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Craftsman 917.387670 Owner's Manual

Rotary lawn mower 4.75 horsepower 22" side discharge
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Owner's Manual
J CRIIFTSMIIN"J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
4.75 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387670
• 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. 917.387670 • 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 LIMITED 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: General Operation

    I. GENERAL OPERATION • Alwayswear safetygoggles or safety glasses with sideshieldswhen 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 • 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 Maintenance

    Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone - phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product is from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation. But like all prod- nient repair scheduling.
  • Page 6 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 WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE inthe engine.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR 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 for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or In literature supplied with the product.

  • Page 8: Howto Useyour

    TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower is shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging eyes, which can result in or discharging: severe eye damage. Always •...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    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. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler on startup.
  • Page 10 MULCHING MOWING TIPS MOWING TIPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, blade attachments on your mower. Such keep mower housing free of buUt-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 OEFO,E =S ,OU,S ,S,ORE SCHEDULE OR S SO. srox. E Check for Loose Fasteners IClean / Inspect Grass Catcher * Check Tires Check Drive Wheels **" Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *'* Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *'" Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery **...

  • Page 12: Lawn Mower

    LAWN MOWER Bladeadapter _ Crankshaft Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per- formingany maintenance. 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. BLADE CARE For best results, mower blade must be kept bolt...

  • Page 13: Air Filter

    quently to avoid possible engine damage 4. Wash element in liquid detergent and water. from running low on oil. Change the oil after every 25 hours of op- 5. Wrap element in cloth and squeeze dry. eration or at least once a year ifthe mower 6.
  • Page 14 AWARNING: To avoidserious injury,before SQUEEZE performing any service or adjustments: TO ADJUST 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 plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediatelyprepareyour lawn mower SQUEEZE storage at the end of the seasonor if the TO FOLD unitwill not be used for 30 daysor 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

    OTHER IMPORTANT: Never cover mower while engine and exhaust areas are still warm. • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. ACAUTION: Never store the lawn mower • 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 GARANTI'A LIMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) ai_os, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segdn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparard gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use galas de seguridad o anteojos • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse con protecck_nlateral euando opere la saga- dora. completamente con los controlas y el uso correcto de la mequina. Pare esto, debe leer y comprender todes les inetrucciones qua II, OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS...
  • Page 20 • Nunca repostar la rndquina al interior de un • Mantenga lastuercas y los pernos, espe- local. cialmente los pernos del accesofio de la • Nunca guarder la mdquina o el contenedor cuchilla, apretados y mantenga el equipo an buenas condiciones. de gasolina donde hay una llama abierta, chispa o luz pUotocomo una caldera u otros •...

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    Acuerdos de Protecci6n pare la Reparaci6n Congratulaciones por su buena compra. Su • Ayuda _plda por tel6fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsmar_ estd dise_ado f6nico por parte de un t6cnico Sears sobre y fabricado pare funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos a_os.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instmcciones y este manual comple- 1. Levante los mangos hasta que la secci6n tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su del mango inferior se asegure en su lugar, segadora nueva. en la posici6n para segar. Remueva la curia protectora, levante la sec- IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_.sped viane SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su sagadore para familiarizaree 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 Iiteratura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operaci6n de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que acolchadora. Pare convertirla a una operaci6n salten objetos extmtios dentro de de ensacado o do doscarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 1. Asegdrese que la segadora est6 nivelada. Tapa del rellenador de depos'_o Remueva la vadla medidora de acelte del tubo de aceite de desarga de aceite. Usted recibe un envase de aceite con la unidad. Vierta lentamente el envase entero de acelte en el tubo de relleno del motor.
  • Page 26 _ONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PRECAUCI6N: No utilizardispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor peja de la hoja en la segadom ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden de_ar su sin acurnulacion de cesped y basum.Vea segadora y anular su garant|a.

  • Page 27: Programa De Mantenimiento

    PROGRAMA CAOA oE CADA . .OnAS, ALUAC - MANTENIMIENTO .A.,s.'ro ES Uml_ar/Inspec_onar elRecogeder deC_ped • Conlrolar los Neurr_Icos GA Co_ar las RuedasMortices*'* Lirnpiarla Segadora"-- D umpiar debajola Cubiertade laTransndsk_*** Revisar lasCorreasy las Peleas Imptdsadas "** R Rewsar/ Afllar/ Cambiarta Cuchilla Lubdcael6n Umpiar/ Rec=gar la Bater[a_"...
  • Page 28 SEGADORA pernos, sustituirlos s61ocon pernos apmbados mostredos en la secci6n Partes de Reparaci6n Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- de este manual. ando haga el mantenimientoo LLANTAS Adaptador de la cuchilla__Chavetero • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o Ranura_ "_ ciguenal...
  • Page 29 arranque e nclimafdo,estosaceites demul- Desarme el filtro de aim y limpie el el- tiviscosidad vanhaaumentar elconsumo d e emento del filtro de aim. aceite cuando seusanentemperaturas sobre Lave el elemento del filtro en detergente 32° F.Revise el nivel del acaite del motor rnds a liquido y agua.
  • Page 30 _DVEFn'ENCIA: Pare evitar lesi6nes series, APRIETE antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer PARAAJUSTE ejustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mangq Aseg0rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el APRIETE almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si PAPA DOBLAR la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o mds. SEGADORA Mango Cuando es va a guardar la segadora por cierto perfodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la gresa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 OTROS IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora • Noguarde Is gasoline de una temporada a la mientras el motor y las areas de escape todavia otre. estan calientas. • Cambie el envase de la gasolina si se emp- /ILPRECAUCI6N: Nunca almacene la ieza a oxidar.
  • Page 33 SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS-Vea la secci6n apropiada an el manual amenos que est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Falta de Eleve la altura de corte. 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta, Altum de les ruedes dispareja, Eleve la altura de code, Velocidad del motor lenta.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387670...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387670 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Hardened Washer 185360 Lawn Mower Housing (Includes Key Number 38) 851074 194177X428 Control Bar 850263 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 179585 Rope Guide 851084 Screw, Hex Head, Grade 8, 3/6-24 x 1/4...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRA'I'FON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 524 O 635_...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 529_ 388 t 393 _ 3,o! 1218 9211 969| 1019 LABEL KIT I 356 J'_ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL I 597 6 37A_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1330 REPAIR MANUAL 305_'...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691762 Tappet-Valve 699650 Cylinder Assembly 691998 Gear Cam Bushing/SealKit(PrO Side) 399269 Short Block (N/A) 299819 • Seal Oil (PTO Side) 699644 Manifold Intake 698691 Sump-Engine 699649 • Gasket lntake 690386 Head Cylinder 691111...
  • Page 39 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0489-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 691805 Gear-Timing 691839 Spring-Choke Diaphragm 891146 Screw(Brake) 691837 Screen-Carburetor 745A 690859 Screw (Brake) 495770 Diaphragm-Carburetor 691870 SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick) 690272 Washer (Governor Crank) 691440 Dipstick/Tube Assembly 891236...
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