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Craftsman 917.388590 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388590
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388590 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all Slopes are a major factor related to slip instructions on the machine and in the and fall accidents which can result in manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly severe injury. All slopes require extra cau- familiar with the controls and the proper tion.
  • Page 4 Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above. Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 5 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. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower. LAWN MOWER PERFORMANCE CLIPPING...
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- LIFT sembled at the factory with the excep- tion of those parts left unassembled...
  • Page 7 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and eyes, which can result in severeeye damage.Always place the grass catcher frame hooks wearsafety glasses or eye shields while...
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL Engine oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. 4[_ CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler Gasoline on startup.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the the height of cut to reduce pushing Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE APTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening the blade - but if you do, be sure the blade forming any maintenance. is balanced. TIRES Care should be taken to keep the blade •...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGEENGINEOIL _i, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain as kerosene, are not to be used to clean oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until cartridge. They may cause deterioration fuel tank is empty. of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do 1.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _WARNING: Toavoid serious injury, Mowing beforeperformingany serviceand adjustments: 1. Releasecontrolbar and stop engine. 2. Makesure the blade and all moving parts havecompletelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contactwith plug. Mounting'_ LOW POSITION HIGH POSITION LAWN...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mowerfor Operator presence storageat the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be usedfor 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER Lower When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    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- 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 19 HACER: I. OPERAClON • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia ardba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Proceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 20 • Ayuda rapida por telefono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® estA diseSado f6nico per parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 21 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produjo la segadora. No son facilitados junto al ¢ortacesped. Tambi6n estAn disponibles en la mayorfa de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tat vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DESVIADOR...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control c la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha side montada en la LEVANTAR f&brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE 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 ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- satten objetos extrafios dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR deposito AGREGUE ACEITE de aceite Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual. Tapa del rellenador _PRECAUCI(_N: NO sobrellene el motor con...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped CHAR muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora necesario para empujar la segadora y para sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DESPUES CADA ANTES DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TEMPORAD. E_ Umpiadlnspeccionar el RecogedordeC_sped Controlar tos Neum_ticos Controlar tas Ruedas Mortices Umpiar la Segadora ..Umpiar debajo la Cubierta de la TransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y las Poteas Impulsadas •Jr Revisar / Afitar / Cambiar la Cuchilta...
  • Page 28 PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA SEGADORA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- AVISO: No recomendamoselafilarlacuchilla-pero ando haga el mantenimiento. silo hace, asegQrese de que quede balanceada. LLANTAS Se tiene que tener cuidado de mantenerla balanceada. Una cuchilla que no est& bal- •...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR AqlLPRECAUCl0N: Los solventes de petr61eo, AMISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para drenar tales como el kerosene, no se deben usar para el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible hacien- limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro de 6ste.
  • Page 30 _._,DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Asegt]rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente. Desconecte el alambre de ta bujfa y p6n- galo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si operador la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto Mango periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 CILINBRO polvo y la mugre. Remueva la bujia. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a trav_s adecuado que no retenga la humedad. No del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. use pl_,stico.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de ruerza o suelta. "Corte m&s alto" Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388590 _I 25...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388590 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 131696 Control Bar 88652 Hinge Screw 166860X479 Upper Handle 165766 Spring (LH) 161105X479 Lower Handle 165767 Spring (RH) 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 185819 Rod, Stiffener...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 ENGINEI I 1019 LABEL KI_ 684 '_ 11329 REPLACEMENT 52511 718_ 307_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© 20 _ 842_ 524_ 163_ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I 977 CARBURETOR 163_ 633_ GASKET SET 633 G 276_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 633 @ lO4<_ 276 _...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 969 _ 564_ 209_ 332_ 562_ 135o 5O5 _ 670 _ 689 O 1210 597_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) Cylinder Assembly 399269 692315 Flywheel Kit-Bushing/Seal 299819 222698 Key-Flywheel •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0314-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691270 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 692296 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 694086 Guard-Flywheel 495265 Tube-Dipstick 692194 Retainer-Valve 691923 Grommet 691997 Slinger-Governor/Oil 92613 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) Screw (Control Cover) 690548 Tappet-Valve 698589 691449 Camshaft 697734...
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