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Craftsman 917.388351 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388351 Owner's Manual

6.25 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN'I
6.25 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWEI_
Model No.
917.388351
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
EspaSol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 ROTARY LAWN MOWEI_ Model No. 917.388351 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • EspaSol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 VisitourCraftsmanwebsite: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 in use in the United States.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Always wear safety glasses or eye shields • Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust when starting and while using your mower. fumes are dangerous. • Dress properly. Do not operate mower • Never cut grass by pulling the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
  • Page 4 These acceseofies were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retailoutlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator MOWER presence control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. • Raise handles until lower handle Lift up section locks into place in mowing Mowing position.

  • Page 6: Know Your Lawn Mower

    KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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: Engine Zone Control

    REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place nto the eyes, which can result in the grass catcher frame hooks onto the severe eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot pins.

  • Page 8: Add Gasoline

    problems, the fuel system should be Open emptied before storage of 30 days or Mulcher Door longer. Drain the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information.
  • Page 9 MOWINGT1PS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the HOUSING after each use.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .., _ _._./_ _ _.._, _ /_, _ _O__._G_.,_ _ REGUL.. SERV.CE SERV'OE OATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped} t# e Clean Lawn Mower !Clean Under Drive Cover !Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) (PowepPropelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Ill'3...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE "_ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR )lL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils the blade is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32°F.
  • Page 13 CLEANING • Clean the inside of the cover and the collar to remove any dirt accumulation. IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Insert new filter into cover. mower housing free of built--up grass • Put air filter cover and filter into collar and trash.
  • Page 14 ENGINE TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top.
  • Page 15 ENGINE OIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" 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 •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Chart

    TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housinc 1. Setto "Higher Cut" position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut" pos'_ion. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388351 r2,,i • \...
  • Page 19 Rear Door Assembly Kit (Incl. Springs) 166113 Grass Bag 751153 Locknut 5/16-18 165755 Catcher Frame 16611 lX479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Left) Engine - (See Breakdown) Craftsman 143.996004 166112X479 Handle Bracket Assembly (Right) 161058 Warning Decal (Not Shown) 851856 Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8 174604 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 '3O5...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37266 Valve Cover Gasket Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36783 Dowel Pin 36784 26727 Valve Cover 33734 Breather Element 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 36557 Breather Ass'y. (Incl. 6 & 12A) 29752 Nut &...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 _,.,,.,. KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----640174 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttler 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.996004 KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 59O698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y. 590695 Starter Housing Ass'y. (40...
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