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Craftsman 917.388560 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388560
• 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 4.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388560 • 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

    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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workmanship.

  • 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...
  • 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 resultin 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 wear safetyglasses or eyeshields while...
  • Page 9 Gasoline BEFORE STARTING ENGINE filler cap oil cap ADD OIL 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. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE A PTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires _ Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover *** D Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** _ Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...
  • Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE LAWN MOWER NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening Always observe safety rules when per- 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 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and squeeze dry. NOTE: Beforetipping lawn mowerto drain 6. Lightly coat filter element with clean oil, empty fuel tank by runningengine until engine oil. Squeeze in towel to remove fuel tank is empty. excess oil.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    I'IWARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing beforeperformingany service and adjustments: 1. Releasecontrol bar 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 contact with plug. cotter Mountin, "1 LOW POSITION...

  • 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 Parts & Repair 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 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 • Puede recortar a trav6s de la superficie de • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse comple- 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 Su • 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 cortacesped. 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 DE RECORTES...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de control que la presencia del operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su segadora nueva. Mango superior 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 extraSos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 Vea las Instrueciones Para El Almaeenamiento ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR para mAs informaci6n. Nunca use productos de limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en AGREGUE ACEITE el estanque del combustible pues se pueden Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. producir daSos permanentes.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped 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 CADA A.TESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DEUSO CADA TEMPORADA 2S .ORAS O ALMACE- ES Umpiadlnspeccionar el RecogedordeC_sped Controlar tos Neum_ticos Controlar tas Ruedas Mortices Umpiar la Segadora ..mpiar debajo la Cubierta de la TransmisiSn Revisar las Correas y las Poteas Impulsadas •Jr Revisar / Afitar / Cambiar la Cuchilta Lubricaci6n...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA PARA AFILAR LA CUCHILLA Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- AVISO: No recomendamoselafilarlacuchilla-pero ando haga el mantenimiento. si lo 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 Cubra el elemento del filtro con una capa delgada de aceite de motor limpio. Apri6telo AMISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para drenar en una toalla para remover el aceite en el aceite, drene el tanque de combustible hacien- exceso.
  • Page 30 _._,DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, Posici6n r,<_ Posici6n antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer segar / ajustes: 1. 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.
  • Page 31 Barra de control que Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si operador la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mas. Mang 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. CAUSA CORRECCION PROBLEMA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte m&s alto" Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388560...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.388560 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 188813 Frame, Grassbag 169709X479 Upper Handle 88652 Hinge Screw 169708X479 Lower Handle 165766 Spring, LH 186079 Rope Guide /Anti-Fold Bracket 165767 Spring, RH 191574...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 842@ 525_ 287_,_ 5240 307_ 635 _ 337f 358 ENGINE GASKET 524© 163@ 404 _ ,0 1 [48 SHORT BLOCK I...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 6397_3o 0 901_ 163_ 393 390 1218 7296 621_1 724 0 _922_ 745A 334 _' 2o9_ 12_'8 1277_ 11019 LABEL KIT] J_>_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 332_ 455_ 592 _ 459_ 1211_ 689o 456 @ 1210@...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 699650 Cylinder Assembly 19069 Flywheel Puller 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) 790029 Screw (Carburetor) 299819 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 698691 Sump-Engine 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm 690386 Head-Cylinder 691837...
  • Page 39 SERVICE NOTES...
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