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Craftsman 917.388670 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.0 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388670
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis 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 JCRnFTSMRN" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.0 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388670 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears 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 the owner's...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    • 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. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

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

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted in its entirety before you attempt to for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- JUST HANDLE" in the Service assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Adjustments section of this manual.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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...

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance NOTE: In cooler weather it may be necessary to repeat priming steps.
  • Page 10 REGULAR SERVICE VICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Cheek]Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start Mowers ! Cheek Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil V11.2 G Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: 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 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER 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. age. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever...
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE Catcher The handle on your lawn mower has frame three (3) height positions - adjust to handle height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
  • Page 15 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 pin LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove Handle all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Cylinder

    • If possible, store your unit indoors and CYLINDER 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 CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de aniendo, esta garantfa s61ose aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instruceiones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentre • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instruccionesy este manual Barra de control q uesxigela presencia del operador completamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior .,_,,_ IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior. W/!//LEVANTAR Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f&brica 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 ilustraciones con su segadore para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6nde 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 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extrafios dentro eomo acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede convertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: producir dafios graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 _kPRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos come gasohol, o el use de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separacibn y formacibn de acidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR ¥ ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora controles que exigon la presencia del sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea operador.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    °UEOOM,LOES SERV, C,ORE°U R Revisar si ha), sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de I °°'Pe°'* v°ne °0u'P'°°' LImpiar la segadora Limpiar deba o de la cubierta de la trans- misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se[Jadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla AR Tabla de lubricaci6n Umpiar la bateria/recargar...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO Nemem de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de aceite: 20 onzas Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del perno de la cuchilla:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde ct_spedpuede ser rociadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanqua de combus- el agua de la manguera perutiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Inspecoione y cambie el silenciador si estd Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o daho.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3) Mango del posiciones de altura - ajt_stelo a la altura que bastidor del le acomode. recogedo= • Presione las extremidades inferiores del mando inferior una en contra una de la otra basra que la pinza del mango pueda ser insertada en uno de los tres agujeros del control de la altura.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mds. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto pedodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un ACEITE DEL MOTOR recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegerla Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y contra el polvo y la mugre. c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector =MOTOR"...

  • Page 33: Solucion De Problemas

    SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el _lal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada perno de la cuchilla. :lisparejo o suelta.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388670...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388670 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182394 Control Bar 180409X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 166860X479 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 Upper Handle 161105X479 Lower Handle 150339 Wheel Assembly 179585 73990500 RopeGuide 132004 Locknut 1/4-20...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1994-B1 s2._r, 842...__ Jii_J 146_ 616_ i22_ MANUALI [1058 OWNER'S I 1019 LABEL KI'_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1994-B1 188_ 334_ 443_ 505 _ 163_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 127(_ 633 t_ 617_163_._...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1994.-B1 969| ,%... 363 23 455_ 1____167o@ 1,o_ 6o81 6s_, 55 _ 689 _'_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Tube-Breather 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691781 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal • Gasket-Crankcase 692232 299819 • SeaI-Oil(MagnetoSide) 690912 Screw (CylinderHead) 493279...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 127802-1994-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Wrench-Spark Plug 499429 Piston Assembly (Standard) 89838 Washer (GovernorCrank) 499430 Piston Assembly (.010" Oversize) 690272 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 499431 PistonAssembly (.020" Oversize) 690670 Screw (Air Cleaner Primer Base) 499432 Piston Assembly (.030"...
  • Page 40 For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics, call for _e nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Any_me, dayornight ( U.SAonly) For 5he replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, call Sears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek...

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