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Craftsman 917.388801 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388801 Owner's Manual

5.5 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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J CRI_FT$1VlAH* J
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
5.5 Horsepower
21" Multi-Cut
Model No.
917.388801
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this 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 J CRI_FT$1VlAH* J ROTARY LAWN MOWER 5.5 Horsepower 21" Multi-Cut Model No. 917.388801 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2 Sears Service ......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: Slope 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 manual(s) before starting.

  • Page 4: 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, 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

    Read these instructions and this manual HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN in its entirety before you attempt to MOWER assemble or operate your new lawn TO UNFOLD HANDLE mower. IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully 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 illustra'dons with your lawn mower to 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...

  • Page 7: To Convert Mower

    TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The operation of any lawn Raise wheels for low cut and lower mower can result in foreign 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: Before Starting Engine

    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...

  • Page 9: To Stop Engine

    6. Alwaysbe sureto retightenoil dipstick TO START ENGINE beforestarting engine. NOTE: Due to protective coatings on the • Check oil level before each use. engine, a small amount of smoke may be oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. present during the initial use of the •...

  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep • Under certain conditions, such as very mower housing free of built-up grass and tall grass, it may be necessary to raise trash. See "CLEANING" in the Maintenance the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading section of this manual.
  • Page 11 " AS YOUCOMPLETE /_.,_'_ _..._0_/._ " SERVICE REGULARSERVICE /__/7£."_ _3_/_"/_."_ _'/£_ DATES Check for Loose Fasteners Clean/Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Clean Lawn Mower (Power-Propelled Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers) Check/Sharpen/Replace Blade _#f3 Lubrication Chart Clean Battery/Recharge IElectdc Start Mowers ! I/'4...

  • Page 12: Specifications

    =RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: iasoline Capacity / Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 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 Oil filler cap/dipstick • 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...

  • Page 14: Lawn Mower

    • Clean engine often to keep trash from CLEANING accumulating. A clogged engine runs IMPORTANT: For best performance, kiip hotter and shortens engine life. mower housing free of built-grass • Keep finished surfaces and wheels free trash. Clean the underside of your mower of all gasoline, oil, etc.
  • 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: Troubleshooting

    ENGINEOIL ENGINE Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYSTEM with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" 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 - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Set to "Higher Cut" position. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. Set to "Higher Cut" Cutting too much grass.
  • Page 18 Sears reparar& gratis todo defecto en el material y la mano de obra. Si la Segadora Craftsman se usa para fines comerciales o de arriendo, esta garant/a sblo se aplica por noventa (90) dias a partir de la fecha de compra.
  • Page 19 I. OPERAClON II. OPERAClON 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 reeu]tar 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. Rep&relo, si es necesario, antes de hacerlo arrancar. • Nunca haga ajustes o reparaciones mientras el motor est_ en marcha. •...
  • Page 21 Lea estas inetrucciones y este manual COMO PREPARAR SU SEGADORA completamente antes de tratar de montar u PARA DESDOBLAR EL MANGO operar su segadora nueva. IMPORTANTE: Despliegue el mango con IMPORTANTE: Este cortac_sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o dafiar los 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 SEGADORA. Compare las ilustraciones con su segadore para familiarizarse con la ubicaci6nde los diversos controles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para referencia en e] future. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA AJUSTAR LA ALTURA segadora puede hacer que CORTE salten objetos extraSos dentro Levante las ruedas para el corte bajo y baje La operacibn de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede las ruedas para el corte alto., ajuste la altura producir daSos graves en 6stos.
  • Page 24 SEGADORAS CON DESCARGA LATERAL • La puerta trasera tlene que estar oerrada. • Abra la protecci6n contra la descarga y instale el desviador de contra la descarga debajo de la protecci6n como se muestra. • La segadora esta lista para la operaci6n de la descarga.

  • Page 25: Para Parar El Motor

    en el tubo, y haga descansar la tapa del Tapa del depbsito para relleno del aceite en el tubo rellenadorde al leer las medidas. NO enrosque el tapbn gasolina cuando este tomando una lecture. ContinUe agregando cantidades pequeas de aceite y vuelva a inspeccionar la varilla medidora hasta que lea Ileno (FULL).

  • Page 26: Consejos Para Segar

    CONSEJOS PAPA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor • Bajo ciertas ¢ondiciones, tal como c6eped rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora muy alto, puede ser necesado el elevar la sin acumulacion de cesped y basura. Vee altura del torte para reducir el esfuerzo "LIMPIEZA"...

  • Page 27: Antes De Cada Uso

    Revisar si hay sujetadores sueltos Limpiar/Inspecclonarel recogedor de cesped (si v,ene equipado) Limpiar la segadora misi6n (segadoras con poder propulsor) IJmpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans- sadas (segadoras con poder propulsor) Revisar las correas y las poleas impu]- Revisar o/afilar/cambiar la cuchilla I,/3 Tabla de lubricaci6n...

  • Page 28: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO N=3rnero de Serie: Fecha de Compra: Capacidad y Tipo de Ggasolina: 1.0 Cuartos (regular sin Plorno) Tipo de Aceite (API-SF-SJ): SAE 10W30 Capacidad de Aceite: 18.50nzas Bujia (Abenura: .030") NGK BPR6ES Torsi6n del Pemo de la Cuchilla: 35-40 ft.
  • Page 29 RECOGEDOR DE ClaSPED Tapa del deposito de aceite con vadlla de nivel (Si compradocomo un accesorio) • El recogedorde c_sped puede ser rociade con el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar seco cuando se vaya a usar. • Revise su recogedorde c6sped a menude para verificarsi estd daSado o deteriorade.
  • Page 30 LIMPIEZA Umpie el motora menudo para evitar que se acumule la basura. Un motor tapado funciona IMPORTANTE: Para obtener el mejor m_s caliente y se acorta su duraci6n. rendimineto, mantenga la caja de la segadora Mantenga ies superficies pulidas y las sin acurnulacion de cesped y basura.
  • Page 31 CARBURADOR IMPORTANTE: Nunca manipule el regulador del motor, el que ha sido ajustado en la fdbrica Su carburador no es ajustable. Si su motor no estd funcionando on forma adecuada debido a para la velocidad del motor adecuada. Puede pmblemas que so sospecha vienen del ser peligroso hacer funcionar el motor a una velocidad por sobre el ajuste de alta velocidad carburador, Ileve su segadora a contacto con...
  • Page 32 MOTOR estanque de gasolina y el carburador si se est& usando estabilizador de combustible. SISTEMA DE COMBUSTIBLE ACEITE DEL MOTOR IMPORTANTE: Es importante evitar que se Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y formen depositos de coma en partes cdmbielo con aceite de motor limpio.
  • Page 33 SOLUCI(_N DE PROBLEMAS - Vea la secci6n apropiada en el manual amenos estd dirigido a un centro de servico Sears. CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA Falta de 1. Ajuste a la posici6n de Cuchilla desgastada, doblada "Corle mds alto." fuerza o suelta. Ajuste a la posici6n de Altura de las ruedas dispareja.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388801 I"_...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER-- MODEL NUMBER 917.388801 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 182870 Control Bar 180541 Wheel Assembly, Front 181676 Flanged Locknut Upper Handle, with Grip 83923 151721X479 LowerHandle 182248 Hubcap 179585 Hinge Screw RopeGuide 88652 63601 Leeknut 1/4-20...
  • Page 36 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CONTROL] FAN COVER CAMSHAFT FLYWHEEL 13"-t" CARBURETOR 7/I'...
  • Page 37 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CONTROL FANCOVER KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580311 Arm, Governor 3683646 Rubber, Supporter, 107 mm 5580329 Rod, Governor 5028923 Petcock Assembly, Manual 5580345 Spring, Governor 5580394 Bracket, Petcock 5580352 Spring, Throttle Return 5580451 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank 4439428 Spring, Lever...
  • Page 38 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE OIL PAN CYLINDER BARREL PISTON CONNECTING ROD I CRANKSHAFT I AIR CLEANER RECOIL STARTER MUFFLER...
  • Page 39 HONDA 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER GCV-160-AIAE CYUNDERBARREL PISTON CONNECTING KEY PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 5580014 Piston 5579982 Cylinder Assembly 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...
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