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Craftsman 917.387472 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387472 Owner's Manual

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CRAFTSMAN°
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
45 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387472
• 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 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 45 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387472 • 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 Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Parts & Repair Center in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3 I. GENERAL OPERATION • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when 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...

  • Page 4: General Service

    • Neverfill containersinside a vehicle,on • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade a truck or trailerbed with a plastic liner. attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Alwaysplace containerson the ground ment in good condition. awayfrom your vehiclebeforefilling. • Never tamper with safety devices.

  • Page 5: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    Repair Protection Agreements Congratulations on making a smart pur- • Fast help by phone- phone support chase. Your new Craftsman® product from a Sears technician on products designed and manufactured for years of requiring in-home repair, plus conve- dependable operation.
  • Page 6 Read these instructions and this manual HOWTO SET UPYOUR MOWER its entirety before you attempt to assemble TO UNFOLD HANDLE or operate your new lawn mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables.
  • Page 7 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READTHIS OWNER'SMANUALAND ALL SAFETY RULESBEFOREOPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Comparethe illustrationswith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith the locationof various controlsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 8 TO CONVERT MOWER The operationof any lawn SAFETY GLASSES mowercan result in foreign Your mower is shipped ready to be used objectsthrown into the as a mulcher. To convert to bagging eyes, discharging: which can result in • Lift discharge guard and remove severe...

  • Page 9: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Gasoline filler cap oil cap Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in the Maintenance section of this manual. CAUTION: DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke heavily from the muffler...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, bladeattachmentson your mower.Such keep mower housing free of built-up attachmentsare hazardous,will damage grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the your mowerand could void your warranty. Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE EACH EACH 25HOURS SCHEDULE HOURS OR SEASON HOURS STORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Check Drive Wheels Clean Lawn Mower ..Clean under Drive Cover *** Check Drive Belt / Putleys *** Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade...
  • Page 12 LAWN MOWER • The recommended tightening torque 35-40 ft. Ibs. Always observe safety rules when per- IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. forming any maintenance. If bolt needs replacing, replace only with TIRES approved bolt shown in the Repair Parts •...
  • Page 13 Check the crankcase oil level before 5. Wrap filter element in cloth and starting the engine and after each five (5) squeeze dry. hours of continuous use. Tighten oil plug Lightly coat filter element with clean securely each time you check the oil level. engine oil.

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    _WARNING: Toavoid serious injury, beforeperformingany service or adjust- SQUEEZE ments: TO ADJUST 1. Releasecontrolbar and stop engine. Lower handle 2. Makesure the blade and all moving parts have completelystopped. 3. Disconnectspark plug wire from spark Mounting plug and placewire where it cannot Handle come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 CARBU RETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your for proper engine speed. Overspeeding engine does not operate properly due to the engine above the factory high speed suspected carburetor problems, take your setting...

  • Page 16: Engine Oil

    • Empty the fuel tank by starting the en- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through gine and let it run until the fuel lines and spark plug hole into cylinder. carburetor are empty. Pull starter handle slowly a few times to distribute oil.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Parts & Repair Center, PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Raise cutting height. Loss of power Rear of mower housing blade dragging in grass. Cutting too much grass. Raise cutting height.
  • Page 18 Contratapa GARANTiA LIMITADA DE DOS ANOS PARA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segQn las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueSo, Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION • Siempre use gafas de seguridad o anteojos con proteccion 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.

  • Page 21: Mantenimiento

    • Ayuda rapida por tel_fono - soporte tele- nuevo producto Craftsman@ esta diseSado fonico por parte de un tecnico Sears sobre y fabricado para funcionar de modo fiable por productos que requieren un arreglo en casa, muchos aSos.
  • Page 22 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual comple- COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA tamente antes de tratar de montar u operar su PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Oespliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 23 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENOY LAS REGLAS DE SEGURtDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicacion de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el futuro. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 24 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA La operacion de cualquier Su segadora es enviada para usarse como segadora puede hacer que acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operacion salten objetos extraSos dentro de de ensacado o de descarga: sus ojos, Io que puede producir •...
  • Page 25 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR La pr6xima temporada use combustible nuevo. Yea las lnstrucciones Para El AImacenamiento MOTOR para mas informaci6n. Nunca use productos de AGREGUE ACEITE limpieza para el motor o para el carburador en Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el motor. el estanque del combustible pues se pueden Para el tipo y el grado del aceite a utilizar, vea el "MOTOR"...
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGARY ACOLCHAR _Q_,PRECAUCl6N: No utilizar dispositivos anti- IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor paja de la hoja en la segadora ya que estos rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora accesorios son peligrosos, pueden daSar su sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 PROGRAMA ANTES DESPUES CADA CADA CADA ANTES DEL DE CADA DE CADA 25HORAS ALMACE- MANTENIMIENTO HORAS TEMPORADA HORAS NAMmENTO Revisar si hay Sujetadores Sueltos Limpiar/Inspeccionar el Recogedor de C6sped * Controlar los Neumaticos Controlar las Ruedas Motrices *** Limpiar la Segadora ..
  • Page 28 Chavetero del Adaptador de la cuchilla SEGADORA ciguenal Ranura Siempre observe las reglas de seguridad cu- ando haga el mantenimiento. Arandela seguridad LLANTAS Cuchilla • Mantenga las Ilantas sin gasolina, aceite o substancias quimicas para control de insec- tos que pueden dafiar la goma. •...
  • Page 29 menudo, paraevitarunposible dadoen el mo- emento del filtro de aire. tor,debidoa quenotienesuficiente a ceite. Lave el elemento del filtro en detergente Cambie el aceitedespues de25horasde liquido y agua. operacion o porIomenosunavezaladosi la Envuelva el elemento del filtro en una tela y segadora seutilizamenos25horas el ado.
  • Page 30 _I_ADVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, APRIETE antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer PARA AJUSTE ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Mango inferior 2. AsegQrese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido comple- tamente.
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una esta funcionando en forma adecuada debido velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad a problemas que se sospecha vienen del carbu- de la fabrica.
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Vaciar el deposito del carburante poniendo en marcha el motor y dejandolo funcionar Remueva la bujia. hasta que el carburante termine y el Vacie una onza (29 ml) de aceite a traves carburador este vacio. del agujero de la bujia en el cilindro. •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS -Yea la seccibn apropiada en el manual amenos est_ dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCION PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Eleve la altura de corte. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada fuerza o suelta. Eleve la altura de corte. AItura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387472 <...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.387472 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 161345 850263 Helical Lockwasher Mower Housing Assembly (Includes Key Number 86902 Control 851084 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 1/4 Grade 186079 73930500 Nut, Hex, Centerlock 5/16-18 Rope Guide / Anti-Fold...
  • Page 36 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 307_ 337j 635_ 358 ENGINE GASKET 524_ 163@ 615 '_ 46 _ 404 ___ 341 40® 4s_¢_ 33140® 190 _ 190 _,-, 148 SHORT BLOCN...
  • Page 37 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 633 ÷130 529_ 1218 729 _;_ 724 0 745_ 745A 334_ 209 J 1277_ 11019 LABEL KITJ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL 6081 459 _ 1211_ 689o 456 {_ 1210@ 597_ 1329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE 1036 EMISSION LABEL 1330 REPAIR...
  • Page 38 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 10M902-0367-E1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 19069 699650 Cylinder Assembly Flywheel Puller 790029 399269 Bushing/Seal Kit (PTO Side) Screw (Carburetor) 89838 299819 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) Wrench-Spark Plug 691839 698691 Sump-Engine Spring-Choke Diaphragm 691837 Screen-Carburetor...

  • Page 39: Service Notes

    SERVICE NOTES...
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