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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388300
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Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espahol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam,
Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visitour Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craffsman
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- Page 1 Model No. 917.388300 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visitour Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craffsman...
- Page 2 Warranty service is available by retuming 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.
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Page 3: Operation
sandals. Wearonlysolidshoeswith • Never cut grass by pulling the mower goodtractionwhen mowing. towards you. Mow across the face Of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
Thsse were avallebla whanthislawn mowerwas produced.They m,enot shippedw#h your mownr.11_'-y arealse avallabla at mqstSearsret_loutlets and Ssrvice cantem, MostSearsstores.can alsoorderrepairpartsforyou, when youprovide themodel numberofyourlawn rnower.Someofthaseaccassories may notapplytoyourlawnmower, LAWN MOWE R PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHERKITS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABILIZER GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE SIDE DISCHARGE GRASS CATCHERS... -
Page 5: Howto Setupyour Lawn Mower
HOWTO SETUPYOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. Uft up • Raise lower handle section to operating Mowing position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other position Lower... - Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWIBR READ THiS OWNER'S MANUAl_AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the Bustr'_dons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the ,Ioca_ of vadous conbob and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
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Page 7: Engine Zone Control
REAR BAGGING of any lawnmowercan result m fore_ abjects throwni_tothe eyes,which • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place can rasultin severeeye damage. Always the grass catcher frame hooks onto the wear asfety giassas or eye shialds while door vot operating your lawnmoweror performing any •... -
Page 8: Before Starting Engine
_e fuelsystem should beempaed bofore Open of 30 c_ orlonger. D rain thefuel Mulcher Door _K _ut _ _gine _cl _ itmnun__ lines and cad_uretorare empty. Use fresh fuel next s eason. S eeStorage Instmctions inforn,atio_ Neveruseengine or carburetor cleaner products in fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. - Page 9 MOWING'lIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain concilk_ such as very tail IMPORTANT:. For best performance, keep grass, it may be nenessery to raise the n_wer housing free of buUt-upgrass and height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER keap from overloading the engine and HOUSING after each use.
- Page 10 .A. ENANCE SC.EOULE AsYou COMPL_-_ ___'.__ _ _._ g_¢__ :_; Check forLoose Fasleners CleaNInsl)ect Grass Catcher v' ,/ (if Equipped) M clean LawnMower _,_ Clean Under Drive Cover Ipower.Pro_lled Mowe_) Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) CheckiSharpan/Re_ace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean BatterJ/Recharge JE Check EngineOil Level t/l:...
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Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388300 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY/'I'YPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:... -
Page 12: Grass Catcher
IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in TO SHARPEN BLADE cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°R Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. -
Page 13: Spark Plug
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 • Put air filter cover and filler into collar and trash. -
Page 14: Engine Speed
dangerous, if you think the engine-governed ENGINE high speed needs adjusting, contact your CARBURETOR nearest AUTHORIZED service center,which Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed has proper equipment and experience to main jet for mixture control. If your engine make any necessary adjustments. does not operate properly due to suspected ENGINE SPEED carburetor problems, take your lawn., m ower to... -
Page 15: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace dirt. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE the Maintenance section of this manual). Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE. CORRECTION Poor cut- uneven Worn, hent or 1_6e blade. Replace blade. T_r_en blade bo_ Set all whools at same 2. Wheel I_igt_ ur_ven. height 3. Buildupof gra_, leaves Clean underside of and trashundermower. mower hous_g. Excessive 1. - Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388300...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388300 PART KEY. PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP_ON 131696 Control B ar 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly- LR 166860X479 UpperHandle 166785 Locknut5/16-18 161105X479 LowerHandle 160828 ShoulderBolt5/16-18 132001 RopeGuide 151162 WheelAssembly 636O1 Locknut1/4-20 164362 ShoulderBolt 131959 HandleBolt...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 O-370K...
- Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Valve Cover Dowel Pin 26727 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16' Breather Element 33734 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 Breather Ass'y.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 ® PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor (ind. 184 of Engine Parts Ust) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spdng 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttler 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 •...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 PART DESCRIPTION 4_ii_ • Recoil Starter --'1- 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) "_) _____*/'_ 590694 590600 Washer Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 5 690697 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring...
- Page 24 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1.800-4.MY-Home sM(1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...