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Craftsman 917.387612 Owner's Manual

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JCRAFTSMAN"_MOWE R
ROTARY LAWN
4.25 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387612
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 Owner's Manual JCRAFTSMAN"_MOWE R ROTARY LAWN 4.25 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387612 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 Sears Service ......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...

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, 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: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    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: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to 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 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...
  • Page 7 TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used The operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye •...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL filler 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. A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TiPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .._O__ _°_._o_._ AS YOU COMPLETE lllll Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _l,_3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowerst Check Engine Oil Level Chan_le En_llneOil 1_1.2...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sedal Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1.5 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 or J19LM Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE (if purchased as an accessory) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty. •...
  • Page 13 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 • 1_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and TO ADJUST adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Lawn Mower

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator F 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...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors 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 - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten uneven blade bolt. 2. Wheel heights uneven. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la rnano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines cornerciales o de arriendo, esta garantfa sSIo se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 II, OPERACION SOBRE I.AS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiadzarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales eorrecto de la maquina. Pare esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro de un _,rea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instruccionesy 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: Esta cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIMARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustreciones con su segadore para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6n de los diversos contmles 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 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse como salten objetos extrafios dentro acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io qua puede de ensacado o de descarga: producir dafios graves en dstos.
  • Page 24 _PRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR mezolados 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 fue enviada sin aceite en ei separacibn y formacibn de dcldos durante el motor.

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor •Para parer el motor, suelte la barra de rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora controles que exigen la presencia del sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea operador.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /._JJ Revisar si hay sujotadoros sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor do cdsped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) umpiar debajo do la cubierta de la ttans sades (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla I_ 3 Tabla de lubricaci6n...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPECIFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 Cuartos (Regular sin Plomo) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de Aceite: 20 Onzas Bujia (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocorno un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_sped puede ser rcoiadocon 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

    SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufdr averfas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corrofdo puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o y/o daSo.
  • Page 30 _I_ADVERTENClA: Pare evitar lesi6nes APRIETE serias, antes de dar calquier sewico o de PARAAJUSTE hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mango inferior 2. Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barrade control q ue _ I_._ almacenamiento al final de carla temporada o exigela presencia delf ,,YO') D OBLAR Y/"*_."- oper, or si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o m_s.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears, PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el pemo dlsparejo o suelta, de la cuchilla.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.387612 --65...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.387612 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIP11ON 132OO4 Locknut1/4-20 85463 DangerDecal 181201 ControlBar 161345 LawnMower Housing ( Incl. Key No.55) 179585 BladeAdapter RopeGuide 851514 169709X479 22"Blade UpperHaedle 141114 Hardened Washer 169708X479 LowerHandle 851074 HelicalLoukwasher 3 /8...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210 151A .313 182216jm "306 <_/241...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210 I_'Y PART I_-Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36784 Valve Cover 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/16" 2, 20 and 150) 26727 DowelPin 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8"...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210 l -= cp--_ I_'Y PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle ReturnSpring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle)
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024210 KL=Y PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 DogSpring 590700 Pulley& Rewind SpringAssembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 40 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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