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Craftsman 917.388222 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRAFTSMAN °
4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388222
•
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 1 917.388222 • 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...
  • Page 2 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when barefoot or wearing open fumes are dangerous. sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    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 provide the model number of your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 • Remove handle padding holding Operator presence control operator presence control bar to upper handle. Upper handle ._//'//Lift up#/// _ • Your lawn mower handle can be ,,2" adjusted for your mowing comfort. Refer to =Adjust Handle" in the Service Lift up f - _k ,t", and Adjustment...
  • Page 6 The operation of any lawn mower TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in Your mower is shipped ready to be used severe eye damage. Always wear safety as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or glasses or eye shields while operating your discharging: lawn mower or performing any adjustments...

  • Page 7: Add Gasoline

    ADD GASOLINE MOWING TIPS • Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular • Under certain conditions, such as very unleaded gasoline with a minimum of tall grass, it may be necessary to raise 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. the height of cut to reduce pushing Purchase fuel in quantities that can be...
  • Page 8 MULCHING MOWING TIPS cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it will be mower housing free of built-up grass and necessary to raise the height of cut to trash.

  • Page 9: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE ;ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "_€4 Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Power-PropeUed Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers / Check Engine Oil Level...

  • Page 10: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 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 VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP:...

  • Page 11: To Sharpen Blade

    NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils TO SHARPEN BLADE (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure will result in increased oil consumption the blade is balanced. when used above 32°F.

  • Page 12: Air Filter

    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 damage. SPARK PLUG Replace the air filter every year, more often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to make conditions.
  • Page 13 _1, CAUTION: Before performing any service and adjustments: • Release control bar and stop engine. • Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place where it cannot come in Rotate contact with plug.
  • Page 14 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper handle -. j,_._______/? ,t;') ///" LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period storage _,,, ,f/ of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt,...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Chart

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. _I_,CAUTION: Never store the lawn • Replace your gasoline can if your can mower with gasoline in the tank inside a startsto rust.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. 13ghten blade bolt. vibration Contact an authorized Bent engine crankshaft. service center. Starter rope hard Engine flywheel brake is on Depress control bar to when control bar is released. upper handle before to pull pulling starter rope.

  • Page 17: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.388222...
  • Page 19 Hex Thread Rolling Screw #10-24 xl/2 850263 Helica{ Lockwasher3,_ 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket 851084 Hex Heed Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grd. 8 HandleKnob 136376 ..Engine- (See Breakdown)Craftsman 51793 Hairpin Cotter Model No, 143.004502 Rear Deflector 165858 167132X004 Axle Arm Asm. (RFI/LF) Wire'Fie 66426...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 _--370K 390_. /301 275. -J I 4'7'...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) Throttle Shutter 640070 650506 Shutter Screw...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
  • Page 24 ® RegisteredTrademark/ Trademark of Sears, Roebuck andCo. © Sears, Roebuckand Co. ® Marca RegistradaI Mama de Fdbdca de Seam, Roebuck and Co. 172532 02.25.00 Printed in U.S.A.

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