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Craftsman 917.388013 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388013
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
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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
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www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.388013 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • 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: Operation

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR 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 work- manship.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 ALook for this symbol to point out AWARNING; Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONI!I BECOMEALERTII! YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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...

  • 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 usedas a mulcher. Toconvertto bagging: eyes, which can result in REAR BAGGING severe eye damage. • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place Always wear safety glasses or eye the grass catcher frame hooks onto the shields while operating your lawn mower...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE • 1,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank ADD OIL filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

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

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    M,,,T ,ANC SC,EDULE FILL IN DATES REGULARSERVICE ICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) oa Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IEIeclric Start Mowers) Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil I_1.=...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: 'GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (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...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO CHANGE ENGINE GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly 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...
  • Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER _,CAUTION: Before performing service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Release control bar and stop engine. with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence._ ip_,, control /Z// Fold storage at the end of the season or if the ,,.', toward # unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle ---._,_/// LAWN MOWER r_'/// storage ////_...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Depress control bar to Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake is on upper handle before topull when control bar is released pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft.
  • Page 18 GARANT{A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuande esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucoiones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 • Nunca permita que los niSos operen la • No opere la mdquina bajo la influencia del mdquina. alcohol o de las dregas. • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque • Nunca opere ta maquina cuando la hierba a esquinas donde no hay visibilided, a los est&...
  • Page 20 _I_DVERTENCIA: Los bomes, terminales y _usque este slmboloque sehala las precaucio- nes de segu. ridad de importancia,tJuieredecir - accesodosrela_vosde la bateda conl_enon plomo iiiATENCION!!! IllESTE ALERTO!!! SU o compuestcsde plomo, productosquimicos SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMET]DA. conocidos en el Estado de Calitomiacomo causa de _r y defectos el nacimientou otrosdar3os reproducUvos.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones 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 daSar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I_AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos controlesy ajustes. Guarde este manual pard referenciaen el futuro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.

  • Page 23: Para Ajustar La Altura De Corte

    PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extrai_os dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede convertida a una operaci6n de ensacado: producir daSos graves en dstos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR [] Almacenamiento para mds informacibn. MOTOR Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburedor en el estanque del AGREGUE ACEITE combustible pues se pueden producir da_os Su segadora fue enviada sin aceito en el p.ermanentes.

  • Page 25: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped ACOLCHAR muy alto, puedo set necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altupa dal corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario papa empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    ,.oo +,, DE ++, , +, o,+o Revisar sl ha_/su_etadores sue]tos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) I_#' Lirnpiar la segadora Umplar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misibn (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- sadas (se_adoras con poder propulsor) Revlsar o/afllarlcamblar la cuchilla Tabla de lubricacibn...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO _IOMERO DE SERIE: :ECHA DE COMPRA: .3APAClDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W°30 (debajo 32°F) "IPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ): 20 ONZAS ._APAClDAD DE ACEITE: CHAMPION RJ19LM4 ;UJJA (ABERTURA: .045") 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR D E CESPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR • E| recogedor de odsped puede ser rociado AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que drener el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.

  • Page 29: Filtro De Aire

    FILTRO DE AIRE SILENClADOR Su motor pueda sufrir averl'as y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de Sustituir el papal del cartucho una vez al ar3oo incendio y/o daSo.
  • Page 30 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL _PRECAUClSN: Antes de dar calquier RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped 2. Asegt_rese que Is cuchilla y que todas las en la bolsa del c_sped con la parte dgida partes movibles se hayan detenido de la bolsa en la parke inferior.Aseg_rese...

  • Page 31: Aceite Del Motor

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barrade control q ue _ Doblar fp,-.,. exigela presencia del _ hacia ,_ _... almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o operador J/// adelante_/ /////...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un 1. Remueva la bujia. recinto cerrado y c0brala pare protegerla contra el polvo y la mugre. Vacie 29 ml (una onza) de aceite a treves del agujero de la bujia en el cilindm. •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DEPROBLEMAS CORRECClON CAUSA PROBLEMA Vlbracl6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el excesiva o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. 2. Cigue_al del motor doblaclo. P6ngase en contacto con su oentro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917,388013 22 - °55...
  • Page 35 167133X004 Axle Arm Assembly - RF 166113 Grass Bag Rear Skirt 165755 Catcher Frame 165858 Engine- Craftsman 143.016706 (See Breakdown) 168360X004 Selector Spring Front - ° * Warning Decal (Not Shown) 166875 Rear Door Assembly Kit (Incl. Springs) 161058 Owners Manual Locknut 5/16-18 * °...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 _390 _370A .301 370C x292 ,285 _K-292 275, /_.,,...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP11ON 31672 Valve Spnng 37465 Cylinder (includes Key # 2 and 20) 31673 Valve Spring Cap DowelPin 26727 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal Breather Element 33734 36783 " Valve Cover Gasket...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 PART DESCRIPTION 640_71 Carburetor (Includes Key #184 of Engine Pads List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 * DustSealWasher 631183 " DuatSeai(Thmttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 * ShutterScrew 631807...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143o016706 I_'_f PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssembly 590695...
  • Page 40 For repairof majorbrand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it, no matter who sold iU 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Any_rne, dayor_g_ (1-8oo-469-4663) (U.S.A. and Canada) WWW.sear_col'n WWW.._'s.ca For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Anytime, dayorrk_ (U.S_.

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