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Craftsman 917.385340 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.75 horsepower 22" side discharge
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J CRIIFTSMIIN" J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.75 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.385340
• EspaSol, p. 18
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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 4.75 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.385340 • EspaSol, p. 18 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 Sears store, Parts & Repair Center, or other Craftsman outlet for free repair. Warranty coverage does not include: •...

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shieldswhen operating • Read, understand, and follow all mower. instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly II. SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor related to slip &...
  • Page 4 • Neverfill containers inside a vehicle, on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Always place containers on the ground ment in good condition. away from your vehicle before filling. •...
  • Page 5 Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsmar_ product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual in 1. Raise handles until lower handle sec- its entirety before you attempt to assemble tion locks into place in mowing position. or operate your new lawn mower. 2. Remove protective padding, raise up- IMPORTANT- This lawn mower is shipped per handle section into place on lower...

  • Page 7: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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 LEVER BACKWARD TO LOWER MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs.

  • Page 9: Before Starting

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oil cap ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance Primer section of this manual. A CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachments are hazardous, will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual. your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SEFORE AFTER EVER EVERYEVERY SEFORE EACH EACH 25 HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS ORSEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..M Clean under Drive Cover **" O Check Drk,e Belt/Pulleys Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER Blade adapter Crankshaft Always observe safety ruleswhen per- forming any maintenance. Lockwasher _ TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber. • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.
  • Page 13 Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- 4. Wash element in liquid detergent and water. eration or at least once a year if the mower is not used for 25 hours in one year. 5. Wrap element in cloth and squeeze dry. Check the crankcase oil level before 6.
  • Page 14 AWARNING: To avoid serious injury, before SQUEEZE performing any service or adjustments: TO ADJUST 1. Release control bar and stop engine. Lower handle' 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 in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for SQUEEZE storage at the end of the season or if the TO FOLD unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while OTHER engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season _CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower to another. • Replace your gasoline can if your can with gasoline in the tank inside a building starts to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION LOSS of power 1. Rear of mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. blade dragging in grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
  • Page 18 Ilevela de vuelta a cualquier tienda, Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n u otro lugar de venta de Craftsman pare que se la reparen sin costo. La cobertura de la garantfa no incluye: •...
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON • Siempre use galas de seguridad o anteojos • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse con protecoi6n lateral cuando opera la sega- dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones que II.
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la m_quina al interior de un • Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pemos del accesorio de la • Nunca guardar la m&quina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Acuerdos de Protecci6n para la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. • Ayuda rdpida por tel6fono - soporte tale- nuevo producto Craftsmar_ estd diseSado f6nico por parte de un tdcnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en case, muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar, en la posici6n para segar. segadora nueva. Remueva la curia protectora, levante la sec- IMPORTANTE;...
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I_AS 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 sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto,...
  • Page 24 PALANCA HACIA ATR/_S Orejas de la PAPA BAJ.AR EL segadora puede hacer que salten objetos extraSos dentro de La operaci6n de cualquier sus ojos, Io que puede producir daSos graves en _stos. Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. MOTOR Yea las Instrucciones Para El AJmacenamiento para rods informaci6n. Nunca use productos de AGREGUE ACEITE limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. el estanque del combustible pues se pueden Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR dI_ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor PRECAUCI(_N" No utilizar dispositivos anti- rendimiento mantenga la ceja de la segadora peja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos accesodos son peligrosos, pueden da_ar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura, Vea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA DE CADA DE CADA 25 HORAS O ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO TeMPORADA Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos ES LJmpiar/Inspecdonar el RecogedordeC_sped I_ # Controlar los NeumSticos Controlarlas Ruedas Motrices_* Limpiarla Segadora ..Umpiar debajola Cubierta de la Transmisian "_ Revisar las Correasy las Poleas Impulsadas *** "Jr Revisar/ Afilar/ Cambiar la Cuchifla...
  • Page 28 pernos, sustituidos s61ocon pernos aprobados SEGADORA mostrados en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de este manual. ando haga el mantenimiento. Chavetero del LLANTAS Adaptador de Ranura ;iguenal • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias qufmicas para control de insec- tos que pueden daSar la goma.
  • Page 29 aceite cuando se usan en temperatures sobre Desarme el filtro de aim y limpie el el- 32 ° F. Revise el nivel del aceite del motor m_s a emento del filtro de aire. menudo, pare evitar un posible dai_o en el mo- Lave el elemento del fUtro en detergente tor, debido a que no tiene suficiente aceite.
  • Page 30 _kADVERTENClA." Para evitar lesi6nes serias, APRIETE PARA AJUSTE antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. inferior Mango AsegtJrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- Clavij_ tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si PARA DOBLAR la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dfas o rods. SEGADORA o inferior Cuando se va a guardar ]a segadora por cierto per/odo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 OTROS IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora • No guarde la gasolina de una temporada a la mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia otra. estan calientes. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- /IPRECAUCl6N. Nunca almacene la ieza a oxidar.

  • Page 33: Soluci6N De Problemas

    SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos que estd dirigido un centro de servico Sears. CAUSA CORRECCI(_N PROBLEMA i Falta de Eleve la altura de code. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de code. Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.385340 • >...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.385340 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 851074 Hardened Washer 185360 Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 850263 Helical Lockwasher 194177X428 Control Bar 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8, 3/8-24 x 1/4 194788...

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