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Craftsman 917.387360 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
IC..FTSMnWl
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.5 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387360
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 Owner's Manual IC..FTSMnWl ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.5 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387360 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 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 • Never make adjustments or repairs with • Never attempt to make wheel height the engine (motor) running. Disconnect adjustments while the engine (motor) is the spark plug wire, and keep the wire running. away from the plug to prevent accidental •...
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual in HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN its entirety before you 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 engine. as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR 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 7 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign Your mower is shipped ready to be used objectsthrown into the as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or eyes, which can result in discharging: severeeye damage.Always • Lift discharge guard and remove wear safety glassesor eye shieldswhile mulcher plate.
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline ADD OIL filler 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. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS _i, CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and blade attachments on your mower. Such trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- attachments are hazardous, will damage nance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect G rassCatcher (If Equipped) Clean LawnMower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart CleanBattery/Recharge (Electric Start Mowers) E Check Engine Oil Level ChangeEngineOil _1,2 IV'=...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity/Type: 1.5 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. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower housing.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. (If purchased as an accessory) Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- move it to check oil level. • The grass catcher may be hosed with Continue adding small amounts water, but must be dry when used. •...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER _iCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. cannot come in contact with the spark plug. SPARK PLUG • Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of and trash.
  • Page 14 too slow, take your mower to a Sears or other qualified service center for repair and adjustment. CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your Anti-fold engine does not operate properly due to bracket suspected carburetor problems, take your lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified Lower...
  • Page 15 ENGINE ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 17 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Per dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segSn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mane de obra.
  • Page 18 II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS L OPERACION Los accidentes ocurren con mAs frecuencia en • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren debido a completamente con los controles y el uso resbatadas o cafdas, tas cuales pueden resultar correcto de la maquina.
  • Page 19 • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un _rea cerrada. objeto. Rep_,relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. Desconecte •...
  • Page 20 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 21 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse 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 producto.
  • Page 22 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n satten objetos extraSos dentro de de ensacado o de descarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 23 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR estanque del combustible, haga arrancar el MOTOR motor y h&galo funcionar hasta que las Ifneas del combustible y el carburador queden vacfos. AGREGUE ACEITE La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. Vea las Instrucciones Para El Almacenamiento Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea...
  • Page 24 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR ¥ ACOL- dI_ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR RECAUCI()N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- CHAR paja de la hoja en Ia segadora ya que estos IMPOFITANTE: Para obtener el mejor ren- accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su dimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora sin segadora y anular su garantia.
  • Page 25 Revisarsi hay sujetadores sueltos Lirnpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped(sivieneequipado) Limpiarla segadora misi6n(segadorasconpoderpropulsor) Limpiardebajode la cubiertade la trans- sadas(segadorasconpoderpropulsor) Revisarlas correasy las poleasimpul- Revisaro/afilar/cambiar l a cuchilla Tabla de lubricacibn Limpiarla bater[a/recargar (segadorasconarranqueeldctdco) Revisarel niveldel aceite Limpiarel filtrodeaire Cambiar el aceite del motor 1_1£2 Limpiaro/cambiarla buj{a Inspeccionar e l silenciador...
  • Page 26 ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Nt3mero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Gasolina: 1.5 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 Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM TorsiSn del Perno de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 27 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED Permita que el aceite se asiente. Inserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite, (Si comprado como accesorio) despu_s remuevala para leer el nivel de • El recogedor de c_sped puede set rociado aceite. con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que ContinUe agregando cantidades pequeas estar seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 28 SlLENCIADOR _i, PRECAUCI6N: Desconecte el alambre de Inspeccione y cambie e! silenciador si estA Ia bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio contacts con #sta. yio daSo. • Haga descansar la segadora en su lads.
  • Page 29 r_pido o demasiado lento, lleve su segadora mas con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otto centro de servicio cualificado, CARBURADOR Su carburador tiene un chorro principal fijo no ajustable para controlar la mezcla. Si su motor no est_ funcionando en forma adecuada Soporte debido a problemas que se sospecha vienen contra-...
  • Page 30 MOTOR ACEITE DEL MOTOR SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y c_mbielo IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la se formen depositos de coma en partes secciSn de Mantenimento de este manual.) fundamentales del sistemade combustible tales como el carburador, el filtro del combustible,...
  • Page 31 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de 1. Cuchitla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mAs alto? Altura de Ias ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 32 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917,387360 t...,O 1'-,3...
  • Page 33 850263 168552 851084 Hex Head Screw 3./8-24 x 1/4 Grd, 8 Engine Zone Controt CabIe 750634 Hex Thread Rolling Screw #10-24 xt/2 Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket I43=034502 (See Breakdown) t36376 Handte Knob 167132X004 AxIe Arm AssembIy (RR/LF)
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.034502 O--370K 182 216...
  • Page 35 Screw, %I5, #8-32 x 19/64" 35797 33578 Air Cleaner Filter Extension Spring 35066 Oil Sea_ 250B 35065 32600 Air Cleaner Cover (Craftsman) Crankshaft 36980B 37804 Blower Housing 40034 Piston, Pin & Ring Set (Standard) 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/I6" 40051 Piston &...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.034502 --g6 PART DESCRIPTION 640339 Carburetor (Includes Key Number 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 Dust Seat Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.034502 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 7_=;...
  • Page 38 SERVICE NOTES...
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