Craftsman 917.388220 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 917.388220 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388220 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower

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Owner's Manual
CRAFTSMAN +
4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWE R
Model No.
917.388220
Safety
Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Espahol
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual CRAFTSMAN + 4.5 HORSEPOWER 22" SIDE DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWE R Model No. 917.388220 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espahol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates,...
  • Page 2 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: Operation

    • Dress preperly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open sandals. fumes are dangerous. Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthis lawnmowerwasproduced.Theyare also availableat mostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenters. MostSearsstorescanalso orderrepairpartsforyou,whenyouprovidethe modelnumber of yourlawnmower. Someoftheseaccessories maynotapplyto yourlawnmower. LAWN MOWERPERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR MULCHER lOTS FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS STABlUZER GRASS CATCHERS REAR DISCHARGE SIDEDISCHARGE GRASSCATCHERS LAWN MOWERS LAWNMOWERS GAS CANS LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE MUFFLERS AIR RLTERS...
  • Page 5 • Your lawn mower handle can be Operator presence controlbar adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to "Adjust Handle" in the Service and Adjustment section of this manual. Upper handle U_Nng "/ position Lower handle KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER.
  • Page 6: To Adjust Cutting Height

    Theoperation o fanylawnmower c an result i n BEFORE STARTING ENGINE OIL foreign objects t hrown intotheeyes, w hich can Your lawn mower is shipped without oil inthe result i nsevere eyedamage. A lways w ear engine. safety glasses oreyeshields w hile operating •...
  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • To start a cold engine, push primer five mower housing free of built-up grass and (5) times before trying to start. Use a trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE firm push.
  • Page 8 M,, EN,,C SC.EOULE ATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners ClearVlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Ck_n Lawn Mower O/ Clean Under Drive Cover IPower-Propened Mowers) ¥/ Check drive beWpulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replece Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectrle Start MowersI t//4 Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 9: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388220 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°1:) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°1=) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") "CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: B lade NOTE: Although multi-viscostty oils (5"W30, bolt is grade 8 heat 10W30 etc.) improve startingin cold weather, treated. these multi-viscosityoils will result in increased TO SHARPEN BLADE oil consumption when used above 32°F. NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Check your engine oil level more frequently to blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is...
  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    CLEANING • Insert new filter into cover. • Put air filter cover and filter intocollar IMPORTANT: For best performance, kiip aligning the tab with the slot. mower housing free of built-grass and trash. • Push in on cover and turn clockwise to Clean the underside of your mower alter each use.
  • Page 12: Rear Deflector

    • Reassemble the starter rope guide. ACAUTION: Before performing any • Reassemble the controls and the service and adjustments: operator presence control bar to the • Release control bar and stop engine. upper handle. • Make sure the blade and all moving ShippingPosition parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine govemor, which is factory set for Yourcarburetor hasa non-adjustable f ixed the proper engine speed. Overspeeding mainjet for mixturecontrol. If yourengine the engine above the factory high speed doesnot operateproperlydueto sus- scan be dangerous. If you think the pectedcarburetor problems, t ake your lawnmowerto an authorized service...
  • Page 14: Engine Oil

    ENGINE OIL OTHER Drain oil(with engine warm) and replace with • Do not store gasoline from one season to dean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the another. Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts CYUNDER to rusL Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will •...
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cut_ng too much grass. • Bet to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 16 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.388220...
  • Page 17 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.388220 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 77400 Hubcap 63601 Locknut 114-20 17600406 Screw Hex Serrated 114x 20.tt 869O2 ControlBar 150406 Hex Heed Threed Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1 132001 Rope Guide 85463 Danger Decal 160834X479 Upper Handle 161345 LawnMower Housing (Incl.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994500 O-_ri'oK 1301...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994500 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 31672 Valve Spring 150) 31673 Valve SpringCap 26727 Dowel Pin 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 33734 Breather Element 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 36784 Valve Cover 36557 Breather Ass'y.(Incl.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.994508 _;>...i/ PART DESCRIPTION 640174 Carburetor(Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 • Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throt6e Shutter 65O5O6 •...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL HUMBER 143.994508 PART DESCRIP_ON ---- 590694 RecoltStarter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 59O601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog ,Spdng 590700 Pulley& Rewind Spdng Ass'y. 590695 Starter HousingAss'y. (40 degree grommet)
  • Page 22 Forthe repairor replacement partsyouneed delivered directlyto yourhome Call7 am- 7 pm,7 daysa week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a doreicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedir servicio...

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