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Craftsman 917.387382 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387382 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
[RI;FTSMI:IN
6.0 HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No,
917.387382
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and followall
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual [RI;FTSMI:IN 6.0 HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No, 917.387382 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and followall Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWERMOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructionsin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaust • Drossproperly.Do not operate mower fumes are dangerous. when barefoot or weadng open sandals. • Never cut grass by pullingthe mower Wear onlysolid shoes with good traction when mowing. towardsyou. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might •...

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were a vailable when t his lawn mowerwas produced.They are also availaUeat mostSears retailoutletsendservicecenters. MostSears storescan also order repairpartsfor you,whenyouprovidethe modelnumberofyourlawn mower. Some ofthese accessories maynot applytoyourlawnmower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CUPPING DEFLECTOR FOR REAR DISCHARGE LAWN MOWERS MULCHER KITS STABILIZER REAR DISCHARGE...
  • Page 5 TO INSTALL AITACHMENTS OPe mt0r Presence cont m_b.ar Your _.wnrr_w_ w_ _ ready tobe used as a mulcher.To convertto baggingor discharging: • Open rear doorand removemulcherplug, Storemulcherplugin a safe place. • You can now installcatcheror optional dippingdeflector. position • To returnto mulchingope_, install mulcher plugintodischargeopeningof mower.
  • 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 withthe locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. =ymbols rnay appeer o . yourla_m n'_wer orInEm'a_re = ulpplled w tlh tm product. Learn and_ h'weme=_.

  • Page 7: To Empty Grass Catcher

    The operation ofanylawn mower can TO AI"I'ACH GRASS CATCHER result in foreign objects thrown into the • Closethe fliplid. Rip lidmustbe dosed eyes, which can result in severe eye while operatinglawnmower, damage. Always wear safety glasses or • Littthe rear door on the mower housingand eye shields while operating your lawn placethe grasscatcherframe ontothe mower or performing any adjustments or...

  • Page 8: To Start Engine

    TO START ENGINE BEFORE STARllNG ENGINE • To starta coldengine,pJshpdmorffiree (3) timesbeforetnJing tostart. Use a firmpush. Your lawn m ower isshipped without oil i nthe This stepis notusuallynecessa_ wben staring an enginewhichhas already runfor er_ne, • Be sure mower isleveland areaaroundoil a few minutes.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING T IPS ..• For best results,adjustthe lawn mower cut_ngheightsothat the lawn mowercuts IMPORTANT: For bestperfomBnce,keep offonlythe top one-third of the grassblades. mowerhousing free ofbuilt-upgrossand If the lawn isovergrownit will be necessary trash.See "Cleaning" in Maintenanceseclion to raisethe he'Kjht o f cut to reducepushing ofthismanual.

  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    M.,NTEN"CE SC.E,>ULE Ched_ for LoOSe Fasteners Clearvlnepe_ Grass Catcher I/" (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower O Clean Under O dve Cover t# ! (Pot_er-Prope_KI MOWe_) (Power-Propee_d Mowers} _aqJe_ep_ce elate LubdcaUon 3beck Engine GI Level N Chancje Engirm 011 1_1.2 G claanAir R lter V' i I Inspect Mufller or Replace Spark Plug...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS _ODEL NUMBER 917.387382 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT: 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (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...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade b elt i sgrade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi-viscosityoils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will TO SHARPEN BLADE result in increased oil consumptionwhen NOTE: We donotrecommend sharpening used above 32°1:. Check your engine oil blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is level more frequently to avoid possible...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG &.CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as Changeyoursparkplugeach year to make kerosane, am not to be used to dean yourenginestarteasier andrun better. Set cadridge. They may cause deterioration of sparkpluggapat .030 inch. the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not CLEANING use pressurized air to clean or dry IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep...

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    • To change from medium low to high IMPORTANT: Never tamperwith the position only the upper handle section engine governor, which is factory set for will have to be tumed over. proper ehgine speed. Overspeeding the • To change from medium low to low engine above the factory high speed position,only the lower handle section setting can be dangerous, if you think the...

  • Page 15: Engine Fuel System

    Lower frame cFme Lower frame handle ." mustbe fully seated) Tubularframe Immediatelyprepareyourlawn mowerfor Operator presence control bar Upper storageat the endofthe seasonor ifthe unit wiUnet be used for30 daysor more. Fold foward LAWN MOWER for storage When lawn moweristo be storedfora peried of ifme, clean if thoroughly, r emoveall dirt, Fold grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    ENGINE OIL • Ifposs_e, storeyourunitindoorsand cover Dreinofl (withenginewarm) andreplacewith itto giveprotec'don Imm dust anddirL deen engine _1. (See'ENGINE" inthe • Co_r yourunitwitha suitableproteotive Maintenance sectionofthismanual). coverthat does not retainmoisture. Do not CYLINDER use plas_c. Plasl_c cannotbreathewhich • Removesparkplug. allowscondensation toform and willcause •...
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM _CAUSE • Set to "Higher Cut" Loss of power • Rear of lawnmG_ver h eus_ng position. or cutting blade dragging in heavygrass. • Setto 'l-ligber Cut" • Cutting toomuchgrass. position. • ClearYreplace airfilter. • Dirtyair filter. •...
  • Page 18 >- .€...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER 917.387382 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 700331X004 Selacto_ Spdng 869O2 Axle Arm Assembly 16545tX479 Upper Handle 145935X004 Ballevitla Washer 150424 Mulcher Plug 62335 Shoulder Bolt 132001 Rope Guide 142748 Wheel and Tke Assembly Lower Handle 151157 157081X479 Hex Range Locknut...
  • Page 20 MODEL NUMBER12HS02-2676-E1 BRIGGS & STRATrON PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Slinger, Oil 493260 Cyileder Assembly 493737 • Gasket, intake E_ow 293708 Bushing, Cylinder 272199 Screw, Hex Head 299819 " Seal, Oil 94526 Housing, Rew;nd Starter 493279 Sump, Engine 497442 Pulley, Rewind Starter 214368 Head, Cylinder 498144...
  • Page 21 BRIGGS &STRA'R'ON MODEL NUMBER12Ha02-2676-E1 • KEY PART PART • NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIFnON 492349 Level', Governor" - - - "" Washe_, Shatl (Bald in 67O72 Washer, Thrust Kit 0_) 94512 Screw, Hex Head 66.538 Elbew, Spark plug 94511 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank 497838...

  • Page 22: Briggs &Stratton

    BRIGGS &STRATTON MODEL NUMBER12H802-2676-EI 969 _ %_971A _163 11o_ ]...
  • Page 23 BRIGGS &STRA'I'rON MODEL NlIMRER12HS02.2676.E1 0 615 lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 24 BRIGGS & STRA'I'I"ON MODEL NUMDERI211802-2676-E1 _._ASKETS_ 0_40 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET . 121 C_BURETOR ] "'_1 1095 VALVEOVERHAUL...
  • Page 25 BRIGGS & STRATI'ON MODEL NUMBER12HS02-2676-E1 _332...
  • Page 28 For t herepair orreplacement parts y ouneed delivered directly toyour h ome Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar plezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274) Para pedlr eervicio de reparaci6n a...

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