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Craftsman 917.388690 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRRFTSMRN°I
6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No
917.388690
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
•
EspaSol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Model No 917.388690 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordedng ......Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOWER For two years from date of purchase, when this Craftsman Lawn Mower is maintained, lubdcated, 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 and under the watchful care of another • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. responsible adult. • Be alert and rum machine off if children • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you enter the area. leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.
  • Page 4 AWARNING: Battery posts, terminals and ALook for this symbol to point out related acoessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means lead compounds, chemicals known to the CAUTIONI!I BECOME ALERT!I! YOUR State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED, birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    Read these instructionsand this manual in 3. Remove any packing material from around control bar. its entiretybefore you attempt to assemble Your handles may be adjusted for your or operate your new lawn mower. mowing comfort. Refer to =ADJUST IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the HANDLE"...

  • Page 6: Operation

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the ilustraSons with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controlsand ac_ustments.Save this manualfor future referer_e. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operation ofany lawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower canresult in foreign Yourlawn mower was shippedready to be objects thrown into the eyes, usedas a moP..her. T o oonvertto bagging : which can result in severe REAR BAGGING eye damage. Always wear •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _, CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in use gasoline near an open flame. the engine.
  • Page 9 MOWING'rIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under IMPORTANT: For best performance, certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tall gross, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the the height of cut 1o reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual effort and to keep from ovedoading the •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners "t/ " Clearvlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive beJtl ulleys (p ower.P ropellJ_eaPMowem) ChecWSharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Batte_//Rechar, e IElectrlc Start Mowers...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR Z)ILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32=F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) _)ILCAPACITY: 20 OZS. ;PARKPLUG(GAP: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. , The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 12 Change the oil after every 25 hours of TO SHARPEN BLADE operation or at least once a year if the NOTE: We do not recommend lawn mower is not used for 25 hours in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure one year.
  • Page 13 _.IRFILTER MUFFLER _our engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- 3e damaged by using a dirty air filter. Cteplacathe air filter every 100 hours of age. SPARK PLUG operation or every season, whichever occursfirst.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    ACAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with dgid part of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stooped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediatelypreparey_ar lawn mowerfor storageat the end of the season or ifthe unit willnot be usedfor 30 daysor more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower isto be storedfor a pedod of time, clean itthoroughly, r emoveal dirt, grease, leaves,etc. Storein a dean, dryarea. 3-Position 1.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture. t. Remove spark plug. Do not use plastic. Plasfic cannot 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through breathe, which allows condensation to spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut* Loss of power housingor cutting blade position, dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" position. 3. Dirty air filter. 3.

  • Page 18: Garansa

    GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS ,t_OS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) afios, a par6r de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdque y aline segdn las inslrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual dal dueSo, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 . Nunca opere larnaquina cuando lahierba • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acerque est& mojada Aseg0rese siempre de tener a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los buena tracci6n ensus pies; mantenga el arbustos, drboles u otros objetos que mango firmemente y camine;...

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    _Busque este sfmbolo que sepia )as 4_ADVERTENCIA; El tubo de escape del precauciones de seguridad de importancia. motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y Quiere decir- fiiATENCI(_NrNiEiESTE algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen ALERTOI!t SU SEGURIDAD ESTA o desprenden productos qufmicos conocidos COMPROMETIDA.

  • Page 21: Montaje

    3, Remueva el material de empaque de _an estan i_ y este manual alrededor de la barra de control. :ompletamenteanles de _tar de rnontaru oparar Sus mangos pueden ajustarse para qua le ;U Se(_doi_ nL_va. acomode al segar, Refl_rase ala seccibn de MPORTANTE: Este cortac_spad viene SIN _CEITE O GASOLINA an el motor.

  • Page 22: Operacidn

    FAM|UARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUEllO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADOFtA. Compare las ilustrack_es con su segadQ-apara famil_arizarse con _aubicack_ de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenda en el lutum, Estos slmbolos pueden apam._ sobm su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operani6n de cualquier segedora puede hater que Su segadora rue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos exlta_os denlrO come acolchadora de capa vegetal, para de sus ojos, Io que puede convertir la a una operacibn de ensacado: SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA TRASERA prodL_Cir da_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR El Almacenamiento pare rods informaci6n. MOTOR Nunca use productos de limpleza para el motor o pare el carburador en el estanque del AGREGUE ACEITE combustible puss se pueden p_oducir da,5os Su segador'a lue enviada sin aceite en el _errnanentes.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y • Bajo cle_s cor_liciones, tel como c6sped ACOLCHAR muy alto, puede sar necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: para obtensr el mejor altura del corte pare reducir el esfuarzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadom necesado Dam emp(iJar la segadora y pars sin acumutacico de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Programade Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMADE MANTENIMIENTO LLENE LASFECHAS A MEDIDA QUECOMPLETE SUSERVICIO REGULAR Fr:CHASDE SERVICIO Revtsar sl ha}' $ ujetadoms sue_os Limpl_t/lnspecdonar elrecogedor de (elvelne +qu_o) Lkllplar la segadora LLlll_a at deba o de la cub_srla de la trans- ml_t6n (=egadoms conpodet p mpubor Reelsar l ascormas y las it_4 poleas impul-...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones De1 Producto

    ESPECIFICACIONES PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: 1.5 Cuartos CAPACIDAD Y TIPO REGULAR SIN PLOMO DE GASOLINA: TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) SAE 5W-30 Idebalo 32_F) API-SF-SJ) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 oz. CHAMPION RJ19LM4 .045") ;ION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 AV|SO: A posar de que los aceites de PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA multiviscosidad (5W30, 10W30, etc.) mejoren AVISO: No recomendamos el afilar la cuchilla - el arranque en clima frio, estos aceites de pero si Io hace, asegt]rese de que quede multiviscosidad van a aurnentar el consumo balanceada.
  • Page 29 SILENClADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Inspeccione y cambieel silenciador s i estd Su motor puede sufdr averias y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un flltro del aire sucio. corroldopuedeproducirun peligro de incendio y/o da_o. Sustituirel papel del carfucho una vez al aRo o tras 100 horas de luncionamiento, rods a menude si se utilize on condieiones de...

  • Page 30: Servicio Y Adjostes

    Deelice los sujetadores de vinilo sobre el APRECAUCI6N: Antes de dar calquier bastidor. sen/icio o de hacer ajustes: AVISO: Si los sujetadores de vinilo estdn muy 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. duros, n_talos en agua caliente por algunos 2.

  • Page 31: Almacenam

    Inrnediatamente prepare su segadora pare el alrnacenamiento al rinal de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a user por 30 dias o m_.s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto periode de tiempo, limpLela cuidadesarneote, Sopodede remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.

  • Page 32: Identificack_Nde Problemas

    ACEITIE DEL MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el moto_ caliente) y cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda contra el Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto polvo y la mugre. c_mbielo con aceite de rnotot limpio. (Vea Cubt-a su Ur_ldadcon un forro protector =MOTOR"...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI6N DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCI_N CAUSA PROBLEMA Ma! corte- 1. Cambie la cuchiUa. Apriete el 1. CuchiUa desgastada, doblada o suelta. peroo de la cuchilla. dlspareJo 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. 2, Ajuste todas las ruedas a la roisma altura, 3.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388690...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388690 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131696 ControlBar 167130X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 166860X479 Upper Handle 57143 Wavewasher 1611GSX479 l_owerl_le 160828 ShouldBr Boit 5/16.18 132001 RopeGuide 151162 WheelAssembly 132G04 LOcknut 1/4-20 7399(]_00...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 41',._ 1821C /...
  • Page 37 MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY pART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder(Incl. 2 & 20) 31672 Verve Spring Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Swing Cap 26727 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Verve Seal 33734 36557 Breather Ass'y.(incL 6 & 12A) 36783 "...
  • Page 38 MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIP_ON 640271 Carburetor (Incl, 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631164 * Dust Seal W_sher 631163 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 39 MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION RecogStarter 590694 °° 590599A Spring Pin (Incl.4) 590600 Washer Retainer 590696 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695 Starter Housing Assembly...
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