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Craftsman 917.388012 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" rear discharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAWI
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" REAR DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388012
•
Safety
•
Assembly
•
Operation
•
Maintenance
•
Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operatingthis 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. 917.388012 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operatingthis equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...

  • 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, Bears will repair free of charge any defect in material or work- manship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Stop theblade(s) when crossing gravel • Be alert and tum machine off if children ddves, walks, or enter the area. marls. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    _.WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and ALook for this symbol to point out related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTIONI!I BECOME ALERTI!I YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • 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 as not to pinch or damage control cables. shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in 1.
  • Page 6 KNOW¥OUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrationswith your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of vadous 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 ofanylawn TO CONVERT MOWER mower canresult inforeign Yourlawn mower wsa _ rsadyto ba objects thrown i nto usedas a rnulch_. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in REAR BAGGING severe eye damage. • Liftrsar dnorof the lawn mower and place Always wear safety glasses or eye the grass catchorframe hooksontothe shields while operating your lawn mower...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any ADD OIL spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in ass gasoline near an open flame. the engine.
  • Page 9 MOWlNGTIPS MULCHING MOWlNGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free ut buitt-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGLlt.AR SERVICE SERVICE DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Cteardlnspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) clean Lawn Mower ; V/ Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-proF_lted Mowers) Check Give dew ulleys RE ipower.Prope,_°Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade !/'_} Lubrication Chart Clean Battew/Recha...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32"F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32_F OIL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. •...
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL • The grass catcher may be hosed with NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to water, but must be dry when used. drain oil. drain fuel tank by running • Check your grass catcher often for engine until fuel tank is empty.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER MUFFLER 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. Replace the air filter every 100 hours of age.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _ILCAUTION: Before performing any TO ASSEMBLE GRASS CATCHER service or adjustments: 1. Put grass catcher frame into grass bag 1. Release control bar and stop engine. with rigidpart of bag on the bottom. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving Make sure the frame handle is outside parts have completely stopped.

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your l awn mower for Operator presence--_ IP_. storage attheend oftheseason orifthe controlbar -/)_/ Fold _f_'_ unit w ill n ot b eused for30days o rmore. LAWN MOWER UPPer handle ----7/.,/r// for /,,_ t_// st°rags J/X/ ,*//'_ When l awn mower isto be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.
  • Page 16 CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to give protectionfrom dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. 2. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Starter rope hard 1. Engine flywheel brake ison 1. Depress control barto topull when control barisreleased upper handle b efore pulling s tarter rope. 2. Bent engine c rankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears orother qualified service c enter. Blade adapter broken, 3.
  • Page 18 GARANTIA LIMITADA DE DOS A_IOS 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 seg,',n las ins_ruccionespare la operaclon y el mantenimiento en el manual del dueho, Seamsreparar_ grafts todo detecto en el mateiial y la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • No opera la mdquina bajo la influencia del • Nunca perroita qua los nifios operen la alcohol o de las drogas. mdquina. • Tenga un cuidado extra cuando se acorque • Nunca olire la maquina cuando la hierba a esquinas donde no hay visibilidad, a los est6 roojada.
  • Page 20 _b, DVERTENClA: Losbomes, terrdnales y _v:cesodos relaWos de la bater_ _ plomo nes seg p_u_da. o compuestosde ptomo,productosqui_ IIIATENCIC_)N!fl l liESTE ALERTOffl SU corxxidos en el Estadode Californiaccmo causa SEGURIDAD ESTA COMPROMETIDA. de cdncery defectosal nacimientou ovos da,5os reproductvos.Lava" las rnanos despuds de _PRECAUCI(_I_: Siernpredesconecte *d manlpularlos.
  • Page 21 Lea estas instrucciones y el manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO oparar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: ESTE CORTACESPED VIENE mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_ar los SIN ACEITE O GASOLINA EN EL MOTOR.
  • Page 22 FAMILIARICESE CON SU SEGADORA LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL DUENO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPARAR SU SEGADOP_ Compare las il_ cor_su segadora pare farnilianzamecon la ubicack_ de los drversos oon'rolesy ajustes, Guarde es'_e _ para referenda en el futuro, Estos sl'mbolos pueden apareser sobre su secJadora o en la Ilteratura proporclonada el producto.
  • Page 23 La opemci_ de cualquier PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora fue enviada lista para usarse satten objetos extraRos dentro como acolchadora de capa vegetal. Para de sus ojc_s,lo que puede convertide a una opemcide de ensacado: producir da_os graves en dstos.
  • Page 24 ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR El Alrnacenamlento para rods inforrnacibn. Nunca use productos de limpieza para el MOTOR motor o pare el carburador en el estandue del AGREGUE ACEITE combustible pues se pueden producir dat3os Su segadom rue enviada sin aceite en el I_ermanentes.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y • Bajo ciertas condiclones, tal corno c_sped ACOLCHAR muy a_to,puede set necesario el elevar la IMPORTANTE: Pare obtener el mejor altura del corte pard reducir el esfuerzo rendimJento rnantenga la caja de la segadora necesado para empujar la ssgadora y para sin acumulaclon de cesped y basura.
  • Page 26 PROGRAMADE MANTENtM]ENTO LLENE LASFECHAS A MEDIDA QUECOMPLETE SUSERVtCIO REGULAR FECHAS DE SERVICIO Revl_.!lr sl ha_/su_etadores sueltos LImpl_/klspecck:nar el _dor LImplat lassgadora mL_b _tlsr dd_ao dela cuUert8do latrens- =ega_as o_npoderpropubso_) Revtsar bs corl_ y taspde_ Impul- =,dis fsepdoras_n poder p ropu_r) Revl_mr c/afllarlcarnUer la cuchlll&...
  • Page 27 ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NUMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS tREGULAR SIN PLOMO ) TIPO DE ACEITE (API-SF-SJ}: SAE 30 (sobre 32"F);SAE 5W-30 Ideba]o 32°F'_ CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 20 ONZAS BUJIA IABERTURA: .045") CHAMPION RJ19LM4 TORSION DEL PERNO...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR • El recogedor de c_sped puede set rociado AV]SO: Antes de inclir_r la segadom pare con el agua de la manguem pero liene que drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- ester seco cuande se vaya a user.
  • Page 29 FILTRO DE A|RE SILENCIADOR Su motor puede sufrir averlas y funcionar de Inspeccione y cambla el si;enciador si est_ manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. corroldo puede producir un peligro de Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al aP, o o incendio y/o da_o.
  • Page 30 PARA MONTAR Y ADJUNTAR EL _,PRECAUCK_N: Antes de der calquier RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED sewico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de conl_oly pare el motor. 1. Ponga el bastidor del recogedor de c_sped 2. Asegdrese que la cuchilta y que todas las en la bolsa del cdsped con la parte dgide partes movibles se hayan detanido de la boise an la parte inferior.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamante prepare su segadora para el Barrade control q ue e3dge la presencia del _ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o si la unidad no se va a usar p(_ 30 dfas o rods. SEGADORA M_m_ supedor Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por Mango Infedor cierto perlodo de tiempo, I|mplela cuidadosaruante, remueva toda la mugre, la...
  • Page 32 ClLINDRO • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un 1. Remueva la bujia. recinto cerrado y cdbmla pare pmtegerla 2. Vac[e 29 ml (una onza) de acelte a trav6s centre el polvo y la mugre. del agujero de la bujla en el cilindm. •...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACI(_N DE PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECClON Vibracl6n 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchilla. Apriete el exceslva o suelta, pemo de la cuchilla. 2. Cigue6al del motor doblado. 2. Pdngase en contacto con su centro de servicio Sears o con un otro centro de serviclo cualificado.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY L AWN MOWER - -MODEL N U MBER 917.388012...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388012 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 869(_ ConUol Bar 83923 Flanged Lock,nut 169709X47g Upper Handle 774O0 Hubcap 1697C6X47g Lower Haadle 88652 HingeScmw 132O01 RopeGu_de 165766 Spdng (LH) 132004 L_knut 1/4-20 165767 Swing(RH) 131959 HandlaBolt t65912...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016000 370!< /<_...
  • Page 37 Governor Gear Ass_/. (Incl. 81) 34080 Spacer 90590A Governor Spool 590701 Starter Handle (Black) 55O488 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 37269 6.5 H.P. Craftsman Decal 611004 370A 36261 Identification Decal Rywheel Key Rywhe¢ 611112 37OC 37315 Pdmer Decal (3 X) 65(_15...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016000 K_E'Y pART OESCRIPTION 6402_ CaYourator (Inded_ Key Number 184 ol Engine Parts Uat) 631615 Thrattle Shaft & Lever Assembly 63t767 Throttle Relum Sprlng 631184 " DuatSealWasher 631t83 • Duatsc=Z(Throttle) 640070 • ThrattleShutter * Shutter,Screw...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016000 PART DESCR_PnON 590694 ReCOil Starter 59G599A Spring PLn (Includes Key Number 4) 590600 Washei" 5906_6 Retainer 5_601 Wa.s_er 590697 Brake Spdng 5S06Sfl Stinter Dog 5906_ Dog Sp_ing 590700 pulley & Rewind Spdng Assembly 5906_5...
  • Page 40 Forrepairofmajorbrand ap_lances In your own home... no matter whomade it, no matter whosold 1-800..4-MY-HOME _ AnyOne, day__ (1-Bm.469-4e_) (u.s.AandCanada) For repair of carry-inproducts like vacuums, lawn equipment,and electronics, callforthe nearestSears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 An,/_me. _ayor right ( U.S.A. o'-_ _vw_com For the replacementparts,accessories and owrler's manuals thatyou need todo-it-yourself, callSears PartsDirect_!