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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388010
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa6ol
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Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates, IL 60179
visit our Craftsmanwebsite: www.sears.com/craftsman
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Summary of Contents for Craftsman 917.388010
- Page 1 Model No. 917.388010 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa6ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visit our Craftsmanwebsite: www.sears.com/craftsman...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Parts Ordering ...... 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 in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship. -
Page 3: Operation
• Be alert and turn machine off if children • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait enter the area. until the blade comes to complete stop • Before and while walking backwards, before removing grass catcher. look behind and down for small •... -
Page 4: Maintenance
_Look for this symbol to point out _,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,and certain vehicle important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONF!! BECOMEALERTI!! YOUR components contain or emit chemicals SAFETY IS INVOLVED. knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other A CAUTION: In order to prevent reproductive harm. - Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in HOWTO SET UP YOUR LAWN itsentiretybeforeyou attempt to assemble MOWER or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the as net to pinch or damage control cables.
- Page 6 K]_OWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familianzs yourself with the location of various controls and a_uetments. Savethis manuelfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
- Page 7 heoperation ofany TO CONVERT MOWER l awn mower re.surf i n foreignobjects Your lawn mowerwas shipped reedyto be rown into the eyes, which can used as a mulchor. Toconvert to bagging : ult insevere eyedamage. REAR BAGGING Always wear safety glaeses or eye shields •...
- Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE NOTE: Due to protectivecoatings on the engine, a small amount of smoke may be Yourlawn mower isshippedwithoutoilin the present dudng the initial use of the engine. • Be sure mower is level and area aroundoil product and should be considered normal.
- Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWINGTIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certainconditions,such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of Cutto reduce pushing HOUSING after each use.
- Page 10 MA,NTENANCESC.EDULE °.TEe ..E ,,OE Check for Loose Fasteners C_ea_lnsdect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) I_ / Clean Lawn MOWer (Power*Prope{led MoWers) Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive belt/pulleys RE (Power-propelled Mowem) Ch ecWSII a rper,fReplace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Rechar Elect dc Start Mowe_;_ Check Engine Oil Level...
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Page 11: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR Z)ILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 3OLID STATE iGNITION... - Page 12 TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin NOTE: We do not recommend cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32"F.
- Page 13 CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep collar to remove any dirt accumulation. mower housing free of built--up grass • Insert new filler into cover. and trash. Clean underside of mower • Put air filter cover and filter into collar housing aRer each use.
- Page 14 ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigidpart of bag on the bottom, Your carburetor h as a non*adjustabie fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside mainjet formixturecontrol.If yourengice of the bag top. doesnotoperateproperly dueto suspected •...
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Page 15: Storage
Immediately prepareyourlawn mowerfor Operator Presence storageat the endofthe seasonor ifthe unit Control Bar willnotbe ueedfor 30 daysor more. Upper LAWN MOWER Handle When lawnmower is to be storedfor a pedod Fold Forward oftime,cleanitthoroughly, removealldirt, For Storage grease,leaves,etc. Storein a clean,dryarea. Fold •... -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
ENGINEOIL OTHER Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace • Do not store gasolinefrom one season with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in to another. the Maintenance section of this manual). • Replace your gasolinecan if your can CYLINDER starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your •... - Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Worn. bent or loose blade. Poorcut-uneven 1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3, Clean underside of 3. Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
- Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388010...
- Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN M_WER - - MODEL NO. 917o388010 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 87877 Selector Knob Control Bar 869O2 165762X9O4 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 169709)(479 Upper Handle 160828 Shoulder Bolt 3/16-18 169708X479 Lower Handle 132001 151157 Wheel Assembly RopeGuide...
- Page 20 MODEL NUMBER 143.0_2_ CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE /287 1301 '174...
- Page 21 Washer 370K 36695 Starter Decal 30591 Governor GearAss'y. (Incl. 81) 370R 37317 Warning Decal 30588A Governor Spool 37269 6.5 H.P. Craftsman Decal 650488 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 640262 Carburetor (fncl. 184) 611004 Flywheel Key 590737 Rewind Starter 611112 Flywheel 36792B Gasket Set (Incl.
- Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 1_.0_2_ ,p--. PART DESCRIPTION 640262 Engine Cafouretor (Incl. 184 of Parts Ust) 631615 Throffie Shatt & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Tl_rottle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 °...
- Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER143.0_2_ PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter "7 59O694 590599A Spdng Pin (Incl. 4) 5906OO Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake S ring 590698 Starter_£g 590699 Dog Spdng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spnng Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass' .
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