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Craftsman 917.389040 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.389040 Owner's Manual

5.0 horsepower 22" economy side dishcharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
5.0 HORSEPOWER
22" ECONOMY
SIDE DISHCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.389040
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espafiol
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Repair Parts
NOTE: Engines which are certified to comply wi_
California and U.S. EPA en_ssion regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way
Catalyst (TWC) (If so equipped).
AVlSO:
Los motores homologedos pare cumplir con la reglamantacibn sot)re emisiones de
Ceifiomle y de la Agencia de Pmtecol6n Ambiental estadounidenso (EPA) pera equtpos
pequenos no circulantes (SORE) funoionan con gasoline normal sin plomo, e Incluyon los
siguientes sistemss de control de emisiones: modificacibn del motor (EM) y catalizador de triple
accibn (TWC)
(en caso de tenerlo).
The D.O.M. decal includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life pedod of
your engine. This pedod relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA/CARB. To
find the life period specification for your engine please match one of the following
lettem with the
letter pdnted on your D.O.M. decal: (C) 125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
La calcomanfa
D.O.M. inclaye especificaciones sobre la duraci6n del motor para el perfodo de
vide dtil de su motor relaccionedo con emisiones. Este perfodo se relaciona con la duracibn en
conformidad con les emisiones segdn Io cartificado por EPNCARB.
Para haner la especificack_n
del perfodo de vide de su motor, mire cudl de las slgulantes letras viene impreca en su
cstcomanfa D.O.M.: (C) 125 horns (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas.
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.conYcraftsman

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  • Page 1 D.O.M.: (C) 125 horns (B) 250 horas, (A) 500 horas. CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.conYcraftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts Ordering ..... Back Cover 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 work- manship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s)when crossinggravel ddves,walks, or roads. enter the area. • 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 ALook for this symbolto point out constituents, a nd certain vehiclecompo- importantsafety precautions.It means nents contain or emit chemicalsknownto CAUTION!tt BECOMEALERT!!t YOUR the State of Californiato cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. and birth defectsor other reproductive WARNING: In order to prevent harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions andthismanual HOWTO SET UPYOUR LAWN initsentirety before y ouattempt to MOWER assemble or operate y ournew lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • 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 youmelf 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 The operation of any lawn TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING mower can result in MOWER foreign objects thrown into Your mower is shipped ready to be used the eyes, which can result as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or in severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoilcap 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 oil fill is clean.
  • Page 9 MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWINGTIP$ IMPORTANT: For best performance, • Under certain conditions, such as very 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: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE ERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fssteners Cksan/mspectGrass Catcher (if Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Ddve Cover Power- Propelled Mowers) Check ddve belt/pulleys Power-Plooelled Mowers) ChecWSharpen/Replace Blade Lubdcatlon Chart Cle._nSette_//Recha •...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE 3ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR DIL TYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RN4C ]LADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 12 Blade TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL adapter NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to Crankshaft drain oil, drain fuel tank by running Key_..F_ f keyway engine until fuel tank is empty. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Lockwasher__ plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with spark plug.
  • Page 13 "_uTn CLEANING Clip clockwiseto IMPORTANT: For bestperformance, Collar remove keep mower housingfree of built-up grass and trash. Clean the undersideof ']our mower after each use. _,CAUTION: Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug and place wire where it cannotcome in contactwith the spark plug.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    ACAUTION: 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 plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare y ourlawn mower for Operator presence storage a ttheendoftheseason o rifthe controlbar unit w illnotbeused for 30 days or more. Upper handle LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be storedfor a Fold forwardfor periodof time, clean it thoroughly,remove stroage all dirt, grease,leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one season ture. Do not usa plastic. Plastic cannot to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Poor cut- 1. Worn, bent or looseblade. 1. Replace blade. Tighten ineven blade bolt. 2. Set all wheels at same 2. Wheel heights uneven. height 3. Clean undersideof 3. Buildupof grass, leaves and trash under mower. mower housing.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.389040...
  • Page 19 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.389040 PART PART mlFlqON DEscRn_IION 636O1 Lockrl_ 1/4-20 77400 H,J0cap 17600406 Soew Hexs_Tabd 1/4X20 ti 86_2 Con_olBar 150406 Hex Head_n_d RcS_gScrew 3/6.16x 1 13_001 RopeGuide Upp_Han_ 13O709X479 85463 DangerDec_ 161345 LawnIVlo_r Ho_ ( Ind.KeyNO.55) 169708X479 Low_ 131g_9...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 103,...
  • Page 21 MODEL NUMBER 143,016712 CRAFTSMAN 4.-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 37465 Cylinder Incl. 2 & 20) 174 30200 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 26727 Dowe Pin 178 29752 Screw, 1/4-28 x 7/8" 33734 Breather Element...
  • Page 22 MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION ---- 640271 Carburetor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Aseembl Y 31767 Throttle _etum Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 "...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016712 KEY PART DESCRIPTION 590702 Recoil Stader 590599A Spring Pin (Incl, 4) 590600 Washer Retainer 590696 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spdng 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y 590703 Starter Housing Ass'y, (40...
  • 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 S" A_i_, day or night (1-800-469-4663) 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 &...