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Craftsman 917.388750 Owner's Manual

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ICRAFTSMIIN" I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
:15 Horsepower
Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388750
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 Owner's Manual ICRAFTSMIIN" I ROTARY LAWN MOWER :15 Horsepower Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388750 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 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.

  • Page 5: Assembly/Pre-Operation

    Read these instructions and this manual Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted in its entirety before you attempt to for your mowing comfort. Refer to "AD- assemble or operate your new lawn JUST HANDLE" in the Service and mower. Adjustments section of this manual.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the...

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shippedready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging: eyes, which can result in • Liftrear door of the lawnmower and place severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation of the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS TO STOP ENGINE |MPORTAN'lr: For best perfon'nanoe, keep • -ro stop engine, release operator mower housing free of built-up grass and presence control bar. trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance NOTE: In cooler weather it may be section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    .A,N NANC SO, U AS YOU COMPLETE REGU .. SE.V,CE SERV'OE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ff Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥/ Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade ¥/$ LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge Electric Start Mowers1 Check EnQine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number:. Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run propedy and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter, age. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 14 TO ADJUST HANDLE Catcher The handle on your lawn mower has frame three (3) height positions - adjust to handle height that suits you. • Squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER SQUEEZE When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove Handle all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1, 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 Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1, Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut"...
  • Page 18 GARANT[A UMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a parlir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segfin las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantanimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar_,gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con m&s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentre • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacedo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual Barra de control la presenciadel operador completamente antes de tratar de moRtar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR fdbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin moRtar por razones de...
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADOFIA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustmciones con su segadora para familiarizarsecon la ubicacibn de los diversoscontrblesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extraSos dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede convertir la a una operacibn de ensacado: producir daSos graves sn _stos.
  • Page 24 APRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE I-IACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de &cidos durante el motor, Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a almacenamiento.
  • Page 25 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor controles que exigan la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora opemdor. sin acumulaeion de cesped y basura. Vea AVlSO: En climas rods fdos puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    " mill Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos LJmpiar/inspeccionarel recogedor de SE c'sped (s' vien" equipad°' IJmpiar la segadora AG LimRi'ardeba o de la cubierta de la trans- rn sm6n (segadoras con poder propu sor) sadas (se_ladoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y )as po]eas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchiUa V* 3 Tab!a de lubricacibn...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO Ndmero de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Bujia (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un acceserio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c6sped puede ser rociadecon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguerapero tiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o y/o darto.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango de su segadora cuenta con tres (3) Mango del posiciones de altura - ajdstelo a la altura que bastJdor del le acomode. recogedol • Pmsione las extremidades infedores del mando inferior una en contra una de la otra hasta que la pinza del mango pueda ser insertada en uno de los tres agujeros del control de la altura.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m&s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, I_mpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal code- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el perno de la cuchina. disparejo o suelta.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.388750 _ 25...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388750 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 165766 Spring(LH) 181405 181222)(479 165767 Spring(RH) UpperHandle Lower Handle 165912 Door Bolt 161105)(479 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolting Screw 3/8-16 x 1 179585 Rope Guide Locknut 1/4-20...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02..0181-E1 27C,...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 969 | GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR 7_633_ 276_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 127_ 633_...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 20 1_ 842 O 7Z/_._, 668 @ 524 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET _670 190_ 592_ 9721 1__1 1036 EMISSIONS 6°11 LABEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 692232 • Gasket, Crankcase 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal 690912...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 I_'Y PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 690670 Screw, Air Cleaner Cover 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 692523 Screw, Air Cleaner Pdmer Base 499426 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 491588 Filter,Air Cleaner Cartridge 499427 Ring Set, Piston, .020"...
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