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Craftsman 917.388223 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 917.388223 Owner's Manual

4.5 horsepower 22" economy side dishcharge rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
JCRAFTSMAN" I
4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" ECONOMY
SIDE DISHCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388223
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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Espa_ol
•
Repair Parts
CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Instructions
before operating this equipment
Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Visit our Craftsman website: www.sears.com/craftsman

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  • Page 1 917.388223 • Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Espa_ol • Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions before operating this equipment Seam, 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 purchasa, 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 work- manship.

  • Page 3: Operation

    • Stop theblade(s) when crossing g rave! • Be alert and turn machine off if children drives, walks, orroads. enter the area. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning children.
  • Page 4 _WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its A, Look for this symbol to point out constituents, and cadain vehicle compo- important safety precautions. It means nents contain or emit chemicals known to CAUTIONftt BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR the State of California to cause cancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

  • Page 5: Assembly

    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: This lawn mower is IMPORTANT: Unfoldhandle carefullyso shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in as not to pinchor damage controlcables.
  • Page 6 KNOWYOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yo_rsel| with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols ml_y appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product.
  • Page 7 The operation of any lawn TO CONVERTTO DISCHARGING mower can result in MOWER foreign objects thrown into Your mower is shipped ready to be used the eyes, which can result as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or in severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye •...
  • Page 8 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engineoilcap Gasolinefiller ADD OIL Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in the engine. Engine holds 20 oz. of oil. For type and grade of oil to use, see "ENGINE" in Maintenance section of this manual. 1. Be sure lawnmower is level and area around oil fill is clean.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MGWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be necessary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in effort and to keep from overloading the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Maintenance Schedule

    1 . Ch_ge more often when operdng undera ;_avy load o¢in highambient temperalures 2 • 8=P._cemore often when operetl_,gin dirty or dusty CO_dlt_ls, 3 - Replace I_ad_s mo_ oiten when mowing in sandy soil¸ 4 -Charge 48 ho,Jrs at end of sesson, LUBRICATION CHART GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE ;ASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR )IL TYPE (API-SF - SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) )IL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR J19LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION...
  • Page 12 ENGINE • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one LUBRICATION inch of the straight nail exposed. Place Use only high quality detergent oil rated center hole of blade over the head of with API serviceclassification SF-SJ.
  • Page 13 AIR FILTER MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly and may Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire hazard and/or dam- be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Replace the air filter every year, more age.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    _CAUTION: Beforeperformingany service or adjustments: 1. Release control bar and stop engine. 2. Make sure the blade and all moving parts have completely stopped. 3. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark handle plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug. Rotate LAWN MOWER TO ADJUST CB'R'ING HEIGHT...

  • Page 15: Storage

    Immediately prepare your lawn mower for Operator presence 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 Fold forward for period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove stroage...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    OTHER • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- tive cover that does not retain mois- • Do not store gasoline from one season ture. Do not use plastic, Plastic cannot to another. breathe which allows condensation to • Replace your gasoline can if your can form and will cause your unit to rust.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART CAUSE PROBLEM CORRECTION Starter rope hard I. Engine flywheel brake is on 1. Depress control bar to when controlbar is releasec topull upper handle before pulling starter rope. 2. Bent engine crankshaft. 2. Contact a Sears or other qualified service center.
  • Page 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER - MODEL NO. 917.388223...
  • Page 19 Helical Lockwas_er 3/8 Up-Stop Bracket 136376 HandleKnob 851(]84 Hex Head Screw 3_-24 x 1/4 G_I. 8 51793 Haiqoin Cotter Engine - ( See Breakdown) Craftsman Model NO. 143.004502 165858 Rear Defleotor 66426 Wire 11e 167132X004 Axle Arm Asm. (RR/LF) 160631...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 -- 370K 1301 275,...
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.004502 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 37280 Cylinder (Incl. 2,20 & 150) 36784 Valve Cover 26727 Dowel Pin 174 30200 Screw, 10-24 x 9/16" 33734 Breather Element 178 29752 Nut & Lock Washer, 1/4-28 36557 Bmatber Aas_.
  • Page 22 MODEL NUMBERI_.0_5_ CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----640262 Cad)uretor (Incl. 184 of Engine Parts List) 631615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 631767 Throttle Return Spdng 631184 Dust Seal Washer 631183 Dust Seal (Throttle) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506 " Shutter Screw...
  • Page 23 MODEL NUMBER 143,004502 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE KEY PART DESCRIPTION ----590694 Recoil Starter 590599A SwP_snhgePIn (ll'_cl.4) 590600 590696 Retainer 590601 Washer 590697 Brake Spring 590698 Starter uog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind Spdng Ass'y, 590695 Starter Housing Ass y. (40...
  • Page 24 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! 1-8OO-4-MY-HOME su Anytime,day or night (1-_00-469-4663) www.sears.com To bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...

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