Craftsman 917.387610 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.387610 Owner's Manual

4.25 horsepower 22" side discharge rotary lawn mower

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J CRAFTSMHN"JlVlOWE R
ROTARY LAWN
4.25 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387610
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 J CRAFTSMHN"JlVlOWE R ROTARY LAWN 4.25 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387610 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Warranty. service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is used in the United States.
  • Page 3: General Operation

    h GENERAL OPERATION • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) • Read, understand, and follow all and check immediately for the cause. instructions on the machine and in the Vibration is generally a warning of manual(s) before starling.
  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    IV. SERVICE • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • Use extra care in handling gasoline • 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.
  • Page 5: To Remove Lawn Mower From Carton

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Read these instructions and this manual MOWER in its entirety before you attempt to 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.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND 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. iiiii These symbols may appear on your lawn mower...
  • Page 7 TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign MOWER objectsthrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or severeeye damage. discharging: Alwayswear safetyglassesor eye •...
  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE ADD OIL filler 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. A CAUTION; DO NOT overfill engine with oil, or it will smoke on startup.
  • Page 9: Mowing Tips

    MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very tall grass, it may be necessary to raise mower housing free of built-up grass and the height of cut to reduce pushing trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance effort and to keep from overloading section of this manual.
  • Page 10: General Recommendations

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ,LL ,N DATES As YOU COMPLETE _q'_._,_,"_/. _0_ SERVICE REGULAR SERV,CE _7"_'4,_./_ DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clear_nspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers I...
  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial number: Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.5 quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F) Oil capacity: 20 ounces Spark plug (gap: .030") Champion resistor type RJ19LM or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (If purchased as an accessory) NO| L. Before tipping lawn mower to drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • The grass catcher may be hosed with water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 13: Air Filter

    MUFFLER AIR FILTER Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it Your engine will not run properly and may could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. age. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    _i_ WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service TO ADJUST adjustments: Release control bar and stop engine. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark Hairl: plug and place where it cannot come in contact...
  • Page 15: Engine Oil

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator storage at the end of the season or if the control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Upper LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a Lower period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove...
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt. 1. Remove spark plug. • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through tive cover that does not retain moisture. spark plug hole into cylinder.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" 2.
  • Page 18 Sears reparara gratis todo defecto en el material y la rnano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de ardendo, esta garantfa solo se aplica por noventa (90) dfas a parfir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON II. OPERACION SOBRE LAS CUESTAS Los accidentes ocurren con ma.s frecuencia • Antes de empezar, debe familiarizarse en las cuestas. Estos accidentes ocurren completamente con los controles y el use correcto de la maquina. Para esto, debe leer debido a resbaladas o caidas, las cuales pueden resultar en graves lesiones.
  • Page 20 • Nunca haga funcionar una m&quina dentro • Pare e inspeccione el equipo si le pega a un de un &rea cerrada. objeto. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor este en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacesped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMIMARICESE CON SU SEGADORA, LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADORA. Compare las ilustradonescon su segadora para familiarizarse con la ubicaciSnde los diversoscontreles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referenda en el future. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 La operaci6n de cualquier PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse como salten objetos extrafios dentro acolchadora. Para convertirla a una operaci6n de sus ojos, Io que puede de ensacado o de descarga: producir dafios graves en estos.
  • Page 24 APRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de stanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atraer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separaci6n y formaci6n de &cidos durante el motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOI. P='j' q PARA PARAR It4,=)TOR tl_;il-'Ol:tTANTE: Para obtener e! ,-,,-,%:_ • Pal_l_r_l _ol r ,_,_h_¢_ _-,b_ie ia t,_<%de cof,tf6les que e×igen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la _.3A- operador sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea AMISO: En climas m_s frfos puede que sea "LIMPIEZA"...
  • Page 26 Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/inspeccionar el recogedor de S c_sp_(siviene o qu_p_do) Limpiar la segadora misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) Limpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de fubdcacJ6n Umpiar la bater{a/recargar...
  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO Numero de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.5 cuartos (re_]ular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F 20 onzas Capacidad de aceite: Bujfa (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesofio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedor de c_sped puede ser rociado con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a user.
  • Page 29 FILTRO 13F AIRE SILENCIADOR Su mc._,,, p,_'q,_sufrir averias y funcional de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si est,. manera inborrecta con un filtro del aira sucio. corroido puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papal del cartucho una vez al afio o y/o dafio.
  • Page 30 _kADVERTENCIA" Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. Asegt_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujia y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta,...
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que almacenamiento al final de cadatemporada exige la DOBLAR operador si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dias o mils. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango cierto periodo de tiempo, Ifmpiela cuidadosamente,...
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guards su unidad en un recinto cerrado y cebrala para protegerla Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y contra el polvo y la mugre. cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio. (Vea "MOTOR" en la secci6n de Mantenimento de •...
  • Page 33 SOLUCION DE PROBLEMAS - Vea |a secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centre de service Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCI6N Falta de 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de fuerza o suelta. "Corte mds alto." Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.387610...
  • Page 35 Handle Bolt5/16-18 Helical Lockwasher 3/8 131959 Hex Head Screw 3/8-24 x 114Grd. 8 168552 EngineZone ControlCable 851084 Engine, Craftsman, Model Number 750634 Hex Thread Rolling Screw #10-24 xl/2 - - - 143.024200 (See Breakdown) 850733X004 Up-Stop Bracket Axle Arm Asm. (RR/LF) 181202 I.,.landle Knob...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 ,300 416 I 275. 370C...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 36783 " Valve Cover Gasket 37712 Cylinder (Includes Key Numbers 36784 Valve Cover 2, 20 and 150) 30200 Screw, #10-24 x 9/16" 26727 Dowel Pin Breather Element 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 (_--37 PART DESCRIPTION 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spring 631184 * Dust Seal Washer * Dust Seal 631183 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 • Shutter Screw 631807 Fuel Fitting 651025 Screw, Throttle Crack/Idle Speed...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.024200 PART DESCRIPTION 590694 Recoil Starter 590599A Spring Pin (Includes Key #4) 590600 Washer 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spring Assembly 590695A Starter Housing Assembly...
  • Page 40 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repairof major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Anybme, day ornig_ (1-800-469-4663) (U.S._ and Canada) w,,seQi1.co111 WiNW.Seam.c8 For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

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