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Craftsman 917.388391 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
CRAFTS[MAN"
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388391
•
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

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  • Page 1 917.388391 • 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 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 workman- ship.
  • Page 3 sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower, They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you providethe model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operatorpresence MOWER control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise lower handle section to operating position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other until the pin in handle can be inserted into one of the three height adjustment holes.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 REAR BAGGING can result in foreign objects thrown • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place The operation of any lawn mower into the eyes, which can result in the grass catcher frame hooks onto the severe eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot pins.
  • Page 8 Open Mulcher NOTE: Before filling fuel tank, remove and discard the debris plug that is inside the tank. • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oHwith gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantitiesthat can be Discharge used within 30 days to assure fuel deflector...
  • Page 9 MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditione, such as very tall IMPORTANT: For best perfom'Bnce, keep grass, it may be necassary to raise the mower housing free of buiR-upgrass and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from ovedoading the engine and HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE 3ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Looea Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check ddva belt,_ulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Ched,JSharpen/Repiace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IBectdc Start MowersI Chec_ Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388391 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 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. CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat NOTE: Although multi---viscosity oils treated. (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in TO SHARPEN BLADE cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ing blade o but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.
  • Page 13 CLEANING _CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep cartridge. They may cause deterioration mower housing free of built--up grass of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do and trash. Clean underside of mower not use pressurized air to clean or dry housing after each use.
  • Page 14 CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to without clipping deflector or approved an authorized service center for repair or aqustmenL grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine door removed or propped open.
  • Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUEL SYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). _luUmdeposits from forming in essential CYLINDER el system parts such as carburetor, fuel •...
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lces of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" Rear of lawn mower housing position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to =Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388391...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388391 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Axle Arm Assembly- LR ControlBar 167130X6O4 131696 Locknut5/16-18 166860X479 UpperHandle 166785 ShoulderBolt 5/16-18 LowerHandle 160828 161105X479 WheelAssembly 132001 RopeGuida 151162 Shoulder Bolt Locknut 1/4-20 164362 636O1 FlangedLocknut Handle Bolt...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2675-B1 %_ 971A 2_58 _163 95 I_// _'_J617 110_...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 592_ '572 "A"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 ° 977 CARBURETOR GASKET 121 CARBURETOR _188A 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 670A...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 1019 LABEL KIT - EMISSION I...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw,Hex Head 493260 Cylinder Assembly 94526 Housing,RewindStarter 399269 Bushing,Cylinder 4974420 Pulley,RewindStarter * Seal, Oil 498144 299819 Rope, RewindStarter Sump,Engine 280399 493279 (CutTo 88-5/8") 214368 Head,Cyflnder Gdp, StarterRope 272916 ..Gasket,Cylinder Head...
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12N802-2675-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor 66538 Elbow,Spark Plug 67072 Washer, Thrust 280512 Spacer,Fuel Tank 94512 Screw, Hex Head 670A 493823 * Spacer, Bracket 94511 Screw, Hex Head 262598 Gear,Timing 497838 Muffler, Exhaust...
  • Page 27 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 reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout le service ou lea pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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