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Craftsman 917.388833 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower, 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388833
• Espahol, 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
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388833 • Espahol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 in the owner's...
  • 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...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachmentbolts, tight and keepequip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Nevertamper with safetydevices.Check • Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom their proper operationregularly. the truck or trailer and refuel it on the •...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.

  • Page 6: Howto Set Upyour 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 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...

  • Page 8: Lawn Mower

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

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE fiGlas°_ip e _Engin; 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. 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 A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentson your mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the your mowerand could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE: We do not recommend...
  • Page 13 Screw ASSEMBLE ONE OF THESE LOW POINTS TO CHANGE ENGINE Disconnect spark plug wire from spark TOWARDS NARROW EDGE OF ELEf_MENT plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. Be sure lawn mower is on level surface. NOTE: Oil will drain more freely when warm.
  • Page 14 AWARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before performing any service sition position adjustments: < Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot co tter "'"_..,,,,,_ _ Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor MOWING Operator storageat the end of the season or if the POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove 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 CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y aline segt3n 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 I. OPERAClON • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n 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 II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la m_.quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m_.quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda r_pida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. diseSado f6nico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de POSlClON tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia del >SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la ,//// f_.brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n 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 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 extra_os dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Vea las Instrucciones Para El Almacenamiento MOTOR para m_.s 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 graclo clel aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR"...
  • Page 26 ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR PRECAUCION: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTEs DESPUES cADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO uso .o.As TEMPORADA,ORAS .AMmE.TO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neum_:_ticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 28 SEGADORA • La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- 35 - 40 pies libras. 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 Tornillo MONTE UNO DE ESTOS PUNTOS BAJOS 1. Desconecte e l alambre dela bujiay p6ngalo de modoquenopuedaentraren contacto con_sta. 2. Asegt3rese quelasegadora est_en una superficie nivelada. AVISO:Elaceitesedrenar_, m4ts f_.cilmente HACIA EL BORDE ANGOSTO DEL ELEMENTO si est,.caliente. Recoja el aceite en unenvase adecuado.
  • Page 30 _kADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n r_q Posicidn antes de clar calquier servico o de hacer segar / _O_P ara segarI ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. AsegtJrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- ilk I 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 del SEGAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. operador SEGADORA //// Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, DOBLAR /'//_...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO polvo y la mugre. Remueva la bujfa. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Vade una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. use pl_.stico.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m_.s alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Corte m_.s alto."...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388833 J_\, 36 32...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388833 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 188813 Frame, Grassbag 194179X479 Upper Handle 88652 Hinge Screw 169708X479 Lower Handle 165766 Spring, Rear Door, LH 179585 Rope Guide 165767 Spring, Rear Door, RH...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L902-0488-E1 9 8420 524 C) 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 5248 163_=_ 1801 190 _ 190 A_%,-,...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L902-0488-E1 90J_ 163_ 97 _,_, 5290 222_ 365_ _2__ No.I 925 _ 621_J 745_ 745A _ 922_' 969_ 20_P 11019 LABEL KITJ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL ] ® 592 ® 363 _! 459_ 1211__ 689o 456 ___ 1210@...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10L902-0488-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 790029 Screw (Carburetor) 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 299819 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm 698691 Sump-Engine 691837 Screen-Carburetor 690386 Head-Cylinder 495770 Diaphragm-Carburetor 698717...

  • Page 39: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
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