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Craftsman 917.388741 Owner's Manual

6.5 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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CRIIFTSMRN"I
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.5 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388741
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 CRIIFTSMRN"I ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.5 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388741 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

    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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: 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 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 Read these instructions and this manual in its entirety before you attempt assemble or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped Operator WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the control bar engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarizeyourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor futurereference. 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 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, A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with filler cap oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING 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 Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___,°_,__ AS YOU COMPLETE .Eoo .sE.v.c Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys E_ (Power-Propelled Mowers) (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubdnsSonChart Clean Battery/Red_arge s rtMow r I E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _/!,_...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ;erial 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: Service And Adjustments

    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 TO ADJUST HANDLE ENGINE ENGINE SPEED The handle can be mounted in a high or low position. The mounting holes in the Your engine speed has been factory set. bottom of lower handle are off center for Do not attempt to increase engine speed raising or lowering the handle.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence Mowing position storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. control bar LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 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. Wheel heights uneven. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 Sears reparar_ gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadera Craftsman sa usa para fines comercialeso de arriende, esta garantfa s($1o se aplica por noventa (90) dfes a partir de la fecha de compra, Esta Garantfa no cubre: •...

  • Page 19: Operaci6N

    U. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mds 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 m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucoiones y este manual completamenta antes de tratar de montar u Barrade control q ue sxige la del o )erador presencia operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor, Mangosuperior /_ANTA _>"...
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA, Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacidn de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos sfmbolos 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 extrafios dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para La operaci6n de cualquier de sue ojos, Io que puede convertir la a una operacibn de ensacado: producir dafios graves en estos.
  • Page 24 _LPRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atmer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadom fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaoi6n de &cidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 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 ta presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AVISO: En climas mas frios puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 26: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO /_// //_/ Reviser si hay sujetadoms s_ Llmpiar/insdecdonar el recogeder de (si viene equipede) Limpiar ia segadora mhd0n (segadoras con poder propulsor) Llmplar debaJo de la cublerta de la Irans- (segadoms confx)der p mpulsor) Revisar lascorreas y laspeleas impul- R_sar _lar/_l= t_cuchi_ Tsblsde...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones Del Producto

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero de serie: Fecha de compra: 1.6 Cuartos (regular sin plomo) Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F 20 Onzas Capacidad de aceite: Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Bujia (abertura: ,030") 35-40 FT, LBS.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un acoesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_sped puede ser rodade con dranar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuande se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 SILENCIADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est_ Su motor puede sufrir averias y funcionar de manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. correfdo puede producir un peligre de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aSo o y/o dane.
  • Page 30 MOTOR PARA AJUSTAR EL MANGO El mango puede ser montado a una posici6n VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR alta o baja. Los agujeros de montaje en el La velocidad del motor ha sido ajustada en la mango inferior estan fuera del centro para f_brica.

  • Page 31: Almacenamiento

    Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control ( Posici6n para segar almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exige la presencia del operador si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto perfodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 estd usando estabilizador de combustible. en su gasolina producir_n problemas. ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto cerrado y c,',brala para protegerla Drone el aceite (con el motor caliente) y contra el polvo y la mugre. cdmbielo con aceite de motor Iimpio.
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que centro de servico Sears. estd dir|gido a un CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA CAUSA Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1, Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el pemo de la cuchilla. o suelta.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388741...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388741 PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION HingeScrew ControlBar 88652 181390 Spring(LH) 180681)(479 Upper Haedle 165766 LowerHandle 165767 Spring (RH) 169708X479 Door Bo4t 179585 RopeGuide 165912 Hex Head Thread Roiling Screw 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 11019 LABEL KIT I 684 _' a42_ 383_ 635 _ 306"_ 718_ 307_ 868 4%...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 969 | 3114 163_ 1341 ---_ 977CARBURETOR GASKET SET 133] _10_ % 163 633_ 276(,_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 2760 127_3 633_ 276 _...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 358 ENGINE GASKET 842 0 524 (_ /'_,,,,,, 616_ 505 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL KL=Y PART I_'Y PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION DESCRIPllON 692232 • Gasket, Crankcase 697322 Cylinder Assembly 69C912 399269 Kit, Bushing/Seal Screw, Cylinder Head 691680 299819...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0181-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 499425 Ring Set, Piston, Standard 690670 Screw, AirCleanerCover 499426 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 692523 Screw, Air Cleaner Primer Base 499427 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 491588 Fiiter, AirCteanerCartridga 499428 Ring Set, Piston..030"...
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