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Craftsman 917.388109 Owner's Manual

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CRAFTSMAN °
ROTARY
625 Series Briggs & Stratton
21" Multi-Cut
MOWER
Engine
Model No.
917.388109
• EspaSol, p. 18
CAUTION'.
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman
U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 625 Series Briggs & Stratton Engine 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388109 • EspaSol, p. 18 CAUTION'. Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment U.S.A. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Schedule ......Sears Service ......Back Cover 2-YEAR FULL WARRANTY CRAFTSMAN LAWN MOWER If this Craftsman Lawn Mower fails due to manufacturer defects in material workmanship within two years from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store, Parts &...

  • Page 3: Operation

    IoGENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating • Read, understand,and follow all instructions on the machine and in the mower. manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly il, SLOPE OPERATION familiar with the controls and the proper Slopes are a major factor...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Never fill 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: Lawn Mower

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- Fast help by phone- phone sup- • chase. Your new Craftsman® product port from a Sears representative designed and manufactured for years products requiring in-home repair, plus dependable operation. But like all prod-...

  • Page 6: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    Read these instructions and this manual Operator MOWING presence POSITION 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- sembled at the factory...
  • Page 7 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 future reference. These symbols may appear...

  • Page 8: How To Use Your

    The operation of any lawn • To convert to mulching or discharging mower can result in foreign operation, remove grass catcher close rear door. objectsthrowninto the eyes, which can result in severe Grass Pivot pins Rear eye damage, Always wear catcher safety glasses or eye shields while oper- handle...
  • Page 9 NOTE: Initial oil fill requires only 18 oz. due to residual oil in engine from the manufacturers 100% quality testing. When changing oil you may need 20 oz. Insert and tighten dipstick. IMPORTANT: • Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed.

  • Page 10: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS • To stop engine, release operator pres- IMPORTANT: For best performance, ence control bar. keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the START ENGINE Maintenance section of this manual. NOTE: Due to protective coatings...

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners lean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires _t _t _t Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Pulleys Check / Sharpen...
  • Page 12 IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. LAWN MOWER If bolt needs replacing, replace only with Always observe safety rules when per- approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts forming any maintenance. section of this manual. TIRES TO SHARPEN BLADE • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect NOTE:...
  • Page 13 TO CHANGE ENGINEOIL Install cartridge, then replace cover NOTE: Before tipping lawn mowerto drain making sure the tabs are aligned with oil, empty fuel tank by running engine until the slots in the back plate. Fasten fuel tank is empty. screw securely.
  • Page 14 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, Mowing Mowing f.<_ before performing any service and position adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot cotter Handle...
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower Operator MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the presence POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a FOLD ' "...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors 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.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height, Loss of power housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Sears, al Centro de Repuestos y Reparaci6n, o a otto comercio donde se vendan los equipos Craftsman, a efectos de que se la reparen sin costo (o bien se la reemptacen, en caso que no sea posible repararla).
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con protecci6n lateral cuando opere la sega- , Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse dora. completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer y comprender todas las instrucciones II.
  • Page 20 Nunca repostar la maquina al interior de un Mantenga las tuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesorio de la Nunca guardar la maquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo en buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz piloto como una caldera u otros Nunca manipule de forma indebida los dispositivos.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Congratulaciones por su buena compra. , Ayuda rapida pot tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman® esta diseSado f6nico por parte de un representanto Sears y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable pot sobre productos que requieren un arreglo en muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- Barra POSlCION tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su que sxige la PARA segadora nueva. presencia del , SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN operador ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor. //// Su segadora nueva ha sido montada en la fabrica con la excepci6n de aquellas partes que...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24 Laoperaci6n decualquier Para pasar a la operaci6n de acolchamiento, segadora puedehacerque remover la recolectora de hierba y cerrar la saltenobjetosextrafios dentrode puerta trasera. susojos,Ioquepuedeproducir Pasador " " Puerta Mango dafiosgravesenestos.Siempre trasera bastidor useanteojos deseguridad o protecci6n para recogedor losojosmientras operesu segadora o cuando de cesped hagaajusteso reparaciones.
  • Page 25 PASOS SIMPLES DE RECORDAR lnserte y apriete la varilla medidora de aceite. CUANDO CONVIERTA SU SEGADORA IMPORTANTE: PARAACOLCHAMtENTO Revise el nivel del aceite antes de cada uso. La plancha acolchadora trasera instalada. Agregue aceite si es necesario. Llene hasta La protecci6n contra la descarga cerrada.
  • Page 26 PARA PARAR EL MOTOR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOL- CHAR . Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de con- troles que exigen la presencia del operador. IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR...

  • Page 27: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTESDEL MANTENIMIENTO DECADAOECAOAI0 2 HORASO 100 ALMACE- HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMIENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Suettos Limpiar/lnspeccionar el Recogedor de Cesped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controtar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..Limpiar debajo la Cubierta de la Transmisi6n Revisar las Correas...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA * La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de 35 -40 pies libras. Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- IMPORTANTE: El perno de la cuchilla es tratado ando haga el mantenimiento. a calo. Si es necesario sustituir los pernos, LLANTAS sustituirlos s61o con pemos aprobados mostrados , Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o...
  • Page 29 PARA CAMBtAR ELACEITEDELMOTOR ,df_PRECAUClON: Los solventes de petr61eo, AVlSO:Antesde inclinarlasegadora paradre- tales como el keroseno, no se deben usar para narel aceite, d reneel tanque decombustible limpiar el cartucho. Pueden producir el deterioro haciendo correrel motorhastaqueel tanque de este. No aceite el cartucho. No use aire a estevacio.
  • Page 30 _DVERTENClA: Paraevitarlesi6nes serias, Posicion antesde darcalquier s ervico o dehacer ajustes: segar 1. Sueltela barrade control y pareel motor. 2. AsegOrese quela cuchilla y quetodaslas partesmovibles se hayandetenido comple- tamente. Clavija 3. Desconecte e l alambre de la bujiay p6n- galoen dondeno puedaentraren contacto Puntal hot(...
  • Page 31 Barra de control POSlCION lnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el que exig PARA almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si presencia SEGAR la unidad no se va a usar pot 30 dias o mas. operador SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por cierto DOBLAR periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, HACIA...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un recinto Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cam- cerrado y c0brala para protegerla contra el bielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MO- polvo y la mugre. TOR"...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Yea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mils alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
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  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 287 _ 8471 383_ 524 C_ 718_ 32A _:_ 46 _::_': 11330 REPAIR MANUAL I...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 334_ 615 @ 616_ 9661 443_ 562_ 970 % 3001 505 @ ,63_ 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 365 % 276_ 127_ 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL 633 Q 276_ 276 _...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 969 W 621 _ 11058 OPERATOR'S MANUAq 455 _ _670 190_ 592 ® 4,o 1 689 #_ 456 _ 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL I...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 358 ENGINE GASKET 3_-_ 20 _ 842_ 524_ 58.= Engine Power Rating information The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So- ciety of Automo-tive Engineers) code J 11940 (Small Engine Power &...
  • Page 40 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691108 Screw (Flywheel Guard) Lock-Muffler Screw 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 691740 299819s , Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) Shaft-Throttle 493279 Sump-Engine 696565 691160 Head-Cylinder 691242 Pin-Float Hinge 692249 , Gasket-Cylinder...
  • Page 41 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4=CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 122T02-3824-B2 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 491588s Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 262001 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust) 791960 Cup-Flywheel 63709 Bushing-Guide (Intake) 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 790701 Cover-Blower Housing 281505s PawI-Ratchet 692135 Spring-Brake 691251 695891 Brake (Governor Control Lever) 699985 Cap-Fuel Tank 499621...
  • Page 42 SERVICE NOTES...
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