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Craftsman 917.388106 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388106 Owner's Manual

625 series briggs & stratton engine 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388106
• EspaSol, 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
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  • Page 1 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388106 • EspaSol, 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...
  • Page 2 Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair Center or other Craftsman outlet for free repair (or replacement if repair proves impossible). This warranty applies...
  • 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: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle, on • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Always place containerson the ground mentin good condition. awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling. • Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailerand refuel it on the •...
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years of products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    MOWING Read these instructions and this manual Operator POSITION its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn mower, control bar IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...

  • Page 8: How To Use Your

    The operation of any lawn To convert to mulching or discharging SAFETY GLASSES mower can result in foreign operation, remove grass catcher close rear door. objectsthrownintothe eyes, which can result in severe Pivot pins Rear Grass eye damage. Always wear catcher safety glasses or eye shields while oper- handle...
  • Page 9 NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.

  • Page 10: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Tostop engine,releaseoperatorpres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, encecontrol bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the TO START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the •...

  • Page 11: Lubrication Chart

    BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires N Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys heck / Sharpen...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen per- If bolt needs replacing, replace only with formingany maintenance. approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline,oil, or insect controlchemicalswhichcan harmrubber.
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINE Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until screw securely. fuel tank is empty. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Back plate...
  • Page 14 A WARNING: Toavoid serious injury, Mowing r-,q Mowing beforeperformingany serviceand adjustments: 1. Releasecontrolbar and stop engine. 2. Makesure the blade andall moving sition position parts havecompletelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire fromspark Hairpin plug and placewire where it cannot cotter Handle come in contactwith plug.
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor MOWING Operator storageat the end of the season or if the POSITION presence control bar unitwill not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER //// When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove FORWARD' Upper...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Rear of lawn mower Loss of power Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparacion, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion 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 que II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los...
  • Page 21 Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda r&pida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta dise5ado f6nico por parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a5os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSICION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepcion de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion 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 pasar a la operacion de acolchamiento, Laoperacion d e cualquier segadora puede hacerque remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la salten objetos extrafios dentro de puerta trasera. susojos,Ioquepuede producir Pasador Mango del dafiosgraves enestos.Siempre trasera bastidordel useanteojos deseguridad o proteccion p ara recogedor losojosmientras o pere su segadora o cuando de cesped...
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA aceite. IMPORTANTE: PARA ACOLCHAMIE NTO - • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sue_tos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C_sped * Controlar los NeumAticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar _aSegadora ..
  • Page 28 SEGADORA • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 - 40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado ando haga el mantenimiento. a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, LLANTAS sustituirlos s61ocon pernos aprobados mostrados •...

  • Page 29: Para Cambiar Elaceite Delmotor

    PARA CAMBIAR ELACEITE DELMOTOR _PRECAUCl6N: Lossolventes d epetr61eo, AVlSO:Antesdeinclinar l asegadora paradre- talescomoel keroseno, nosedebenusarpara narel aceite, d reneeltanque decombustible limpiar e l cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro deeste.Noaceite el cartucho. Nouseairea haciendo c orrer e l motorhastaqueel tanque estevacio. presion paralimpiarlo o secarlo.
  • Page 30 _ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n ¢_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Barra de control POSICION Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si que exige PARA presencia SEGAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. operador / ,', SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR ,',\ periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- cerrado y cObrala para protegerla contra el bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mas alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.398106 73 _...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- - MODEL NUMBER 917.388106 PART PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hardened Washer 194177X428 Control Bar 401629 Spacer 851074 21" Blade 194179X479 Upper Handle 165760 Discharge Deflector 406712 169708X479 Lower Handle 401623X004 Selector Spring, Rear 193707 Blade Adapter...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 718_ 307_ 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 334_ 615 _;_ 616_ 443_ 562_ 977 CARBURETOR 633 @ GASKET SET 276_ 127_ 130 95 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633Q 276© 127...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 969 W 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAL I 455 _ 45o ] 456 _ 597 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 358 ENGINE GASKET 3© $24< 63 _ Engine Power Rating Information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code Jl1940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 399269 Lock-Muffler Screw Kit-Bushing/Seal 691740 299819s • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 493279 Shaft-Throttle Sump-Engine 696565 691160 Head-Cylinder 691242 Pin-Float Hinge 692249 •...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 262001 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) 791960 Cup-Flywheel 63709 Bushing-Guide (Intake) 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 790701 Cover-Blower Housing 281505s PawI-Ratchet 692135 Spring-Brake 691251 695891 Brake (Governor Control Lever) 699985 Cap-Fuel Tank 499621...
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
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