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Craftsman 917.388330 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRRFTSM;IN
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388330
• ,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 1 917.388330 • ,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: Table Of Contents

    ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchese, 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outletsand service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables, handle • Raise handles until lower handle Liftup section _ocks into place in mowing Mowing position.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrations w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof variouscontrols and adjustments. Save this manualforfuturereference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 Lower Wheels for High Cut Plate Tab mower can result in foreign The operation of any lawn objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or •...
  • Page 8 ADD GASOLINE • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. Mulcher AWARNING: Experience indicates that door...
  • Page 9 TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Turn fuel valve to ON position. • To start a cold engine, move handle mower housing free of built-up grass and mounted throttle/choke control lever to trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER choke position.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ;ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Checkfo, "v" " " v' r Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (nfE_tppad) Clean Lawn Mower C_ean Under edve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers1 Check drive belt/pulteys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) _nYl=teptex:e Blade LubricationChart IElectric Start M owersI Check Engine Oi(Level...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388330 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1:0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.50ZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030') (NGK) BPR6ES VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .007 EXHAUST: .006 - .009 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:...
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi_viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it be damaged by using a dirty air filter. could create afire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to conditions.

  • Page 14: Storage

    Catcher frame handle Lower Rotate Frame ENGINE opening CARBURETOR If your engine does not operate propedy due to suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to an authorized service center TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER for repair or adjustmenL • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine with rigid part of bag on the bottom.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ratio found on stabilizer container. Operator Presence Control Bar engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach Upper the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank Handle and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Fold Forward ENGINE OIL For Storage Drain oil (with engine warm ! and rep!ace...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CORRECTION CAUSE Lces of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" Rear of lawn mower housing potion. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to =Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside Of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388330...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388330 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control B ar 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly- LR 86902 ShoulderBolt 5/16-18 UpperHandle 160828 169709X479 LowerHandle 151157 WheelAssembly 169708X479 FlangedLocknut 132001 RopeGuide 83923 Locknut1/4-20 77400 Hubcap 63601 HandleBolt 88652...
  • Page 20 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA CONTROL I__l _-'_" _zU 1211 2"-_"_ _11_ 13-_ CARBURETOR I...
  • Page 21 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA CONTROL CARBURETOR PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Arm, Govemor 3088416 Gasket Set 5580329 Rod, Govemor 5580162 Float Set 5580345 Spdng, Governor 4930756 Chamber Set Float 5580352 Spdng, Throttle Retum 4481818 Screw Set 4439428 Spring, Lever 1441518 Screw Set 0800466...
  • Page 22 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER. GCV160AIA FAN COVER _--4 FLYWHEEL I RECOIL STARTER...
  • Page 23 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV16OAIA FLYWHEEL FAN COVER PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm 0348433 Key, Special Woodruff 5028923 Petcock Assy. Man (25X16) 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580659 Coil Assy., Ignition 5580451 Cap Assy., Fuel Tank 5723747 Flywhae/Assy.
  • Page 24 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA CYLINDER BARREL OIL PAN 0-18 PISTON CONNECTING ROD CRANKSHAFT 5---_ /.,_'_...
  • Page 25 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5579982 Cylinder Assy. 5580014 Piston 2399780 Clip, Valve Guide 1426576 Pin, Piston 5579990 Cover, Head 5580022 Rod Assy., Connecting 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 1431055 Bolt, Connecting Rod 0636845 2605517 Bolt, Flange (6X12)
  • Page 28 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM(1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n 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...