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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388011
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman Estates,
IL 60179
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.388011
- Page 1 917.388011 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • 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 2: Table Of Contents
Parts Ordering ..... 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work- manship. -
Page 3: Operation
• Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. ddves, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children. - Page 4 _Look for this symbol to point out _IWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means nents contain or emit chemicals known to CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!rr YOUR the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
- Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables.
- Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
- Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in Yourlawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convertto begging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. •...
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oilcap Gasolinefiller ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fig is clean.
- Page 9 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
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Page 10: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "lit#' " " Cfflan/Inspect Grass Catcher !_f E quipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover IPoWer-Propelled Mowers) CheCk ddve belt}pulleys {power-Propelled Mowers) Check!Sharpen/ReplaCe Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/RecharQe Electric Start Mowers'_... -
Page 11: Maintenance
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR DILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST;... - Page 12 • To check blade balance, drive a nail ENGINE into a beam or wall. Leave about one LUBRICATION inch of the straight nail exposed. Place Use only high quality detergent oil rated center hole or blade over the head of with API service classification SF-SJ.
- Page 13 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 a fire hazard and/or dam- Replace the air filter every year, more age.
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Page 14: Service And Adjustments
_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release controlbar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark t" Lower plug and place where it cannot come in contactwith plug. LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CuI"rlNG HEIGHT Rotate... -
Page 15: Storage
CARBURETOR engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed• Overspeeding the Your carburetor has a non-adjustable engine above the factory high speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your setting can be dangerous. If you think the engine does not operate properly due to engine-governed high speed needs... - Page 16 ENGINEOIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can Drain oil(withengine w arm) and starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Sta_erropeha_ 1. Engineflywheelbrakeison 1. Depress control bar to upper handle before topull whencontmlbaris raleased pulling starter rope. 2. Contact a Sears or other 2. Bent engine crankshaft. qualified service center. 3. Blade adapter broken. 3. Replace blade adapter. 4. - Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388011...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388011 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control Bar 86902 87877 Selector Knob 169709X479 165762X004 UpperHandle AxJe Arm Assembly - LR Lower Handle Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 169708X479 16(_28 132601 151157 RopeGuido WheelAssemb_y Locknut1/4-20 63601 83923...
- Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143,016000 _--370K _261...
- Page 21 Dipstick (Incl. 72 thru 83,306) 35648 36083 Spacer Oil Drain Plug 34080 27897 Oil Seal 590701 Starter Handle (Slack) 6.5 H.R Craftsman Decal 30574A Governor Shaft 37269 Identification Decal 36590A Washer 370A 36261 30591 Governor Gear Ass'y. 370C 37318 Primer Decal (3 X) Starter Decal (Incl.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016800 PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Thrott e Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 * Throttle Shutter...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMSER 143.016000 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (IncL 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 890601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y.
- Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" Ar_tir_ dayorntght (1 *800-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...