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Craftsman 917.388590 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" rear discharg rotary lawn mower
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388590
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388590 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com!craftsman...

  • Page 2: 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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    II. SLOPE OPERATION I. GENERAL OPERATION * Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in instructions on the machine and in the severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of...

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING DEFLECTORS...

  • Page 6: Howto Set Upyour Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • 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: Engine Zone Control

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

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Engine oil cap 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 Gasoline...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, * Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * CheckTires Check Drive Wheels *** Clean Lawn Mower **** Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication...

  • Page 12: Blade Care

    TO SHARPEN BLADE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening forming any maintenance. the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. TIRES Care should be taken to keep the blade •...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    TO CHANGEENGINEOIL &CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain as kerosene, are not to be used to clean oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until cartridge. They may cause deterioration fuel tank is empty. of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do 1.
  • Page 14 _I, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator presence storageat the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Lower When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and 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. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ahos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, }ubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y et mantenimiento en el manual del dueho, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Puede recortar a tray,s de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas tas instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direccion en tas cuestas.
  • Page 20 Su • Ayuda rdpida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est& diseSado f6nico por parte de un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Tambi_n est&n disponibles en la mayoria de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual compte- Barra de control que sxi£ la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE Q GASOLINA en el motor. Mango inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR...
  • 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 }os diversos controtes y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o an la literatura...
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacibn de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada tista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extrahos dentro de vertir ta a una operacion de ensacado: sus ojos, to que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _iLPRECAUCI6N: Limpie el aceite o el MOTOR combustible derramado. No atmacene, derrame AGREGUE ACEITE o use gasotina cerca de una llama expuesta. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. _[IPRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles Para el tipo y el grado det aceite a utitizar, yea mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como el "MOTOR"...

  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped muy alto, puede set necesario et etevar ta IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor attura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga ta caja de la segadora necesario para empujar ta segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 27: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA CADA ANTES DE, MANTENIMIENTO DEUSO CADA TEMPORADA 2,.ORAS O A,MACE- Revisar s[ hay Sujetadores Sue[tos ES LimpJar/h_specciol_ar e4 RecogedordeC6sped Co£trola_ r los Neum_ticos Co£trola_ r las Ruedas MotrFces *** LimpJar la Segadora ..impJar debajo 4a Cubierta de FaTransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y ]as Poleas tmpulsadas "Jr Revisar / Afila r / Cambia r la Cuchilla...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- AVISO: No recomendamoselafilartacuchilla-pero ando haga el mantenimiento. si Io hace, aseg0rese de que quede balanceada. LLANTAS Se tiene que tener cuidado de manteneda balanceada. Una cuchitla que no est_i baP •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR _(ILPRECAUCI6N: Los solventes de petr6teo, AVISO: Antes de inclinar ta segadora para drenar tales oomo el keroseno, no se deben usar para el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible hacien- limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro do correr et motor hasta que el tanque est_ vacio.
  • Page 30 _=ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar tesi6nes serias, Posici6n F'<_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suette la barra de control y pare el motor. Aseg6rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido compie- tamente.

  • Page 31: Aceite Del Motor

    Barra de control que Inmediatamenfe prepare su segadora para el exi( almacenamienfo al final de cada temporada o si operador la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar ta segadora por cierto Mango periodo de tiempo, timpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, Ia grasa, las hojas, etc.

  • Page 32: Solucion De Problemas

    CILINDRO • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Remueva ta bujia. Vac[e una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray,s adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. use pl_stico. Et pt_stico no puede respirar, lo Tire la manilla de arranque lentamente unas que permite la formacion de condensaci6n,...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m&s alto:' Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388590 >...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388590 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 131696 88652 Hinge Screw 166860X479 165766 Upper Handle Spring, Rear Door, LH 161105X479 Lower Handle 165767 Spring, Rear Door RH 186079 185819 Rope Guide /Anti-Fold...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 I 1019 LABEL KI*II 684 _ 11329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE] 383_ 524 _ 6.35 146_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 20 _ 842_ 524_ 970 %_ 163_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 977 CARBURETOR 633 @ GASKET SET 633 G 276_ 276_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 @ 276 _...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 969 ] 564_ 6081 670 @ 55_592 689 O 1210 597_ L..-- _..L-" KEY PART PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691092 697322 Cylinder Assembly Screw (Engine Sump) 692315 399269 Kit-Bushing!Seal Flywheel 222698 299819 •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 694086 Guard-Flywheel 495265 Tube-Dipstick 692194 Retainer-Valve 691923 Grommet Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 92613 690548 Tappet-Valve 698589 Screw (Control Cover) 691449 Camshaft 697734...
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