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Owner's Manual
JCRRFTSMI N'J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
6.0 Horsepower
22" Side Discharge
Model No.
917.387501
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

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual JCRRFTSMI N'J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.0 Horsepower 22" Side Discharge Model No. 917.387501 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 10-13 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 workman- ship.

  • Page 3: General Operation

    I. 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 starting.

  • Page 4: Lawn Mower Maintenance

    • Never tamper with safety devices. IV. SERVICE 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 KNOWYOURLAWNMOW1ER 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 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: Engine Speed

    TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING The operation of any lawn MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used eyes, which can result in as a mulcher, To convert to bagging or severe eye damage.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    A CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels BEFORE STARTING ENGINE (called gasohol or using ethanol or ADD OIL methanol) can attract moisture which Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in leads to separation and formation of the engine. For type and grade of oil to acids during storage.

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    TO STOP ENGINE MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • To stop engine, release operator mower housing free of built-up grass and presence control bar. trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance NOTE: In cooler weather it may be section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE _ERVICE DATES REGULAR SERVICE Check for Loose Fasteners "If Ik / Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (ff Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade LubricationChart Clean Battery/Recharge IEle=r...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Sedal number:. Date of purchase: Gasoline capacity / type: 1.6 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 RJ19LM4 or J19LM Blade bolt torque: 35-40 ft.

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL GRASS CATCHER NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to (If purchased as an accessory) drain oil, drain fuel tank by running • The grass catcher may be hosed with engine until fuel tank is empty. water, but must be dry when used, 1.
  • Page 13 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 A WARNING: To avoid serious injury, SQUEEZE before performing any service and 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 Hairpin plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepareyour lawn mower Operator I: control bar storage at the end of the season or if the 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 all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    • If possible, store your unit indoors and CYLINDER 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 oU 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 1, Set to "Higher Cut" position. Loss of power 1. Rear of housing or blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to =Higher Cut" Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 Programa de Mantenimiento ....26-29 Servicio Sears ........ Contratapa GARANT[A UMITADA DE DOS AltOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Por dos (2) aSos, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuandoesta Segadora Craftsmanse mantenga, lubriquey aflne seg0n las instrucciones para la operaci6ny el mantenimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears reparardgratistodo defectoen el materialy la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERACION 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: Mantenimiento

    • 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 COMe PREPARAR SU SEGADORA Lea estas instrucciones y este manual completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortacdsped 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 ilustraciones con su segadora para familiadzarsa con la ubicaci6nde los diversoscontrolesy ajustes. Guarde este manual para reeferencia en el future. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporclonada con el producto.
  • Page 23 Laoperaci6n d ecualquier PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora p uedehacerque Su segadora es enviada para usarse como saltenobjetos extraSos d entro acolchadora. Para convertida a una operaci6n desusojos,Ioquepuede de ensacado o de descarga: producir daSos graves en 6stos. • Levante la protecci6n contra la descarga y Siempra u seanteojos d eseguridad o remueva la plancha acolchadora.
  • Page 24 _kPRECAUCI6N: Los combustibles ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR MOTOR mezclados con alcohol (conocidos como gasohol, o el uso de etanol o metanol) pueden AGREGUE ACEITE atmer la humedad, la que conduce a la Su segadora fue enviada sin aceite en el separacibn y formacibn de dcidos durante el motor.

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR PARA PARAR EL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Para parar el motor, suelte la barra de controles que exigen la presencia del rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora operador. sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vea "LIMPIF_ZA"en la seccion de Mantenimento de AVISO: En climas mds fdos puede que sea necesario repetir los pasos del cebado.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisit si ha)' sujetadores suelto$ Limpiar.,inspeccionar el recogedor de I °'--<"v'e°°"°"de> Umplar la segadora Limpiar debajo de Zacubierta de la trans- misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) sadas (se_adems con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impul- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla Tabla de lubricacl6n Umpiar la baterla/recargar (segadoms con arranque eldctdco)

  • Page 27: Del Producto

    ESPEClFICAClONES DEL PRODUCTO NDmero de serie: Fecha de compra: Capacidad y tipo de gasolina: 1.6 cuartos (regular sin plomo) Tipo de aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (sobre 32°F);SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) Capacidad de aceite: 20 onzas Bujfa (abertura: .030") Champion RJ19LM o J19LM Torsi6n del pemo de la cuchilla: 35-40 FT.
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CESPED PAPA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si comprado como un accesorio) AVISO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_sped puede ser mciado con drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera peru I_enequs estar tible haciendo correr el motor hasta que el sea) cuando se vaya a usar.
  • Page 29 SILENCIADOR F|LTRO DE AIRE Inspeccfene y cambie el silenoiador si estd Su motor puede sufrir averfas y funcionar de manem incorrecta con un filtro del aim sucio. corro|do puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o da_o tras 100 horas de funcionamiento, m_,s a menudo si se utiliza en condiciones de...
  • Page 30 _J_,DVERTENClA: Para evitar lesi6nes serias, antes de dar calquier servico o de hacer ajustes: 1. Suelte la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Asegt_rsse que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambre de la bujfa y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con 6sta.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamenta prepare su segadora para el Barrade control que _ almacenamiento al final de cada temporada o exigela presencia del'- ))_/' DOBLAR o ,a r si la unidad no se va a usar por 30 dfas o mas. Mango superior PAPA SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora por...
  • Page 32 • Si es posible, guarde su unidad en un ACEITE DEL MOTOR recinto cerrado y cdbrala para protegeda Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y contra el polvo y la mugre. c_mbielo con aceita de motor limpio. (Vea • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector =MOTOR"...

  • Page 33: Soluci6N De Problemas

    SOLUCI6N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos est6 dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. PROBLEMA CAUSA CORRECCl6N Mal corte- 1. Cuchilia desgastada, doblada 1. Cambie la cuchiUa.Apriets el o suelta. disparejo perno de la cuchilla. 2.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARYLAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.387501...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER- MODEL NO. 917.387501 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 Control Bar 74760514 Hex Head Bolt5/16÷18 x 3/4 179585 RopeGuide 150406 Hex Head Thread RollingScrew 3/8-16 x 1 169709)(479 UpperHandle 85463 DangerDecal 169708)(479 LowerHandle 161345 Lawn Mower Housing ( Incl. Key No. 55)
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