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Craftsman 917.388720 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388720
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
visitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.388720 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 visitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 If this Craftsman Lawn Mower is used for commercialor rentalpurposes,this warranty appliesfor only 90 days from the date of purchase. This Warrantydoes not cover: •...
  • Page 3 • Mow only in daylight or good artificial • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small light. children. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, • Never allow children to operate the machine.
  • Page 4 A,Lookfor this symbolto pointout _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its importantsafety precautions,It means constituents, and certain vehicle compo- CAUTION!It BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR nents contain or emit chemicals known to SAFETY IS INVOLVED. the State of California to cause cancer A, CAUTION: In order to prevent and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions andthismanual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN initsentirety b efore y ouattempt to MOWER assemble or operate y ournewlawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: This lawn mower isshipped IMPORTANT: Untold handle carefull WITHOUT as not to pinch or damage control ca OiL OR GASOLINE in the 1.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND 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 7 REAR SAGGING The operationof any lawn mower can resultin • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and foreign objectsthrown into place the grass catcher frame hooks the eyes, whichcan result onto the door pivot pins. in severe eye damage. •...
  • Page 8 _WARNING: Experienceindicates that Open Mulcher Door alcoholblended fuels (called gasoholor usingethanol or methanol)can attract moisturewhich leads to separationand formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemof an engine while in storage. To avoidengine problems,the fuel systemshouldbe Discharge emptiedbefore storageof 30 days or deflector longer.
  • Page 9 MOWINGTiPS MULCHING 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. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,,,,__°_y DATES CheCk forLoose Fasteners Clea_inspect GraSs Catcher (if Equippeu) M Clan Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled MOwers 1 Clean Under Drive Cover Check ddve be Ilays Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _#'$ Cla_n BatterylRecha fEleCtric Start Mowemql e CheCk Engine 011Level Chanp Engine Oil _dlJ Qean Air Filter Ira/ =...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS =51::HIALNUMISEH 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 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 Check the crankcase oil level before • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one startingthe engine and after each five (5) hours of continuoususe. Tightenoil plug inch of the straight nail exposed. Place securelyeach time you checkthe oil center hole of blade over the head of level.
  • Page 13 Back CLEANING IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up Slots grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. _CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire _rem spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark plug.
  • Page 14 TOASSEMBLE GRASS C ATCHER ENGINE 1.Putgrass catcher ENGINE SPEED frame into grass bag with dgid part of bag on the bottom. Yourengine speed has been factory set. Make sure the frame handle is outside Do not attemptto increaseengine speed of the bag top. or it may resultin personalinjury.If you 2.
  • Page 15 ENGINE OIL Operator preserics controlbar Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil, (Sse "ENGINE" in Upper handle the Maintenance section of this manual). CYLINDER Fold forwardfor 1. Remove spark plug. stroage 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Does not start t. Dirtyair filter. 1. Clean/replace air filter. 2. Out of fuel. 2. Fill fuel tank. 3. Stale fuel. 3. Drain tank and refill with fresh clean fuel. 4. Water in fuel. 4. Drain fuel tank and carburetor and refill tank with fresh gasoline.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. notfilling(ifso 2, Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade. equipped) 3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher. 1. Grass is too high or wheel Hard to push 1.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388720...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388720 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Control B ar 34 165762X004 Axle ArmAssembly- LR 169709X479 UpperHandle 36 160E_8 Shoutder Bolt5/16.18 169708X479 LowerHandle 37 151157 WheelAssembly 132001 RopeGuide 39 83923 FlangedLocknut 63601 Locknut1/4-20 40 774O0 Hubcap...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-cYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-B1 287 _ 842 , _r LT" ," 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 27 '_< 43 • * REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL. [1058 OWNER'S MANUAL]...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-[ 1ee_ °/ 613 " 21 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KiT : 7O8_D 27E _ 127/,_...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4_CYCLE ENG|NE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2639-B1 305,...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2639-BI 368 ENGINE GASKET SET 6e8@ "_ I _ _1...
  • Page 24 _RAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HB02-2639-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 281434 Grip-Starter Rope 493260 C_tinder Assembly 690759 Screw (Rewind Starter) 399269 Kd-Bushing/Seal 691740 Lock-Muffler Screw 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 493279 Sump-Engine 493267 Shaft-Throthe 691160 Head-Cylinder 691242 (_ Pin-Flcat Hinge 692249...
  • Page 25 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12N802-2639-B1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartddge 262001 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) 691219 Cup.Flywheel 63709 Bushing*Guide (intake) 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 497233 Cover-Blower Housing 281505 PawI-Ratchet 692135 Spring-Brake 231082 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 695891 Brake 495264...
  • Page 28 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold itf 1-800-4-MY-HOME SM Anytime,day or n{ght (1-800,'469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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