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Craftsman 917.388650 Owner's Manual

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ICRAFTSMAWl
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388650
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read andfollowall
SafetyRulesand Instructions
beforeoperatingthisequipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.corn/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMAWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388650 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read andfollowall SafetyRulesand Instructions beforeoperatingthisequipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.corn/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in instructions on the machine and in the severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers, Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS...

  • Page 6: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT" This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OiL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • 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 on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be mower can result in foreign used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: objects thrown into the • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine ADD OIL oil 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. A 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 IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE REFO.E A.ER EVERY VERY EVERY .EFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Ddve Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Ddve Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** £1_Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade forming any maintenance. is balanced. TIRES Care should be taken to keep the blade •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL ACAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until cartridge. They may cause deterioration fuel tank is empty. of the cartridge.

  • Page 14: Rear Deflector

    A, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing r_-_ Mowing ,._. before performing any service and ..o_ position _osition • adjustments: ,, • 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

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

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS A_OS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por doe (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n 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 HACER" I. OPERACION • Puede recortar a traves de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarsecomple- tamenta con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instruccionesqua aparacen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 20 Acuerdos de Protecci6n pare la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su • Ayuda rdplda por tel6fono - soporte tele- nusvo products Craftsman® estd dissr_ado f6nico por parts ds un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requiersn un arreglo encasa, muchos ai'ios.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilltados Junto al cortacesped. Tambi_n estdn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesodos tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 22 Barrade control Lea estas instrucciones yeste manual comple- B la presencla del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mangosuperior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Ests cortac_spsd visne SIN MangoInferior ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sids montada en la f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envfo.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY t.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos contmles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden epareaer sobre su segadora o en la llteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extrafios dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La pr6xima tamporada use combustible nuavo. Vea las Instrucciones Para El Almacenamiento MOTOR para rods informaci6n. Nunca use productos de AGREGUE ACEITE limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. el estanque del combustible pues se pueden Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, yea el "MOTOR"...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como cdsped muy alto, puede set necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtensr el mejor altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES D SPUSS CAOA CADA CAOA NTES O S, DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORA$ O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO uso HORAS TSMPOe OA HOP S N AMIENTO Revls_ si heySuJetadores Sueltos Limp[adlnspecclonar el Recogedor de C6sped* Contmlarlos Neum_tlcos controlarIss Rueda$ Motrices *** I tmplar Is Segadora "** ¥1 Umpiar debeJo la Cubierta de la Transmisl6r_ "*...
  • Page 28 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- AVISO: No recomendamos elafilarlacuchilla-pero ando haga el mantenimiento. si Io hace, asag_ress de qua quads balanceada. LLANTAS Se tiene qua tener cuidado de mantenerla balanceada. Una cuchiUa qua no est_ bal- •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR _i, PRECAUCl6N: Los solventes de petr61eo, AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para drenar tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible hacien- limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro de 6ste.
  • Page 30 _,ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n f _'_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustas: 1. Suelte la barre de control y pare el motor. 2. Asegt_rese qua la cuchilla y qua todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Barra de control que Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el exlge ) DOBLAR almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si opemdor la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto Mango perfodo de tiempo, flmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ClUNDRO • Cubro su unidad con un forro protector 1. Remueva la bujfa. adecuado qua no retenga la humedad. No Vacfe una onza (29 m[) de aceite a tray, s use pl&stico.El pl_.sticono puede rospirar, Io del agujero de la bujl'a en el cilindro. que permite la formaci6n de condensaci6n, Io que producir_,la oxidaci6n de su unidad.
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servlco Sears. CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte mds alto," fuerza o sualta. 2, Ajuste a la posici6n de 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388650 39 47 4¢...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388650 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 88652 Hinge Screw 169709X479 Spdng, Rear Door, LH Upper Handle 165766 169706X479 Lower Handle 165767 Spdng, Rear Door, RH 186079 Bolt, Rear Door Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 I 1019 LABEL KI'I_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 842_ 524 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 633 @ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 2760 12;,_ 633_ 2;,8 O 12;,...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 9211 969 | 9721 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 690912 697322 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Cylinder Heed) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 691450 Crankshaft 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 399781 493279 Sump-Engine...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0258-E1 KEY PART PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 692523 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499426 Ring Set-Piston (.010" Oversize) 491588 499427 Ring Set-Piston (.020' Oversize) 691219 Cup-Flywheel Plate-Pawi Friction 499428...
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