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Owner's Manual;
CRAFTSMAN
5.5 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388270
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Safety
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Assembly
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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 1 917.388270 • 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
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Page 3: Operation
Wear only solid shoes with good traction • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you might Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the lose your footing. -
Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance
Theseacce_;sodes wereavailable whenthis order repair parts for you, when you provide lawnmowerwasproduced. They are also the model number of your lawn mower. available at most Sears retail outlets and Some of these accessories may not apply service centers. Most Sears stores can also to your lawn mower. - Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator presence controlbar MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so Lift up as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle section locks into place in mowing position. Mowing •...
- Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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, Learn and understand their meaning.
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Page 7: To Adjust Cutting Height
Theoperation o fanylawnmower c an result i n CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower foreign objects thrown intothe eyes, which can witli_outchppmg deflector or approved grass result in severe eye damage. Always wear catehar in place. Never attempt to ope_ratethe lawn mower with the rear door removed or safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjust-... -
Page 8: To Start Engine
conditions, the engine speed should be st WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol in the fast position. blanded fuels (called gasoho_or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which loads • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become tilled with dirt and dust with use and to separation and formation of acids during catchers will collect loss grass. -
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,_. _._.._._ _O_._,_ ,sYOO BEGu . sE.v,c SERV,CE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Dnve Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) ¥t Check drive belt/pulleys ER (Power-Propened Mowers) Check]Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart IV / Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers/ 1'#'4... -
Page 10: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388270 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 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: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST:... -
Page 11: Grass Catcher
TO SJHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOT_: We do not recommend sharpening (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption Care-should be taken to keep the blade when used above 32°F. - Page 12 • Cleanthe CLEANING inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumutation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, k_ • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built---up grass s • Put air filter cover and filter into collar trash.
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Page 13: Engine Speed
ENGINE if you think the engine-gove_ed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest CARBURETOR AUTHORIZED service canter, which has Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed proper equipment and e_erienca to make main jet for mixture control. If your engine any necessary adjustments. - does not operate property due to suspected ENGINE SPEED carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to... -
Page 14: Engine Oil
ENGINE OIL to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline w111 cause problems. Drain oil (with engine warm) and,re...place w ith • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover dean engine oil. (See ENGINE in the if to give protection from dust and dirt. Maintenance section of this manual). -
Page 15: Froubleshooting Chart
FROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE • Clean/rsplace air filter. Does n_start • _airfi_ • Fill fuel tank. • Out of fcel. • Stale fuel. • Drain tankand refill with fresh cleanfuel. • Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tankand carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline. - Page 16 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home s" (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 pibces 1-800-885-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need:...