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Craftsman 917.387611 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
JCRIIFTSMIIW _OWE R
ROTARY LAWN
4.25 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387611
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 JCRIIFTSMIIW _OWE R ROTARY LAWN 4.25 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387611 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 Service ......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 the owner's manual,...

  • Page 3: Operation

    • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL OPERATION 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: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.
  • Page 5 Readthese instructionsand this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its MOWER 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 shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the...

  • Page 6: Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER 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 TO DISCHARGING mower can result in foreign MOWER objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL filler 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. A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

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

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    ,,..T..,.o. FILL IN DATES /__d_ #f" SERVICE AS YOU COMPLETE REGULARSE.V,CE _I"_'_6_'_/_,_ _" DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belVpulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge ElectdcStart MowersI Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°1=); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE (If purchased as an accessory) 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. 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. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.
  • Page 14 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and TO ADJUST adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark _racket Hairpin plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower 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. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- 2. 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 Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. 2. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Sears reparar_ gratis tododefecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerdales o de arfiendo, esta garanffa s_lo se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fesha de compra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocu]ren con mds frecuoncia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales co]recto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resuitar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de • Nunca haga ajustes o repareciones bacerlo arrancar. mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no peUizcar o darar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraelones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacibn de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la Iiteratura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse como salten objetos extraSos dentro acolchadora. Para converUda a una operaci6n La operacibn de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede de ensacado o de descarga: producir daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 _kPRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER 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 formacibn de dcidos durante el motor.
  • 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 exigen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En climas m&s fdos puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Umpiar la segadora misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) umpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/carnbiar la cuchUla t_' 3 Tabla de lubr_cacibn...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Ndmero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_sped pusde ser rcoiadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENClADOR Su motor puede sufrir aver|as 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 a_o o y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 _I_DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes APRIETE serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de PARAAJUSTE hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mangt Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el ;lUO almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o operador mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto pedodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drone el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y ct_brala para protegerla cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. IPROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI_N Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el pemo disparejo o suelta, de la cuchilla. 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.387611 3O-3==== r.5o...
  • Page 35 HardeeedWasher 169708X479 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 131959 HandleBolt5/16-18 850263 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd.8 168552 Engine ZoneContrelCable 851084 750634 Engine,Craftsman, M odel Number HexThreadRollingScrew #10-24 xl/2 - - - 850733X004 143.024208(See Breakdown) Up-StepBracket 181202 Handle Knob 167132X004 AxleArmAsm.(RR/I_F) 51793...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024208 q_--370K 126151A 1(, <_ / 241...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024208 I_'Y PART KL=Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 * Valve Cover Gasket 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers 36784 Valve Cover 2, 20 and 150) 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024208 _--37 PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust SealWasher 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutte...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.024208 KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 59069G Re_P.Br 590601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 5,90700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
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