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Craftsman 917.388730 Owner's Manual

6.0 horsepower 21" multi-cut rotary lawn mower
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Owner's Manual
ICRAFTSMAN'I
6.0 HORSEPOWER
21" MULTI-CUT
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388730
•
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 1 917.388730 • 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: Table Of Contents

    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 manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in material or workman- ship.
  • Page 3 • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait • Before and while walking backwards, look behind and down for small until the blade comes to complete stop children, before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight or good artificial •...
  • Page 4 AILook for this symbolto point out A,WARNING: Engine exhaust,some of its importantsafetyprecautions.It moans constituents, a nd certainvehiclecompo- nents containor emit chemicalsknownto CAUTIONlll BECOME ALERTI!! YOUR the State of Californiato causecancer SAFETY IS INVOLVED. and birth defectsor other reproductive WARNING: In orderto prevent harm.
  • Page 5 Read these instructions and this manual Operator presence in its entirety before you attempt to control bar assemble or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as- sembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.
  • Page 6 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations 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 with the product.

  • Page 7: Operation

    The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend e wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
  • Page 8 _WARNING: Expedenceindicatesthat Open alcoholblendedfuels (called gasohol or Mulcher using ethanolor methanol)can attract moisturewhichleads to separation and formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel systemof an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems,the fuel systemshouldbe Discharge emptiedbefore storageof 30 days or longer.

  • Page 9: Maintenance

    MOWINGTIPS MULCHING MOWINGTIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up tall grass, it may be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See "Cleaning" in MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
  • Page 10 MA,NTENA.CESCHEDULE for LOO_ Fasteners _1 _ Clea_/Enspsct Grass Catcher (. Equipped) M Clean Lawn M ower IPower-Prop_[ed Mowers) Clean Under Drive Cover ddve belt/pulleys (Power-Propelled Mowers} _r_VRop=ace Blade Clean BaSeP//Recha E Check Engine ON LeVe_ a cl_ange E nglne O il I_/1.2 Clean _r Fitter I Inspect...

  • Page 11: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 16 QUARTS UNLEADED REGULAR OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F) SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OIL CAPACITY: 20 OZS. SPARK PLUG(GAP: .030") CHAMPION RJ19LM OR JI9LM VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004 - .008 EXHAUST: .004 - .008 SOLID STATE IGNITION AIR GAP:...
  • Page 12 Check the crankcase oil level before • To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall. Leave about one startingthe engine and after each five (5) hours of continuoususe. Tightenoil plug inch of the straight nail exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head of securelyeach time you checkthe oil level.

  • Page 13: Service And Adjustments

    CLEANING Stots IMPOFrI'ANT: For best performance, keep plate mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. Clean the underside of your mower after each use. Cover _kCAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire tabs from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with the spark Cover plug.

  • Page 14: Storage

    CARBURETOR ENGINE ENGINE SPEED Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not operate properly due to Your engine speed has been factory set. suspected carburetor problems, take your Do not attempt to increase engine speed lawn mower to a Sears or other qualified or it may result in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ENGINE ENGINEOIL FUEL S YSTEM Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace IMPORTANT: with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" 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 filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.
  • Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Lossofpower 1. Rear o flawn mower 1. Set to "Higher Cut" position. housingor cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Set to "Higher Cut" 2. Cutting too much grass. position, 3. Clean/replace air filter. 3. Dirty air filter. 4.
  • Page 18 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER - - MODEL NO. 917.388730 PART PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1316_6 ControlBar 167130xG04 Axle Arm Assembly - LR 166860)(479 Locknut 5/16-18 Upper Handle 166785 161105)(479 Lower Handle 160828 Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 132001 RopeGuide 151162 Wheel Assembly 63601...
  • Page 19 CRA_SMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 969 _ _I_971A 2_58 _163 6134 _634! 1_27 110_ 91-'_' _" 110(_...
  • Page 20 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12N802-2675-B1 24 [ _ Q615 _230 4--I lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
  • Page 21 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 _) 670A 358 GASKET SET 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR KIT _188A 1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET 670A...
  • Page 22 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 _332...
  • Page 23 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675*B1 PART PARr DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Cylioder Assembly 94526 Screw, Hex Head 493260 Bushing, Cylinder 4974420 Housing, Rewind Starter 399269 • Seal, Oil 498144 Pulley, Rewind Starter 299819 Sump, Engine 280399 Rope, Rewiod Starter 493279 Head, Cylinder (Cut TO 88-5/8")
  • Page 24 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-2675-B1 K]EY pART pART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 492349 Lever, Governor Washer, Thrust 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug 67072 94512 Screw, Hex Head 280512 Spacer, Fuel Tank 94511 Screw, Hex Head 670A 493823 * Spacer, Bracket 497838 Muffler, Exhaust...
  • Page 25 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! 1-800-4-MY-HOME sMAn_,_,_ay o,._ht (1-800-469-4663) www, s ears.com -ro bring in products such as vacuums, lawn equipment and electronics for repair, call for the location of your nearest Sears Parts &...