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Craftsman 917.388381 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388381
•
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

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  • Page 1 917.388381 • 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 Maintenance 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 the owner's...
  • Page 3 sandals. Wear only solid shoes with • Never cut grass by pulling the mower good traction when mowing. towards you. Mow across the face of • Check fuel tank before starting engine. slopes, never up and down or you Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the might lose your footing.

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    These accessories were available when this lawn mower was produced. They are not shipped with your mower. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets and service centers. Most Sears stores can also order repair parts for you, when you provide the model number of your lawn mower.

  • Page 5: How To Set Up Your Lawn Mower

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN Operator presence control bar MOWER upper handle TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables. Lift uP ___ _Lift • Raise handles until lower handle '" section locks into place in mowing position.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the iHustratione w ith your lawn mowerto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the...
  • Page 7 REAR BAGGING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and place into the eyes, which can result in the grass catcher frame hooks onto the severe eye damage. Always wear safety door pivot pins.

  • Page 8: Before Starting Engine

    _.WARNING: Experience indicates that Open Mulcher Door alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be Discharge...
  • Page 9 MOWlNGTIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very tail IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep grass, it may be necessary to raise the mower housing free of built-up grass and height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to trash.
  • Page 10 F,LL,.O.TES .EGUL,B SEBV,CE _'_ERVICE DATES AS YOU COMPLETE J_" "_t_'/_C'_'_"_J Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher Clean Lawn Mower IPower-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Ddve Cover Check drive beWpulieys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers ! Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil _1,2...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER 917.388381 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.6 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008...

  • Page 12: Grass Catcher

    TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE: Although multi--viscosity oils NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen- (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in ing blade - but if you do, be sure the blade cold weather, these multi--viscosity oils is balanced. will result in increased oil consumption Care should be taken to keep the blade when used above 32°1=.
  • Page 13 CLEANING _I:LCAUTION" Petroleum solvents, such as kerosene, are not to be used to clean IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep cartridge. They may cause deterioration mower housing free of built--up grass of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. and trash. Clean underside of mower not use pressurized air to clean or dry housing after each use.

  • Page 14: Toassemble Grasscatcher

    ENGINE TOASSEMBLE GRASSCATCHER CARBURETOR • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag with rigid part of bag on the bottom. Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed Make sure the frame handle is outside main jet for mixture control. If your engine of the bag top.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Operator Presence Control Bar stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Upper engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing Set to "Higher Cut" position. or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Cutting too much grass. Set to "Higher Cut" position. Dirty air filter. Clean/replace air filter. Clean underside of mower Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.
  • Page 17 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NO. 917.388381 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 86902 ControlBar 34 165762X004 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 169709X479 UpperHandle 160828 Shoulder Bolt5/16-18 169708X479 LowerHandle 151157 WheelAsserobly 132001 RopeGuide 39 83923 Flanged Locknut 63601 Locknut 1/4-20 40 77400...
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802;2675-E1 969_ 971A 92_P 1_ ,3_,...
  • Page 19 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HSO2-2675-E1 "k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-E1 842 _ _) 670A 5240 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR _188A 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 670A...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-E1 _332 (_455 1036 LABEL KIT - EMISSION...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2_75-E1, I(_EY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 493260 Cylinder Assembly 4974420 Housing,Rewind Starter 399269 Bushing, Cylinder 498144 Pulley, RewindStarter 299819 Seal, Oil 280399 Rope, RewindStarter 493279 Sump,Engine (Cut To 88-5/8") 214368 Head, Cylinder 281434 Grip, Starter Rope 272916 ..
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12HS02-2675-E1 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 67072 Washer, Thrust 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank 94512 Screw, Hex Head 670A 493823 Spacer, Bracket 94511 Screw, Hex Head 262598 Gear, Timing 497638...
  • Page 26 For in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (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 le service ou les pi_ces 1-800-665-4455 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week...

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