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Craftsman 917.388742 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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ICRRFTSMRW _OWE R
ROTARYLAWN
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388742
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis 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 ICRRFTSMRW _OWE R ROTARYLAWN 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388742 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 10-13 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

    • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL OPERATION abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4 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: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations w ith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

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

  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

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

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    ! MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _._'_,c,'_;_,_. _ _/ AS YOU COMPLETE FILLIN DATES _#_,,-/._. ---- SERVICE REGULAR SERVICE €#"_,//f'_" ""_l_._'/_.__Z)_.'/_._,_ DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 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 • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it 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 TO ADJUST HANDLE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag The handle can be mounted in a high or with rigid part of bag on the bottom. low position. The mounting holes in the bottom of lower handle are off center for Make sure the frame handle is outside raising or lowering the handle.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator I 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 all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 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- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 GARANT[A UMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_s, a parlir de la fecha de compra, cuande esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine seg=Jnlas instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con m_ls frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instruccionesy este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIUARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustradonescon su segadera pard familiadzarsa con la ubicacibn de los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenciaen el futuro. Estos s(mbolos 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 fue enviada lista para usarse salten objetos extraSos dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede convertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: produeir da_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR _II,PRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como 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 el separaci6n y formacibn de d.cidosdurante el motor.

  • Page 25: Para Parar

    CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AV|SO: En climas m_,s fr{os puede qua sea "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO_f____J Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Urnplar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c6sped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora misl_n (segadoras son poder propulsor) Limp.iardehajo de la cubierts de la trans- sadas (segadoras son poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las ix)leas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubdcaci_ Umplar la hater fa,'recargar...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero de eerie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 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 pemo de la cuchilla:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un acsesorio) AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c0,spedpuede ser rociadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tJeneque estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a user.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir 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 a_o o y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO RECOGEDOR DE CESPED El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n 1. Ponga el bastidor del rscogedor de cesped alta o baJa. Los agujeros de montaje en el en la bolsa del c6sped con la parts rfgida mango inferior estdn fuera del centro para de la bolsa en la parts inferior.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o operador si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mds. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la...
  • 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 c_mbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...

  • Page 33: Soluci Nde Problemas

    SOLUCI()N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n aproplada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N I_lal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apdete el ;lisparejo o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388742...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388742 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Control Bar 88652 181390 HingeScrew 180681X479 Upper Haedle 165766 Spring(LH) Lower Handle 165767 169708X479 Spring(RH) 179585 RopeGuide 165912 Door Bolt 131959 Handle Bolt 150406 He}( Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRA'I-I'ON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-O181-E1 KITI 11019 LABEL 54_= 842__( 383_ 52.= 524 C 40_3...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 969 | 44,3 159_ 97o'_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET % 163_ 633_ 633_) 276C,_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_) 12r_ 633(_ 276 _ 127 (_...

  • Page 38: Briggs & Stratton

    BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 CylinderAssembly 692232 • Gasket, Crankcase 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal 690912 Screw, Cylinder Head 299819 ° Seal, Oil, Magneto Side 691680 Plug, Oil Drain 493279 Sump, Engine 691451 Crankshaft 691160 Head, Cylinder...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATrON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 I_-Y PART KL_f PART NO. NO. DESCRIP'RON DESCRIPTION 690670 Screw, Air Cleaner Cover 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 499426 692523 Screw, Air Cleaner PrimerBase Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 499427 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 491588 Filter, Air Cleaner Cartridge 499428...
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