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Craftsman 917.387321 Owner's Manual

6 hp 20" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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£RIIFTSMAM o
6.0HORSEPOWER
20" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.387321
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espafiol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual £RIIFTSMAM o 6.0HORSEPOWER 20" REAR DISCHARGE ROTARY LAWN MOWER Model No. 917.387321 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espafiol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179...
  • Page 2 Back Cover L]MITED 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 workmanship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    hot. Allow the engine to cool for several ° Never cut grass by pullingthe mower minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean towards you. Mow aorosethe faoe of off any spilledgasoline before starting the slopes, never up and down or you might engine.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this order repairpartsfor you, when you provide lawn mower was produced.They are also the model number of your lawn mower. available at most Sears retailoutlets and Some ofthese accessories may notapply service centers. Most Sears storescan also to your lawn mower.
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN TO INSTALL AI-I'ACHMENTS MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be TO UNFOLD HANDLE used as a mulcher. To convert to begging or discharging: IMPORTANT: Unfold handles carefully so • Open rear door and remove mulcher as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourseffwiththe location of various controls and a_ustments. Save this manuaJfor future refer. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supptied with the product.

  • Page 7: Engine Zone Control

    TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER The operationof any lawn mowercan resuttin foreignobjects thrown intothe eyes,whichcan • Closethe flip lid. Eliplid mustbe dosed res_ in severeeye damage. Always wear whgeoperating lawn mower safetyglassesor eye shieldswhiteoperating • Liftthe reardoor on the mower housing and yourlawn moweror performing any adjust- placethe grasscatcherframe ontothe merits or repairs, We recommenda wide...

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE • To starta coldengine,pushprimerfive (5) times beforetnjingto start.Use a firmpush. Yourlawnmower is sh_ed withoutoil inthe ThisstepiSnotusuallynecessarywhen engine. • Besure moweris leveland area aroundoil starthg an enginewhichhas already runfor a few minutes. fillis clean. • Holdoperator presencecontrol bardownto •...
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWING TIPS time the grasshasdriedand the newlycut areaw111 notbe exposed to the directsun. IMPORTANT: Forbest p erformance, • • For bestresults, a djustthe _awnmower keep mower housing free of built-up grass cullingheightso that the lawn mowercuts and trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF offonlythe topone-third ofthe grassblades.

  • Page 10: Before Each Use

    FELL FN DATES /___#"_._ _,_-,I, REGULAR SERV}CE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE /_/_f-SER--___V Oheck for Loose Fa., . steners CJean/]nspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean La_-i Mower {Power-Prope|ted Mowers} Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive be_fle_ {Power:P'ropelled Mowers) CheckJSharpen/RepTace BJade IV/'= i Lubr_catio_ Chart CIea.n Battery/Rechmge 'I_e_...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.387321 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE HORSEPOWER: DISPLACEMENT." 11.5 CU. IN. GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OiLTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ!9LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008...
  • Page 12 NOTE: We do not recommendsharpening NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils blade - butif youdo, be suret_ btadeis (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin balanced. cold weather, these multi---viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption TO SHARPEN BLADE when used above 32°F. Check your Care shouldbe taken to keepMe blade engine ell level more frequently to avoid balanced.An unbalancedbladewillca:use...

  • Page 13: Spark Plug

    CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Insert new filter into cover. keep mower housing free of built--up • Put air filter cover and filter into collar grass and trash.

  • Page 14: Engine Speed

    • Tochange ;::o:o,o \ \ from medium tow to low position, only the lower handle section will have to be turned over. Me_um Low MediumHigh Handle Bracket HairpinClip ENGINE CARBURETOR Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly due to sus- Shipping Position pected carburetor problems, take your...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain o il(withengine warm) and replacewith FUEL SYSTEM cleanengineoil. (See "ENGINE" inthe IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent Maintenance sectionofthismanua]). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel • Remove sparkplug. filter,fuel hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power • Rear oflawn mowerhousing • Setto"HigherCuf' position. or cutt_g blade dragging in heavygrass. * Cutting toomuch grass • Setto'Higher Cut" position. • Dirty air filter. • Cleanlreplace air filter. • Clean underside of mower •...
  • Page 17 GARANT[A UMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PARA LA SEGADORAA MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a parlir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsmanse mantenga, lubric_e y afineseg_'l las inst]'ucciones p ara la opemci6ny el mantenirr_ento en el manuaJdetdueSo,Sears repara._ gra_stodo defecto en et rnateriat y ]a mano de obra.

  • Page 18: Mantenimiento Y Almacenamiento

    • Vfstese en forma adecuada. No opera la ° Nunca opere lasegadora sin [as p rotesciones segadora sin zapatos ocon sat_alies mientras adecuadas, las plan_qas, elrecogedor queel motor est_ funcionando, c_spedy otrosdispositivos desegur_adensu • Sieguesiempre durante eldfa o conbuenaluz lugar. artificial.
  • Page 19 Estosaccesorios e stabandisponibles cuando de las lJendas Sears tambi6n pueden mamdar a se produjo la segadera. T ambi_n estdn pedir partes de repuesto para usted, s_les disponibies en la mayor_ade lastiendasde proporctona el nOmero dei modelo de su Sears y en loscentrosdeservicio, L a mayorfa segadora.
  • Page 20 - Para vo_vera _aoperaciSn de acolchan_ento con Barra de control que exige la capa vegetal,instaJela tapon acolchadora en la presencia del operador abertura de descargade lasegadora. PRECAUCi6N: No haga funcionar su segaderasin la tapon acolchadoraaprobadaen su lugar, o sin el desviadorde recortes,os_nel Levantar _evantar recogedorde cOsped, aprobados,en su lugar.
  • Page 21 Laoperaci6n d ecualquler segadora puede PAFIA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR hacer q ua saltenobjetes e_xaSosdentrode sus RECOGEDOR DE CESPED ojes, Io cluepuede producTr da,fias gravesen _'tos. • Clerre la tapa soltable.La tapa soltable debe Siempre use anteo_osde seguridad o protecci6n estaresrrada cuando se esta operandola para los o_ _enlras opera su segadora o cuando segadora.
  • Page 22 • Para]eerel nJvel adecuado, a prtet_latapadel PARA HACER AFIRANCAR EL MOTOR dep6dto de aceite del motorcadavez.. • Para hacerarrancar unmotorfrb, empuJe et • Vuelv_a instaiarlatapadeldep6sJto delace_ y cebadordnco (5) veces antes de trataflo.Use un apri6tela. empujefirmemente. Este pasononnaJmente no • Cam, bieet aceitedespuds de25 horasde es necesariocuandose hace arrancarun motor operaciSn o unavezpot temporada.
  • Page 23 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR • Para obtener los rnejores resu;lados, ajuste ]a altura del corte de la segadora de modo ACOLCHAR que esta corte solarnente el tercio superior de IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor las hojas de cdsped. En el caso de que el rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora c_sped haya crecido demastado, puede set sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.

  • Page 24: Recomendaciones Generales

    Gj_i'_e'7 FECHAS ..DESERV;C[O Reviser sl ha}' su_dores m,mltos V _ ..Umpi_/In:sp_ormr e$recogedor de cdsped (el viene ecluipado) Um_i_r Ifeba]o de Ill c'_J biell_ do lat rans- mtm_ (_doras con poder propulsor) l _.__das {s_adoras con pode r pmpulsor) las correas y las poless lmpul- Revlsar otafllartcambbzr {a cuchllla I/e 3...

  • Page 25: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE MODELO 917.387321 NOMERO DE SERIAL FECHA DE CQMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: DESPLAZAMIENTo: 11.5 CU. IN. CAPACIDAD Y TIPO 1.5 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (API-SF/SH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD...
  • Page 26 MOTOR • La torsi6n pare apretar recomendada es de LUBRICACION 35 - 40 pies libras. Use solarnente eceite de detergente de alta ]MPORTANTE: EL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA caIidad ctasfficadocon [a dasificaci6n SF,SG o ES CLASE 8 TRATADO A CA[OR. SH de servicioAPI.

  • Page 27: Filtro De Aire

    FILTRO DE AIRE SILENCIADOR Su motor no funcionar_ an forrna adecuada y Inspeccioney cambieel silenciador s i est_ puede sufrirdafios si se usa un filtro de airs corro[do puesproducir u n peligro de incendioyi sucio. o dar]o. BUJ(A Cambie el filtrode aire cada a.5o, y rods a menudo si siega en condiciones muy Cambie su bujfa cada a_o pare hacer qua su polvorosas b sucfas.

  • Page 28: Velocidad Del Motor

    PRECAUCI6N: La barra de controlque exlga la Mango lnfedor presencia del operador tJenaqua pivotear libramente para permTtirel enganche de la cuchilfaifreno cuando se suelta la barra de. control No apriete damasiado los sujetadores qua sujetan a los controles aJmango superior. •...

  • Page 29: Aceite Del Motor

    ACEITE DEL MOTOR Drene el ace_e (con el motor caliente) y cdmbfelo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea Mango superio_ "MOTOR" en la secd6n de Mantenimentode Doblar hacia adetante este manual.) a[maconar CILINDRO * Remueva la bujfa_ • Vacfe una onza (29 ml) de aceite a travSs del agujero de la buifa en el ciiindro.
  • Page 30 IDENTIFICAC|ON DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA iiii Noarranca • Fi_tro d e aJresucio. • Umpie/cambie el filtrode aire. • Llene el estanque de combustible. ° Sin combustible. • Combustible rancio, • Drene el estanque y vuelva a IIenarlo con combustible limpio y -nuevo_ •...
  • Page 31 CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA • Cambiela cuchilla. A prieteel Mal torte -.-dispareio • CuchiJladesgastada, doblada o pemode ]a cuchllla. suelta. • Ajustetodaslas ruedasa la • Altura de las ruedas disparoja. misma_ltura. -o-_Acomu-lacibn-de c6sped, hojas oi • Umpie la partelnfedor de la cala basura debajo de la segadora.
  • Page 33 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.387321 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 83923 Hex Range Locknut 16545tX479 Upper Handle 77400 Hubcap 150424 Mulcher Plug 85463 Danger Decal 132001 Rope Guide 150406 Hex Head Thread Rolling Screw 3/8-16 x 1...
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER. ,, 143.986002 _251 275.
  • Page 35 .CRAFTSMA..N4-CYCLE E,,NGINE ..MODEL NUMBER 143.98600.2, PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Valve Cover Gasket 36774 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 36783 Valve Cover Dowel Pin 36784 26727 Screw, 4 0-24 x 9/16" Breather Element 30200 33734 Nut & Lock Wast_er, 1/4-28 Breather Ass'y.
  • Page 36 CRAFT,,SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE ..MODEL NUM,B,,,E,R 1 43.986002 PART DESCRI PTION 640026 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 ThrotSe Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring Dust Seal Washer 631164 631183 Dust Seat (Throttle) 631036 Throttie Shutter 650506 Shutter Screw 631775...
  • Page 37 CRAFFSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.986002 PART DESCRIPTION Recoil Sta_e_" 590694 690599A Spr_ngPin (Incl. 4) Washer 5906OO Reta.iner 590696 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spr_ng 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40 degree grommet) 590535 Starter Rope ( 98 =X 9/"...
  • Page 40 For the repair or replacement parts you need delivered dimctJy to your home Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a _domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For in-house major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7274)

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