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Craftsman 917.388225 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
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4.5 HORSEPOWER
22" SIDE DISCHARGE
ROTARY LAWN MOWER
Model No.
917.388225
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Safety
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Assembly
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Operation
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Maintenance
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EspaSol
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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 1 917.388225 • 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: Operation

    Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman power mower to the nearest Sears Service Center/Department in the United States. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
  • Page 3 • Be alert and turn machine off if children • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel enter the area. drives, walks, or roads. • Before and while walking backwards, • Stop the engine (motor) whenever look behind and down for small leave the equipment, before cleaning...

  • Page 4: Maintenance

    ALook for this symbol to point out _,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!f! BECOMEALERT!!f YOUR lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and SAFETY IS INVOLVED. birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • 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 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 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAl_AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustra'dons w ithyour lawn mowerto familiarize yourselfwith 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 TO CONVERT TO DISCHARGING MOWER mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the Your mower is shipped ready to be used operation of any lawn eyes, which can result in as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or severe eye damage. discharging: Always wear safety glasses or eye •...

  • Page 8: To Stop Engine

    BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Engine Gasoline 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: Mowing Tips

    MULCHING MOWINGTIPS MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: For best performanoe, 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 section of this manual.
  • Page 10 M...TENA.CESC.EOO'E DATES R EGULARSERM,CE /___RM'CE... v.- SERM,CED;_ _ u--.. v_ Check for Loose Fasteners ii,/ Clear,Inspect Grass Catcher (If Equipped) OM Clean Lawn Mower Clean Under Drive Cover (Power-Propened Mowers) Check drive belt/pulleys (Power-PropelledMowers) Check/Sharpen'Replace Blade _#':_ Lubrication Chart Clean BatterJ/Recharge tBect c Mowers BE Check Engine Oil Level ¥#...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ;ERIAL NUMBER: DATE OF PURCHASE: GASOLINE CAPACITY/TYPE: 1.5 QUARTS (UNLEADED REGULAR) OILTYPE (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (BELOW 32°F) OiL CAPACITY: 20 OUNCES SPARK PLUG (GAP: .045") CHAMPION RESISTOR TYPE RJ19LM4 _LADE BOLT TORQUE: 35-40 FT. LBS. The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the mower housing.
  • Page 12 GRASS CATCHER TO CHANGE ENGINE (If purchased as an accessory) NOTE: Before tipping lawn mower to • The grass catcher may be hosed with drain oil, drain fuel tank by running water, but must be dry when used. engine until fuel tank is empty. •...
  • 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 SPARK PLUG...
  • Page 14 _i_ CAUTION: Before performing any service and 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 plug and place where it cannot come in contact with plug.
  • Page 15 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for contml bar Fold 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 Chart

    CYLINDER • If possible, store your unit indoors cover it to give protection from dust and 1. Remove spark plug. dirt. Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through • Cover your unit with a suitable protec- spark plug hole into cylinder. tive cover that does not retain moisture.
  • Page 17 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART CORRECTION PROBLEM CAUSE Lossofpower 1. Rear.lawn mower 1. Set to =Higher Cut" housing or cutting blade position. 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,...
  • Page 18 UMITADA DE DOS AI_IOS PAPA LA SEGADORA A MOTOR CRAFTSMAN Pot dos (2) afios, a partir de la fecha de compra, cuando esta Segadora Craftsman se mantenga, lubriquey aline segt_nlas instrucciones para la operaci6ny el mantanimiento en el manual del due_o, Sears repararagratistodo defecto en el materiely la mano de obra.
  • Page 19 • Desconectar el mecanismo d e propulsi6n - Nunca remueva la tapa del dep6sito de aut6noma o el embrague d etransmisi6n e n gasolina o agregua combustible con el lassagadoras q ueIotienen antesde poner motor funcionando. Permita que el motor enmarc.ha e l motor.

  • Page 20: Mantenimiento

    _I_ADVERTENCIA: El tubo de escape del motor, algunos de sus constituyentes y algunos componentes del vehfculo contienen o desprenden productos quimicos conocidos en el Estado de California como causa de c_.ncery defectos al nacimiento u otros daSos reproductivos. Estos accesodoseslaban _sponi_les cuando se produjola segadora. No son facilitados junto al cortacesped.
  • Page 21 COMO 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 cortac6sped viene SIN mucho cuidado para no pellizcar o da_ar los ACEITE O GASOLINA en el motor.
  • Page 22 FAMILIAR|CESE 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 lamiliarizarsecon la ubicaci6n de los diversoscontreles y ajustes. Guarde este manual para mfemncia en el future. Estos simbolos pueden apareser sobre su segadora o en la literatura proporcionada con el producto.
  • Page 23 PARA CONVERTIR LA SEGADORA segadora puede hacer que Su segadora es enviada para usarse come salten objetos extrai_os dentro acolchadora. Para convertida a una operaci6n La operaci6n de cualquier de sus ojos, Io que puede de ensacado o de descarga: producir daSos graves en _stos.
  • Page 24 _kPRECAUCION: Liens hasta la parte inferior ANTES DE HACER ARRANCAR del ouello de reneno del estanque de gasolina. MOTOR No Io liens demasiado. Limpie el aceite o el AGREGUE ACEITE cornbustible derrarnado. No alrnacene, Su segadora lue enviada sin aceite en el derrame o use gasolina cerca de una llama motor.
  • Page 25 CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR Y ACOLCHAR CONSEJOS PARA SEGAR IMPORTANT]E: Para obtener el major • Bajo ciertas condiciones, tal como c_sped rendimiento mantenga la caja de la segadora muy alto, puede ser necesario el elevar la altura del corte para reducir el esfuerzo sin acumulaclon de cesped y basura.

  • Page 26: Antes De Cada Uso

    LLENE LAS FECHAS A MEDIDA /__._O_ QUE COMPLETE SU SERVICIO REGULAR... ___v_../_,S./__7 Umplariinspeccionar el recogedor de c_sped (si viene equipado) Limple, r la segadom Revlsar sl hay sujetad°res suelt°s Umpiar debajo de la cubierta de la trans* misibn (segaderas con poder pmpulsor) sadas (se_ladoras con poder proptulsor) Revisar las correes y las poleas impul- Revlsar o/afllar/cambiar la cuchitla...

  • Page 27: Especificaciones

    ESPECIFICACIONES DEL PRODUCTO NOMERO DE SERIE: FECHA DE COMPRA: CAPACIDAD Y TIPO DE GASOLINA: 1.5 CUARTOS (REGULAR SIN PLOMO) (API-SF-SJ): TIPO DE ACEITE SAE 30 (sobre 32°F_;SAE 5W-30 (debajo 32°F) CAPACIDAD DE ACEITE: 2O ONZAS CHAMPION RJ19LM4 BUJiA (ABERTURA: .045"! TORSION DEL PERNO DE LA CUCHILLA:...
  • Page 28 RECOGEDOR DE CP.SPED PARA CAMBIAR EL ACEITE DEL MOTOR (Si compradocomo un accesodo) AVlSO: Antes de inclinar la segadora para • El recogedorde c_sped puede ser rociadocon drenar el aceite, drene el tanque de combus- el agua de la manguera pero tiene que estar tible haciendo cotter el motor hasta que el seco cuando se vaya a usar.

  • Page 29: Filtro De Aire

    SILENClADOR FILTRO DE AIRE Su motor puede sufrir averias y funclonar de Inspeccione y cambie el silenciador si estd manera incorrecta con un filtro del aire sucio. cormfde puede producir un peligro de incendio Sustituir el papel del cartucho una vez al a_o o y/o daSo.
  • Page 30 APRECAUCI6N: Antes de dar cualquier servicio o de hater ajustes: Suelta la barra de control y pare el motor. 2. Aseg_rese que la cuchilla y que todas las partes movibles se hayan detenido completamente. Desconecte el alambra de la bujla y p6ngalo en donde no pueda entrar en contacto con _sta.
  • Page 31 Inmediatamente prepare su segadora para el Barra de control que elmacenamiento al final de cada temporada o Doblar operador hacla si la unidad no se va a usar per 30 dias o m_s. SEGADORA Cuando se va a guardar la segadora per cierto periodo de tiempo, limpiela cuidadosamente, remueva toda la mugre, la grasa, las hojas, etc.
  • Page 32 ACEITE DEL MOTOR • Si es posible, guarda su unidad en un reclnto cerrado y c_brala para pmtegeda Drene el aceite (con el motor caliente) y cdmbielo con aceite de motor limplo. (Vea contra el polvo y la mugm. • Cubra su unidad con un forro protector "MOTOR"...
  • Page 33 IDENTIFICACION DE PROBLEMAS CORRECCI6N PROBLEMA CAUSA 1. Gamble la cuchilla. Apdete el Mal corte- 1. Cuchilla desgastada, doblada dlsparejo o suelta. pemo de la cuchilla. 2. Altura de las ruedas dispareja. Ajuste todas las ruedas a la misma altura. 3. Acumulaci6n de c_sped, Limpie la parte inferior de la caja de la segadora.
  • Page 34 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NU MBER 917.388225...
  • Page 35 CRAFTSMAN ROTARY LAWN MOWER -- MODEL NUM BER 917.388225 PART PART DESCRIP'nON DESCRIPTION 63601 Loclmut 1/4-20 150406 Hex HeadThreadRe]lingScrew3/8-16 x 1 86902 Conb'ol Bar 85463 DangerDeeal 132001 RopeGuide 161345 Lawn MowerHousing( Incl.Key No. 55) 169709x479 UpperHandle 851514 BladeAdapler 169708x479 LawerHandle 141114 22"Blade...
  • Page 36 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 126151A 19 O_307 "172 "- "305 _306...
  • Page 37 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 I_-'Y PART KEY PARt" DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 37465 Cylinder (Includes Key # 2 and 20) 31672 Valve Spring 26727 Dowel Pin 31673 Valve SpringCap 33734 Breather Element 151A 46017 Intake Valve Seal 36557...
  • Page 38 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 <pm_ PART DESCRIPTION 640271 Carburetor (Includes Key #184 of Engine Parts List) 31615 Throttle Shaft & Lever Assembly 31767 Throttle Retum Spring 631184 * DustSeaiWasher 631183 * Dust Seal (Throffie) 640070 Throttle Shutter 650506...
  • Page 39 CRAFTSMAN 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 143.016706 KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Recoil Starter 590694 590599A Spring Pin IncludesKey Number 4) Washer 590600 Retainer 590696 Washer 590601 Brake Spr;ng 590697 590698 Starter Dog 590699 Dog Spring 590700 Pulley & Rewind SpringAssembly...
  • Page 40 For repair of major brand appliances in your own home... no matterwho made it, no matter who sold it_ 1-800-4-MY-HOME _ Anytime, dayornight (1-81X)4694663) (U.S.A.and Canada) Www.ssars.com www.seal_ca For repairof cany-inproducts likevacuums, lawn equipment,and electronics, callfor the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center. 1-800-488-1222 Ar_ime,dayornig_ (U.S._ody) For the replacementparts,accessories and owner'smanuals...

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