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Craftsman 917.387613 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387613 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.25 horsepower 22" side discharge
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JCRAFII'$MIIN"_OWE R
ROTARY LAWN
4.25 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387613
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 JCRAFII'$MIIN"_OWE R ROTARY LAWN 4.25 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387613 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 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: Slope Operation

    • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL OPERATION 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 of manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never tamper with safety devices. IV. SERVICE 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: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the Ulustrationswith 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...
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING The operation of any lawn MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    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. A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance effort and to keep from overloading the section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Lubrication Chart

    AS YOUCOMPLETE '_,',4_-,:,_.._£,"_.,<_._O'¢'_ " SERVICE SERV,CE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) c'ean Lawn Mower i, _ Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Powsr-P ropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade I_ 3 LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge tElectric Start Mowers / 11_4 E Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil...

  • Page 11: Product 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.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE (If purchased as an accessory) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty. •...
  • Page 13 MUFFLER AIR FILTER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it 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 WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and TO ADJUST adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairpin plug and place where it cannot come in contact...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator control bar storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • 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 appropriate - See 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. 2. Wheel heights uneven. Set all wheels at same height.
  • Page 18 GARANTJA UMITADA DE DOS AI_IOSPARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) a_os, a par'drde la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman sa mantanga, lubrique y afine seg_n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparar&...
  • Page 19 II. OPERAClON SOBRE LAS CUESTAS I. OPERAClON Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesado, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est6 en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Esta cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustreciones con su segadore para familiadzarse con la ubicaci6nde los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manuel para referenciaen el future. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en ]a literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse come salten objetos extraSos dentro acolchadora. Para converUrla a una operacibn de sus ojos, Io que puede de ensacado o de descarga: producir da_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 _I=PRECAUCl6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o matanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora rue enviada sin aceite en el separacibn y formacibn de dcidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS pAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora controles que exigen la pmsencia del sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea operador.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de SE cdsped (si viene equipado) Limpiar la segadora misidn segadoras con poder propulsor) Umpiar deba o de la cubierta de la trans- sadas (segadoras con poder pmpulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas Impul- Revisar o/aflladcambiar la cuchilla Tablade lubdcacibn Umpiar la bateda/recargar...

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero 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) 20 Onzas Capacidad de Aceite: Bujfa (Abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del Pemo de la Cuchilla:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_ puede ser reciado con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pere liane que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir aver|as y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aim sucio. corro_dopuede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartocho una vez al a_o o y/o da_o.
  • Page 30 _,DVERTENCIA: Para evitar lesi6nes APRIETE serias, antes de dar calquier service o de PARAAJUSTE hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mangoinferior 2. Asegdrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido Clav completamente.
  • Page 31 Barradecontrol q ue _,_ !> Inmediatamente prepare su segadora pare el exigelaPresencia delf )_/' DOBLAR if/ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o //// ClA si la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. Mango supedor ' /- II/IpARA SEGADORA Cuando se va a guarder la segadora por...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un Drone el aceite (con el motor caliente) y recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegerla cdmbielo con aceite de motor limp|o. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugre. =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigldo a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI_N Mal code- J1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el pemo disparejo o suelta, de la cuchilla. 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMB ER 917.387613...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387613 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 132O04 Locknut 1/4-20 8.5463 DangerDecal Control Bar 161345 181201 Lawn MowerHousing ( Ind. KeyNo. 55) 179585 RopeGuide 851514 BladeAdapter 169709X479 UpperHandle 141114 22'Blade Lower Handle 851074 Hardened Washer...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODELNUMBER143.024200 151A IC 275- _305 185// "306 370C...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 PARr KL=Y PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36784 Valve Cover 37712 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers 2, 20 and 150) 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 33734 Breather Element 6201 Screw, 114-28x 7/8"...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 PART DESCRI_N 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring • Dust Seal Washer 631184 * Dust Seal 631183 Throttle Shutter 640070 • Shutter Screw 650506 631807 Fuel Fitting Screw, Throttle Crack/Idle Speed...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 KEY PART DESC_PTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 BrakeSpring 5,90698 Starter Dog 590o'_9 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
  • 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.

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