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Craftsman 917.387256 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387256 Owner's Manual

4.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
rRAFTSMAN°
4.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No,
917.387256
•
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

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  • Page 1 917.387256 • 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 Parts Ordering Back Cover LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For one year from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, _ubricated, 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 workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    when barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust Wear only solid shoes with good traction fumes are dangerous. when mowing. • Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of •...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower

    Theseaccessories wereavailable w hen thislawnmower w asproduced. Theyarenotshipped withyour mower.They a realsoavailable a tmostSears retail o utlets andservice centers. M ost Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS...
  • Page 5 • Remove protective padding, raise upper Operator presence control bar handle section into place on lower handle and tighten both handle knobs, Lift up • Remove handle padding holding operator presence control bar to upper Lift up handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be adjusted for your mowing comfort.
  • Page 6 The operation ofanylawn TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the • Close the flip lid. Flip lid must be closed eyes, which can result in severe eye while operating lawn mower. damage. Always wear safety glasses or •...

  • Page 7: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE • Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill. • Check oil level before each use. Add oil • To start a cold engine, push primer five (5) if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. times before trying to start. Use a firm push. •...
  • Page 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "V t " Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) i_ _ i Clean t.awn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade b/' s...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387256 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU, IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.25 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE:...
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat SAIEVISCOSITY GRADES treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils (5W30, balanced. 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, Care should be taken to keep the blade these multi-viscosity oilswill result in increased balanced.

  • Page 11: Spark Plug

    • Clean the inside of the cover and the CLEANING collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built-up grass and • Put air filter cover and filter into collar trash.

  • Page 12: Engine Speed

    ENGINE Shipping position Medium high CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine Medium low does not operate propady due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service canter for repair or adjustment.
  • Page 13 Lower handle 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. bracket LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Handle period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINE OIL • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with it to give protection from dust and dirt. dean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the • Cover your unitwith a suitable protective Maintenance sect_n of this manual) cover that does not retain moisture Do not...
  • Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossof power • Rear of lawn mower housing • Set to "Higher Cut" or cutting blade dragging position. in heavy grass. • Cutting too much grass. • Set to "Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. •...
  • Page 16 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...

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