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Craftsman 917.389990 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN°I
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389990
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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Repair Parts
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

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  • Page 1 917.389990 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship. If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Before and while walking backwards, • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children. before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •...

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    •_Look for this symbol to point out ,_.WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the SAFETY IS INVOLVED. State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOU R LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith 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 7 TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign 1. Lift the rear door on the mower objects thrown into the housing and place the grass catcher frame onto the formed tabs on the rear eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 present during the initial use of the 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean. product and should be considered normal. 2. Remove engine oil plug and fill to the 1. To start a cold engine, push primer top slot in filler hole.
  • Page 9 MA,NTENA.CE SCHEDULE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE /_0_*(_,_7S E R ViCE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean!Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys RE {Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/SharperVReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar_ Electric Start Mowers E Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ;ERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: ;ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) 31LTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 11 GRASS CATCHER • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufacturer approved replacement catcher.

  • Page 12: Service And Adjustments

    SPARK PLUG • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up Replace spark plugs at the beginning of of grass and trash. each mowing season or after every 100 • Clean engine often to keep trash from hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

  • Page 13: Storage

    TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER ENGINE ENGINE SPEED 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigidpart of bag on the bottom. Your engine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attempt to increase engine speed of the bag top.
  • Page 14 • Never use engine or carburetor cleaner 2. Loosen upper handle mounting bolts products in the fuel tank or permanent enough to allow upper handle to be folded back. damage may occur. • Use fresh fuel next season. IMPORTANT: When folding the handle NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable for storage or transportation, be sure to...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start 1. Dirty air filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh, clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4.
  • Page 16 GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS AthOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por uno (1) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, euando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, ]ubrique y afine segen las instrucoiones pars la operaei6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar_ gratis todo defeeto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 17 • Nunca • Nunca permits que los niFios operen la opera la maquina cuando la hierba m_quina est6 mojada. AsegQrese siempre de tener •Tenga un ¢aidede extra coande se acerque buena traccibn en sue pies; mantenga el a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los mango firmemente y camine;...
  • Page 18 d_=ADVERTENClA: El tube de escape del _,Busque este sfmbolo que seSala las precauciones de seguddad de importanoia. motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y Quiere deck- iHATENCI(SNtHillESTE algunos compcoentes del vehfculo contienen ALERTO!]I SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos qu[micos conocidos COMPROMETIDA.
  • Page 19 Lea estas instmcciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 20 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUALDEL DUENO Y LAS REGLASDE SEGURIDACANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA, Comparelas ilustraciones consu segadorapara familiarizarse conla ubicaci6n de los diversos controlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Iiteratura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 21 2. El recogedor de c_sped esta asegurado operacibn de cualquier en ta caia de la segadora cuando se baja segadora puede hater q_e la puerta trasera pare descansar en el salten objetos extrai_os dentro bastidor del recogedor de cdsped de sus ojos, _oque puede _PRECAUCI(_N: No haga funcionar su produeir cla_os graves en _stos.
  • Page 22 motor, una cantidad pequeSa de humo puede Remueva la tapa deldepbsitio de aosite del motto" y rellene haste _aeima de la ester presents do,ante eL oso iniciaL det ranura en el agujero de1rellenador. Vacfe el producto y se debe consJderar normal. acoite lentamente.
  • Page 23 Revisar si hay suietadores suettos LJmpiar/lnspeccionar el recogedor de cdsped (Si viene equipado) E Limpiar lasegadora G umpiar debajo de lacubietta de latrans* mLsPSn (segado ras con poder prop_lsor) sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las p_eas impul- Revisar o/afila_/cambiar la cuchilla v"...
  • Page 24 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1,25 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 tsobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 Idebajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJIA (ABERTURA: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 25 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED • El recogedor de cdsped puede ser rociado con el agua de la manguera pero tiene qua estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedor de cdsped a menudo para verificar si estd daSado o doteriorado. Se va a desgastar con et uso normal.
  • Page 26 BUJIAS • Limpie la parte inferior de su segadora raspdndola para remover la acumulaei6n de Cambie las bujlas al comienzo de cada cdsped y basura. temporada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 • LJmpie el motor a menudo para evitar que horas de operaci6n, Io qua suceda primero.
  • Page 27 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR MOTOR RECOGEDOR DE CESPED VELOClDAD DEL MOTOR 1. Ponga el bastidor de1 recogedor de c6sped La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte r{gida fdbrica. NOtrate de aumentar la velocidad del de la bolsa en la parte inferior.
  • Page 28 combustible durante el per{odo de almacenamiento. Agregus estabilizador ala Doblar operador hacia gasoline en el estanque de combustible o en el envase pare el almacenamiento. Siempre siga Mang la proporci6n de mezela que se encuentra en el envase del estabilizador. Haga funcionar el motor pot Io menos 10 minutos despu_s de agregar el estabilizador, pare permitir que este Ilegue at carburador.
  • Page 29 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS ;PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION _1oarranca 8, Barra de control en la 8. Presione la barra de control ',cont.) posic[6n suelta, hacia el mango, 9, Barra de control defectuosa. 9. Cambie la barra de control, Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1.
  • Page 30 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.389990...
  • Page 31 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.389990 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131696 ControlBar 142748 Shoulder Bolt 166860X479 Upper Haable 146248 Wheel and Tim Assembly 132001 Rope Guide 83923 Hex Range Locknut 151590X479 Lawer Handle 77400 Hubcap 131959 HandleBaR...
  • Page 32 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LEV100-340053E _261 370R370C 110_...
  • Page 33 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LEV100-340053E PARr PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP]3ON 37280 Cylinder (Includes #2, 20 and 150) 6021A Screw, 5/16-18 x 1-1/2" 26727 DowelPin 37598 Resistor Spark Plug (RJ 19LM4) 33734 Breather Eidment 31672 Valve Spring 36557 Breather Assy. (Includes #6 & 12A) 31673 Valve Spring Cap Intake Valve Seal...
  • Page 34 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LEV100-340053E <p--=7 i<_EY PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor (Includes #184 of Engine Paris List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 ThrotUe Return Spring 631184 * DustSealWasher 631183 " DustSeal(Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 65_506 " ShutterScrew 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025...
  • Page 35 TECUMSEH 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER LEV100-340053E PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 W_sher 59(J6_6 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695 Stader Housing Assembly (4Odegreegrommet) 590535...
  • Page 36 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itt 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ An,/aTe, dayorneht (14_0-469-4_3) (U,SA and Canal) For repair of carry-in products bike vacuums, lawn equipment,and electronics,call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anyene, dayorrig_ (U.SAo,ly) www.se_rs.com...