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Craftsman 917.388610 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388610 Owner's Manual

6.75 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
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6.75 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917,388610
•
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
Visit our Craftsman
website: www,sears,comJcraffsman

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  • Page 1 917,388610 • 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 Visit our Craftsman website: www,sears,comJcraffsman...
  • Page 2 Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WAR RANTY 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 the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work- manship.
  • Page 3 • • Be alert and turn machine off if children Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. ddves, walks, or roads. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 ,AWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its _,Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and certain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means nents contain or emit chemicals known to CAUTION!!! EECOMEALERT!!! YOUR the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn mower. TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous 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 TO CONVERT MOWER operation of any lawn mower can result in Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be foreign objects thrown into used as a mulcher. To convertto bagging : the eyes, which can result REAR BAGGING in severe eye damage. •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine oilcap Gasolinefiller ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oi! fill is clean.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in the height of cut to reduce pushing MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
  • Page 10 iBBB Check for Loose FaSteners ClearVInspect Grass Catcher (If EO, uipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover Power- Propelled Mowers) power-PrOpelled Mowers) ER j ;beck drive beWpulleys C hecldSba,'pen!ReplaceBlade !,/3 Lubrication Chart Clean Banery/Recha,'_ Electdc Start Mowers Check En_ineOil Level oilange Engine Oil I/1,2...
  • Page 11 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR _)ILTYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) DIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. , The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to the rear of the lawn mower housing.Record both serial number and date of purchase in space...
  • Page 12 TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL Blade adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running keyway engine until fuel tank is empty, Lockwasher 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 MUFFLER CLEANING Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it IMPORTANT: For best performance, could create a fire hazard and/or dam- keep mower housing free of built-up age. grass and trash. Clean the underside of SPARK PLUG your mower after each use. Change your spark plug each year to _,CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire...
  • Page 14 _CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lower plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR engine governor, which is factory set for proper engine speed. Overspeeding Your carburetor has a non-adjustable engine above the factory high speed fixed main jet for mixture control. If your selling can be dangerous. If you think the engine does not operate properly due to engine-governed high speed needs suspected...
  • Page 16 ENGINE OIL • Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace gasoline will cause problems. with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" • If possible, store your unit indoors and the Maintenance section of this manual).
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter r opehard 1. Engine f lywheel brake is on Depress control bar to topull when contrel baris release( upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388610...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NO. 917.388610 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 87877 Selector Knob 86902 Control Bar 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 169709X479 Upper Han(Je 16(_28 Shoulder Boft 5/16-18 1697_X479 Lower Haedle 132001 RopeGu_de 151157 Wheel Assembly 63601...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 370C .-285 182 216 1821_...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.018702 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Incl. 2 & 20) 31672 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve Spring Cap 33734 Breather Element 151A 40017 Intake Valve Seal 36557 Breather Ass'y. (IncL 6 & 12A) 36783 "...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assemby 31767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer 631183 * Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143.016702 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Incl. 4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter uog "590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Ass'y 590703 Stader Housing Ass'y.
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances In your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-800-4-MY'HOME Anytime,day or night (1-800-4694663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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