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Craftsman 917.388940 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388940
• 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 6.0 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388940 • 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 Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts & Repair...
  • 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 • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone sup- chase. Your new Craftsman@ product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod- convenient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 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 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 To convert to mulching or discharging The operation of any lawn operation, remove grass catcher SAFETY GLASSESmower can result in foreign close rear door. objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in Grass Pivot pins Rear severe eye damage. Always catcher wear safety glasses...
  • Page 9 Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. • Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or each season. You may need to change the oil more often under dusty, dirty conditions.
  • Page 10 TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels I," v" Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace...
  • 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 TO CHANGE ENGINE Install cartridge, then replace cover making sure the tabs are aligned with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to drain the slots in the back plate. Fasten oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until screw securely. fuel tank is empty. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark...
  • Page 14 _i, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing before performing any service position 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 Hairpin plug and place wire where it cannot %Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower MOWING Operator POSITION storage at the end of the season or if the 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...
  • Page 16 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 Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otro comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemplacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • 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, apretaclos y mantenga el equipo en buenas concliciones.
  • Page 21 Acuerdos de Proteccion para la Reparacion Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® est,. dise_ado f6nico por parte de un representento Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable por sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos a_os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la segadora nueva. presencia del IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la f_tbrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que se dejaron sin montar por razones de envio.
  • 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 pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, Laoperaci6n d ecualquier remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la segadora puedehacerque saltenobjetos extra_os d entro de puerta trasera. susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir Pasadordelc " Puerta Mango del da_osgraves en_stos. S iempre trasera bastidordel useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para recogedor losojosmientras o peresu segadora o cuando de cesped...
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA aceite. PARA ACOLCHAMIENTO IMPORTANTE: • Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- CHAR troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora AVISO: Debido alas capas protectoras del mo- sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES MANTENIMIENTO DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumb.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 _PRECAUClON: Lossolventes d epetrdleo, AVlSO:Antesdeinclinar l a segadora paradre- talescomoel keroseno, no sedebenusarpara narel aceite, d reneel tanque decombustible limpiarelcartucho. P ueden producir e ldeterioro haciendo c orrerel motor hastaqueeltanque deeste.Noaceiteelcartucho. N ouseairea est_vacio. presidn paralimpiarlo o secarlo. 1.
  • Page 30 _I_ADVERTENClA: Paraevitarlesi6nes serias, Posici6n r_q Posici6n antesdeclarcalquier s ervico o dehacer ajustes: _O_P ara segarI 1. Sueltelabarradecontrol y pareel motor. 2. AsegtJrese quelacuchilla y quetodaslas partesmovibles sehayan detenido comple- tamente. ilk I 3. Desconecte e l alambre de labujiay p6n- galoendondenopuedaentrarencontacto conesta.
  • Page 31 POSICION Barra de control Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el PARA almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si que exige SEGAR presencia del la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_.s. operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Remueva la bujia. cerrado y ctJbrala para protegerla contra el Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la seccion apropiada en el manual amenos que este dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 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 917.388940...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388940 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 194177X428 Control Bar 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 194179X479 Upper Handle 194345X427 Wheel & Tire Assembly, Front 7 x 1-3/4 169708X479 Lower Handle 164362 Bolt, Shoulder 194788 Rope Guide...

  • Page 36: Parts List (122K02-0577-E1)

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  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122K02-0577-E1 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633_ 633 _ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 425 _ 276_ 633_©_ p- 276_>_ 276 _ 365 _ 276 _ 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3_-_ 20 _ 842<-_ 505@...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122K02-0577-E1 564_ 332_ 745 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 65 _ 592_ 689 _ 597_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 299819 Valve-Exhaust •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122K02-0577-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 6912420 Pin-Float Hinge 95162 Clamp-Hose 698588 Cover-Control 498978 Jet-Main (Standard) 497680 Starter-Rewind 497466 Jet-Main (High Altitude) 498260 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul 691340 Screw (Muffler) 498170 Carburetor 690340 Retainer-Governor Shaft 698801 Crank-Governor 694468 OPlug-Welch...
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