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Craftsman 917.388260 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388260 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
£RI:IFTSMIIN +
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388260
•
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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual £RI:IFTSMIIN + 4.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388260 • 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
  • Page 3 when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust Wear only solid shoes with good traction fumes are dangerous. when mowing. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of •...
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavailable w henthislawn mower was produced. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Most Soars stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service Upper handle _._ Liftupj,_ and Adjustment section of this manual. •,.up 7// Mowing Now2 position KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
  • Page 6 The operation of any lawn mower can TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER result in foreign objects thrown into the • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed eyes, which can result in severe eye while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...
  • Page 7 TO START ENGINE • Reinstall engine oil plug and tighten. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of • To starta coldengine,push primerfive(5) operation or each season. You may timesbeforetryingto start. Use a firm push. need to change the oil more often This step is not usuallynecessarywhen under dusty, dirty conditions.

  • Page 8: Maintenance

    AS YOU COMPLETE OX_ _._x't _, _,.,_¢_ 0 _- Check for Loose Fasteners i ¥1 i Clean/InspectGrassCatcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under DriveCover (Power-Propened Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power.PropelledMowers Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers I Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil t/I,2...

  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388260 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 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 OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE:...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE .20, a_Z, 40" tOO'tO0_ I NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, balanced. 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, Care should be taken to keep the blade these multi-viscosity oils will result in increased balanced.

  • Page 11: Service And Adjustments

    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 and • Put air filter cover and filter into collar trash.
  • Page 12 ENGINE Shippingposition Medium high CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine Medium low does not operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center for repair or adjustment.

  • Page 13: Storage

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

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt. Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with • Cover your unit with a suitable protective clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lo_ofpewer • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to =Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position in heavy grass • Cutting too much grass • Set to "Higher Cut" position • Dirty air filter •...
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388260 36 38...
  • Page 17 Self Tapping Screw 10-24 x 5/8 850977 Tube Frame 54583 Hex Head Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 88614 Grass Bag Rear Baffle 166072 700063X479 Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 88652 Hinge Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 ..Model 143.994022 Side Baffle 700363X479 Bolt 144875X479 Discharge Baffle...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o994022 370C ,,of '°'! 1L_6...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl.2,20 & 37288 Exhaust Valve (Std.) 150) (Incl. 151) 26727 Dowel Pin 37289 Intake Valve (Std.) (Incl. 33734 Breather Element 151) 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2"...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrottleShaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 • Dust Seal (Throttle) 64OO70 Throttle Shutter 650506 • Shutter Screw...
  • Page 21 3RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994022 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590694 590599A SpringPin (Incl, 4) Washer 590600 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley& RewindSprieg Ass'y. 590695 StarterHousingAss'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( g8"...
  • Page 22 Forthe repairor replacement p arts you need delivered directly to your home Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega 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) Para...