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Craftsman 917.388061 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge
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Owner's Manual
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ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
21" Rear Discharge
Model No.
917.388061
• Espa5ol, p. 18
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rulesand Instructions
before operating thisequipment
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 6.0 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 917.388061 • Espa5ol, p. 18 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rulesand Instructions before operating thisequipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears,com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.

  • 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: Product Specifications

    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 requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • 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: Assembly / Pre-Operation

    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 KNOWYOUR 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 result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objectsthrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severeeye damage.Always place the grass catcher frame hooks wearsafety glasses or eye shieldswhile...
  • Page 9 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE _Engine 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. _k 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 Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_:;,_°_'__y AS YOU COMPLETE Lubrication Ill' CheckTires Check Drive Wheels (Power-Propelled M_ Check for Loose Fasteners l# # Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower t# _ RE Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Clean Battery/Recharge...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Always observe safety rules when per- Key ..keyway forming any maintenance. Blade TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rub- ber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may Blade cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils 3. Clean by gently tapping on a flat sur- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in face. If very dirty, replace cartridge. _i, CAUTION: Petroleum solvents, such as cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will kerosene, are not to be used to clean car- result in increased oil consumption when tridge.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _I, WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing before performing any service and adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come into contact with the spark plug.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Operator presence Immediately prepare your lawn mower for control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 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

    3. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- distribute oil. tive cover that does not retain moisture. 4. Replace with new spark plug. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of mower housing or Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting toe much grass. Raise cutting height. 3.
  • Page 18 GARANTfA LIMITADA DE DOS AltOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, Iubrique y aline segL_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y e! mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defeeto en el material y Ia mano de obra.
  • Page 19 HACER: I, OPERAClON * Antesdeempezar, debefamiliarizarsecomple- • Puede recortar a tray,s de Ia superfieie de tamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la cuesta, nunca hacia arriba y hacia abajo. la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender Prcceda con extrema precauci6n cuando todas las instrucciones que aparecen en la ma- cambie de direcci6n en las cuestas.
  • Page 20 • Ayuda r_pida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ est_ diseSado fSnico pot parte de un t_cnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo liable pot 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. Tambi_n est_n disponibles en la mayor[a de las tiendas de Sears yen los centros de servicio. Algunos de estos accesorios tal vez no se apliquen a su segadora. RENDIMIENTO DE LA SEGADORA DE RECORTES...
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra de conlroI c ta presencia det operador tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su Mango superior segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. Mango Inferior Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la LEVANTAR f_brica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para famitiarizarse 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...
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaciSn de cualquier Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse segadora puede hacer que como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para con- salten objetos extraSos dentro de vertir la a una operaci6n de ensacado: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR de aceite AGREGUE ACEITE Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR" en la secci6n del Mantenimiento este manual. rellenador _PRECAUCI(_N: NO sobrellene el motor con de gasolina aceite, o fumar&...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c6sped IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO //// -_/_'_ ,p _. CHAS Lubdcaci6n Controlar losneumdticos Controlar lasrusdas rnotricos Revisar s i (segadoras con poder propulsor) hay sujetadoros sueRos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (siviene equipado) Limpiar l asegadom Limpiar debajo delacubierta d e latrans- misi6n (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) sadas (segadoras conpoder p ropulsor) Revisar l ascorreas y las...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- pemos, sustituirlos s61o con pernos aprobados ando haga el mantenimiento. mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n de este manual.
  • Page 29 Echar aceite despacio en el conducto del MOTOR aceite, par&ndose a intervalos regulares LUBRICACI(_N para controlar el nivel del aceite con la Use solamente aceite de detergente de alta varilla. calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n SF-SJ de Parar de aSadir aceite cuando se alcanza la servicio API.
  • Page 30 BUJ|A • Haga descansar la segadora en su lado. Cambie el bujfa al comienzo de cada tempo- Asegt_rese que el filtro de aire y que el car- rada de siega o despu6s de cada 100 horas burador queden mirando hacia arriba. Limpie de operaci6n, Io que suceda primero.
  • Page 31 MOTOR rador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con su centre de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de servicio VELOCIDAD DEL MOTOR cuatificado para repararla y/o ajustarla. La velocidad del motor ha side ajustada en la f_- IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador brica.
  • Page 32 • Vaciar e ldep6sito delcarburante p oniendo ClLINDRO enmarcha elmotory dej#,ndolo funcionar 1. Remueva la bujfa. hastaqueel carburante t ermine y el Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a tray,s carburador est_vacfo. del agujero de la bujfa en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI()N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Eleve la attura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.

  • Page 34: Repair Parts

    CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388061...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,388061 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 06902 Control Bar 83923 Flanged Locknut I69709X479 180635 Upper Handte Hubcap 169700X479 Lower Handle 88652 Hinge Screw 186079 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold Bracket 165766 Spring (LH) 132004...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0235-E1 I 1019 LABEL KI3" I 52511 710_ io % 27CJ...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0235-E1 443_ 977 CARBURETOR 163_ 6330 365_ GASKET SET 6330 276_ 276_:_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT 276_ 6339 276_ 127_...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0235-E1 989| 363_ 3o5_p 592 _;_ 58 689 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL J 358 ENGINE GASKET SET 3© ,© 505_ PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 695250 Breather Assembly 696125 Gasket-Breather 399269 Kit-Bushing/Sea_ 299819 •...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 123K02-0235-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Wire-Stop 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 692390 691451 Crankshaft 497316 Engine Gasket Set 399781 • SeabOil (PTO Side) I9069 Flywheel Pul{er 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) 692524 Screw (Carburetor) 692315 Ftywheet 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug...
  • Page 40 Your Home For repair - in your home - of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself. For Sears professional installation of home appliances...

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