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Craftsman 917.388320 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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5.5 HO
21"
LTi=CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
_ Model No.
917.388320
,
Safety
•
Assembly
°
Operation
o
Maintenance
o
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.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 _ Model No. 917.388320 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.com/craftsman...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Back Cover LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN POWER MOVVER 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Nevercut grass by pulling the mower towardsyou. Mow across the face of good traction when mowing. o Check fuel tank beforestarting engine° slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors,when the might lose your footing.
  • Page 4 Theseaccessories wereavailable whenthislawnmowerwas produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and se_ce centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower. Some of these accessories may not apply to your lawn mower_ LAWN ,MO,WER PERFORMANCE J, , , ,,, , ,..
  • Page 5 HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator presence MOWER control bar TO UNFOLD HANDLE Upper IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so handle as not to pinch or damage control cables. Lift up o Raise lower handle section to operating Mowing position and squeeze the bottom ends of lower handle towards each other position Lower...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOURLAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S M_NUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING'/OUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the !_tion 0f various contro_ and adjustments. Save _is,m_ual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 Lower Wheels for High Cut The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs°...
  • Page 8 ,, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. Mulcher a_coWARNING: Experience indicates that door hot blended fuels (called gasohot or...
  • Page 9 TO START ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS = Turn fuel valve to ON position. IMPORTANT; For best performance, keep ° To start a cold engine, move handle mower housing free of built-up grass and mounted throttle/choke control lever to trash. Clean UNDERSIDE OF MOWER choke position.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE SERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Checkfor Loose, . Fasteners Clean/InspectGrass Catcher (if Equipped) iM .cZean L awn Mower ... i O Clean Under Ddve Cover (Power-PropelledMowers) 1_' ... Checkdrive belt/pulleys (P0wer_Propelled Mowers) CheckJSharpenlRePtace Blad e ..v"...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS MODEL NUMBER 917,388320 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE IHORSEPOWER: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.0 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTY'PE (API-SFiSG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 18.50ZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: _030") (NGK) BPR6ES VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .007 EXHAUST: .006 - .009 BLADE BOLT TORQUE:...
  • Page 12 NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in treated. TO SHARPEN BLADE cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- when used above 32°F. Check your ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade engine oil level more frequently to avoid is balanced.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    AIR FILTER MUFFLER "Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it be damaged by using a dirty air filter. could create afire hazard and/or damage. Replace the air filter every year, more SPARK PLUG often if you mow in very dusty, dirty Change your spark plug each year to conditions.

  • Page 14: Storage

    ENGINE high speed needs adjusting, contactyour nearest authorized service center, which has CARBURETOR proper equipment and experience to make If your engine does not operate properlydue any necessary adjustments. to suspected carburetor problems, take your ENGINE SPEED lawnrnower to an authorized service center Your engine speed has been factory set, Do for repair or adjustment.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE OIL ,, If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and Drain oil (with engine warm ! and rep!,ace dirt. with clean engine oil. (See ENGINE the Maintenance section of this manual). o Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART i,,. ,,,, ,,,J,, iiill ,H, P ROB LEM CORRECTION CAUSE Poor cut- uneven Wom, bent or loose blade. Replace blade. Tighten "1, blade boll Set all wheels at same Wheel heights uneven_ height 3_ Clean underside of Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.
  • Page 17 MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) a,fios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y afine segt3n las instrucciones para la operaci6n y el mantenimiento en et manual del dueSo, Sears repararA gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 18 pues puede perder el equilibdo. No siegue o Revise el estanque de combustible antes de pendientes demasiado empinadas. Tenga hacer arrancar el motor° No llene et cuidado cuando opere la segadora en terreno estanque de gasolina en recintos cerrados, ni cuando e! motor est& funcionando disparejo o cuando cambie de direcci6n - cuando est&...
  • Page 19 Estos accesorios estaban disponibles cuando se produ]o la segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped. Est&n disponibtes en la mayor[a de las _endas de Sears y enlos centros de sen4cio_La mayon'a de las tiendas Sears t&mbi_n pueden mender a pedir partes de repuesto para usted, s] les proporciona el n[3merodel modelo de su segadora.
  • Page 20 PARAINSTALAR LOS ACCESORIOS o Levante la secci6n del mango superior hasta la posici6n de operaci6n, remueva la Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse como cuSa protectora y apriete las maniitas del una acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para converlJrla mango en forma segura. de modo que pueda ensacar o descargar, Remueva el material de empaque de Refi_rase a "Para Convertir ta Segadora"...
  • Page 21 FAMILIARICESE CON SUSEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadora para familiarizarse con ra ubicaci6n de los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en el fut_Jro. Estos sfmbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 22 La operaci6n de cualquier segadora puede Pard un corte alto, baje Orejas de la placa hacer que satten objetos exlraSos dentro de sus ojos, Io que puede producir dafios graves en _sto& Siempre use anteojos de seguridad o las ruedas __go protecci6n para los ojos mientras opere su segadora o cuando haga ajustes o reparaciones.
  • Page 23 Para leer el nivel adecuado, inserte la varilla indicadora de nivel hacfa dentro del tubo y e_coPRECAUCI6N:No poner en marcha deje que el tapa del rellenador de aceite rtac6sped si la puerta trasera no est,. apenas se descanse sobreo No enrosque el cerrada o la recolectora de hierba...
  • Page 24 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y PARA HACER ARRANCAR EL MOTOR ..ACOLCHAR • Mueva la v_Ivula del combustible a la IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor posici6n de encendido ON. rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora Para hacer arrancar un motor ffio, mueva la sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 25 ,JL ,,,., Revisar s! haY suJeladoressuettos t/!L Umpiar.iinspecclonar el recogedor de Umpiar is segadora . I_ Urnptar debajo de la cubterta de ta trans- mlst6n (segadoras con poder propuisor) . _4 " sadas (segadoras con poder propo_sor) Revisar fas corress y lag poleas tmpul- Tabla de Iub_cadSn Revisar 0iafiiarlcambiar la cuch_lla LJmpiari_.
  • Page 26 IESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE MODELO 917.388320 NUMERO DE SERIE FECHA DE COMPRA CABALLOS DE FUERZA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO ln0 Cuartos DE GASOLINA: REGULAR SIN PLOMO TIPO DE ACEITE: SAE 30 (sobre 32°F) (APFSF!SH/SG) SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) 18.5 oz. de capacidad CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: (NGK) BPRSES...
  • Page 27 MOTOR ° Use un bloque de madera entre la cuchilla y la caja de la segadora y apdete el pemo de LUBRICACION la cuchilla gir&ndolo en el sentido en que giran las manillas de! re!oj_ Use solamente aceite de detergente de a{ta La torsi6n para apretar recomendada es de calidad clasificado con la clasificaci6n...
  • Page 28 SILENCIADOR Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd Tapa varilla corroi'do pues producir un peligro de incendio indicadora de nivel y/o daSo. de relteno del aceite BUJfA Cambte su bujfa cada a_o para hacer que su motor arranque m&s f&cilmente y funcione mejor.
  • Page 29 MOTOR _IP.RECAUCl6N" Antes de dar calquier CARBURADOR serviclo o de hacer ajustes: ° Suelte ia barra de control y pare el motor. Si su motor no est& funcionando en forma ° AsegL_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las adecuada debido a problemas que se partes movibles se hayan detenido sospecha vienen del carburador, lleve su completamente.
  • Page 30 MOTOR lnmediatamente prepare su segadora para el SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE almacenamiento aJfinal de cadatemporada o si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 d_aso m_. tMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se SEGADORA formen depositos de goma en partes fundamentales del sistema de combustible tales Cuando se va a guardar la segadcra por cierto...
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Nunca cubra la segadora se_gPRECAUCI61_: Nunca almacene la nientras et motor y las areas de escape todavia adora con g_solina en el estanque estan calientes. dentro de un edificio en donde los gases pueden alcanzar una llama expuesta o una chisp&...
  • Page 32 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CAUSA CORRECClON Vibracion excesiva 1_ Cuchilla desgastada, 14 Cambie la cuchilla, Apdete el pemo de la cuchilla. doblada o suelta., Clguenat del motor 2, Pngase en contacto con su centro de servicio autodzado mas cercanoo doblado, IL,, El freno del volante del 1.
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  • Page 36 4_€._y.CLE ENGINE ................M°DEL NUMBER " GCV160AIA CONTROL j CAMSHAFT j 13"-_ CARBURETOR...
  • Page 37 u4...CYCLE ENGINE ........MODEL NUMBER ,_.GCV160A1A ..CONTROL CARBURETOR PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Arm, Governor 3088416 Gasket Set 5580329 Rod, Governor 5580162 Float Set 5580345 Spring, Governor 4930756 Chamber Set Float 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 4481818 Screw Set 4439428 Spring, Lever 1441518 Screw Set...
  • Page 38 MODEL NUMBER - GCVI60AIA F,A_,CO_RI FLYWHEEL I RECOIL STARTER _P-1t _.--10...
  • Page 39 4-CYCLE,,,,ENG!,NE ........MODEL NUMBER - GCV160AIA ..FAN COVER FLYWHEEL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 3683646 Rubber, Supporter 107 mm 0348433 Key, Special Woodruff 5028923 Petcock Assyo Man (_o5 x 18) 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580659 it Assyo, Ignition 5580451 Cap Assy. Fuel Tank 5723747 FlywheelAssyo 5580469...
  • Page 40 4.CYCLE ENGIN E ....: ............. MODEL NUMBER,,,- GCV160AIA OIL PAN CYLINDER BARREL [ 0-18 PISTON CONNECTING ROD I CRANKSHAFT...
  • Page 41 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - GCV160A1A PISTON CONNECTING CYLINDER BARREL PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580014 Piston 5579982 Cylinder Assy. 2399780 1426576 Pin, Piston Clip, Valve Guide 5579990 Cover, Head 5580022 Rod Assy., Connecting 5580006 Cover Compo, Breather 1431055 Bolt, Connecting Rod 0636845 2605517 Clip, Piston Pin 13mm...
  • Page 44 For in-home major brand repair service: Gall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-Home sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio 1-800-676-5811 In Canada for all your service and parts needs call Au Canada pour tout ie service ou les pi6ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am-11pm CST, 7 days a week...