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Craftsman 917.388800 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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JCRRFTSMRN'J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
21" Multi-cut
Model No.
917.388800
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis equipment
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
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website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMRN'J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-cut Model No. 917.388800 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 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 workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • If the equipment should start to vibrate I. GENERAL OPERATION abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starting.
  • Page 4 IV.SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handlinggasoline • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or and other fuels. They are flammable other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel and vapors are explosive. spillage.
  • 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 TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped as not to pinch or damage control cables. WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the...
  • Page 6 KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THISOWNER'S MANUALAND ALLSAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING Y OUR LAWN MOWER.Compare the illustrations withyourlawnmowertofamiliarize y ourself w ith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments. Save this manualfor future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Raise wheels for low cut and lower objects thrown into the wheels for high cut, adjust cutting height eyes, which can result in to suit your requirements. Medium severe eye damage.
  • Page 8 SIDE DISCHARGING • Rear door must be closed. • Open mulcher door and install dis- charge deflector under door as shown. • Mower is now ready for discharging operation. • To convert to mulching or bagging operation, discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed.
  • Page 9 • Check oil level before each use. Add TO START ENGINE oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. NOTE" Due to protective coatings on the • Change the oil after every 25 hours of engine, a small amount of smoke may be operation or each season.
  • Page 10 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and bash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the section of this manual.
  • Page 11 Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) ¥/ Clean Lawn Mower Ol Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _1_$ LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectric Start Mowers I 11_4 Change Engine Oil _#'1,2 Clean Air Filter ll/2 Check Engine Oil Level...
  • Page 12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.0 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 18.5 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") NGK BPR6ES Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.

  • Page 13: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER Oil filler • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. • Check your grass catcher often for damage or deterioration. Through normal use it will wear. If catcher needs replacing, replace only with a manufac- turer approved replacement catcher.
  • Page 14 CLEANING Clean engine often to keep trash from accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT:For best performance, k iip hotter and shortens engine life. mowerhousingfree of built-grassand Keep finished surfaces and wheels free trash.Cleanthe undersideof your mower of all gasoline, oil, etc. after eachuse.
  • Page 15 CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set for Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your proper engine speed. Overspeeding engine does not operate properly due to engine above the factory high speed suspected carburetor problems, take your setting can be dangerous.
  • Page 16 ENGINE ENGINE OIL FUELSYSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS A_IOS PAPA LA SEGADOPA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partJrde la fecha de compra, cuande esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubrique y atine eeg_n las instrucciones para la operacibn y el mantenimiento en el manual del duefio, Sears reparar'&gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con mds frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el uso correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o cafdas, las cuales y comprender todas las instrucciones que pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una mdquina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un drea cerrada. objeto. Repdrelo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor estd en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y este manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliague el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dahar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIMARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y I.AS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su sagadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6nde los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual pare referenciaen el futuro. Estos s|mbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR I.A ALTURA segadora puede hacer que CORTE salten objetos extra_os dentro Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede las rueclas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura producir da_os graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL • La puerta trasera tiene que estar cerrada. • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y inatale el deaviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n ¢omo se muestra. • La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga.
  • Page 25 5. Continde agmgando cantidades pequeas Tapadel de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la vadlla rellenadorde medidora hasta que lea Ileno (FULL). NO gasolina sobmllene el motor con aceite, o fumard cuando Io valla a arrancar. 6. Asegdrese de apmtar la varilla medidora del aceite antes de arrancar el motor.
  • Page 26 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSE,JOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR • Bajo ciertas condiclones, tal como c6sped IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor muy alto, puede ser necesado el elevar la rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 27 S RV.C,O Revisar si hay suietadores sueltos Umpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de c6sped (si viene equipade) V' _ Limpiar la segadora GA um_iar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- misl6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) v" sadas (segaderas con poder propulsor) oD Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubricacide...
  • Page 28 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO N_mero de serie: Facha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.0 cuartos (regular sin plomo) SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): 18.5 onzas Capacidad de aceite: NGK BPR6ES Bujfa (abertura: .030") 35-40 FT.
  • Page 29 Tapa del depositode aceite RECOGEDOR DE CESPED con vadlla de nivel (Si compmde como un accesorio) • El recogedorde cdsped puede ser rociadocon el agua de la manguera perolJeneque estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogeder de cdsped a menude para verirP,,ar si est_ daSadoo deteriorade,Se va a desgastarcon el uso normal Si se necesitacambiar el recogedor,carnbielo...
  • Page 30 LIMPIEZA Limpie el motora menudo para evitarque se IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor acumule la basura. Un motor tapade funciona mds caliente y se acorta su duraci6n. randimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora Mantenga las superficiespulidasy las ruedas sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Limpie la sin gasolina,aceite, etc.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador CARBURADOR del motor, el que ha side ajustado en la fdbrica Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no estd funcionando en forma adecuada debido a para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede set peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una problemas que se sospecha vienen del velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad carburador, neve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR MOTOR Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpioo (Vea IMPORTANTE, Es importante evitar que se =MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de formen depositos de coma en partes este manual.) fundamentales del sistemade combustible ClLINDRO...
  • Page 33 PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCION Falta de fuerza 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Code o suelta. mds alto." AItura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste a la posici6n de "Code mds alto." Velocidad del motor lenta. Limpie/cambie el filtro de aire. 4.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.388800...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NU MBER 917.388800 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182815 ControlBar 180541 Wheel Assembly, Front 181472 Upper Handle, withGrip 83923 Flanged Locknut 169708)(479 LowerHancile 182248 Hubcap 179585 RopeGuide 88652 HingeScrew Locknut 1/4o20 165766 63601 Spring(LH) Handle Bolt...
  • Page 36 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE FAN COVERJ :AMSHAFT FLYWHEEL _--lO 1--I CARBURETORJ...
  • Page 37 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CONmOL FAN COVER I_'Y PART K_-Y PARI" DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Arm,Governor 3683646 Rubber, Supporter, 107 mm 5580329 5028923 Rod, Governor Petcock Assembly, Manual 558O345 Spring,Governor 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580352 Spring, ThrottleReturn 5580451 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 4439428 Spring, Lever 558o469...
  • Page 38 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE OIL PAN CYLINDER BARREL RODJ CRANKSHAFT PISTON CONNECTING I AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER...
  • Page 39 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CYUNDERBARREL PISTONCONNECTING ROD K_'Y PART K]EY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5579982 Cylinder Assembly 5580014 Piston 2399780 Clip,Valve Guide 1426576 Pin. Piston 5579990 Cover, Head 5580022 Rod Assembly, Connecting 5580006 Cover Comp., Breather 1431055 Bolt.Connecting Rod 0636845 Bolt, Flange (6 x 12) 2605517...
  • Page 40 electronics, c allforthe nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 For the replacement parts, accessories end owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself, cell Sears PartsDirectSM! 1-800-366-PART 6a.rn.-11 p.m., 7 days aweek (1 .-800-366-7278) (U.S.A. on;y) www.sears.com/par_irect To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement or Sears Maintenance Agreement: 1-800-827-6655 (u.s_)

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