Revlsar o/afiladcamblar la cuchilla I//_i A Tab_,dei=_i:_k_...
  • Page 27 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOmero de serie: Fecha de compra: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del pemo de la cuchilla: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CIP.SPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Sicomprado como unaccesodo) AVISO: Antes de Inclinar la segadom para • E1 mcogedor dec spedpuede serrodado con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera perul_eneque estar tible haciendo coffer el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar tanque est6 vaclo.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufdr avedes y funcionar de Inspecoione y cambla el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aim suck). corro|do puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustitulr el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o da_o.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL RECOGEDOR DE CtSPED El mango puede ser montado a una poslcl6n alta o ba|a. Los agujeros de montaje en el 1. Ponga el bastldor del recogodor de c6sped mango inferior estdn fuera del centro para en la bolsa del crisped con la parte rfgida levantar y bajar el mango.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora pare el Barradecontrol q ua _ DOBLAR almaosnamiento 81 final de cada temporada o operador si la unldad no se va a usar pot 30 dfas o m_s. Mang SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto pedodo de tiempo, flmpiela cuidadosamante, remueva toda la mugre, la...
  • Page 32 • Camble el envese de la gasoline si es ACEITE DEL MOTOR empieza a oxidar. La o_ddacl6ny/o la mugre Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y en su gasolina producirdn problemes. cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea • SI es posible, guarde su unidad en un "MOTOR"...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccl6n aproplada en el manual amenos que est6 dlrlgldo a un centro de servlco Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Mal corte- Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el o suelta. disparejo pemo de la cuchilla. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388760...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388760 KL_" PART I_'Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182811 ControlBar 160828 Shoulder Bolt5/16-18 181222X479 UpperHandle 177504 Wheel Assembly 175245X479 LowerHandle 175273 Box, Battery 179585 RopeGuide 83923 Flanged Locknut 175271 Tdm Panel 180635 Hubcap 131959 Handle Bolt...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0210-E1 11019 LABEL KIT I 635 _ _188 e7o_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-O210-E1 742o 8011 363_ 6osl 592_ 1211 689 ('_ !4so@ 597_ 11036 EMISSIONS LABEL I :37'...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0210-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 4o4_ GASKET 977 CARBURETOR 633 0 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633_ 617_ 104_ 276 _) KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 697322 CylinderAssembly 697339 Piston Assembly (Standard) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 697340...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K07-0210-E1 KEY PART KL=Y PART NO. NO. DESCRIP11ON DESCRIPTION 691997 Blinger-Govemor/Oil 692342 Cover-BraatherPassage 69O548 TappabValve 691879 ° Gasket-Breather Passage 691449 Camshaft 690800 Nut (Rewind Starter) 498826 Shod Block (Replacement 691696 Screw (Pawl FrictionPlats) Engine 123K07-0060-E1 ) 95162 Clamp-Hose...
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