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Craftsman 917.388740 Owner's Manual

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JCRHFTSMRN®J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
:15 Horsepower
Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388740
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRHFTSMRN®J ROTARY LAWN MOWER :15 Horsepower Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388740 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Road, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Accessories

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive.

  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with 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.

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    TO CONVERT MOWER mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    _1, CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • To stop engine, release operator presence control bar. mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance NOTE: In cooler weather it may be section of this manual.
  • Page 10 F,LL ,N DATES i Check for Loose Fasteners ¥o i Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ff Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive (Powor-Prope!ledMowers) belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers1 E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil V'1.2 Clean Air Filter...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion RJ19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO CHANGE ENGINE GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. • Check your grass catcher often for 1.

  • Page 13: Lawn Mower

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.
  • Page 14 TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER TO ADJUST HANDLE 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag The handle can be mounted in a high or with dgid part of bag on the bottom. low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for Make sure the frame handle is outside raising or lowering the handle.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator I control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease,...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" Loss of power position. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A LIMITADA DE DOS AIgOS PAPA LA SEGADOPA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) afios, a parUrde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubdquey afine segdn las instrucciones para la operaci6ny el mantenimiento en el manualdel duefio, Sears reparardgratistodo defectoen el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I1. OPERAClON SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdralo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o daSar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6nde los diversoscontroles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el future. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extra_os dentra como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La oparacibn de cualquier de sus ojos, Io qua puede convertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: producir daSos graves en dstos.
  • Page 24 ,_PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como MOTOR gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de dcidos durante el motor.

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR _f ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de randimianto mantenga la ca}a de la segadora controles qua axigan la prasencia de1 sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea operador, "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    RV,C,O Revisar si hay suietadores sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c,.0O,s,v,°no oqu,pade, Limpiar la segadera Lira iar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- m=sldn(segadoras con poder pmpulsor) sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las po]eas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla 4"...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NL_mero de serie: Fecha de compra: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Champion RJ19LM Bujfa (abertura: .030") 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado corno un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedor de c6sped puede ser rociadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera perotiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SlLENClADOR Su motor puede eufdr aver(as y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est& manere incormcta con un filtro del aire sucio. cormfdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papal del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o daSo.
  • Page 30 PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n RECOGEDOR DE CESPED alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c6sped mango infedor estdn fuera del centro para en la bolsa del c6sped con la parte rigida levantar y bajar el mango.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadore para el Barradecontrolque _ f___ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exigela presencia del"- ./_J DOBLAR ,,_f%_ si la unidad no se va a user por 30 dfas o op ader ///I HACiA // rods. Mango sup edor'''r ////PARA /_/'_...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • SI es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c_ibrala pare protegerla Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secoi6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada perno de la cuchilla. disparejo o suelta.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388740 22"...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388740 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 181390 Control Bar 88652 HingeScrew Upper Handle 165766 Spring (LH) 180681X479 Lower Handle 165767 Spring (RH) 169708X479 Door Bolt RopeGuide 165912 179585 Handle Bolt 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1...
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  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 ° 1 505 _ 689_=_ 4561_ 597_ EMISSIONS 1036 1_7"_ 601 I LABEL KEY PART PART DESCRIPRON DESCRIPTION 697322 CylinderAssembly 692232 • Gasket, Crankcase 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal 69O912 Screw, CylinderHead 299819 • Seal, Oil, Magneto Side 691680 Plug, Oil Drain 493279...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRA'rroN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 K3EY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 690670 Screw, Air Cleaner Cover 499426 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 692523 Screw, Air Cleaner Pdmer Base 499427 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 491588 Filter,Air Cleaner Cartridge 499428...
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